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submitted by Meric Berg, Reporter On October 20th, the Puptown Wranglers held their first meeting of the new 4-H year at the Carter County Event Center. During roll call, members shared which Halloween costumes they planned to wear. We also elected officers for the upcoming 4-H year....
On October 5th David and Ijkalaka Russell were inducted into the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame. There to receive the framed award were David and Ijkalaka's great-grandsons, Tom Carroll and Les Kreitel. The Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame awards rodeo scholarships to students. More details can be found at montanaprorodeo.org or by finding Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame on social media. A full article about the MPRHWF 2024 class of legend inductees...
On October 16, Ekalaka Elementary hosted a heartwarming community event, "Breakfast with Bestie," where families and friends gathered to enjoy a morning of delicious muffins, lively conversations, and plenty of smiles. Following the breakfast, the school celebrated its students' achievements with the BARK Awards, recognizing both behavioral excellence and academic perseverance. For the first quarter, students focused on important life skills such as emotional regulation,...
The inaugural Safety Squad Rally at Ekalaka Public Schools was a resounding success, showcasing Bulldog Nation's dedication to experiential learning and community engagement. On Monday, October 14th, the school parking lot transformed into a bustling hub of safety education. Students of all ages, from kindergarteners to high school seniors, had the opportunity to explore a variety of stations, learning about fire safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and more....
Continuing his 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte last week toured Carter County Healthcare Facility in Ekalaka where he met with Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association administration, board members, and employees -highlighting the $17 million investment in rural health care. "Increasing access to health care and world-class facilities like Dahl Memorial is critical for our rural communities," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll continue to come alongside our providers who are...
Ekalaka Public Schools' community reading series kicked off the 2024-25 school year with a remarkable success. The "Reading Under the Lights" event drew over 200 attendees, with the Ekalaka Public School Board generously cooking and serving a delicious meal. Local businesses and individuals contributed to the feast, including Jeff & Rena Tauck, Les & Karen Kreitel, Shepherd Ranch, J.O. & Kim Tooke, Lisa & Matt Borchgrevink. Carter County Library provided the dessert....
The Custer Gallatin National Forest offers free personal use firewood permits. Residents can pick one up at their local Forest Service Ranger District office or may contact the local Forest Service Ranger District office to have one emailed or mailed to them. The Sioux RD representative will be available in person for free firewood permits at the NRCS office in Ekalaka on Wednesday October 23rd from 2 to 5 p.m....
Town Office, 103 N Main Street September 4th, 2024 1) Call Regular Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council: Mayor Buck Kratzer called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. Adrew Wright, Carol Spencer were present and Melissa Lovec on teams, Rex McCord was absent b) Employees Present: Calvin Jensen c) Appointed Officials Present: Kamely Harkins 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Comment present: Carol Carey, Stefan Livingston, Taylor Kuntz, Mya Yonika, Pam Castleberry, Josh Norris...
Northern Plains Resource Council and the Carter County group "Save the Range" were recently informed that BLM approval for the Snowy River Project has been paused. The Bureau of Land Management is delaying any decisions regarding this project until the Greater Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan is issued. The State of Montana designated the area as core sage grouse habitat. This spring the Bureau of Land Management conducted a comment period that occurred in connection with...
Carter County Commissioners invite the public to attend their October 15, 2024 meeting held in the commission board meeting room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana to review options available for the old hospital property. The meeting is set from 1 to 3 p.m....
Ekalaka Public Schools is hosting Child Find, a developmental screening for children aged 0-5, on Wednesday, October 16th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the grade school gym. This screening will help parents gain information about their child’s development and how to support their child’s progress. Children aged 3-5 years will be screened in the following areas: Concepts/Thinking Skills, Motor Skills, Speech/Language Development, and Hearing. Children under 3 years will be screened by DEAP (Developmental Educational Ass...
9-09-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 09, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman, Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. Road and Bridge Supervisor Carl Knapp and Clerk and Recorder...
The high temperature on Saturday, September 29th shattered an Ekalaka record that was nearly 120 years old when the mercury reached 96 degrees Fahrenheit. The previous record high for September 29th in Ekalaka came in 1905 when it hit 90 degrees out. The third hottest September 29th day in Ekalaka came in 2021. The high that day was 89 degrees. The record low for a September 29th day in Ekalaka is also over 100 years old - 17 degrees in 1920....
Join us for Carter County's Community Choir rehearsals starting on Monday, October 7th, at 7 pm. The rehearsals will be held at St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church. We welcome individuals of ALL ages, abilities, and talents to join us on Monday nights at 7 pm until our Concert on Monday, December 9th. The only thing you need to bring is your enthusiasm! If you have any questions, please contact Libby at (406) 679-5603....
Ekalaka Airport will host the fourth annual 97M fly-in on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th this year. Area pilots and all community members are invited to attend. Join for dinner and a hangar dance featuring live music by the Wilder Butte Band Saturday evening. The free will donation barbecue dinner served by members of Ekalaka Masonic Lodge #120 will begin at 5 p.m. Camping overnight is encouraged. The new pilot's lounge has a restroom and shower. A Sunday...
8 CCHS Homecoming royalty upon the conclusion of coronation inside the school's Tuggle room on Monday night in Ekalaka....
submitted by Laurie MacKay Are you ready for Big Mac's Patch 2024? The bale maze is back and bigger than ever. Have fun weaving your way through the 305 bale challenge! If you have not heard of the patch before, this will be the sixth year that the traditional pumpkin patch has been open with lot's of fun outdoor activities, delicious fall goodies, a large straw castle, hayrides, bouncing horse races, prairie golf, a 100 foot zip line and more. Paint ball maze wars have also...
Join a group of local fitness enthusiasts beginning Thursday, October 3rd for senior exercise classes inside the physical therapy room at Dahl Memorial. Classes will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. each Monday and Thursday. Betty Cline will be leading the exercises. Exercises can be done from the sitting or standing position and will include cardio, strength training, balance and stretching. All are welcome to attend these classes which are free to the public....
A large crowd of members were in attendance for Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association's annual meeting on September 19th at Carter County Events Center. Board Chair Georgia Bruski opened the meeting by providing a brief history of the association. Afterwards, Dahl CEO Darrell Messersmith spoke briefly on the association's financials and how Critical Access Hospital operate and are funded. Messersmith then recognized employees for reaching milestones in service to the...
8-30-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Friday, September 30, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman, Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by Chairman Rod Tauck. Custodian Kristy Bruce joined the meeting to request leave. She isn't sure of the some of...
Results from the 2024 Puptown Invitational Round Robin Roping held September 8th at Ekalaka Arena are shown below. FAST TIMES Header, Heeler Kevin Rahn, Kelby Frizzel, ROUNDS 5&6, 6.05 Ty Larson, Casey Kalenze, ROUNDS 10&11, 7.55 Ty Larson, Chandler Comfort, ROUNDS 15&16, 6.17 Kevin Rahn, Kelby Frizzel, OVERALL, 6.05 HEADERS 1st , Justin Collins, 423.67 2nd, Ty Larson, 673.85 3rd, Zane Williams, 793.53 4th , Kevin Rahn, 822.62 5th , Jim Larson, 856.32 HEELERS 1st, Chandler...
submitted by Darrell Messersmith CEO, Dahl Memorial Healthcare Critical Access Hospitals: Lifelines for Rural America Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) like Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association are essential pillars in rural America, providing crucial healthcare services and supporting local economies. These hospitals not only ensure that residents have access to emergency care, primary services, and specialized treatments, but they also serve as significant employers and...
8-19-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 19, 2024, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman and Pamela Castleberry, member were present. Mike Watkins, Vice Chairman was absent. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chairman Tauck. There was no public comment. Clerk and Recorder Judy Wright stepped into the meeting to...
Governor Gianforte signed House Bills 222 and 816 into law in 2023. Those laws provide property tax relief to eligible taxpayers in Montana. Montana homeowners are able to claim their property tax rebate up to $675 at getmyrebate.mt.gov. Claims must be filed by October 1, 2024. To qualify, you must be a Montana taxpayer who was billed and paid property taxes on your principal residence, and have done the following: • Owned a Montana residence for at least seven months in 2...
submitted by Darrell Messersmith Chief Executive Officer Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association The upcoming Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the hospital (2nd floor), and we encourage all association members to attend this important event. We look forward to seeing our members at the annual meeting and encourage everyone to participate in this vital process. Your involvement is crucial in...
