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received for the open police officer position. He also submitted a letter of resignation from Officer Kahlil Wehbe. Chief Harada said Wehbe is leaving the department for personal reasons. Councilmember Tina Betshismedicine asked the council to follow up on plans to remodel the pound facilities per an agreement with Health Promotion Disease Prevention staff and the Fort Peck Tribes. She said

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received for the open police officer position. He also submitted a letter of resignation from Officer Kahlil Wehbe. Chief Harada said Wehbe is leaving the department for personal reasons. Councilmember Tina Betshismedicine asked the council to follow up on plans to remodel the pound facilities per an agreement with Health Promotion Disease Prevention staff and the Fort Peck Tribes. She said

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Limericks Winner

Fifth grader Jaycee Hilkemann was the winner of the Northside School’s limerick poem art contest in February. (Submitted photo)

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Limericks Winner

Fifth grader Jaycee Hilkemann was the winner of the Northside School’s limerick poem art contest in February. (Submitted photo)

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Area Officials Express Opposition To Bison Bill

State Sen. Mike Fox, D-Hayes, and Fort Peck tribal chairman Floyd Azure were among the opponents speaking against a bill that wants to require county commissioners’ approval before wild buffalo or wild bison are released into a county. Bill sponsor Rep. Joshua Kassmier, R-Fort Benton, explained during the Montana House agriculture committee hearing last week that House Bill 302 is simply

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Area Officials Express Opposition To Bison Bill

State Sen. Mike Fox, D-Hayes, and Fort Peck tribal chairman Floyd Azure were among the opponents speaking against a bill that wants to require county commissioners’ approval before wild buffalo or wild bison are released into a county. Bill sponsor Rep. Joshua Kassmier, R-Fort Benton, explained during the Montana House agriculture committee hearing last week that House Bill 302 is simply

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Posted on February 25, 2021

State Champion

When Poplar’s junior Jazmin Gorder was heading to the first ever girls’ all-state wrestling tournament in Billings, she didn’t have winning a state championship on her mind. “It didn’t matter if I won or lost, as long as I did my best,” Gorder said of her feelings before her last two matches at the state meet. Her mindset, however, changed the night prior to the semi-final and

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State Champion

When Poplar’s junior Jazmin Gorder was heading to the first ever girls’ all-state wrestling tournament in Billings, she didn’t have winning a state championship on her mind. “It didn’t matter if I won or lost, as long as I did my best,” Gorder said of her feelings before her last two matches at the state meet. Her mindset, however, changed the night prior to the semi-final and

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Posted on February 25, 2021

District 2B Tournaments Begin In Area

Roosevelt County is the place to be for Class B basketball this week as Wolf Point will host the District 2B boys’ basketball tournament and Poplar will host the District 2B girls’ basketball tourney. Action begins on Thursday, Feb. 25. The boys’ tournament will begin with Wolf Point facing Poplar at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Poplar’s girls will battle Harlem at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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District 2B Tournaments Begin In Area

Roosevelt County is the place to be for Class B basketball this week as Wolf Point will host the District 2B boys’ basketball tournament and Poplar will host the District 2B girls’ basketball tourney. Action begins on Thursday, Feb. 25. The boys’ tournament will begin with Wolf Point facing Poplar at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Poplar’s girls will battle Harlem at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Wolves Enjoy Success At State Meet

Wolf Point’s girl wrestlers competed at the inaugural girls’ all class state wrestling meet at Lockwood High School in Billings on Friday, Feb. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 20. “This was an awesome event with 149 some girls from 45 schools in AA A B and C,” Wolf Point Coach Scott Vandall said. “The crowd was electric and the girls put one heck of show on.” Joli Beston went 3-1 on the

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Wolves Enjoy Success At State Meet

Wolf Point’s girl wrestlers competed at the inaugural girls’ all class state wrestling meet at Lockwood High School in Billings on Friday, Feb. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 20. “This was an awesome event with 149 some girls from 45 schools in AA A B and C,” Wolf Point Coach Scott Vandall said. “The crowd was electric and the girls put one heck of show on.” Joli Beston went 3-1 on the

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Lady Wolves Knock Off Harlem

Wolf Point’s sophomore J’Elle heads inside for a basket against the Harlem Lady Wildcats. The district girls’ basketball Wolf Point’s aggressive defense kept Harlem in check as the Lady Wolves captured a 54-40 home league victory on Thursday, Feb. 18. Ahead by an 11-10 margin, the Wolves gained control with the next nine points on five points by Hailey Nelson and four points

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Lady Wolves Knock Off Harlem

Wolf Point’s sophomore J’Elle heads inside for a basket against the Harlem Lady Wildcats. The district girls’ basketball Wolf Point’s aggressive defense kept Harlem in check as the Lady Wolves captured a 54-40 home league victory on Thursday, Feb. 18. Ahead by an 11-10 margin, the Wolves gained control with the next nine points on five points by Hailey Nelson and four points

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Wolves Outscore Harlem, 68-58

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball team was clicking against Harlem on Thursday, Feb. 18. The Wolves earned as big as a 20-point lead and defeated the Wildcats, 68-58, at home. “It was a big win. I’m so proud of these guys,” Wolf Point coach Troy Blount said after the victory. “They’ve been working hard all year long.” Harlem entered the game as the first-place team in District

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Wolves Outscore Harlem, 68-58

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball team was clicking against Harlem on Thursday, Feb. 18. The Wolves earned as big as a 20-point lead and defeated the Wildcats, 68-58, at home. “It was a big win. I’m so proud of these guys,” Wolf Point coach Troy Blount said after the victory. “They’ve been working hard all year long.” Harlem entered the game as the first-place team in District

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Lustre Christian Defeats Frazer

Lustre’s boys’ basketball squad downed Frazer, 78-26, in loser-out play at the District 3C tournament on Friday, Feb. 19. The Lions jumped out to a 23-0 lead in the first quarter. Lustre led by a 55-8 half-time margin. Reaching double figures for Lustre were Jasiah Hambria with 13 and Kaleb Hoversland with 11 points. Alex Chen tallied nine points. Adding eight points each were Elijah

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Lustre Christian Defeats Frazer

Lustre’s boys’ basketball squad downed Frazer, 78-26, in loser-out play at the District 3C tournament on Friday, Feb. 19. The Lions jumped out to a 23-0 lead in the first quarter. Lustre led by a 55-8 half-time margin. Reaching double figures for Lustre were Jasiah Hambria with 13 and Kaleb Hoversland with 11 points. Alex Chen tallied nine points. Adding eight points each were Elijah

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Lustre’s Boys Fall In Third-Place Game

Lustre Christian’s boys’ basketball squad was eliminated by Dodson, 56-42, during the District 3C tournament on Saturday, Feb. 20. Dodson took a 15-4 lead in the first quarter and held a 29-22 half-time advantage. The Lustre Lions stayed close but trailed by a 42-32 margin at the end of the third quarter. Top scorers for the Lions were Cayden Kent with 17 and Elijah Lenihan with nine.

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Lustre’s Boys Fall In Third-Place Game

Lustre Christian’s boys’ basketball squad was eliminated by Dodson, 56-42, during the District 3C tournament on Saturday, Feb. 20. Dodson took a 15-4 lead in the first quarter and held a 29-22 half-time advantage. The Lustre Lions stayed close but trailed by a 42-32 margin at the end of the third quarter. Top scorers for the Lions were Cayden Kent with 17 and Elijah Lenihan with nine.

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Posted on February 25, 2021

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received for the open police ….

received for the open police ….

Limericks Winner

Limericks Winner

Area Officials Express Opposition To Bison Bill

Area Officials Express Opposition To Bison Bill

State Champion

State Champion

District 2B Tournaments Begin In Area

District 2B Tournaments Begin In Area

Wolves Enjoy Success At State Meet

Wolves Enjoy Success At State Meet

Lady Wolves Knock Off Harlem

Lady Wolves Knock Off Harlem

Wolves Outscore Harlem, 68-58

Wolves Outscore Harlem, 68-58

Lustre Christian Defeats Frazer

Lustre Christian Defeats Frazer

Lustre’s Boys Fall In Third-Place Game

Lustre’s Boys Fall In Third-Place Game

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