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pointment with the news that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that releases from Fort Peck Dam could be conducted in April and July. The Corps of Engineers feels the increased water releases would benefit the endangered pallid sturgeon.
Roosevelt County deputy county attorney Thomas Bleicher filed for the 2024 election to determine the county’s attorney.
The Froid Town Council discussed a fire hall addition during a meeting. Mayor Sheri Crain expressed confidence that the community would support improvements.
The Culbertson School Board approved contracts of administrators and teachers.
A court hearing was set for May 22 regarding the road dispute between Lynn Labatte and Roosevelt County.
During a meeting on Feb. 20, Labatte noted that closing Road 1018 at the T going north/south to 2058 would eliminate traffic going to his residence.
March
Recently hired Roosevelt County Attorney Theresa Diekhans filed for the 2024 election to determine the position in the future. Diekhans, who started serving as the county attorney on Feb. 20, said she feels comfortable in the office and Roosevelt County.
A huge economic project appears headed for Roosevelt County in the near future. The Eastern Montana Fertilizer Project, headed by Cyan H2 LLC., is planned to be constructed 15 miles east of the Fort Peck Reservation and near Culbertson. The project is estimated to cost $1.6 billion.
Bainville School’s cooks earned second place in the Montana Food Bank Network’s National School Breakfast Week photo contest. The contest involved providing a photo of a nutritious meal display.
Ralph J. “Jim” Patch was the third candidate to file for the county attorney election in Roosevelt County.
Bainville’s director of public works Lyle Lambert was selected the 2024 Wastewater Operator of the Year for his work with the Town of Bainville.
April
The Culbertson School Board approved a roof project after repairs were needed due to a hail storm. Insurance totaled the elementary, junior high and band roofs.
Culbertson’s Felixe Becker earned first-place honors in two events during the 2023 MCTM regional math meet held in Sidney.
King of Bainville’s prom was Carter Winn. Voted coqueens were Hailey Stein and Kaelyn Romo.
Paul Finnicum was presented with the gift of a clock and many thanks after serving on Culbertson’s school board for 21 years including 18 as chairman.
Culbertson’s residents were asked to consider a levy to support the municipal pool bathhouse project spearheaded by the Culbertson Women’s Club.
