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As of November 7th the positions on the City Council for two Alderman have been determined. The position for Ward 1 was sought after by three candidates, incumbent William (Bill) Hicks, Warren Abrahamson and Jerry Roberts. Monday, November 20, at 2:30 p.m., there will be a canvassing of the votes. Hicks was declared the winner with the most votes, unofficially last Tuesday night. Laura Pankratz was declared the Alderman for Ward 2 recently, by a resolution of acclamation in September, with the...
Malta Public School Board Chairman Carter Clausen opened the Nov. monthly School Board Meeting with the pledge to the flag, which was followed by the motions and approval of the agenda, approval of the minutes from the Oct. 11, the Oct. 24th special meeting, the Oct. 30th special meeting and the approval to pay bills submitted. The Student Showcase for this meeting was the Elementary School Band, under the direction of Mrs. Janell McKenney, who entertained the audience in the Corral with music...
The North Country Mavericks volleyball team took third place at the 2023 State C Volleyball Tournament in Bozeman....
Zachary Cole, a 2001 graduate of Dodson High School, Dodson, Montana, has been selected by the Department of Army for promotion to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. His actual promotion will most likely be in the spring of 2024. Zack and his wife, Sarah, are currently stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, where he serves in the Support Operations section in the 404th Army Field support Brigade under the Army Sustainment Command. Zack currently has 22 years of active service...
A moment in time, when history was made. Sixty years ago, on November 22, a landmark event in U.S history would etch in the mind of many. It was then that the world heard the news from Dallas, TX. The year was 1963, and it was on this day that President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated. Riding in the motorcade through the streets of Dallas, he was making stops and appearances in his campaign for re-election that his life ended. JFK died at 12:30 PM on November 22, 1963. With month Novemb...
In early March 1920, Malta found out it would be on the new transcontinental highway that was being planned across the northern U.S. It started at Portland, Maine and crossed the extreme southern part of Ontario, north of Lake Erie. From Grand Forks, North Dakota westward the highway closely followed the Great Northern Railway. The highway was completed in a piecemeal fashion. In 1920, 29 miles in Toole County, 36 miles in Hill, 25 in Blaine and 40 miles in Roosevelt were to be graveled. Work being completed depended on the passage of road...
1 yrs ago Nov. 13, 2013 When a freak October snowstorm in South Dakota left thousands of cattle dead in its wake, 16 local ranchers donated 29 head of cattle to help some ranchers there get a new start. Valued at $40,000, the cattle were inspected by Bill Anderson (who donated his time) and Jesse Blunt of the Livestock Association assisted with the project. A Montana tradition…neighbor helping neighbor. This time “she” was instrumental in “Coming home…” as Susan (Fauth) Bibbs and her sweetheart “Peezy” or aka Pierre (to the rest of us), ca...
“Naughty or Nice” is the question and the theme for the 2023 Phillips County Historical Society’s Christmas Festival! Since 2004, the festival has been celebrated and enjoyed by many. The Festival is happening NOW at the Phillips County Museum and will culminate with an enjoyable Christmas Social on the evening of Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please plan your visit to the Phillips County Museum soon. It’s time to view, vote, silent bid and ballot on the beautifully displayed Christmas Festival entries. The museum...
The Malta School District hosted the first step in the process of determining whether the District School system will continue as a five-day a week school or transition to a four-day week. Malta is one of three in the Northern B conference that is five-day, along with Shelby and Poplar. Please know, that as of today, no decision has been made, this is merely the first step in getting input so in time, a decision can be made. Many things will factor into the groundwork that is necessary for such a transition. Following this meeting, the...
Malta's City Hall Gymnasium was the place to be for Halloween last Tuesday, October 31, at 4 p.m., as Independence Bank, Phillips County Hospital, and KMMR Mustang Radio hosted the 2023 Trunk or Treat event. "It went really well," said Ashley Stuart of Independence Bank and one of the event's coordinators. "I can not believe how many people came out." Right around 400 children and many parents romped around the gym collecting candy, candy, pop, and more candy in costumes that included Mario...
Phillips County Coalition for Healthy Choices is hosting its 20th Annual Turkey Bowling Family Fun Night on Thursday, November 9th, beginning at 6 p.m. in the North Balcony of the Malta High School Gym. Five Thanksgiving turkeys will be given to winning bowlers in each age category, courtesy of local sponsors. The Turkey Bowling Age Category Bowling Schedule is as follows: 6:15pm = PRE-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grades 6: 45pm = 2nd through 5th Grades 7:15pm = 6th-12th Grades and Adults To make...
The Angel Program is preparing for the holiday season and applications are now available at the Malta Food Bank for those who wish to receive gifts for their children from the Angel Program. In order to qualify for the Angel Program, children listed must be 18 years of age or younger and living in the household that is applying. Proof of assistance must also be provided when the application is returned to the Food Bank. The Malta Food Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to noon. Completed applications must be turned in no later...
The Phillips Conservation District is once again pleased to announce that they are taking applications for the 2023 Conservationist of the Year Award. This award recognizes an individual or business for outstanding contributions to the conservation of our district’s natural resources. Nominations are accepted from any individual, organization, agency or conservation district. The recipient will be selected by the Phillips Conservation District Supervisors. For more information contact Conni French, District Administrator at 406-654-1334, ext 1...
Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is proud to announce a significant partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of Montana, a momentous step forward in private lands conservation and prioritized ranch resiliency efforts. This partnership, solidified by an $875,000 award, will enable RSA to collaborate with NRCS and relevant partners in accelerating conservation delivery across RSA’s geography. Through the agreement, RSA and NRCS aim to strengthen their collaboration, promote local conservation actions, and engage w...
Small nonfarm businesses in 15 Montana counties and neighboring counties in North Dakota are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Jeffrey Lusk of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center‑West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Aug. 22. Primary Montana counties: Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Roosevelt and Valley; Neighboring Montana counties: Blaine, Custer, Danie...
1 yrs ago Nov. 6, 2013 Malta’s famed Leonardo, the mummy dinosaur, listed in the Guinness World Book of Records as being among the best-preserved dinosaur remains in the world, went on display at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The black-footed ferret is a topic of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Helena. They are being considered for release to augment the population on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge south of Malta. A few kids going through simulated fire and smoke at the Fire Department drill were e...
Early on 6 June, 1944, Allied airborne forces parachuted into drop zones across northern France. This was the largest naval, air and land operation in history; D-Day. The invasion was conducted in two main phases - by airborne and amphibious landings. Shortly after midnight on 6 June, over 18,000 Allied paratroopers were dropped into the invasion area to provide tactical support for infantry divisions on the beaches. Allied air forces flew over 14,000 sorties in support of the landings and,...
Mother Nature roared her head and let this part of the country know that she still has an opinion...and it counts! Furthermore, it trumps plans made by many people. The huge excavators, bulldozers and scrapers are now sitting alongside the construction site as Wickens Construction decides whether to close up the project for the year or hold off and wait for the sun to come out tomorrow. Time will tell. As of now, the wheels are sitting, covered with snow, as were vehicles across the town for...
Young members of the American Legion Auxiliary, the "Juniors", have been busy with projects this month. Since this month is "Agent Orange Awareness Month," much of their time and energies were directed to bring awareness to the public about Agent Orange. The group painted rocks of various sizes orange as the background and then added messages. Some were messages of hope, some were statistics, and some were ones that left the reader in thought. Perhaps you weren't affected by the toxic and...
Routine pledge to the flag opened the meeting of the Oct. 24th meeting of the Malta City Council, which was followed by public comment, approval of minutes from the last meeting, the agenda for the meeting and claims. Present at the meeting were PWD Jim Truelove, Shelly Dunbar, Leila Sintler, Sheriff Jerry Lytle, Scott Thompson (FWP-Fish Wildlife & Parks), Thomas Sutton (FWP-Malta Area Wildlife Biologist) and Drew Henry (FWP–Regional Supervisor–Region 6). PWD Jim Truelove thanked the Cou...
American Legion Post 57 presented a $500.00 donation to Carol Smith and Sonia Young for the daily operations of the Kids Club (formally Boys and Girls Club)....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of virtual and in-person public meetings around the state to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 hunting seasons. Every other year, broad changes to hunting regulations are considered through a public process that includes public scoping and comment on regulation changes proposed by FWP. Ultimately the Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts most hunting seasons for two-year intervals. This season-setting process looks at all aspects of hunting regulations, including season...
The Montana Farm Bureau Ag in Color Drawing Contest is underway for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Teachers who participate in this contest must submit the drawings from their classroom directly to county Farm Bureau leaders. The County Farm Bureau will select local winners to proceed to the state level of the contest. Entries will be judged on agricultural content, neatness, reproducibility and originality. There will be seven total state winners, one from each grade level. Judges will choose one drawing from the winners to receiv...
1 yrs ago Oct. 30, 2013 A baby boy, Houston, was born to Skip and Shari (Starr), in Las Vegas, NV. He joins a sister and four brothers. Grandparents are Curtis and Bonnie Starr, formerly of Malta; he is their 26th grandchild. Malta Middle School announced the Sept. Students of the Month. Chosen for demonstrating positive attitude, manners, politeness to all, standing up for others and leadership were Marcus Woods, Kaylanna Bain, Kendall Koss and Taylor Gilkerson. Over 170 books were donated to Malta Elementary and Middle School, Saco,...
American Prairie is pleased to announce the acquisition of three new properties that are rich in wildlife and waterfowl, and provide important habitat connectivity to its existing Wild Horse and White Rock units. The recently acquired properties total 2,003 deeded acres, and grows American Prairie's shared fence line with Fort Belknap Indian Community by more than two miles. The acquisitions also provide the conservation organization with more land along Highway 191 in Phillips County. These...
