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There will be a Hunter Education Adult Online Field Day in Miles City on Saturday, June 22. Interested people may register online now at fwp.mt.gov under the Education tab. Class size is limited to 30 people. This event is for those who have completed Hunter Education online and need a field course to complete their Hunter Education certification. Registrants are to meet at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 7 headquarters in Miles City located at 352 I-94 Business Loop at 9...
On Saturday, June 22, youths ages 9 and older who enjoy spending time outdoors can participate in a day devoted to developing outdoor skills and knowledge in a variety of hands-on activities. “BBs & Bows in the Badlands” will run from about 1-7 p.m. on Springhill Ranch southwest of Wibaux. The event is designed for families to enjoy a day of archery, BB guns, wildlife exploration, conservation and outdoor cooking. There is no cost; however, participants must register by Saturday, June 15 by calling or texting 406...
Ekalaka Public Library is once again offering a summer reading program. All children ages three and up are invited to attend. This year’s theme is all about space. Two different age groups will meet on Tuesdays, starting June 18, and continuing on June 25, July 2 and July 9. Children ages three through seven will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. and children 8 and up will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. All preschool age children must be potty trained. Stories will be read, crafts will be made and snacks will be eaten. Parents who are i...
(Glendive, MT) – Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) invites you to explore the night skies at Makoshika State Park with special astronomy events on June 19 and 22. Did you know that more than 80% of Americans live where they can no longer see the Milky Way at night? Join John Ashley, on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00pm, as he presents Saving Our Stars: Documenting the Montana Night Sky. As a photographer and biologist, John has wandered around our state capturing the e...
The Benson Family Singers are a family music group from Faribault, Minnesota. Peter and Rachelle, along with their four sons, David, Aaron, Luke, and Paul have a unique ministry consisting of barbershop, bluegrass and gospel music. They specialize in tight, a cappella harmonies and also play a variety of instruments including guitar, banjo, bass, violin and mandolin. Together, they have performed for many shows, festivals, fairs, churches and private events throughout the...
Carter County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Community Wide Garage Sale and Swap Meet is slated for this Saturday, June 1. Warmer temperatures are in the weekend forecast so it should be a good day for shoppers to go out and find great treasures throughout town. This year, out of town residents who have no garage or yard space and area vendors have been invited to set up at Carter County Events Center in addition to residents of Ekalaka who are planning on having sales at their residence. Anyone who would like to set up a b...
Memorial Day services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at Beaver Lodge Cemetery. Veterans performing the services should arrive at 10:30 a.m. During the service, members of VFW Auxiliary will honor fallen soldiers by placing a white cross and a red, poppy covered wreath in the center of the cemetery. Members of the VFW Auxiliary will provide Buddy poppies and receive donations, with all the money going to help veterans. Displays downtown will also offer Buddy poppies and provide containers to receive donations....
Explore Montana's night sky! Montana State Parks, in partnership with the Carter County Museum, will host a "Star Party" at Medicine Rocks State Park on Thursday, May 23 at 9 p.m. Join presenter Steve Hobe, Adler Planetarium facilitator, for this special event full of opportunities to observe and learn about the stars, moon, planets, and our universe. Star Party Schedule: 9 p.m. – Making Craters! Explore how meteorites affect our planet and have shaped lunar geology. Scopes a...
The 2019 Days of '85 poster is currently being filled with events. Anyone planning an activity such as a class reunion, youth group gathering or church activity during this year's Days of '85 will want to have it listed on the poster. Please call Marlene Waterland at 406-775-6347 with a description of the activity, date, location and a contact person. The deadline for getting information on the poster is May 28, 2019....
The Carter County Conservation District will host a one day surplus tree sale on May 10 at the district shed on Central Avenue North in Ekalaka from 2 to 6 p.m. The surplus plants will be sold on a first come, first served basis. The district has a surplus of apple trees, raspberries, rhubarb and much, much more!...
On Tuesday, May 14 CCHS music, drama, and art classes will present “A Night with the Arts.” The program will include performances by the band, choir, and drama classes. The art class will have displays of their work for viewing, so people can see what they have been working throughout the year. Performances begin at 6 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend....
Russell Rowland has published four novels, three of which are based in Carter County, as well as the non-fiction book Fifty-Six Counties: A Montana Journey, which is his account of his travels to every county in Montana. Rowland is also soon to be hosting an interview program on NPR, also called Fifty-Six Counties, where he interviews Montanans about how this state has shaped them, and what they are doing to shape Montana. Rowland's mother, Lorene, grew up in Carter County,...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association’s Annual Health Fair blood draw is scheduled for April 16, 17 and 18, from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Carter County Events Center. The cost for the basic blood draw panel is $35. Men can have a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) checked for an additional $25. Hemoglobin A1C (diabetes) tests will be available again this year for $20. Vitamin D3 tests area available for an additional $30. As always, payment is due at the time of service. Please take morning medications and drink at least eight ounces...
The National Weather Service out of Billings will be instructing a Spotter Training Class in Alzada and Ekalaka. The National Weather Service relies on trained volunteers to supplement Doppler radar information on severe storms and severe weather. Their valuable cooperation is important in the warning process. Weather reports from trained spotters are used along with Doppler data to issue warnings of tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods. Spotter Training Classes will cover topics discussing severe thunderstorms...
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's Annual Health Fair blood draw is scheduled for April 16, 17 and 18 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Carter County Events Center. The cost for the basic blood draw panel is $35. If men choose to have a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) checked it will cost an additional $25. A Hemoglobin A1C (diabetes) test will be available again this year for $20. Vitamin D3 testing is available for an additional $30. As always, payment is due at the time of...
A hunter education class is scheduled for April 26-28 at FWP Region 7 Headquarters in Miles City. This may be the last hunter education classroom course for 2019 in Miles City. Interested people can register for the course beginning March 25 at www.fwp.mt.gov. Click on "Education," select "Hunter Education Programs," then "Find a Class or Field Course." You can enter a zip code to narrow your search, then follow prompts to register. There are 40 seats available for this...
Fifth and sixth grade music students from Ekalaka Elementary took part in a pre-festival on Tuesday night in front of a large, local audience. The students will travel to Plevna on Monday, March 18 to perform selected solo, small ensemble and large ensemble works at a middle school music festival....
On March 14, 2019, the Carter County Geological Society will host its annual Founder's Day Celebration at Carter County Events Center. Members of the CCGS are invited to bring a potluck dish of either a salad or dessert. Marlene Waterland will provide the main dish of dinner rolls and twice-baked barbecue chicken. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with a program to follow. In 2018, the Carter County Museum had a record of 5,144 visitors to the museum, including 42% from out-of-state...
This year’s prom is scheduled for Saturday, 16 March, 2019, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Grand March begins at 8 p.m., with crowning of Prom King and Prom Queen immediately after. Spectators are welcome to remain until after coronation....
Visit Southeast Montana tourism will offer marketing workshops for tourism partners across the region. A tourism partner is a business or non-profit organization that caters to visitors—local, regional, domestic or international. This includes those who promote museums, attractions, food and beverage locations, and lodging facilities but also hunting and fishing guides, outfitters, suppliers and peripheral organizations. Workshops will be held in March 4 in Billings and March 5 in Miles City. Topics include: • Marketing Too...
Every year Carter County Gumbo Gophers 4-H Club has a free will donation chili supper and silent auction to raise money for the Alzada Volunteer Fire Department. This year’s supper will be held at the Alzada Community Hall on Saturday, February 23 at 5 p.m., with kids activities and a card party to follow. The public is invited to join the club for a night of fun to support them as they raise money for a good cause. To donate items for the silent auction or for more information, please contact Crystal Higgins at 7...
Fallon and Carter County Annual Spray Day’s will be held on February 20 and 21 this year. This program is a collaboration of efforts between Extension and weed departments in both Fallon and Carter County. Organizers have put together a great set of speakers and hope interested persons can join them . The program will be in Ekalaka on February 20 at Carter County Events Center from 10 a.m. until 2p.m. Lunch will be provided by the Carter County Weed Board. Then, on February 21, the program will be held in Baker at the F...
The local VFW Auxiliary will serve as host when Faithful K9 Rehab comes to town next Tuesday, February 12. Faithful K9 Rehab Center, based out of Willard, specializes in service dog raising and training. Service dogs are a special category of working dogs that show immense courage and skill on a daily basis. The center's dogs are specially trained to assist people with all kinds of disabilities, providing vital and often lifesaving support to those who need it most. People...
Dr. J. B. Hixson of "Not By Works Ministries" will be the featured speaker at a mini Bible conference to be held at First Baptist Church February 9-10. J. B. Hixson has more that 30 years of ministry experience in the pastoral and academic arenas. He has a passion for communicating God's Word in a clear and meaningful manner and for helping others learn how to study the Bible effectively for themselves. Hixson is the president of Not By Works Ministries and host of the daily r...
The spelling bee for Carter County students in grades 5-8 will take place inside the Ekalaka Elementary gymnasium on Monday, February 11 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend....
