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Recent hot temperatures and dry conditions have triggered wildfires throughout the state. While some wildfire effects are predictable, a lesser-known effect can be an increased risk of flooding due to wildfire burns. “It is difficult to think about flooding in the middle of or after a wildfire event. We urge residents to be observant of rapidly changing conditions, especially on uphill slopes, and be prepared for the possibility of flooding,” said Traci Sears, the Montana National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator at the Department of Nat...
In July 1924, The Enterprise newspaper announced a contest for selecting a princess to represent Phillips County in the Queen of Montana contest to be held at the state fair in Helena. The requirements to enter the contest were that you were a female resident of Phillips County for at least the past six months and were between the ages of 18 and 25. The winner of the county contest would have all expenses paid from the time they left Malta until they returned. In Helena, the Phillips County representative would compete against the other county...
1 yrs ago July 23, 2014 Cole Hould isn’t your typical 12-year-old athlete. In a world ruled by sports like basketball and football, young Hould is a roper. According to his mom, Ruby, he has been in rodeo since he put on his own pants. Hould was brought into the sport of team roping last year after he spent time with his uncle Jeff Hould. The highlight of this year’s Mustang Foundation fund-raising event will be a raffle of a bronze statue created by world-renowned Western sculptor Jay Contway, a Malta High School Alum. A “stranger” visited...
Recent visitors to the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum (GPDM) in Malta included a group of paleontologists from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The team, led by Dr. Neil Landman (far right in photo) a specialist on shelled cephalopods and particularly ammonites and nautiloids that were plentiful in the seaway that once covered this part of North America. Dr. Neil Landman lauded the local museum for the extensive Eichorn Collection of historic sea creatures from the region....
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and their partner, Wickens Construction, will be closing the bridge over the Milk River on Secondary Highway 204 (S 204), commonly known as Stage Road, beginning July 22. This closure is for work on the first phase of the Dodson South Canal project, which is rehabilitating the Milk River Bridge. The closure is expected to last approximately one month. During the closure, a temporary detour will be in place via Alkali Road, South Bench Road, and US Highway 2 (US 2). The detour will be 23 miles...
Little thought about becoming a deacon in the Catholic Church ever crossed the mind of a young, tall country kid growing up on the north flats of Saco, Montana. But after four years on concentrated efforts, sacrifices, adjustments and miles...Tom DePuydt was ordained as a deacon in Billings, Montana. Or, as he described it...it was more of "a calling" than "a decision." "I have always been active in the Church and in the community. In some ways, I am doing what I have always been doing; serving...
Joining Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week visited with a longtime partner of the Block Management Program in Valley County. “Landowners like Leonard are absolutely essential when it comes to the success of public access programs in Montana,” said Katie Iverson, FWP access coordinator in Region 6. “Their willingness to allow the public on their private property for hunting is vital to the continuation of Montana’s hunting heritage.” “Through block management, Montanans have access to nearly 8 million acres of private...
Over 150 people attended the recent meeting of the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) town hall regarding the failure of the St. Mary Siphon on June 17, 2024. The BOR has temporarily transferred the siphon project to the Joint Board under EXM process. This allows the Joint Board to manage the siphon engineering and removes 35% of the cost of the project. The BOR had assembled a team of engineers and members of the Blackfeet Tribe to see what the next steps would be for the damaged siphon. In addition t...
On Tuesday, July 9, the Malta City Council met at 5 p.m. and opened with the pledge to the flag; in attendance were Mayor John Demarais and all four council members: David Rummel, Bonnie Wiederrick, Bill Hicks and Laura Pankratz. Also present were Sheriff Jerry Lytle, Undersheriff Faith Robinson, Deputy Matt Roberts, James Sintler, Melissa Moog, Shonda Jenkins, Mary Oxarart, Sascha Lulloff, Marilyn Taylor and Kayla Warren. Mayor Demarais announced that the City Council minutes are now required by State law to be posted within five days of the...
July is the month for celebrations. On July 10, 1926, Whitewater held its 10th annual July celebration. It was estimated that between 1500 and 2000 people attended the various activities held that afternoon and evening. The afternoon began with T. F. Rucker, editor of the Phillips County News, giving a speech about American patriotism. The next event was a baseball game between Whitewater and Saco, which was exciting for the entire nine innings. Whitewater had the lead 8 to 7 going into the ninth inning when Saco scored 5 times. The final score...
1 yrs ago July 16, 2014 President of the Walleyes Unlimited, Don Voegel, was pleased with the camp this year, held at Fourchette Bay. Orin Mackey caught the biggest fish of the day, a 26-inch walleye. Kia Wasson and Erica Smith each caught a 21-inch one for the girl’s division. Celebrating 99 years, the Phillips County Fair would offer a night show starring Trevor Panczak and the Rough Stock Band; a rodeo, a truck and tractor pull, and AMX races in addition to the Funtime Carnival. Martin “Marty” Johnson (local CPA) was appointed to fill the p...
This story was first published on the nonprofit news organization the American Communities Project. The ACP is working with the University of Maryland on a grant from NASA's Earth Science Applications: Equity and Environmental Justice program to examine how experiences of environmental distress over time interact with other socioeconomic challenges on tribal lands. Reprinted by permission of Montana Free Press. If you ask Juanita Crasco about the historic and unrelenting drought where she and he...
Korbyn Skubinna, a junior at Whitewater High School, attended the annual American Legion Boys' State held in Helena, Montana. The six-day adventure was founded in 1935 and is still active today. The purpose of Boys' State is to teach juniors in high school the fundamentals of government, from city, county and state. This year the young men converged in Helena beginning on Sunday, June 16, and closed the session on Saturday, the 22nd. Over the years, local American Legion Posts have sent one,...
For girls in grades 5 to 8, the Girls STEM Camp will be held from July 23-25. This camp offers an exciting adventure in environmental science, with a focus on empowering young girls in STEM fields. Through engaging games, crafts, and hands-on activities, participants will delve into the world of ecology and discover the importance of environmental conservation. This camp aims to inspire girls to pursue their interests in science and foster a sense of environmental stewardship. American Prairie Field School’s free summer day camps provide a u...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking up to 12 people to serve on a statewide River Recreation Advisory Council. The River Recreation Advisory Council’s purpose is to develop a set of recommendations for managing river recreation in Montana and administering the use of water-related activities. The focus area extends to department lands and water bodies that are restricted under the authority of FWP. This includes recreation use on and along the water way, including fishing access sites. Montana boasts an abundance of publicly accessible r...
The Malta Dirt Daubers recently hosted the annual meeting of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs. Eighty-seven gardeners and flower show judges gathered from all corners of Montana. Special guest was Brenda Moore, National Garden Clubs President, who resides in West Virginia. Highlights of the weekend were a trip to Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge to visit the new Native Prairie Pollinator Garden; and the dedication of the new Gold Star Marker. The Marker is available only to garden clubs...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and their partner, Wickens Construction, will be closing the bridge over the Milk River on Secondary Highway 204 (S 204), commonly known as Stage Road, beginning July 22. This closure is for work on the first phase of the Dodson South Canal project, which is rehabilitating the Milk River Bridge. The closure is expected to last approximately one month. During the closure, a temporary detour will be in place via Alkali Road, South Bench Road, and US Highway 2 (US 2). The detour will be 23 miles... Full story
In the fall of 1974, rancher George Robinson made an interesting find on an isolated ridge in the southern reaches of Phillips County. On the ridge was an unexploded bomb, about two feet long and four inches in diameter. According to an account in the Phillips County News on Oct. 3, 1974, Robinson summoned Sheriff Pete Messerly and the two men brought the bomb to the National Guard armory in Malta. An Air Force bomb team from Utah arrived soon thereafter and took the bomb out of town and...
There's something we can all agree on, Montana's Got Talent! Everyone is invited to showcase their musical talents to qualify as a contestant in the first annual show in Kalispell, Mont., on Saturday, October 26th, at the Flathead Valley Community College's Wachholz Center at 7 p.m. This is an exciting opportunity for Montanans who wish to showcase their amazing talent at one of the most prestigious venues in Montana. Touring the state will be Founder and CEO Halladay Quist who's searching for...
1 yrs ago July 9, 2014 Hometown boy, Tanner Drabbels, has hit the ground a-running, just out of high school and was now appointed as the Assistant Manager of the local Albertsons. Building on a strong marriage of 33 years, the Josties, Dale and Lisa, are bringing their gospel music to coffee houses, prisons and Christian gatherings, with their 11 children in tow. They share their music across Canada and the U.S. McCoy Matthew Mangis was born June 16, 2014, in Spearfish, S.D. to Matt and Lindsey Mangis of Newell, S.D. Grandparents are Craig...
The Malta Kiwanis donated $350 to the P. C. Health Department for their Shots for Tots program. The money will be used to cover costs of immunizations for infants and children in our area....
The second annual Farm Bureau Picnic was held July 12, 1924, at Malta’s Trafton Park. It was organized by the Phillips County Farm Bureau with help from the Malta Commercial Club. An estimated 1,500 people attended. A wide variety of sporting events were held in the morning with men, women, and children participating. Some events were for teams representing their communities while others were for individuals. Team events included men’s horseshoes and tug-of-war, relay races, and 3-legged races. Most winners in team events received $2.00 for...
A multi-purpose event a "Time of Celebration" was held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Masonic Temple in Chinook, Mont. The trio of events was a Consolidation Ceremony of Sacajawea #37 and Northern Star #23, the 125th Anniversary of Northern Star Chapter #23, and the Homecoming of Worthy Grand Matron, Pamela Waddish. The Northern Star Chapter #23 welcomed us with a warm Chinook embrace. Sacajawea #37 received its charter almost 118 years ago on September 27, 1906. The Lewis & Clark Expedition...