Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Elizabeth Rink and Monica Skewes of Bozeman and Adriann Ricker of Poplar with the Spirit of Montana commendation for their dedication to and pursuit of finding solutions to public health issues confronting Montana. Rink, Skewes, and Ricker, an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, have spent years working with members and leaders

Longtime local banking institution Western Bank of Wolf Point has officially transitioned to Opportunity Bank. The old Western Bank signage was replaced with a new Opportunity Bank sign in mid-January. According to vice president, IT officer and board secretary Cathy Wanderaas, the bank’s transition was official as of the first of the year. “The change was official on Jan. 1,” said Wanderaas.