Articles from the April 15, 2022 edition
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Spring blizzard moves into region
A spring blizzard that started early Tuesday morning brought some much needed moisture to the area but also created hazardous travel conditions and posed a significant threat to young livestock. By...
O'Donnell wins award for defensive tactics
Carter County Undersheriff Clark O'Donnell recently completed a training program at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena. Upon completion of the program, O'Donnell received the Josh...
Upcoming museum events
April is Montana Archaeology Month and this year Carter County Museum is partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (Miles City Office) for an artifact roadshow on Saturday, April 16 from 1 p.m....
CCHS Prom royalty
Carter County High School Prom took place on April 9th inside the school's gymnasium. After grand march, royalty was announced....
Ekalaka Public Schools sports awards, April 28
Ekalaka Public Schools will be honoring all student-athletes for the 2021-2022 sports seasons during a program scheduled for Thursday, April 28th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All student-athletes in grades 5-12 will be recognized. The public is invited...
Skywarn spotter training set for May 4
The National Weather Service is hosting a Skywarn spotter training in Ekalaka on Wednesday, May 4 at Carter County Event Center. The training will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. This free,...
New elk hunting access agreements process implemented
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is implementing a new process for elk hunting access (EHA) agreements to provide more transparency with the public and landowners and allow for a clearer process for Fish and Wildlife Commission review. EHA agreements...
Montana's unemployment rate hits record low
Montana’s unemployment rate hit another record low in February, dropping to 2.6% for the month, down from January’s rate of 2.7%. Montana’s total employment and labor force continued to show strong growth in February, both setting new all-time highs...
Carter County Public Health Corner
submitted by Carter County Public Health We have partnered again with Smiles Across Montana to make a return visit to our community in the later part of May. This is a dental care opportunity for parents of students in Ekalaka Public School...
Cooking in the West
Many readers know the Story family and might remember that Chance Story, from Martinsdale, Montana (formerly of Big Timber and Ennis, Montana) won a $3000 Academic All-around rodeo scholarship last...
Conversations with God
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, William D. Longstaff (in 1882) paraphrasing Hebrews 12:14 wrote the song, “Take Time to Be Holy.” In those four verses he tells us to make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, spending time wi...
CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS
3-31-2022 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Vice Chair...
Tracksters open season in Baker
RESULTS Baker Invitational Schillinger Field Saturday, April 9 MENS 100 Meters 3. Turner Tooke, 11.86 38. Ethan Frye, 13.11 47. J.W. Elmore, 13.26 200 Meters 2. Turner Tooke, 24.91 400 Meters 34....
Fourth graders in first place
A team of fourth graders from Ekalaka have been traveling around the region to basketball tournaments this spring. Over the weekend, the five boys pictured competed in the Dickinson Optimist...
Anabel Yates
Funeral Service for Anabel E. Yates, 97, of Ekalaka, will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka with Pastor Steve DeFord officiating. Visitation will take place one...