06 July 2023

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Badlands Celebration  Takes Place In Brockton

Badlands Celebration Takes Place In Brockton


The Badlands Celebration June 23-25 in Brockton was a very relaxed affair this year, with potentially stormy weather cooperating and summer temps staying relatively low. Turcotte Food Bus owner Buck Turcotte told the Northern Plains Independent that it was all smiles at the Brockton pow wow grounds. “Great weekend overall,” Turcotte said. “Very happy the weather cooperated. We thought

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Longs Excited To Serve As Grand Marshals

Longs Excited To Serve As Grand Marshals


When Clint and Arlyss Long were notified that they were selected as the grand marshals for the Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede, they said they were shocked by the honor. “We’re proud and excited to be the 100th Stampede’s grand marshals,” Arlyss said. Although the Longs were surprised by the announcements, few other residents were as the couple, who have been married since 1969, have

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Cowgirl Sweethearts To Entertain At 100th Stampede

Cowgirl Sweethearts To Entertain At 100th Stampede


The Cowgirl Sweethearts will entertain the rodeo fans with their trick riding during this year’s Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede. The entertainers are Shelby Pierson and Haley Proctor. Pierson is 23 years old and lives on her family’s cattle ranch in southern Alberta. For the past 15 years, she has taken her fast-paced, high-energy act to some of the greatest professional rodeos all across

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Miss Rodeo, Miss Teen Rodeo To Attend Stampede

Miss Rodeo, Miss Teen Rodeo To Attend Stampede


Both Miss Rodeo Montana and Miss Teen Rodeo will attend the Wolf Point Stampede this year. Miss Rodeo Montana Clancy Olson is the 23-year-old daughter of Vanessa and Joe Olson from Helena. She is graduating from Miles City Community College with her second degree in entreprenuership, while already possessing a degree in the equine program. During her time at MCCC, she has been competing

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Marn Returns In Role  Of Rodeo Announcer

Marn Returns In Role Of Rodeo Announcer


Jeff Marn returns as the announcer at this year’s Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede. As a former contestant, Marn is the new generation of western sports announcers. Marn was born and raised in Belt. He started riding bulls at a young age and had a very successful career in the rodeo arena. He qualified for the Montana Circuit Finals multiple times and was a Northern Rodeo Association Finals

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Harrison Returns For This Year’s Stampede

Harrison Returns For This Year’s Stampede


Barrelman/rodeo clown JJ Harrison is excited to entertain at the Stampede for the second straight year. “It’s one of my son’s favorite rodeos,” Harrison said prior to last year’s Stampede. “He remembers a lady at the Wolf Point Cafe who gave him a great milk shake and he’s never forgotten it.” The Stampede is also one of Harrison’s favorite places to entertain. “I

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Agnes Johnston

Agnes Johnston


Agnes M. Johnston, 75, of Frazer died Tuesday, June 27, 2023 She was born Feb. 11, 1948, in Wolf Point to Savannah E. Sweeny and Raymond Johnston. She was their only child. She is a member of the Hude‘sana (Red Bottom) Clan of Nakota and was an active Red Bottom Celebration committee member for many years. She grew up in the Wicohan religion, attending ceremonies and rituals all of her life. She was an ambassador of culture and was an Oil Celebration Princess and traveled with her parents to many celebrations/powwows representing the Fort Peck Tribes. Her early years were spent in Wiota at her mother’s home. They moved to Nashua when Agnes began school. When her mother began to work for the BIA, they moved to Poplar. During the winter, they stayed in town so she wouldn’t miss school, but the summers they spent in Wiota. She graduated from Poplar High School. Upon graduation, she attended Dawson Community College for one year. While attending Dawson Community College, she met Arron Wayne Anderson. They were blessed with a daughter, Jo-Beth. Tragedy struck soon after the baby was born and Arron died. Her best friend Janet Youngman convinced her to come out of grief because she was still young. “Be adventurous and let’s attend Bacon College in Oklahoma for one year.” With Janet twisting her arm, Agnes joined her in Oklahoma. Returning from Oklahoma, she married Harry Hamilton and they had two children. They divorced, but remained friends. Throughout her life, she held various positions with the BIA, NAES College and the Fort Peck Tribes. After receiving her college degree, she began working at Fort Peck Tribal Health and Spotted Bull Treatment Center. She enjoyed working and thrived in the environment of support and friendship of her coworkers. She retired in 2012. She enjoyed the socialization received when going to powwows, traveling and visiting new places, playing machines at the casinos and attending ceremonies. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and watching her favorite TV shows Naked & Afraid and NCIS and local basketball teams during the season. She is survived by her son, Raymond J. Hamilton; daughters, JoBeth Johnston and Chrissy Hamilton; and six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 2, at the Wolf Point Community Hall, followed by burial at Chicken Hill.