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Benjamin Walter

Benjamin Walter, 78, of Wolf Point died March 18, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1941, to Elias and Susie Walter at the King Ranch Colony. He moved to Surprise Creek Colony near Stanford in 1963. He lived until 2006, then moved to Prairie Elk Colony near Wolf Point, where he lived until his death. He was a man of the land and loved his animals. At Surprise Creek, he was “night man” at sheep

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Benjamin Walter

Benjamin Walter, 78, of Wolf Point died March 18, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1941, to Elias and Susie Walter at the King Ranch Colony. He moved to Surprise Creek Colony near Stanford in 1963. He lived until 2006, then moved to Prairie Elk Colony near Wolf Point, where he lived until his death. He was a man of the land and loved his animals. At Surprise Creek, he was “night man” at sheep

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Laura Jeffers

Laura Jeffers passed away on Feb. 29, 2020, surrounded by loved ones, at the Rosebud Health Care Center due to complications with pneumonia. She was 89 years old. Laura Minnie Jensen was born May 4, 1930, to Holger Jensen and Mary Base in Froid, Mont. She grew up working on the farm near Froid with her six sisters and she attended schools in Froid. She graduated from Froid High School in May

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Laura Jeffers

Laura Jeffers passed away on Feb. 29, 2020, surrounded by loved ones, at the Rosebud Health Care Center due to complications with pneumonia. She was 89 years old. Laura Minnie Jensen was born May 4, 1930, to Holger Jensen and Mary Base in Froid, Mont. She grew up working on the farm near Froid with her six sisters and she attended schools in Froid. She graduated from Froid High School in May

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Arlene Red Eagle

Arlene Red Eagle, 68, of Poplar died Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Poplar. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 27, at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, public officials have strongly recommended to keep all funeral services to just family and close friends.

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Arlene Red Eagle

Arlene Red Eagle, 68, of Poplar died Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Poplar. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 27, at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, public officials have strongly recommended to keep all funeral services to just family and close friends.

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Bill Stracener

Bill S. Stracener, 92, of Helena, formerly of Wolf Point, died March 18, 2020. He was born July 2, 1927, in Childress, Texas, to William D. Stracener and Letha (Lansdale) Stracener. He grew up in and around Gilmer and Bettie, Texas. He spent two years in the U.S. Navy, during which he traveled to the South Pole. After his discharge from the Navy, he married Theresa “Terry” Collins in

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Bill Stracener

Bill S. Stracener, 92, of Helena, formerly of Wolf Point, died March 18, 2020. He was born July 2, 1927, in Childress, Texas, to William D. Stracener and Letha (Lansdale) Stracener. He grew up in and around Gilmer and Bettie, Texas. He spent two years in the U.S. Navy, during which he traveled to the South Pole. After his discharge from the Navy, he married Theresa “Terry” Collins in

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Kelli Jo Siljenberg

Kelli Jo Siljenberg, 32, died Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born Sept. 14, 1987, to Kelly and Lena Siljenberg. She was a 2006 graduate of Frazer High School. She met Trevor Grandchamp and they were blessed with a daughter, Myalya. Her sense of humor and the caring and loving a person she was will be missed.. She loved to sing songs for the Lord all the time. She has a couple beautiful

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Kelli Jo Siljenberg

Kelli Jo Siljenberg, 32, died Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born Sept. 14, 1987, to Kelly and Lena Siljenberg. She was a 2006 graduate of Frazer High School. She met Trevor Grandchamp and they were blessed with a daughter, Myalya. Her sense of humor and the caring and loving a person she was will be missed.. She loved to sing songs for the Lord all the time. She has a couple beautiful

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Michelle Radue

Michelle “Shelly” Radue, 50, of Poplar, died Friday, March 13, 2020, in Bismarck, N.D. She was born to Victoria Youngman and Leroy Douglas in Poplar on June 9, 1969. She graduated from Miles City High School in 1987. She moved back to Poplar in 1988. She met Irvin Olson Sr. in 1988 and she started her family. They have six children together. She worked for the Fort Peck Tribes as the chairman’s

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Michelle Radue

Michelle “Shelly” Radue, 50, of Poplar, died Friday, March 13, 2020, in Bismarck, N.D. She was born to Victoria Youngman and Leroy Douglas in Poplar on June 9, 1969. She graduated from Miles City High School in 1987. She moved back to Poplar in 1988. She met Irvin Olson Sr. in 1988 and she started her family. They have six children together. She worked for the Fort Peck Tribes as the chairman’s

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Posted on March 26, 2020

For The Rural Elderly, It Can Take A Village

Boulder Monitor; Flathead Beacon It looked like a lot of senior gatherings: a chatty group of folks, mostly in their 70s and 80s, with friends and family in a church basement, dining on quiche, pastries, fresh fruit, and other goodies. There was plenty of laughter, and a strong sense of camaraderie. But there was something special happening on a January morning at Kalispell’s First Presbyterian

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For The Rural Elderly, It Can Take A Village

Boulder Monitor; Flathead Beacon It looked like a lot of senior gatherings: a chatty group of folks, mostly in their 70s and 80s, with friends and family in a church basement, dining on quiche, pastries, fresh fruit, and other goodies. There was plenty of laughter, and a strong sense of camaraderie. But there was something special happening on a January morning at Kalispell’s First Presbyterian

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Tester Bill Marks $2 Billion For Internet In Rural Communities

With more Montana families relying on online services for work and education during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Jon Tester introduced bipartisan legislation March 23 to compensate broadband providers for giving free or discounted services and upgrades to low-income families in rural areas. The senator’s legislation would assist rural broadband providers as they roll out free or discounted

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Tester Bill Marks $2 Billion For Internet In Rural Communities

With more Montana families relying on online services for work and education during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Jon Tester introduced bipartisan legislation March 23 to compensate broadband providers for giving free or discounted services and upgrades to low-income families in rural areas. The senator’s legislation would assist rural broadband providers as they roll out free or discounted

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Missouri River Breaks Elk Surveys Completed

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists completed their surveys of the Missouri River Breaks elk hunting districts 621, 622, 631, and 632 in February. Overall, the surveys showed that elk numbers are over the current population objectives for each respective portion of the Breaks. These elk surveys are done on an every-other-year basis in conjunction with bighorn sheep surveys. The surveys

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Missouri River Breaks Elk Surveys Completed

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists completed their surveys of the Missouri River Breaks elk hunting districts 621, 622, 631, and 632 in February. Overall, the surveys showed that elk numbers are over the current population objectives for each respective portion of the Breaks. These elk surveys are done on an every-other-year basis in conjunction with bighorn sheep surveys. The surveys

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Posted on March 26, 2020

FWP To Close Front Desk Services, Licenses Purchased Online Will Be Mailed

To protect the public and staff from the spread of COVID-19, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks closed its offices around the state to the public as of Friday, March 20. “With license sales and applications, traffic through our offices has been robust even with warnings about social distancing and public safety due to COVID-19,” said FWP director Martha Williams. “FWP will continue to sell

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FWP To Close Front Desk Services, Licenses Purchased Online Will Be Mailed

To protect the public and staff from the spread of COVID-19, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks closed its offices around the state to the public as of Friday, March 20. “With license sales and applications, traffic through our offices has been robust even with warnings about social distancing and public safety due to COVID-19,” said FWP director Martha Williams. “FWP will continue to sell

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Posted on March 26, 2020

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Benjamin Walter

Benjamin Walter

Laura Jeffers

Laura Jeffers

Arlene Red Eagle

Arlene Red Eagle

Bill Stracener

Bill Stracener

Kelli Jo Siljenberg

Kelli Jo Siljenberg

Michelle Radue

Michelle Radue

For The Rural Elderly, It Can Take A Village

For The Rural Elderly, It Can Take A Village

Tester Bill Marks $2 Billion For Internet In Rural Communities

Tester Bill Marks $2 Billion For Internet In Rural Communities

Missouri River Breaks Elk Surveys Completed

Missouri River Breaks Elk Surveys Completed

FWP To Close Front Desk Services, Licenses Purchased Online Will Be Mailed

FWP To Close Front Desk Services, Licenses Purchased Online Will Be Mailed

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