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Nancy Lee VandenBos

Nancy Lee VandenBos, 68, of Valier died Nov. 29, 2021. She was born on Nov. 15, 1953, to Gustav Fjeseth and Nita Lee Fjeseth in Williston, N.D. She lived hers to the fullest. She was raised in Froid, where she graduated from high school and made lasting friendships with “the School Girlz.” She later moved to Helena to work for the State of Montana and attend Carroll College, earning a

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Nancy Lee VandenBos

Nancy Lee VandenBos, 68, of Valier died Nov. 29, 2021. She was born on Nov. 15, 1953, to Gustav Fjeseth and Nita Lee Fjeseth in Williston, N.D. She lived hers to the fullest. She was raised in Froid, where she graduated from high school and made lasting friendships with “the School Girlz.” She later moved to Helena to work for the State of Montana and attend Carroll College, earning a

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Robert Bates

Robert “Shon” Bates, 45, of Medicine Lake died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood. He was born Oct. 19, 1976, in La Mirada, Calif. He spent his early years in California, but eventually planted roots in Medicine Lake and would call it home. He enjoyed life and was kind to everyone he met and knew. He married Robin, and they had three children together.

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Robert Bates

Robert “Shon” Bates, 45, of Medicine Lake died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood. He was born Oct. 19, 1976, in La Mirada, Calif. He spent his early years in California, but eventually planted roots in Medicine Lake and would call it home. He enjoyed life and was kind to everyone he met and knew. He married Robin, and they had three children together.

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Thomas Andring

Thomas “Tom” George Andring, 77, died Nov. 30, 2021, in Bismarck, N.D. He was born Sept. 21, 1944, to Bob and Ella Andring of Homestead. He was nine years younger than his brother, Bob. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Medicine Lake where he was involved with basketball, band and FFA. He and his high school sweetheart, Jeri, graduated in 1963. They were married in Spokane,

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Thomas Andring

Thomas “Tom” George Andring, 77, died Nov. 30, 2021, in Bismarck, N.D. He was born Sept. 21, 1944, to Bob and Ella Andring of Homestead. He was nine years younger than his brother, Bob. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Medicine Lake where he was involved with basketball, band and FFA. He and his high school sweetheart, Jeri, graduated in 1963. They were married in Spokane,

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Cowgirls Shoot Way To 2-0 Start For Season

The Culbertson Cowgirls improved their record to 2-0 with an impressive home victory over Fairview, 59-23, on Saturday, Dec. 4. Culbertson struck for the final eight points of the opening quarter on a 16-footer by Makena Hauge, a steal and layup by Megan Granbois and two baskets by Alicyn Ator for a 14-5 advantage. After four straight points by Hauge opened the second quarter, Fairview’s

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Cowgirls Shoot Way To 2-0 Start For Season

The Culbertson Cowgirls improved their record to 2-0 with an impressive home victory over Fairview, 59-23, on Saturday, Dec. 4. Culbertson struck for the final eight points of the opening quarter on a 16-footer by Makena Hauge, a steal and layup by Megan Granbois and two baskets by Alicyn Ator for a 14-5 advantage. After four straight points by Hauge opened the second quarter, Fairview’s

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Cowboys Fall To Fairview Squad

Despite a strong second quarter, the Culbertson Cowboys came up short against Fairview, 63-45, in boys’ basketball play on Saturday, Dec. 4. Culbertson trailed 18-14 at the end of the first quarter and by a 27-21 margin midway into the second quarter. The Cowboys then got rolling as James Kirkaldie accounted for five straight points for a 27-27 deadlock. After Fairview’s Hunter Sharbono

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Cowboys Fall To Fairview Squad

Despite a strong second quarter, the Culbertson Cowboys came up short against Fairview, 63-45, in boys’ basketball play on Saturday, Dec. 4. Culbertson trailed 18-14 at the end of the first quarter and by a 27-21 margin midway into the second quarter. The Cowboys then got rolling as James Kirkaldie accounted for five straight points for a 27-27 deadlock. After Fairview’s Hunter Sharbono

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Red Hawks, Romo Earn All-State Honors

Five players from the state champion Froid/Lake Red Hawks have been selected to the Class C six-man All-State team. Voted to the squad were senior Brett Stentoft, senior Ashdyn Hobbs, senior Connor Huft, senior Javonne Nesbit and sophomore Mason Dethman. Bainville’s senior Braeden Romo was also selected to the All-State team. Other Eastern C players picked included Jordan’s Walker

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Red Hawks, Romo Earn All-State Honors

Five players from the state champion Froid/Lake Red Hawks have been selected to the Class C six-man All-State team. Voted to the squad were senior Brett Stentoft, senior Ashdyn Hobbs, senior Connor Huft, senior Javonne Nesbit and sophomore Mason Dethman. Bainville’s senior Braeden Romo was also selected to the All-State team. Other Eastern C players picked included Jordan’s Walker

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Posted on December 9, 2021

FWP Proposes New Elk Season Structure To Commission

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking at a handful of new strategies to better manage elk populations and improve quality hunting opportunities on public lands. FWP will propose these strategies to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission at its Dec. 14 meeting. In recent years, Montana has seen a dramatic increase in elk populations in many hunting districts around the state. Currently,

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FWP Proposes New Elk Season Structure To Commission

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking at a handful of new strategies to better manage elk populations and improve quality hunting opportunities on public lands. FWP will propose these strategies to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission at its Dec. 14 meeting. In recent years, Montana has seen a dramatic increase in elk populations in many hunting districts around the state. Currently,

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Cowboys Drop Opener Against Fusion

Culbertson’s boys’ basketball squad dropped its season- opening game against Richey/Lambert by a 53-42 final on Friday, Dec. 3. The Fusion led by a 30- 22 half-time margin and increased the margin to 46-33 in the third quarter. Reaching double figures for the Cowboys were Colin Avance with 16 and Maurice Bighorn with 12 points including two three-pointers. Also scoring were Payton

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Cowboys Drop Opener Against Fusion

Culbertson’s boys’ basketball squad dropped its season- opening game against Richey/Lambert by a 53-42 final on Friday, Dec. 3. The Fusion led by a 30- 22 half-time margin and increased the margin to 46-33 in the third quarter. Reaching double figures for the Cowboys were Colin Avance with 16 and Maurice Bighorn with 12 points including two three-pointers. Also scoring were Payton

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Froid/Lake Girls Fight Off Bainville In District 2C Play

A big second half led Froid/Lake over Bainville, 4231, in girls’ basketball action on Saturday, Dec. 4. Trailing by a 16-11 halftime margin, the Red Hawks struck for 17 points in the third quarter to grab a 2823 advantage. Dasani Nesbit scored eight and Carolyne Christoffersen added six points in the period. Froid/Lake accounted for 14 points in the fourth quarter for the 42-31 victory. Christoffersen

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Froid/Lake Girls Fight Off Bainville In District 2C Play

A big second half led Froid/Lake over Bainville, 4231, in girls’ basketball action on Saturday, Dec. 4. Trailing by a 16-11 halftime margin, the Red Hawks struck for 17 points in the third quarter to grab a 2823 advantage. Dasani Nesbit scored eight and Carolyne Christoffersen added six points in the period. Froid/Lake accounted for 14 points in the fourth quarter for the 42-31 victory. Christoffersen

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Posted on December 9, 2021

Bainville Boys Knock Off Brockton

Bainville’s boys’ basketball squad earned a 67-37 season- opening victory over Brockton on Friday, Dec. 3. The Bulldogs led by a 35-19 half-time margin en route to the home win. Bainville’s Jesse Strickland finished with 18 points and five steals. Braeden Romo accounted for 12 rebounds, nine assists and five steals. The Bulldogs scored 18 points in the first quarter, 17 in the second,

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Bainville Boys Knock Off Brockton

Bainville’s boys’ basketball squad earned a 67-37 season- opening victory over Brockton on Friday, Dec. 3. The Bulldogs led by a 35-19 half-time margin en route to the home win. Bainville’s Jesse Strickland finished with 18 points and five steals. Braeden Romo accounted for 12 rebounds, nine assists and five steals. The Bulldogs scored 18 points in the first quarter, 17 in the second,

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Posted on December 9, 2021

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Nancy Lee VandenBos

Nancy Lee VandenBos

Robert Bates

Robert Bates

Thomas Andring

Thomas Andring

Cowgirls Shoot Way To 2-0 Start For Season

Cowgirls Shoot Way To 2-0 Start For Season

Cowboys Fall To Fairview Squad

Cowboys Fall To Fairview Squad

Red Hawks, Romo Earn All-State Honors

Red Hawks, Romo Earn All-State Honors

FWP Proposes New Elk Season Structure To Commission

FWP Proposes New Elk Season Structure To Commission

Cowboys Drop Opener Against Fusion

Cowboys Drop Opener Against Fusion

Froid/Lake Girls Fight Off Bainville In District 2C Play

Froid/Lake Girls Fight Off Bainville In District 2C Play

Bainville Boys Knock Off Brockton

Bainville Boys Knock Off Brockton

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