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

Wolf Point police officer Logan Bushman was presented a life saving award during the city council meeting held on Monday, Dec. 15. The award was given by the City of Wolf Point and the Wolf Point Police Department. The award reads, “In recognition of your extraordinary courage and selfless heroism on Sept. 28, 2025, in Wolf Point, Montana. With complete disregard for your own safety, you

Southside Elementary School students entertained parents and other family members with a musical Christmas program on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Southside School Principal Brandi Burshia said the program was held in the early evening instead of during the school day in order to allow more parents who are working to come enjoy their children’s performances. Other benefits were that the program

The Northeast Montana Health Services Charitable Foundation’s Festival of Trees in Poplar attracted an impressive amount of entries and much enthusiasm this year. Brandi Wilkinson, executive director for the foundation, said there were 18 items at the event Wednesday, Dec. 17, held at Independence Bank. “It’s a good mix of trees and wreaths,” Wilkinson said. “I think it’s the

Months into the 2025-2026 school year, Wolf Point’s students appear to be adjusting well to the building changes for some grades. Last spring, the school board voted unanimously go have thirdgrade students attend classes at Northside School instead of Southside, and have sixth-grade students at the junior high school. “It’s been a big plus for both elementary schools,” Wolf Point