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Tester Calls For Investigation Into Tribal Members Targeted By Medicaid Fraud

Following reports that Montana tribal members were deliberately targeted by an ongoing Medicaid fraud scheme in the state of Arizona, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pressing for an immediate investigation and requesting immediate assistance for victims of this deceitful scam. “I write today with deep concern over the recent

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Tester Calls For Investigation Into Tribal Members Targeted By Medicaid Fraud

Following reports that Montana tribal members were deliberately targeted by an ongoing Medicaid fraud scheme in the state of Arizona, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pressing for an immediate investigation and requesting immediate assistance for victims of this deceitful scam. “I write today with deep concern over the recent

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Pastor’s Corner

Community Bible Church will be hosting an all-church “hymn sing” on Sunday, July 30, starting at 6 p.m. The evening’s “hymn sign” will include both favorite hymns from the past and a few newer ones many have grown to love. Accompaniment will be Maxine Strader and Helen Welte on piano. A “build your own sundae” ice cream social will follow. Community Bible Church is located

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Pastor’s Corner

Community Bible Church will be hosting an all-church “hymn sing” on Sunday, July 30, starting at 6 p.m. The evening’s “hymn sign” will include both favorite hymns from the past and a few newer ones many have grown to love. Accompaniment will be Maxine Strader and Helen Welte on piano. A “build your own sundae” ice cream social will follow. Community Bible Church is located

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Western Native Voice Announces Community Tour

Western Native Voice, a leading advocacy organization dedicated to empowering Native American communities, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Legislative Community Tour. The tour aims to foster meaningful dialogue between elected officials and community members, promoting legislative accountability and strengthening civic engagement. The Legislative Community Tour will visit rural and urban

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Western Native Voice Announces Community Tour

Western Native Voice, a leading advocacy organization dedicated to empowering Native American communities, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Legislative Community Tour. The tour aims to foster meaningful dialogue between elected officials and community members, promoting legislative accountability and strengthening civic engagement. The Legislative Community Tour will visit rural and urban

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Summers Family Finds Success When Running

Some families go camping together, and some families spent a lot of time in gyms. For the Wolf Point Summers family, they share a love of long distance running. Parents John and Stacey Summers got their children interested in the sport at a young age. Sierra remembers running for fun with her parents when she was in only the second or third grade. Sierra’s first taste of competition came

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Summers Family Finds Success When Running

Some families go camping together, and some families spent a lot of time in gyms. For the Wolf Point Summers family, they share a love of long distance running. Parents John and Stacey Summers got their children interested in the sport at a young age. Sierra remembers running for fun with her parents when she was in only the second or third grade. Sierra’s first taste of competition came

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Posted on July 27, 2023

FWP Adjusts Mule Deer Quotas

While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologists showed populations in some parts of the state remain lower than desired, and as a result, licenses available to hunters in those areas have been cut back. Over the past few years, persistent drought, particularly in southeast Montana, has

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FWP Adjusts Mule Deer Quotas

While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologists showed populations in some parts of the state remain lower than desired, and as a result, licenses available to hunters in those areas have been cut back. Over the past few years, persistent drought, particularly in southeast Montana, has

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Bowhunter Education Course Offered This Week

Volunteer instructors are hosting a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Bowhunter Education in-person classroom course in Glasgow July 25-27. The course will be held at the Glasgow FWP office Quonset from 5:15 to 9:15 p.m. each evening. Students must register for this course and pick up a manual Students must be registered prior to attending the class. To find the class and register, go to https://fwp.

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Bowhunter Education Course Offered This Week

Volunteer instructors are hosting a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Bowhunter Education in-person classroom course in Glasgow July 25-27. The course will be held at the Glasgow FWP office Quonset from 5:15 to 9:15 p.m. each evening. Students must register for this course and pick up a manual Students must be registered prior to attending the class. To find the class and register, go to https://fwp.

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Wolf Point Holds AAU Golf Tournament

The Wolf Point AAU golf tournament attracted 18 kids to the Wolf Point Airport Golf Course on Saturday, July 22. The group included 15 golfers who were 12 years and under. Nine adults also golfed in the tournament. Glasgow’s Eli Feezel shot an 86 for first place in the boys’ 18 and under division. Poplar’s Landon Young placed second with an 18hole score of 96. Lukas Young earned

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Wolf Point Holds AAU Golf Tournament

The Wolf Point AAU golf tournament attracted 18 kids to the Wolf Point Airport Golf Course on Saturday, July 22. The group included 15 golfers who were 12 years and under. Nine adults also golfed in the tournament. Glasgow’s Eli Feezel shot an 86 for first place in the boys’ 18 and under division. Poplar’s Landon Young placed second with an 18hole score of 96. Lukas Young earned

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Walleye Fishing Tournaments Held In State

The Tiber tournament, part of the Montana Walleye Circuit, was held during the weekend. Lange Kresge of Bozeman and Dan Peterson of Lewistown captured first-place honors with a two-day total of 81.86 pounds. Matt Fischer of Helena and Ty Hinderager of Fort Shaw placed second at 49 pounds. Taking third was the Ennis team of Gordy Matson and Kevin Helling at 45.42 pounds. Chris Wanner

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Walleye Fishing Tournaments Held In State

The Tiber tournament, part of the Montana Walleye Circuit, was held during the weekend. Lange Kresge of Bozeman and Dan Peterson of Lewistown captured first-place honors with a two-day total of 81.86 pounds. Matt Fischer of Helena and Ty Hinderager of Fort Shaw placed second at 49 pounds. Taking third was the Ennis team of Gordy Matson and Kevin Helling at 45.42 pounds. Chris Wanner

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Ferguson Wins Honors At Havre Rodeo

Wolf Point’s Kelsey Ferguson earned top honors in breakaway roping during the Great Northern Ram Rodeo held in Havre on July 20-21. Ferguson finished first with a time of 2.5. Helena’s Mikayla Witter placed second at 2.7, Great Falls’ Stephanie Rollins took third at 2.8, Helena’s Haven Wolstein placed fourth at 3.3 and Richland’s Stacy Harris took fifth at 3.5. Glendive’s Ben

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Ferguson Wins Honors At Havre Rodeo

Wolf Point’s Kelsey Ferguson earned top honors in breakaway roping during the Great Northern Ram Rodeo held in Havre on July 20-21. Ferguson finished first with a time of 2.5. Helena’s Mikayla Witter placed second at 2.7, Great Falls’ Stephanie Rollins took third at 2.8, Helena’s Haven Wolstein placed fourth at 3.3 and Richland’s Stacy Harris took fifth at 3.5. Glendive’s Ben

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Posted on July 27, 2023

Third And Fourth Graders Enjoy Basketball Camp

Players in grades third-fourth pose for a photo during the Skillz and Drillz basketball camp held at the Frontier Elementary School gym last week. Marianne Zilkoski Rees was the camp’s director. Jaylee Azure ran the camp for fifth-eighth grade students. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Third And Fourth Graders Enjoy Basketball Camp

Players in grades third-fourth pose for a photo during the Skillz and Drillz basketball camp held at the Frontier Elementary School gym last week. Marianne Zilkoski Rees was the camp’s director. Jaylee Azure ran the camp for fifth-eighth grade students. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on July 27, 2023

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Tester Calls For Investigation Into Tribal Members Targeted By Medicaid Fraud

Tester Calls For Investigation Into Tribal Members Targeted By Medicaid Fraud

Pastor’s Corner

Pastor’s Corner

Western Native Voice Announces Community Tour

Western Native Voice Announces Community Tour

Summers Family Finds Success When Running

Summers Family Finds Success When Running

FWP Adjusts Mule Deer Quotas

FWP Adjusts Mule Deer Quotas

Bowhunter Education Course Offered This Week

Bowhunter Education Course Offered This Week

Wolf Point Holds AAU Golf Tournament

Wolf Point Holds AAU Golf Tournament

Walleye Fishing Tournaments Held In State

Walleye Fishing Tournaments Held In State

Ferguson Wins Honors At Havre Rodeo

Ferguson Wins Honors At Havre Rodeo

Third And Fourth Graders Enjoy Basketball Camp

Third And Fourth Graders Enjoy Basketball Camp

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