09 July 2020

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Wayne Little Crow

Wayne Little Crow


Wayne Delvin Little Crow, 55, formerly of Brockton died Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born in Poplar Aug. 31, 1964, to Marietta (Babe) Blount-Four Bear and Rudolph (Wixie) Young. He lived his life in Brockton where he was raised by his mother and grandmother, Kathleen Red Eagle-Blount. He attended Brockton Public Schools, finished with a GED and graduated from the Fort Peck Community College with an associate of science degree in hazardous materials/ waste technology on May 9, 2009. He was elected to the Brockton School board in May 2013 and served until October 2014. He realized the importance of an education, but also knew he had to set an example for his community, which he did. He loved to read. He read books and magazines about science and Native American history in his spare time. He also liked to watch a good movie. He enjoyed participating in and watching sports, starting with elementary through professional level. It was common for him to turnover a box, tin tub or plastic basin to use as a drum to practice songs when he was growing up. He always caught the ear of the neighbors. He succeeded in becoming a member of the Fort Kipp Juniors drum group. He leaves a collection of tapes and 78s of the Fort Kipp, Badland and other singers. He was honored to be a member of the Fort Kipp Pow Wow Committee for many years. He spent the later part of his life living with his mother. He worked various jobs to support himself and help her with her needs as he would say. He enjoyed visiting relatives in his free time to learn family history and traditional ways which included helping family. He spent many hours helping take care of a niece and nephew, William and Ronnie Prichard, who lived with their Grandma and Grandpa Fourbear. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Darrell Todd Sr., Al Rodney Todd and Dennis Todd; sister, Iva Todd and grandchild, Daylin Eder. He is survived by his daughter, Trudy Bird; five grandchildren; mother, Marietta (Babe) Four Bear; sisters, Kayleen Headdress, Luane Pearl Four Bear Brown; and brother, Richard Dubois. A graveside service was held Friday, July 3, at Riverview Cemetery in Brockton. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Darryl Buck Elk Jr.

Darryl Buck Elk Jr.


Darryl Keith “DK” Buck Elk Jr., 26, died June 25, 2020, in Poplar. He was born to Darryl Keith Buck Elk Sr. and Arleda Shields on Feb. 10, 1994, in Poplar. He attended school in Poplar, Brockton, Culbertson, Colstrip, Wolf Point and Lame Deer. He had many friends through his school years. He attended the Mormon church and was taking classes to be baptized. He had several jobs over the years, including working at Golden Corral, Town Pump and the Buckhorn; but he was most known for being an artist. He enjoyed driving around and drawing in his sketchbook. He also loved to draw and give tattoos. He met his wife, Shaila Buck Elk, in 2014 and they spent five years with each other. During the time, they spent together, they had two children, Marley Grace Buck Elk and Quincey John Buck Elk. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Emmanuel and Chris Buck Elk. He is survived by three children Rylan, Marley and Quincey; sisters, Darice, Sylvia, Angel and Sheila Black Wolf; brothers, Shane Freemont and Hubert Black Wolf Jr. He loved Heather very much. His funeral was held Friday, July 2, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment was at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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COVID-19 Round-Up

COVID-19 Round-Up


According to Montana health officials, another 80 COVID-19 cases in the state were confirmed on Tuesday, July 7. This bumped the state’s total number of known cases over 1,327. Tuesday’s count is the highest one-day number recorded in the state, with 55 cases in Yellowstone County. More than 40 residents and an additional 15 staff members at Canyon Creek Memory Care Community in Billings

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Two-Day Protest In Wolf Point

Two-Day Protest In Wolf Point


A handful of protesters ages 14-40 held signs featuring “Black Lives Matter” and “Indigenous Lives Matter” on Third Avenue South near the stoplight and at the Third Avenue/U.S. Highway 2 intersection in Wolf Point July 3-4. Nineteen year-old protester Alexis Payne, of Wolf Point, told the Northern Plains Independent that the actions were a show of solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests

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‘Jackets Host Independence Day Triangular

‘Jackets Host Independence Day Triangular


The Yellow Jackets A team hosted a triangular with two visiting former American Legion teams on Burkie Field Saturday, July 4. The Yellow Jackets fell to the Glasgow Reds 14-4 and lost 13-0 to the Froid-based Post 49 Bulls. Glasgow beat the Bulls 12-6. The Bulls team includes players from several communities including Bainville, Culbertson, Froid and Plentywood. The A team ‘Jackets

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