29 January 2020

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Keystone Right Of Way Approved

Keystone Right Of Way Approved


On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Trump administration approved a right-of-way allowing the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline to be built, pushing the controversial $8 billion project closer to construction. Court challenges still loom. The approval covers about 45 miles of the line’s route across land in Montana controlled by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said

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Commissioners Encourage County To Shop Local

Commissioners Encourage County To Shop Local


The Roosevelt County Commissioners held their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 28. Minutes for the Jan. 21 meeting were approved, as were minutes for a special administrative meeting to discuss a new diesel engine for the weed district Jan. 22. The commissioners approved changes to the county’s credit card purchases policy. Employees will no longer be able to shop on Amazon with county resources.

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Adriann Ricker Wins Spirit Of Montana Award

Adriann Ricker Wins Spirit Of Montana Award


Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Elizabeth Rink and Monica Skewes of Bozeman and Adriann Ricker of Poplar with the Spirit of Montana commendation for their dedication to and pursuit of finding solutions to public health issues confronting Montana. Rink, Skewes, and Ricker, an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, have spent years working with members and leaders

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Transition To Opportunity Bank Nearly Complete

Transition To Opportunity Bank Nearly Complete


Longtime local banking institution Western Bank of Wolf Point has officially transitioned to Opportunity Bank. The old Western Bank signage was replaced with a new Opportunity Bank sign in mid-January. According to vice president, IT officer and board secretary Cathy Wanderaas, the bank’s transition was official as of the first of the year. “The change was official on Jan. 1,” said Wanderaas.

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15 January 2020

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Wolf Point 100 Club Membership Month

Wolf Point 100 Club Membership Month


Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak (center) signed the proclamation for 2020 at city hall Friday, Jan. 10, with club members (left to right) Leni Loendorf, Tammy Bartel, Thomas Olsen, Irene Rathert and Cindy Hanks. The proclamation lists Faith Nursing Home, Trinity Hospital, Listerud Rural Health Clinic and the Trinity Hospital Volunteer Ambulance Service as critical area institutions and recipients of