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Gianforte Signs Liability Protections Bill Into Law

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill No. 65 into law on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The new law shields businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations and places of worship from coronavirus-related lawsuits, provided they take measures to protect individuals from COVID-19 and follow public health guidelines. “On Jan. 5, I addressed how critical it is to protect businesses, nonprofit

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Gianforte Signs Liability Protections Bill Into Law

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill No. 65 into law on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The new law shields businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations and places of worship from coronavirus-related lawsuits, provided they take measures to protect individuals from COVID-19 and follow public health guidelines. “On Jan. 5, I addressed how critical it is to protect businesses, nonprofit

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Northeast Montana Health Services Receives Award

Northeast Montana Health Services, Wolf Point, has received recognition from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, EMS for Children. The award is for Northeast Montana Health Services being recognized as a Level II “Master/ Platinum.” “This recognition is awarded to EMS services in Montana that have implemented policies and procedures within their service

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Northeast Montana Health Services Receives Award

Northeast Montana Health Services, Wolf Point, has received recognition from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, EMS for Children. The award is for Northeast Montana Health Services being recognized as a Level II “Master/ Platinum.” “This recognition is awarded to EMS services in Montana that have implemented policies and procedures within their service

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Educators Receive Support From Sheridan Electric

Eleven area educators have been awarded funds through the North Eastern Montana Opportunity Education Foundation. The foundation was created by the Sheridan Electric Cooperative in response to a need expressed by area schools in Montana. Sheridan Electric Cooperative is passionate about helping the service territory in any way possible. Eight years ago, the cooperative started a new program

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Educators Receive Support From Sheridan Electric

Eleven area educators have been awarded funds through the North Eastern Montana Opportunity Education Foundation. The foundation was created by the Sheridan Electric Cooperative in response to a need expressed by area schools in Montana. Sheridan Electric Cooperative is passionate about helping the service territory in any way possible. Eight years ago, the cooperative started a new program

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Posted on February 18, 2021

February 21-27 Is Through With Chew Week

Montana’s smokeless tobacco use prevalence (14 percent) for adult males is nearly twice as high as the national average. Feb. 21-27 is Through with Chew Week, an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting. “There is no safe form of tobacco. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, tongue, cheek, gum,

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February 21-27 Is Through With Chew Week

Montana’s smokeless tobacco use prevalence (14 percent) for adult males is nearly twice as high as the national average. Feb. 21-27 is Through with Chew Week, an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting. “There is no safe form of tobacco. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, tongue, cheek, gum,

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Medicare Is Not Calling To Update Information

Officials have received reports of scammers pretending to be Medicare calling to update information over the phone. The callers ask if a person has received their new Medicare card and then ask for the number and the dates of enrollment from the card. They may reference real details about the cards. For instance, one person was asked if their card was “blue on the top, white in the middle,

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Medicare Is Not Calling To Update Information

Officials have received reports of scammers pretending to be Medicare calling to update information over the phone. The callers ask if a person has received their new Medicare card and then ask for the number and the dates of enrollment from the card. They may reference real details about the cards. For instance, one person was asked if their card was “blue on the top, white in the middle,

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Posted on February 18, 2021

School Menus

Wolf Point School Feb. 22: Breakfast: Mini frosted wheaties, Scooby Doo crackers and fruit. Lunch: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, whole wheat rolls, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 23: Breakfast: Bagels and fruit. Lunch: Chili, cheese, cinnamon rolls, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 24: Breakfast: Assorted cereals, oatmeal chocolate chip bars and fruit. Lunch: Hot dog sandwiches, french

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School Menus

Wolf Point School Feb. 22: Breakfast: Mini frosted wheaties, Scooby Doo crackers and fruit. Lunch: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, whole wheat rolls, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 23: Breakfast: Bagels and fruit. Lunch: Chili, cheese, cinnamon rolls, fruit and vegetables. Feb. 24: Breakfast: Assorted cereals, oatmeal chocolate chip bars and fruit. Lunch: Hot dog sandwiches, french

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Feb. 18: Barbecue chicken, au’gratin potatoes, corn on the cob and dessert. Feb. 23: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables and dessert. Feb. 25: Hamburgers with all the fixings, baked beans, chips and dessert.

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Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Feb. 18: Barbecue chicken, au’gratin potatoes, corn on the cob and dessert. Feb. 23: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables and dessert. Feb. 25: Hamburgers with all the fixings, baked beans, chips and dessert.

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Cooper Selected Student Of The Year At FPCC

Fort Peck Community College has announced that Michael Cooper as the Student of the Year for 2020/2001. Cooper embodies the Buffalo Chaser spirit and values during his time at FPCC. He demonstrates a strong commitment to academics while balancing family and community responsibilities. Cooper is one of 37 students from across the country as being a Tribal College and Student of the Year

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Cooper Selected Student Of The Year At FPCC

Fort Peck Community College has announced that Michael Cooper as the Student of the Year for 2020/2001. Cooper embodies the Buffalo Chaser spirit and values during his time at FPCC. He demonstrates a strong commitment to academics while balancing family and community responsibilities. Cooper is one of 37 students from across the country as being a Tribal College and Student of the Year

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Posted on February 18, 2021

Scholars Of The Week

Wolf Point Students of the Week are Phelanee Brown in the junior high and Kaylee Johnson in the high school. Brown is in seventh grade and 12 years old. Her parents are Megan Brown and Thomas Brown. Her sibling is Joseph Estep. Her hobbies include art. Her favorite subjects are art and math. Her favorite teacher is Mandi Campbell. She was selected from Jennifer Dyas and Mandi Campbell’s

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Scholars Of The Week

Wolf Point Students of the Week are Phelanee Brown in the junior high and Kaylee Johnson in the high school. Brown is in seventh grade and 12 years old. Her parents are Megan Brown and Thomas Brown. Her sibling is Joseph Estep. Her hobbies include art. Her favorite subjects are art and math. Her favorite teacher is Mandi Campbell. She was selected from Jennifer Dyas and Mandi Campbell’s

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Posted on February 18, 2021

It’s A Boy

Maddox Thomas Moran was born Jan. 29 at 6:27 p.m. to Shandy and Trenten Moran at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. He weighed seven pounds two ounces and was 19.74 inches long. His grandparents are Jim and Cindy Hanks of Wolf Point and Scott and Jana Moran of Malta.

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It’s A Boy

Maddox Thomas Moran was born Jan. 29 at 6:27 p.m. to Shandy and Trenten Moran at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. He weighed seven pounds two ounces and was 19.74 inches long. His grandparents are Jim and Cindy Hanks of Wolf Point and Scott and Jana Moran of Malta.

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Posted on February 18, 2021

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Gianforte Signs Liability Protections Bill Into Law

Gianforte Signs Liability Protections Bill Into Law

Northeast Montana Health Services Receives Award

Northeast Montana Health Services Receives Award

Educators Receive Support From Sheridan Electric

Educators Receive Support From Sheridan Electric

February 21-27 Is Through With Chew Week

February 21-27 Is Through With Chew Week

Medicare Is Not Calling To Update Information

Medicare Is Not Calling To Update Information

School Menus

School Menus

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

Cooper Selected Student Of The Year At FPCC

Cooper Selected Student Of The Year At FPCC

Scholars Of The Week

Scholars Of The Week

It’s A Boy

It’s A Boy

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