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Poplar Girls Drop Contest To Eagles

The Poplar Indians battled back but lost to Sidney, 66-54, in girls’ basketball play held in Poplar on Thursday, Feb. 18. Sidney gained a 15-7 advantage in the first quarter and led 36-20 at the half. After the Eagles took a 56-29 lead in the third quarter, Poplar outscored Sidney 25-10 in the final period. “It was a great fourth quarter. I’m so proud of them for the strong finish,”

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Poplar Girls Drop Contest To Eagles

The Poplar Indians battled back but lost to Sidney, 66-54, in girls’ basketball play held in Poplar on Thursday, Feb. 18. Sidney gained a 15-7 advantage in the first quarter and led 36-20 at the half. After the Eagles took a 56-29 lead in the third quarter, Poplar outscored Sidney 25-10 in the final period. “It was a great fourth quarter. I’m so proud of them for the strong finish,”

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Corey Murphy

Corey Murphy, 32, Funeral services are pending at this time under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.

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Corey Murphy

Corey Murphy, 32, Funeral services are pending at this time under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Volunteers

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department and other volunteers help sort boxes full of cleaning and sanitary supplies on Thursday, Feb. 18. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak said the City received a $20,000 donation from TC Energy to purchase the supplies. A total of 500 boxes were given out to area residents at the fire hall. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Volunteers

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department and other volunteers help sort boxes full of cleaning and sanitary supplies on Thursday, Feb. 18. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak said the City received a $20,000 donation from TC Energy to purchase the supplies. A total of 500 boxes were given out to area residents at the fire hall. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Lions Open Tournament With Victory

Lustre’s boys’ basketball team opened the District 3C tournament with a 70-36 victory over Nashua on Tuesday, Feb. 16. After leading only 9-7 at the end of the first quarter, the Lions accounted for 26 points in the second period for a 35-15 advantage. Lustre led 47-21 after three quarters of play. Leading the Lions were Kolden Hoversland with 29 and Cayden Klatt with 17 points.

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Lions Open Tournament With Victory

Lustre’s boys’ basketball team opened the District 3C tournament with a 70-36 victory over Nashua on Tuesday, Feb. 16. After leading only 9-7 at the end of the first quarter, the Lions accounted for 26 points in the second period for a 35-15 advantage. Lustre led 47-21 after three quarters of play. Leading the Lions were Kolden Hoversland with 29 and Cayden Klatt with 17 points.

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Gannon Ferguson

Gannon Tyler Ferguson was born and died Feb. 4, 2021. He was a very cute, handsome boy. He was an angel and was needed back though. He has touched a lot of people here. He is survived by his mother, Sariah Red Eagle; father, Tyler Ferguson; brother, Brenden; and sister, Ashton. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 18, at 10:00 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Gannon Ferguson

Gannon Tyler Ferguson was born and died Feb. 4, 2021. He was a very cute, handsome boy. He was an angel and was needed back though. He has touched a lot of people here. He is survived by his mother, Sariah Red Eagle; father, Tyler Ferguson; brother, Brenden; and sister, Ashton. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 18, at 10:00 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Brockton Falls Short At 2C Tournament

Brockton’s boys’ basketball had its season come to an end when the Warriors lost to Plentywood, 57-37, on Thursday, Feb. 18. The game was deadlocked at 30-30 after three quarters of play, but Plentywood used two three-pointers by Cayden Trupe and another by Reese Wirtz to pull away in the fourth period. Top scorers for Brockton were Malcom Yellow Hammer with 14 and Allen Russell with

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Brockton Falls Short At 2C Tournament

Brockton’s boys’ basketball had its season come to an end when the Warriors lost to Plentywood, 57-37, on Thursday, Feb. 18. The game was deadlocked at 30-30 after three quarters of play, but Plentywood used two three-pointers by Cayden Trupe and another by Reese Wirtz to pull away in the fourth period. Top scorers for Brockton were Malcom Yellow Hammer with 14 and Allen Russell with

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Terry Hinderer

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Terry Hinderer

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Posted on February 25, 2021

TEB Reports Progress On Vaccine Distribution

The Tribal Executive Board was thanked in this week’s meeting for its participation in the 2020 Census, with special thanks to Councilman Alex Smith and Lance Fourstar with Western Native Voice. The Board heard from BIA Superintendent Anna Eder and IHS Director Dennis Smith during the Chairman’s Report. Debate was heated during the report and during the committee motions. Eder reported that

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TEB Reports Progress On Vaccine Distribution

The Tribal Executive Board was thanked in this week’s meeting for its participation in the 2020 Census, with special thanks to Councilman Alex Smith and Lance Fourstar with Western Native Voice. The Board heard from BIA Superintendent Anna Eder and IHS Director Dennis Smith during the Chairman’s Report. Debate was heated during the report and during the committee motions. Eder reported that

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Kathryn “Kay” Kersey Johnson

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Kathryn “Kay” Kersey Johnson

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Posted on February 25, 2021

Veterans Will Get Continued Debt Relief

The Department of Veterans Affairs is extending debt relief for veterans through Sept. 30, following a push from Chairman Jon Tester of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee to provide financial relief during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. VA will continue suspension of collection on all veteran benefit overpayments and medical copayment debts incurred after April 1, 2020. “No veteran

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Veterans Will Get Continued Debt Relief

The Department of Veterans Affairs is extending debt relief for veterans through Sept. 30, following a push from Chairman Jon Tester of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee to provide financial relief during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. VA will continue suspension of collection on all veteran benefit overpayments and medical copayment debts incurred after April 1, 2020. “No veteran

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Posted on February 25, 2021

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Poplar Girls Drop Contest To Eagles

Poplar Girls Drop Contest To Eagles

Corey Murphy

Corey Murphy

Volunteers

Volunteers

Lions Open Tournament With Victory

Lions Open Tournament With Victory

Gannon Ferguson

Gannon Ferguson

Brockton Falls Short At 2C Tournament

Brockton Falls Short At 2C Tournament

Terry Hinderer

Terry Hinderer

TEB Reports Progress On Vaccine Distribution

TEB Reports Progress On Vaccine Distribution

Kathryn “Kay” Kersey Johnson

Kathryn “Kay” Kersey Johnson

Veterans Will Get Continued Debt Relief

Veterans Will Get Continued Debt Relief

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