The Wolf Point/Poplar chapter of Ducks Unlimited held their annual banquet Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Wolf Point Elks Club. Despite the winter storm brewing outside, the food and festivities inside made for a fun evening of fundraising. Auctioneer Robert Toavs of Toavs Premier Auctions donated his services for the event and the Sherman Inn catered the dinner of prime rib and shrimp. Many area businesses

The Wolf Point School District board of trustees held their regular meeting, Monday, Nov. 11, at the high school library. Minutes were approved for the Oct. 14 regular meeting, as were warrant registers and claims against the district. Board reports were offered by Southside Elementary School principal Greg Gourneau, high school principal Kim Hanks, junior high principal John Wetsit, superintendent

Ducks Unlimited volunteers (left to right) Jerald Petersen, regional director Barry Allen and Gary Johnson announce the names of door prize winners during the organization’s annual fundraising banquet, held Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Wolf Point Elks Club. (Photo by Darla Downs)

Greg Holler-Dinsmore gave the Northern Plains Independent a tour of the Spirit of Life Community Bike Shop’s store and workshop at 233 Cascade St. Nov. 11. (Photo by James Walling)

Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak (left) presents a check to Southside teacher Demi Henderson Wednesday, Oct. 30. (Photo by Jessica Smith)

Great Northern Development Corporation in partnership with Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation has been designated as a regional Food and Ag Development Center. The center, which is located in Wolf Point, serves the 11-county region. Great Northern Development Corporation serving Daniels, Garfield, McCone, Roosevelt, Sheridan and Valley counties, and Eastern Plains Development Corporation