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MSU-Bozeman student Alex Rasmussen has had a busy summer completing his internship through the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), the Montana Rangeland Resources Committee and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). According to the DNRC, the internship is designed to offer beginning agriculturalists, natural resource and range specialists, biologists, soils majors or any student looking into natural resources the real-world and hands-on experience implementing the educational tools already gained to a...
Timothy James Spaabeck was born to Olga "Dolly" (Brekke) and Anker M. Spaabeck on Dec. 12, 1965 in Polson, MT. He attended schools in Culbertson, MT, and Froid, MT. He graduated from Froid High School in 1984. Tim participated in and did well in cross country his senior year remembering the experience fondly from time to time. Tim had deep roots and hated moving. As an adult he lived in Froid and Homestead before making his final home south of Fairview, MT, from September 1991 to present. Tim...
Funeral services for Elroy Kittleson, 89, Fairview, MT, were held Friday, July 7, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT, with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Elroy was laid to rest at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family....
Timothy James Spaabeck was born to Olga "Dolly" (Brekke) and Anker M. Spaabeck on December 12, 1965 in Polson, Montana. He attended schools in Culbertson, and Froid. He graduated from Froid High School in 1984. Tim participated in and did well in Cross Country his Senior year remembering the experience fondly from time to time. Tim had deep roots and hated moving. As an adult he lived in Froid and Homestead before making his final home South of Fairview from September 1991 to present. Tim held...
Funeral Services were Friday July 7, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. A luncheon followed this service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Elroy was laid to rest at the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. Visitation was Thursday July 6, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and...
The Montana Stockgrowers Association met on Thursday, June 15 at the Sidney Livestock Company. Financial reports were given. Discussions were had on the Check Off beef system. Mark Voll reported on the North Dakota Stockman’s Association. He discussed how membership in these types of associations are important. “It is important for us to be a voice. This is the only way we, in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, can have a voice in DC. Our dues go to combat issues that we are constantly getting hammered with in the agriculture ind...
Funeral Services will be Friday July 7, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Tim O’Shields officiating. A luncheon will follow this service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Elroy will be laid to rest at the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. Visitation will be Thursday July 6, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the f...
The Montana Stockgrowers Association met on Thursday, June 15 at the Sidney Livestock Company. Financial reports were given. Discussions were had on the Check Off beef system. Mark Voll reported on the North Dakota Stockman's Association. He discussed how membership in these types of associations are important. "It is important for us to be a voice. This is the only way we, in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, can have a voice in DC. Our dues go to combat issues that we are constantly...
Fifteen years ago, the United States Senate unanimously approved the designation of a "National Pollinator Week" in June to address the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. This year's Pollinator Week is June 19-25 and appropriately, pollinators are the focus of a special segment of the annual Froid Research Farm Field Day set for Thursday, June 22 from 1-5:30 p.m. Registration is at 12:45 p.m. During that special segment, field tour participants will be introduced to the many...
This last election cycle many Republicans campaigned and were elected on the promise to enhance freedom in Montana. This session, Republicans accomplished that mission. House Republicans continued to protect religious freedom in school settings, and passed HB 744, which allows students to discuss faith in school without fear of punishment. After all, our government funded education system exists for our students and they should be able to express their free speech. Freedoms of veterans were strengthened by passing HB 583, which creates...
The weekend of June 9-10, Culbertson will be putting on their annual Frontier Days, with their rodeo followed by a street dance both nights. A true community effort, local businesses and Culbertson Saddle Club members spend their time and money to keep the tradition alive, through rodeo association changes, floods, and maintenance challenges. A new attraction this year is the Women's Ranch Bronc Riding, with at least ten women entered in the event. They will perform both nights along with the st...
The Froid Research Farm Field Day is back and this year’s event features a special presentation on native bees and other pollinators in agricultural systems, along with a special Beekeeping 101 workshop for those interested in adding honeybees on their farms. Grasshoppers, their biology and management, are also a topic of discussion as is new research underway on field pea. Learn about all of these topics and more at the annual Froid Research Farm Field Day on Thursday afternoon, June 22, beginning at 1 p.m. The event is hosted by the S...
Class A & C State High School Track & Field Results Class A GirlsTeam Results: Sidney, 8 Class C GirlsTeam Results: Savage, 47; Fairview, 15; Froid-Medicine Lake, 8 Class A Boys Team Results: Sidney 15 Class C Boys Team Results: Culbertson, 18; Froid-Medicine-Lake, 8; Fairview, 5; Bainville, 3. GIRLS CLASS A INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 800 meters: Ryleigh Kleinke, Sidney, 4th, 2:23.09 Pole Vault: Morgan Kindopp, Sidney, 4th, 10-05. GIRLS CLASS C INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 100 meters : Brooke Reuter, Savage,...
The weekend of June 9-10, Culbertson will be putting on their annual Frontier Days, with their rodeo followed by a street dance both nights. A true community effort, local businesses and Culbertson Saddle Club members spend their time and money to keep the tradition alive, through rodeo association changes, floods, and maintenance challenges. A new attraction this year is the Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding, with at least ten women entered in the event. They will perform both nights along with the standard events of bull riding, bareback, calf ropin...
The Froid Research Farm Field Day is back and this year’s event features a special presentation on native bees and other pollinators in agricultural systems, along with a special Beekeeping 101 workshop for those interested in adding honeybees on their farms. Grasshoppers, their biology and management, are also a topic of discussion as is new research underway on field pea. Learn about all of these topics and more at the annual Froid Research Farm Field Day on Thursday afternoon, June 22, beginning at 1 p.m. The event is hosted by the S...
The weekend of June 9-10, Culbertson will be putting on their annual Frontier Days, with their rodeo followed by a street dance both nights. A true community effort, local businesses and Culbertson Saddle Club members spend their time and money to keep the tradition alive, through rodeo association changes, floods, and maintenance challenges. A new attraction this year is the Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding, with at least ten women entered in the event. They will perform both nights along with the standard events of bull riding, bareback, calf ropin...
Culbertson held their prom on Saturday, April 15....
Private family services are being planned for the summer of 2023. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Linda Dschaak, 76, Culbertson, MT. passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Roosevelt Medical Center, Culbertson, MT; with family by her side....
Culbertson, MT - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River Construction are gearing up for a new project on US 2 this spring. The US 2 - Culbertson project continues previous and ongoing roadway improvements in Roosevelt County to enhance safety and improve pedestrian accessibility, drainage, and roadway conditions in Culbertson. The project will reconstruct approximately 1 mile of US Highway 2 (US 2) beginning west of 3rd Ave. W. easterly through the community to connect...
For the second year in a row, the District 2C Pepsi All-Star Basketball Game will be hosted, Tuesday, April 4, at Lambert School in their new gym. In 2022, after watching the NBA All-Star game, the members of the Lambert student council sat around discussing ideas for the coming months. A district-wide All-Star basketball game was brought up by Grady Gonsioroski. The students started planning and looking for sponsors. Blue Rock Pepsi decided to lend a hand and the Pepsi All-Star Basketball game was born. The game is mostly student-driven and...
Over 160 4-H members and volunteers participated in the Culbertson Rec Lab Rendezvous sponsored by the MSU Extension agency. There are 8 different 4-H districts in Montana, so every 8 years our district, which is district 4, gets to host the event. "We held it in Culbertson, and called it the rendezvous to draw on local history from Fort Union." said MSU extension 4-H agent Josie Evenson. "The recreation lab is a hands-on and 4-H member favorite. It provides an opportunity for youth and adults...
Each year in March, Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics sponsors 12 Regional Math Contests across the state of Montana. This year on March 14, Sidney High hosted the 2023 math contest for our region. There were 11 schools from 253 schools registered. Students from each grade level from 7-12 compete in three individual tests appropriate to their level. Students in each region compete in the same tests. On an individual basis, awards are presented to the top student on each test. Also the...
The District 2C basketball tournament was held last week at Sidney High School. On the boys' side, Fairview placed 1st followed by Froid/Lake in 2nd. Third place was Bainville and Savage placed 4th. Culbertson and Plentywood will face off at 6 p.m. at Culbertson High School to decide 5th place. For the girls, Plentywood took 1st followed by Culbertson in 2nd. Third place was Circle and MonDak took 4th. Froid/Lake will play against Fairview at 7:30 p.m. at Culbertson High School to decide 5th...
District Judge Katherine Bidegaray ruled last week that Frank Piocos wasn’t an eligible candidate in the Roosevelt County attorney election held in November. The ruling came after Northern Plains Independent and Community News publisher Darla Downs filed a complaint against Piocos in Roosevelt County District Court. Downs filed the complaint Friday, Jan. 20, which claimed that Piocos is not qualified to assume the office of county attorney because he falsely registered as an elector of Roosevelt...
