07 April 2022

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Frazer Starts Track Campaign

Frazer Starts Track Campaign


The Frazer Bearcubs starts their track season at the Glasgow Invitational on Friday, April 1. Highlights for Frazer’s boys included Jonathan Jackson taking ninth in the 110-meter hurdles, The 400-meter relay team of Malaki Smoker, Jackson, Christopher Fox and Blue Fettig finished in 13th place with a time of 57.37 seconds. On the girls’ side, Angel Nelligan placed 21st in the shot put,

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Lady Wolves Score Victories On Tennis Courts

Lady Wolves Score Victories On Tennis Courts


The Wolf Point tennis squad began its campaign with action in Chinook at Friday, April 1, and at home against Baker on Saturday, April 2. Weather conditions were cold and windy in Chinook. “With only three returners and the rest playing their very first matches, I am extremely happy with their effort. Varsity Mahala MacDonald, Hamyanie Campbell, Laykin Cantrell and Claire Kinzie all played

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Ride For Tomorrow Scheduled In June

Ride For Tomorrow Scheduled In June


The second annual Ride for Tomorrow is scheduled to have kickstands up on June 24-25. Last year, the inaugural ride had more than 50 riders participate, cumulatively adding over 52,000 miles to the conversation of suicide prevention and awareness in Montana. This year’s organizers include Dog Tag Buddies, the Yellowstone Chapter of the American Legion Riders, Billings Chapter of Tenacious Dames

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The Hi-Line’s Big-hearted Response To Amtrak Derailment

The Hi-Line’s Big-hearted Response To Amtrak Derailment


Teresa Violett was outside her house in Chester, Mont., painting the cement foundation when she heard the sirens. It was Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The retired teacher had lived in Liberty County for 38 years, and she knew what each siren meant: The first one, for a scheduled meeting. The second, for ambulance. The third, for fire. But when a fourth sounded, Violett paused in her painting and

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Kenneth Heathman

Kenneth Heathman


Kenneth “Malibu” Heathman, 53 of Wolf Point died March 28, 2022, in Billings. He was a member of the Bad Temper Bear Clan. He was born in Reno, Nev., on July 3, 1968. He spent most of his early years in Reno, but also lived in Las Vegas, Nev., Atlantic City, N.J., and Fairbanks, Alaska. As a young man, he fell in love with figure skating, becoming a very accomplished skater due to his dedication and love of the sport. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and people were drawn to him. He found humor in everything he did and was always surrounded by friends and laughter. He loved to socialize, dance and spend time with friends and family, often being the “life of the party.” While living in Reno, he worked as a Black Jack dealer and also later as a reservation supervisor for Hilton Hotels. In 1998, he and his mother, Roseanne, moved to Wolf Point, where he was reconnected with his large extended family. Over the years, he attended Fort Peck Community College as well as Rocky Mountain College. He went to work for the Office of Environmental Protection in Poplar before finally taking a job that he really enjoyed with the Fort Peck Tribes in the enrollment office. He was preceded in death by his father, Ron Heathman. He is survived by his mother, Roseanne Shields of Wolf Point; daughter, Melissa Hoffman; two grandchildren; brother, Michael Heathman. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, with cremation to follow. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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Iris Campbell

Iris Campbell


Iris “Oosh” Campbell, 58, of Wolf Point died March 27, 2022. She was born Nov. 5, 1963. She attended school in Wolf Point and Issaguely, Wash. She attended high school in Brigham City, Utah, graduating in 1982. She pre-enlisted in the United States Air Force, completing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. She returned to Montana only to enroll in college at Haskell Indian College in Lawrence, Kansas. She then returned to Wolf Point where she began her employment with A& S Industries as a supervisor and worked there for nine years until the plant shut down. She attended Fort Peck Community College and tended bar until 1993 and did seismography. She then began work for the Fort Peck Tribes as a detention officer for the next 13 years. She worked odd jobs from then on. She met Dale Wilson and had two sons, Joseph Warren and James Francis. She then met Rodney Adams and had her third son, Jared Duane. She loved life. She was a caring mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Her quick wit and innate ability to find humor in most life circumstances kept people rolling in laughter. She loved all sports especially basketball and softball and excelled at both. She could fix anything in her own way, which usually required some duct tape. She was very creative and showered her family and friends with celebration events that she would go above and beyond for. She was also half detective often solving our reservation mysteries on her own. She loved dogs. She was preceded in death by her mother, Darlene Campbell; sister, Lisa; and sons, Joseph and Jared. She is survived by her son, James; a grandson; brothers, David Campbell, Steven Campbell and Duane Love; and sister, Jennifer. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, at the new Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment was at King Memorial Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was been entrusted with arrangements.

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Wolf Point Students Present Spring Concert

Wolf Point Students Present Spring Concert


Wolf Point’s high school and junior high students entertained with their spring concert held in the Wolf Point auditorium on Tuesday, March 29. The high school choir opened the event by singing four songs. The numbers included “Carry Me Home,” “Nine Hundred Miles,” “Man of La Mancha” and “Feeling Good.” The junior high band then performed “The Tenth Planet.” The junior