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Language Teacher Azure Credits Turcotte With Inspiration

Wolf Point’s Jeromy Azure Jr. said he’s been studying Native languages since elementary school. “I remember studying languages during the summer in fourth grade,” said Azure. He credits local teacher Michael Turcotte with helping inspire him to continue his studies and give teaching a try. Azure received his associate degree from Fort Peck Community College. He is teaching Native

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Language Teacher Azure Credits Turcotte With Inspiration

Wolf Point’s Jeromy Azure Jr. said he’s been studying Native languages since elementary school. “I remember studying languages during the summer in fourth grade,” said Azure. He credits local teacher Michael Turcotte with helping inspire him to continue his studies and give teaching a try. Azure received his associate degree from Fort Peck Community College. He is teaching Native

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Restrictive Voting Law Struck Down

A Montana court permanently struck down a state law Sept. 25 that restricted the right to vote for Indigenous people living on rural reservations. Western Native Voice v. Stapleton, filed in March of this year by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Montana, and Native American Rights Fund (NARF), challenged the so-called Montana Ballot Interference Prevention Act (BIPA), a law that imposed

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Restrictive Voting Law Struck Down

A Montana court permanently struck down a state law Sept. 25 that restricted the right to vote for Indigenous people living on rural reservations. Western Native Voice v. Stapleton, filed in March of this year by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Montana, and Native American Rights Fund (NARF), challenged the so-called Montana Ballot Interference Prevention Act (BIPA), a law that imposed

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Posted on October 1, 2020

MYCA Visits Frazer

Frazer School dean of students Shannon Knowlton (left to right) visits with Montana Youth Challenge Academy post-residential coordinator Michelle Nelon, lead admissions counselor Mark McGinley, deputy director Laura Thomas and Frazer Native American Studies instructor Roger White Jr. Sept. 17. (Photo by James Walling)

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MYCA Visits Frazer

Frazer School dean of students Shannon Knowlton (left to right) visits with Montana Youth Challenge Academy post-residential coordinator Michelle Nelon, lead admissions counselor Mark McGinley, deputy director Laura Thomas and Frazer Native American Studies instructor Roger White Jr. Sept. 17. (Photo by James Walling)

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Abby Traeholt is teaching social ….

Abby Traeholt is teaching social studies at Wolf Point High School this year. Traeholt grew up in Wolf Point and taught first grade at Southside School for two years before shifting to high school at Lustre for three years. Prior to that, Traeholt taught first grade in Kalamath Falls, Ore., for five years. She attended college at Oregon State University, where she earned a bachelor of science

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Abby Traeholt is teaching social ….

Abby Traeholt is teaching social studies at Wolf Point High School this year. Traeholt grew up in Wolf Point and taught first grade at Southside School for two years before shifting to high school at Lustre for three years. Prior to that, Traeholt taught first grade in Kalamath Falls, Ore., for five years. She attended college at Oregon State University, where she earned a bachelor of science

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Indigenous Comedy Crew Entertains Amid Pandemic

Comedians Adrianne Chalepah, Beef Archambault and Mylo Smith have been performing locally with events titled “Social Distance Comedy” and “Indigenous Comedy Show.” The performers have embraced social distancing and use of personal protective equipment at their events, but in a year beset by COVID-19, the group found itself canceling shows in Frazer Sept. 25 and Wolf Point Sept. 25-27. Despite

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Indigenous Comedy Crew Entertains Amid Pandemic

Comedians Adrianne Chalepah, Beef Archambault and Mylo Smith have been performing locally with events titled “Social Distance Comedy” and “Indigenous Comedy Show.” The performers have embraced social distancing and use of personal protective equipment at their events, but in a year beset by COVID-19, the group found itself canceling shows in Frazer Sept. 25 and Wolf Point Sept. 25-27. Despite

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

lotter ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Sept. 21-27. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: September 21 David St. Germaine, 56, male, 400 block of U.S. Highway 2, resisting arrest, public intoxication and aggravated disorderly conduct, tribal court. Ralynn Wetlin,

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Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

lotter ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Sept. 21-27. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: September 21 David St. Germaine, 56, male, 400 block of U.S. Highway 2, resisting arrest, public intoxication and aggravated disorderly conduct, tribal court. Ralynn Wetlin,

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Comedy Crew

Beef Archambault (left-right), Adrianne Chalepah and Mylo Smith performed at Rezkast Radio studios in Poplar Sept. 26. (Photo by Clover Anaquod)

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Comedy Crew

Beef Archambault (left-right), Adrianne Chalepah and Mylo Smith performed at Rezkast Radio studios in Poplar Sept. 26. (Photo by Clover Anaquod)

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Former Wolf Point Resident To Serve On Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force

Former Wolf Point resident Dr. Alan Ostby has been selected to join the Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force. Ostby is a behavioral health consultant with Indian Health Services. The task force was established with the passing of the Looping in Native Communities Act in 2019. According to the Great Falls Tribune, the task force reported that there are 175 active missing person cases

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Former Wolf Point Resident To Serve On Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force

Former Wolf Point resident Dr. Alan Ostby has been selected to join the Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force. Ostby is a behavioral health consultant with Indian Health Services. The task force was established with the passing of the Looping in Native Communities Act in 2019. According to the Great Falls Tribune, the task force reported that there are 175 active missing person cases

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Shop the Classifieds!

has the information, tools, and resources to help students plan their futures and prepare for life after high school. Our helpful website includes videos and guides, a directory of Montana scholarships, and much more. follow us ReachHigherMontana.org

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Shop the Classifieds!

has the information, tools, and resources to help students plan their futures and prepare for life after high school. Our helpful website includes videos and guides, a directory of Montana scholarships, and much more. follow us ReachHigherMontana.org

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Roosevelt County Has 131 Active Cases

As the area COVID-19 case count climbs, the Fort Peck Tribes have begun releasing the number of active COVID-19 cases among the enrolled Native American population living on the reservation broken down by community. As of Sept. 28, there were 173 positive cases in the enrolled Native American population on the Fort Peck Reservation. Among these 173 cases, Poplar has 108; Wolf Point, 40; Fort

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Roosevelt County Has 131 Active Cases

As the area COVID-19 case count climbs, the Fort Peck Tribes have begun releasing the number of active COVID-19 cases among the enrolled Native American population living on the reservation broken down by community. As of Sept. 28, there were 173 positive cases in the enrolled Native American population on the Fort Peck Reservation. Among these 173 cases, Poplar has 108; Wolf Point, 40; Fort

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Posted on October 1, 2020

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Language Teacher Azure Credits Turcotte With Inspiration

Language Teacher Azure Credits Turcotte With Inspiration

Restrictive Voting Law Struck Down

Restrictive Voting Law Struck Down

MYCA Visits Frazer

MYCA Visits Frazer

Abby Traeholt is teaching social ….

Abby Traeholt is teaching social ….

Indigenous Comedy Crew Entertains Amid Pandemic

Indigenous Comedy Crew Entertains Amid Pandemic

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Comedy Crew

Comedy Crew

Former Wolf Point Resident To Serve On Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force

Former Wolf Point Resident To Serve On Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force

Shop the Classifieds!

Shop the Classifieds!

Roosevelt County Has 131 Active Cases

Roosevelt County Has 131 Active Cases

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