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Graveside services were held April 20th at Beaver Lodge Cemetery in Ekalaka with Corky Harkins officiating. Deanna Hirsch, 28, formerly of Ekalaka, passed away on Friday April 8, 2022, in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada. Deanna Marjorie Gail Hirsch was born on March 21, 1994 to Patrick James and Amanda Ann (Parks) Hirsch in Miles City MT, joining her sister, Amber. Deanna was a toddler when the family moved to Gillette, WY where her father, Patrick died in a car accident;...
This last week of moisture came as a blessing and a curse. There were undoubtedly large death losses of young livestock in the areas that were hit by days of blizzard conditions, but in some areas like here in our neck of the woods, the moisture was such a blessing that it outweighed the curse part. With this moisture boost, many ranchers will be trying to slip some farming in instead of sleep and between calving, feeding, branding, fencing, and all the other spring work. Farming is often a high-speed, high-stress form of div...
Hello God, it’s me, Mara: You know Lord, we hunger for sacred space and yearn for quiet time. We know that You are always ready and willing to meet us in that space. We must study, meditate, praise, and pray so that divine space becomes the highlight of our daily journey so that we can experience pure peace in Your loving presence. A friend shared this poem, credit was given to the American Presbyterian Clergywomen in 2001 entitled: “Quiet time with the Lord: I have often stopped to wonder, why am I always in a hurry? Can...
On Good Friday, Dahl Memorial Healthcare residents were treated to a handbell choir concert performed by some of the peers. The choir performed several songs under the direction of Virginia Rychner....
According to the National Weather Service, Ekalaka received 21.5 inches of snow during last week's blizzard. By 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 11.5 inches had accumulated, another 7.5 had fallen by 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday saw 2.5 inches. The snow resulted in 1.41 inches of precipitation. By 1 p.m. on Wednesday, the Montana Department of Transportation had closed Highway 7 from Ekalaka to Wibaux, as well as Highway 323 to Alzada and portions of Highway 212. Highway 323 reopened...
After deer and elk permits were drawn April 14th, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks uncovered an error in the drawing process affecting less than three percent of applications across the state in ten hunting districts. This year the Fish and Wildlife Commission changed several elk hunting districts to "first and only choice" for applications, meaning if hunters want to hunt any of these districts, they forfeit the option to list a second or third choice on their application. Due...
Ekalaka Public Schools will be honoring all student-athletes for the 2021-2022 sports seasons during a program at CCHS scheduled for Thursday, April 28th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All participants in grades 5-12 will be recognized. Parents and Bulldog fans are encouraged to attend the program....
For over 100 years, the Montana State Hail Insurance program has provided hail coverage to producers in every corner of the state. With planting season right around the corner, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding folks to contact the program and get covered. “The Montana State Hail Insurance Program was established over 100 years ago at the request of producers to fill coverage gaps in hail insurance. Due to the support of Montana producers, the program remains strong and to this day and is an effective tool t...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus was detected in a snow goose from Canyon Ferry and a Canada goose from near Belgrade last week. HPAI was detected earlier this month in domestic poultry in Judith Basin and Cascade counties. Several more birds from around the state are currently undergoing testing for the virus. Avian influenza (AI) virus is a naturally occurring virus in birds. AI viruses are classified into two groups, based on the severity of disease they cause in infected poultry. Low pathogenic AI viruses...
Snow is deep — the days long, maybe do an article for you readers. In going through the Shifting Scenes Vol. III, I found two families I had been thinking about for some time. Those two were Chris and Gerda Bentz and Damian (Curly) Culver. “Christian and Gerda Bentz By William Kevin Armstrong Christian C. Bentz, was born December 20, 1891, at Artas, Campbell County, South Dakota, the son of Jacob and Margaret Bentz, of German extraction, one of four sons and three daughters. He attended Northern State College in Abe...
