18 November 2021

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Woman Aims To Reduce Area’s  Substance Abuse Problems

Woman Aims To Reduce Area’s Substance Abuse Problems


Roosevelt County resident Tristan Miller admits that she has made more than her share of wrong choices in her life. She is now committing to a better focus and she hopes others on the Fort Peck Reservation listen to her pleas. Miller explains that when a classmate and pow-wow friend died at the age of 30 in October of this year, she became determined to live a sober life. She notes that he was

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Wolf Point Boys Hold Open Gym

Wolf Point Boys Hold Open Gym


Lilley Lennox Lilley looks to score. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele) Martell Corey Martell makes a pass. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Class C Players Recognized

Class C Players Recognized


Poplar’s senior Mitchell Youngman has received second team honors at defensive back for Eastern C eight-man football. Youngman was also selected as an alternate for the Cleverley All-Star football game. Eastern C players earning All-State honors included Scobey’s Colter Oie, Plentywood’s Reese Wirtz, Plentywood’s Cameron Brusven, Fairview’s Hunter Sherbono, Scobey’s Josh Hammerly,

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Lady Wolves Receive  All-Conference Honors

Lady Wolves Receive All-Conference Honors


By Bill Vander Weele Three Wolf Point players received selection to the All-Conference 2B volleyball team this season. Sierra Hamilton, a sophomore, was a first-team selection for the Wolves. Earning second-team honors were junior J’Elle Garfield and junior Katelyn MacDonald. The All-Conference first team also featured Glasgow’s junior Daley Aune, Glasgow’s senior Tyann Graham,

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Froid/Lake Heads To Championship Game

Froid/Lake Heads To Championship Game


On some days, things don’t go perfectly. Those days feature turnovers along with penalties that slow down drives. But great teams still manage to find a way to win during those challenging times. Despite some miscues, the Froid/Lake advanced to its second straight second championship game by defeating Big Sandy, 24-20, in the semi-final round in Medicine Lake on Saturday, Nov. 13. “There

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Maria Ryan

Maria Ryan


Maria Jo Ryan earned her wings to fly in the early morning hours on Nov. 9, 2021. Maria entered this world on Sept. 22, 1989, in Glasgow, Mont. She was born to Kelly and Alanne Ryan, joined her big sister, Kadee. and three years later got her baby sister, Rachel. Maria adored her family and lived every moment of her life loving everyone unconditionally. Maria grew up playing many sports throughout her school years and gained many wonderful lifelong friends. She enjoyed wonderful adventures with her friends and her family both. Maria graduated from Wolf Point High School with honors and high achievements in 2008. In 2008, her first angel was born, Elliauna Jean was welcomed into this world. Maria was so proud of Elli and loved watching her grow into the beautiful young lady she is today. One thing is to be said about Maria’s strength in life, even in her toughest moments, she was strong. She fought every day to battle and reclimb the mountain, and she did! She succeeded with grace, love and compassion for anyone who crossed her path along the way. In 2011, Maria met the love of her life, Joshua Dionne. Josh and Maria were the strength they both needed and together they accomplished so much. In 2016, they brought their second angel, Kelly Joseph into this world. This little boy was Maria’s life — her pride and joy. Maria was bound and determined to give Kelly the best life, and that she did. Maria greatly enjoyed her job at the courthouse and the many wonderful co-workers and friends she met through work. She also had a very strong connection with many other wonderful friends who loved and supported her. In return, she gave them her whole heart. Maria is survived by her husband, Joshua Dionne; her babies, Elli and Kelly; her parents, Kelly and Alanne; her sisters, Kadee (Jason) and Rachel (Bryan); her nieces and nephews, Aaden, Amiya and Bo; her grandparents, Alan (Sandy), Joyce, Jerry (Kitty); aunts, Krista (James), Jenny (Sam), Lori (Tim); uncles Butch (Shauna) and Chad (Juanita); and many, many cousins. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Mandee (Garrett) and Mariah; her mother-in-law, Francine (Russell); father-in-law, Duke (Farrell); and grandma, Norma. Maria had an enormous family and is so very loved by each and every one of them. Maria was preceded in death by her grandmother, Colleen’ her great-grandmothers, Marie and Mary; her grandpa, Ronnie; numerous great-aunts and -uncles; and many other family members and friends that have now greeted her at the gates. Maria, we miss you now, our hearts are sore. As time goes by, we will miss you more. Your loving smile, your contagious laugh and your big, caring heart. No one can take your vacant place, but we will see you again someday. See you later, love. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Maria’s children, Venmo @Alanne or mail to Josh Dionne c/o Kelly & Alanne Ryan, 302 MT Hwy 528, Wolf Point, MT 59201. (Paid Obituary)