01 July 2021

Share

Share

Dash Takes First In Williston

Dash Takes First In Williston


Asher “Dash” Hauenstein placed first in 50cc races at De Fort Motocross in Williston, ND, June 26-27. At a qualifier in Freestone, Texas on June 19-20, Hauenstein pushed himself into the top 10 out of 38 riders, proving his riding capabilities at the national level against some of the country’s fastest racers in the 50cc 4-6 class. (Photo by Crystal Miller-Loeppky)

Share

Share

Share

Frederick Voted To Sheriffs’ Board

Frederick Voted To Sheriffs’ Board


Roosevelt County is going to be represented on the board of directors for the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers. Sheriff Jason Frederick was one of five sheriffs in the entire state that was voted to the board during the organization’s convention held in Butte earlier this month. Frederick said he was honored to be selected by his peers. Among those voting were sheriffs, undersheriffs
24 June 2021

Share

Fort Union Rendezvous Returns

Fort Union Rendezvous Returns


Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site saw the return of the annual fur trade Rendezvous June 17-20. Last year’s event was held virtually. Leif Halvorson told the Community News that attendance was below pre-pandemic figures at approximately 2,100 visitors. He said previous years have seen in excess of 3,000 visitors typically. Halvorson said Sunday attendance and participation

Share

Share

Share

Bainville Council Passes Chicken Ordinance

Bainville Council Passes Chicken Ordinance


The Bainville Town Council held their regular meeting Monday, June 21. The full council was present. Minutes were approved for the May 10 and 26 meetings, as well as the June 14 meeting that was canceled due to council absences. During public comment, a community member asked if town officials would approve putting out decorative flags for the upcoming Heritage America Celebration. The council

Share

Commissioners Approve Siren Proposal

Commissioners Approve Siren Proposal


The Roosevelt County commissioners have approved a proposal for a siren project for four communities in the county. The proposal was for $219,751 from Industrial Communications. The project is to fund new emergency sirens in the communities of Wolf Point, Brockton, Culbertson and Bainville. During the business meeting on Tuesday, June 22, commissioners approved a 2.75 percent cost of living