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  • New Year's fireworks

    Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Locals who plan on reigning in the new year in Ekalaka will have the benefit of a large fireworks display again this year. The December 31 show will take place just outside of town by an area resident who wants to help everyone celebrate 2018 in style. It should be visible from anywhere near Ekalaka and will begin at about 8:00 p.m.... Full story

  • Montana Tales & Trails

    Bruce Auchly, FWP Region 4 Information Officer|Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Ready for winter? Snow shovel out, snow blower gassed up? If you are a bear, you eat a lot, then sleep for six months. If you are a bird, you may either head to the sunny south or hunker down for a winter of birdfeeder visits. But if you are a fish, then what? Ah fish, the forgotten animals. Fish of Montana don't go anywhere exotic in winter and don't hibernate. Their behavior, however, may change with the seasonal changes in their habitat and food supply. We tend to focus...

  • Hat Tips

    Dean Meyer|Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Hello, Some years ago I was at a horse sale. Seth brought in a cute little pony. A real small pony. About thirty inches tall. It was a beauty. And well broke. But not for kids. That last line kind of hurt the sale. I don’t suppose any of you need a pony? Or a whole bunch of ponies. Ponies are bad. They are evil. I remember from when I was young. I think my pony’s name was Laurie or something like that. And then she was followed by Scratch, my brothers pony. A pony is a real small horse that should be ridden by adults. Mea...

  • Bright Ideas

    Lois Lambert|Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Monday was my 67th birthday. I remember my 7th birthday. The dining room table was surrounded by friends: Kaye, my age, her brother Gary, I always had a crush on Gary; he was two years older than we, another Gary (Cassidy), his younger brother, Steve something, he lived in the house next to ours, a girl who lived up the hill, Sue Biggerstaff, and my uncle Donnie! Gary Cassidy’s father was CEO of the $.05 and $.10 store. That’s where the kids bought Christmas presents. I remember one year my brother bought me the largest bot...

  • Fix, Giese wed

    Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Randy and Vicki Fix are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kahla Fix, to Landon Giese, son of Vance and Shelley Giese of Beulah, North Dakota. They were united in marriage on December 2, 2017, in a beautiful wedding at the Log Cabin in Spearfish Park....

  • Sharon Knapp

    Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Funeral services for Sharon Knapp, 71, of Camp Crook, SD, were held December 5, 2017 at Camp Crook Community Center with Pastor Tom Martin officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation for Sharon will took place one hour prior to the service at the Camp Crook Community Center. Sharon passed away suddenly Monday, November 27, 2017 at her home in Camp Crook. Sharon Ann Knapp was born on September 12, 1946 to Glen and Clara Mae Bagley. Sharon learned how to ride h...

  • Gordon Odell

    Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Gordon E. Odell, 87, of Belle Fourche passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Spearfish Regional Hospital. He was born November 1,1930 in Capitol, Montana to Charles and Iva (McFarlane) Odell. Gordon married Lily Seely on May 10, 1975. Grateful for sharing his life are his wife of 42 years, Lil Odell of Belle Fourche; daughter, Roberta “Bobby Jo” Kaufenberg of Portland, OR and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Iva; 2 sisters, Alma Melum and Jean Verry; 5 brothers, Jim, Mel...

  • Michael "Mike" Lovec

    Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Lovec, 68, of Baker were held December 6, 2017 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka, MT. Visitation for Mike took place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mike passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Fallon Medical Complex. Michael George Lovec was born December 2, 1948 to Emil and Eula (Cunningham) Lovec in Baker, MT. He grew up in Mill Iron and attended country school before graduating from Carter County High School. He th...

  • Numbers, satisfaction strong at season's last check stations

    Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Hunters visiting FWP Region 7 wrapped up their 2017 big game season on November 26, with all check stations reporting good weather, respectable harvest rates and ample opportunities to harvest game. With minor variations in weather over the weeks, the theme of the 2017 season has been plentiful deer, plenty of chances to bag something, and hunters generally pleased with their time afield. Ashland check station Closing day was much quieter at the Ashland check station compared to previous check stations this season. Hunters ag...

  • Johnstone wins quilt

    Updated Dec 7, 2017

    Congratulations to Dave Johnstone for winning the Ekalaka VFW Auxiliary quilt raffle. The VFW Auxiliary to Post #7885 in Ekalaka thanks everyone who purchased tickets for this year's raffle and greatly appreciates the generous support....