18 December 2019

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Edwina Stump

Edwina Stump


Edwina Gail Stump, 61, died Dec. 8, 2019, in Great Falls. She was born Oct. 9, 1958, to Peter Walter Stump and Eleanor Marie Hubbard Saddler on mile marker 69 between Havre and Chinook in the ambulance. She was the second youngest of eight children. She grew up in Rocky Boy where she also attended school. She received her GED at one point in her life and she attended beautician school, which led her to become a master in hair cutting. She had various jobs throughout her life including fighting fire, EMT, dispatcher, cook, cleaner, bingo caller and babysitter. She also went to school for automotive and graduated with her associates in auto mechanics. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved her machines and loved to joke and laugh and always had a story. She had a huge heart and would give you her last dollar. She will be greatly missed by her bestie, Guy Crawford Stump, whom she helped raise and loved dearly. She was there to push him in his education and was so proud to see him graduate. She loved all her grandchildren so much and they all made her very proud. She is survived by her sister, Darleen Stump Brown of Poplar; brothers, Robert and Ronnie Stump of Rocky Boy and Gordon Stump of Salt Lake City, Utah; children, Eleanor Stump, Chad Matte; five grandchildren, including Mickie who she helped raise. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Keith, Bull and Harold; and late husband, Michael Matte. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Poplar Cultural Center with interment in Fort Kipp. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.
04 December 2019

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Christmas Stroll

Christmas Stroll


This weekend kicks off the holiday activities in Wolf Point with the Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Stroll, the Optimist Club of Wolf Point’s annual Christmas Bazaar and Angel Tree Radio-thon. The Optimist Club’s Angel Tree Radio-thon will take place Friday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. on KVCK Radio. This fundraising effort helps the club purchase gifts for the less fortunate

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Chanté Project Visits Wolf Point High School

Chanté Project Visits Wolf Point High School


Chanté Project coordinators Jamie Baker Reum and Marty Reum visited Wolf Point High School Monday, Nov. 25. Chili, fry bread and hand games were on offer during the family engagement event. Project director Carly Hosford-Israel said the events are designed to serve as informal needs assessment efforts. She said coordinators visit each community in the area to inquire about community needs and

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Poplar Construction Winds Down

Poplar Construction Winds Down


Two roundabouts on U.S. Highway 2 in Poplar are substantially complete, just in time for motorists to get the hang of them before winter driving. The roundabouts are part of improvements aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility for all roadway users through the town of Poplar. Work on the roundabouts began this summer and construction is expected to be finalized by spring 2020. MDT district

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New Principals Part Of A Pair

New Principals Part Of A Pair


Georgie Gourneau, Northside Elementary School’s new principal, was raised in northeast Montana. She met husband Greg Gourneau growing up in the area, but says the couple’s connection flowered while both were taking classes at Fort Peck Community College. Gourneau graduated from Montana State University - Billings with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2010. She began her education

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Greg Gourneau New Southside Principal

Greg Gourneau New Southside Principal


New Southside School principal Greg Gourneau comes to the job with experience, says Wolf Point School District superintendent Lovertry Erickson. “Mr. Greg Gourneau’s past principal experience has served this district well,” said Erickson. “He has the character and work ethic you would expect from a principal with experience. The district is lucky to have him.” Gourneau received

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