Many Events To Remember From 2025
The highlights of Roosevelt County included the following during 2025.
January
The demolishing of an abandoned property in Wolf Point was completed thanks to a memorandum of understanding between the City of Wolf Point and Roosevelt County. Officials agreed that it was a benefit for both the city and the county.
Raul Figueroa was the first-place winner in the holiday lighting contest conducted by the Wolf Point Lions Club and Wolf Point Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited.
Past and current county commissioners attended the retirement party for Gary Macdonald as a county commissioner. He retired after serving for 25 years.
A new recreation opportunity for youth was created when the Skates’ Roller Rink and Arcade opened in Poplar. The Fort Peck Tribes’ executive board voted to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for building renovations.
The journey to create a new Head Start facility in Wolf Point became a reality during the year. The Wolf Point building will feature five classrooms, a gym, a restaurant-style kitchen, a walk-in freezer, a family engagement area and a laundry area. Playground equipment for all abilities including the musical aspects will be provided.
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office honored Joe Moore as Deputy of the Year, Robert Armstrong as Corrections Officer of the Year and Carlos Garcia as Dispatcher of the Year.
County commissioners said they are hopeful that the National Guard Armory in Culbertson will continue to be an asset for the county after it closes. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers explained that the shop with three bays would be ideal for Culbertson’s fire department. The armory could be utilized for county and fair activities.
The Culbertson High School speech team placed first in Class C speech sweepstakes at the divisional tournament.
February
Reimagining Rural seminars begin in Wolf Point. Goals of the program include Inspire rural people to reimagine their community; Embrace different perspectives, individuals and ideas; Connect through shared hopes, dreams and experiences; and Create positive change, your community is worth it.
Culbertson High School junior Josie Simonsen won the state title for memorized public address at the Class C state speech and drama competition.
The Wolf Point School Board approved putting out for bids the project of building a new track at the high school. “It’s to the point that if we don’t do this, we won’t have track,” board chair Roxanne Gourneau said.
Wolf Point’s Annaleigh Matejovsky and Poplar’s Angelina Escarcega each won championships at the girls’ state wrestling meet. It was Escarcega’s third state title. Matejovsky became Montana’s first female eighth-grade wrestling champion. Bainville eighth-grader Janae Wheeler earned first place for VFW Post 4018 and VFW District 5 in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest.
Bainville’s girls’ basketball team defeated Froid/Lake in the championship game of the District 2C tournament. Plentywood won the title in the boys’ tournament. Culbertson placed third in the boys’ tourney.
March
The Fort Peck Tribal Law Enforcement reported that four individuals were arrested as persons of interest in the homicide death of Gifford Standing. Area law enforcement officers responded to a report of a deceased individual in an abandoned Wolf Point house on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Keane DeJano of Brockton earned top honors in the county’s spelling bee held in Froid. Gabe Uy of Frontier took second and Liberty Boadle of Poplar was third.
Tori Matejovsky, executive director for the Great Northern Development Corporation, and Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce officer Nicole Miller spoke to Roosevelt County commissioners about possible steps to improve the community’s appearance during a meeting on Tuesday, March 4.
After placing second at the divisional tournament, the Lustre Lions won one game at the Class C boys’ basketball state tournament.
The Wolf Point School Board asked for the public’s input regarding the possibility of moving the third grade to Northside and sixth graders to the junior high.
The Wolf Point Elks Lodge awarded Jacob Boysun as First Responder of the Year, Gary Johnson as Citizen of the Year, Darla Downs as Elk of the Year and Dennis Heser as Lodge Officer of the Year.
Area residents took to the streets of Wolf Point on Saturday, March 22, with a strong desire to reduce the number of violent criminal acts in the community. As the group headed down Main Street shortly after noon, they chanted loudly “March Against Violence” and “Say Their Names.” One of the event’s organizers was Wolf Point council member Lance FourStar. He said one of the goals of the community march was to create more awareness of the situation. “We need to show the world and community we need to find an end to these unnecessary deaths,” FourStar said.
Bainville Schools’ kitchen staff was recognized for having the best school breakfast in the state by the Montana Food Bank Network.
Bainville’s girls’ basketball squad earned the thirdplace trophy at the divisional tournament. It was the best showing in school history for girls’ basketball.
April
Liara Braaten and Robert Manning each field to serve on district 1 for the Wolf Point School Board. Incumbents Michael Holen in district 4 and Roxanne Gourneau in district 2 filed for re-election.
Wolf Point’s prom queen and king were Ali Corpron and Chase Adams.
Crowned prom queen and king in Culbertson were Jazzmin Fugere and Mark Kirkaldie. Crowned in Froid were queen Addison Elvsaas and king Joseph Robertson.
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