Articles from the April 23, 2021 edition
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2021 CCHS Prom
Last year's CCHS Prom was originally canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The dance was eventually held outside, at Rowley Field, on August 1. A more traditional prom took place in Ekalaka this...
Mandatory 10-digit dialing coming to 406 area code
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Until then, customers must continue to...
Clerk of Court schedule
The Carter County Clerk of District Court will be unavailable to process marriage applications or passports between May 10th and May 14th. The office will be open, however these services will not be available. The office apologizes for any...
School selling buses
Ekalaka Public Schools is selling two obsoleted school buses by sealed bid. Bids must be received by May 10th, with opening of bids at 4:30 p.m. on May 12th. The property will be awarded to the highest bidder. Buses may be viewed on May 5th from 1...
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Gianforte approves changes to Montana election laws
Gov. Greg Gianforte has officially ended the state's long-standing practice of allowing citizens to register to vote on Election Day, a change he said will help preserve the integrity of Montana's...
Alice Carlisle
Funeral Service for Alice May Bazil, 96, of Ekalaka, Montana will be April 27, 2021, 1 p.m. at Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka. A prayer service will take place on April 26, 6 p.m. at Stevenson...
Letter to the editor
I almost wrote this letter last year, but thought I would be patient. Today is not a patient-type of day, I guess. Everybody should know that Luther & I have taken care of the Main St. benches for about 10 years now. We have paid for most of the...
Cooking in the West
The horse market is pretty much through the roof right now, which is great if you are selling, but not if you are buying. I know that I sound like an old fogey, but I have bought many horses for $500.00 in my lifetime, and every one of them turned...
Conversations with God
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know, Lord, being privileged to read a Senior girl’s speech on STAYING ACTIVE/FIT brought back some childhood memories. Miss ‘Rosie’ also reminded us: “Trying to stay active and fit, sounds so boring and really no...
HAULS Act aims to provide flexibility for livestock haulers
The Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act of 2021 was reintroduced in the Senate by Senators Fischer (R-NE), Tester (D-MT), Wicker (R-MS), and Smith (D-MN) last month and more recently as a companion bill in the House by Tennessee...
Gov. Gianforte announces settlement agreement ending FWP bison plan
On Tuesday, Governor Greg Gianforte announced a settlement agreement that ends litigation between the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and United Property Owners of Montana (UPOM). “Under the previous administration, FWP didn’t do...
Legislative update
We started off the week by rejecting a Senate amendment by Dan Salomon, that would have neutered HB112, banning guys from competing against girls in scholastic sports. This bill is headed for...
CCHS Track results
Wibaux Invitational Saturday, April 10, 2021 Oakland Athletic Complex, Glendive, MT MENS 100 Meters 32. David Ashbrook, 13.10 42. Ethan Frye, 13.49 45. Brennen Bonsell, 13.59 200 Meters 9. David Ashbr...
