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Commissioners Don’t Expect Tax Increases

Partly because of the passing of Senate Bill 117, there have been concerns about raising taxes for some eastern Montana residents. Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers, however, stresses that the bill will not result in higher taxes for Roosevelt County residents. Oelkers said that because of the bill, the county will have about 2 percent less in tax revenue during the next six years.

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Commissioners Don’t Expect Tax Increases

Partly because of the passing of Senate Bill 117, there have been concerns about raising taxes for some eastern Montana residents. Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers, however, stresses that the bill will not result in higher taxes for Roosevelt County residents. Oelkers said that because of the bill, the county will have about 2 percent less in tax revenue during the next six years.

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Elks Lodge Provides Items To Area Veterans

Veterans who reside at Faith Home in Wolf Point received surprised gifts thanks to the Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764. The many items that six veterans received included socks, sweats, underwear, shoes and blankets. Deb Madison of the Wolf Point Elks Lodge explained funds for the gifts came through the national Elks organization’s Freedom Grants. In 2025-26, the Elks National Veterans

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Elks Lodge Provides Items To Area Veterans

Veterans who reside at Faith Home in Wolf Point received surprised gifts thanks to the Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764. The many items that six veterans received included socks, sweats, underwear, shoes and blankets. Deb Madison of the Wolf Point Elks Lodge explained funds for the gifts came through the national Elks organization’s Freedom Grants. In 2025-26, the Elks National Veterans

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Fort Peck Community College Fall Semester President’s List Daniel Berry, Amanda Brackett, Angela Brown, Samantha Brunelle, Cameron Bunk, Corey Bunk, Walker Burshia, Souchinda Chantharat, Isabelle Crawford-Bleazard, Shania Dahlberg, Brittany Deavila, Zachary Dionne, JazzMarie FastHorse, Jose Figueroa, Skye Hayes, Sean Hopkins, Levi Humphreys, Teila Lezard, Deacon Magnan, Lorie Martell, Tyler

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Fort Peck Community College Fall Semester President’s List Daniel Berry, Amanda Brackett, Angela Brown, Samantha Brunelle, Cameron Bunk, Corey Bunk, Walker Burshia, Souchinda Chantharat, Isabelle Crawford-Bleazard, Shania Dahlberg, Brittany Deavila, Zachary Dionne, JazzMarie FastHorse, Jose Figueroa, Skye Hayes, Sean Hopkins, Levi Humphreys, Teila Lezard, Deacon Magnan, Lorie Martell, Tyler

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Commissioners Approve Equipment Purchases

Roosevelt County commissioners approved the purchase of a skid steer sander during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Cost of the spreader sidewalk kit is $5,400. Commissioner Robert Toavs explained that the sander could help with possible liability issues. He said that once an employee gets on the parking lot, it’s the county’s responsibility. The sander will be beneficial on both

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Commissioners Approve Equipment Purchases

Roosevelt County commissioners approved the purchase of a skid steer sander during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Cost of the spreader sidewalk kit is $5,400. Commissioner Robert Toavs explained that the sander could help with possible liability issues. He said that once an employee gets on the parking lot, it’s the county’s responsibility. The sander will be beneficial on both

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Governor Promotes New Leader To DOC

Eric Strauss, deputy director of the Montana Department of Corrections, will take the top leadership post there starting Jan. 6, the Governor’s Office announced. The current director, Brian Gootkin, was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as a United States Marshal for the District of Montana. In a news release this week, Gov. Greg Gianforte said Strauss will carry on Gootkin’s

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Governor Promotes New Leader To DOC

Eric Strauss, deputy director of the Montana Department of Corrections, will take the top leadership post there starting Jan. 6, the Governor’s Office announced. The current director, Brian Gootkin, was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as a United States Marshal for the District of Montana. In a news release this week, Gov. Greg Gianforte said Strauss will carry on Gootkin’s

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Commissioners Don’t Expect Tax Increases

Commissioners Don’t Expect Tax Increases

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Elks Lodge Provides Items To Area Veterans

Elks Lodge Provides Items To Area Veterans

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Commissioners Approve Equipment Purchases

Commissioners Approve Equipment Purchases

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Governor Promotes New Leader To DOC

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