After two decades of study and community input, the new $23 million Fort Peck Wellness Center in Poplar has received catalytic funding through the federal New Markets Tax Credits program. According to Sublime Public Relations account executive Justin Gregg, the 50,000-square-foot health clinic and recreation center will provide services for health care, physical fitness, childcare, cultural arts

Junior Optimists Buy Books The Northside Junior Optimists recently presented Northside librarian Helen Welte (center-left) with a check for $601 to purchase new books. Members include Jeina Reum (left), Owen Moran (center to right) and Lonnie Steele (right). The Optimists raise money through sales at their school snack store. In January, they purchased 51 books at a cost of $837.59. Some of that

Wolf Point High School sophomore Katelyn MacDonald earned first place in the senior division, grades 10-12, in this year’s Keep Montana Green art contest. MacDonald’s entry is titled, “Save Our Prairie.” She received $200 for taking first place in the contest. Wolf Point’s sophomore Kayden Fleming placed third in the computer general division. Fleming’s entry was titled, “Join

The Frazer School held a commencement ceremony for graduating seniors Friday, May 21. The school graduated two seniors, Myron Joseph Jackson Jr. and Justine May Smoker. The class motto was “One step at a time but always forward.” The class colors were red, black and silver. The class flower was a red rose. Jackson Jr. and Smoker filled class officer positions for the school year. Dejondra Gardipee