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Carter County Stage 1 Fire Restrictions: Neil Kittelmann, Carter County Fire Warden, along with the Carter County Commissioners have declared, effective at 12:01 p.m., July 31, 2024, Carter County Fire Restrictions - Stage 1 will be in effect until further notice. PROHIBITIONS: During the restricted period, the following acts are prohibited: • Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire, unless noted and allowed in the exemptions stated below: • Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a develo...
Dinosaur enthusiasts from all over the world gathered in Ekalaka for the 12th Annual Dino Shindig July 27th and 28th. The audience learned about dinosaurs of various sizes including the huge Tyrannosaurus rex, the Archaeopteryx, the Hadrosaur and many more. The Dino Shindig event is coordinated by Carter County Museum. On Saturday, fourteen speakers, many of them paleontologists, presented their latest research findings at the Lutheran Church in Ekalaka. Hiromi Kurosu...
Carter County Deputy Sheriff Jim Bailey officially retired this week after twenty years of dedicated service to the county. Deputy Bailey was hired by former Carter County Sheriff Rusty Jardee on June 25th, 2004 and completed his service with Sheriff Neil Kittelmann on Wednesday. A thank you is extended to Deputy Bailey for his years of service and commitment to law enforcement. Josh Norris was recently hired to fill the vacancy left by Bailey. Deputy Norris started his...
The 2024 Hall of Fame Legend inductees have been chosen by the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame. Among the honorees this year are Bob Askin, John Calliflower, John Carr and Korry Mitty. John Larrick will receive the Lifetime Achievement award. Honorees will be celebrated at the annual Scholarship Fundraising Banquet and Gathering in October. Each year, awards are given to individuals, families, businesses and ranches who have contributed to and sustained rodeo and the...
In the June 4th primary election, the citizens of Ekalaka voted to elect a commission to conduct a local government review study. The purpose of the study commission is to review the existing form of powers of government and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the State of Montana. Under Section 7-3-177, MCA, the Town of Ekalaka must submit three (3) to form the commission by August 12, 2024, and members will be elected in the November 5th general...
6-28-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Friday, June 28, 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 a.m. by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. DES Coordinator Georgia Bruski joined the meeting with an idea for a...
On July 13th, the Sioux Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest experienced a thunderstorm event with winds exceeding 100mph, causing damage to some developed sites, power outages, as well as blocked roads and trails. Progress has been made to clear roads, but more assessment of the damage and work remains. "We are grateful to everyone who worked this week to evaluate damage from the storm and clear roads," said Sioux District Ranger Kurt Hansen. "There is...
Lily “Eileen” Treadway has been awarded the Carter County Congregate Meal Bid for fiscal year 2024/2025. The meals will be served Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning Monday, July 22nd. Federal regulations and changes have led to raising the suggested meal price to the actual price the county pays. Therefore the suggested donation will be $15.00. If you are over 60 or the spouse of someone who is, please pay what you can. Guests under 60 pay the full price....
Anna Heggen LaBree In 1884, Anna Heggen LaBree's grandfather Edward Heggen filed his homestead three miles NE of Ekalaka. He and his brother George helped build some of the first buildings in Ekalaka. George Heggen's broad ax used for these buildings is currently in the Carter County Museum. Anna, the daughter of Elmer and Alice Heggen, grew up in Carter County, graduated from Carter County High School and went to college in Billings. Anna has been an active member of the...
The lack of moisture on the Sioux Ranger District has created the need for the Custer Gallatin National Forest to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in the Long Pines area in both Carter County, MT and Harding County, SD. The area continues to be in drought conditions – severe drought –where vegetation and grasses are dry. Furthermore, there is no significant moisture predicted in the weather forecast. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions go into effect immediately. Stage 1 Fire Res...
submitted by Daniel Hall, Reporter The Gumbo Gophers have been and are planning to have a busy summer. In June, the club met at the Higgins Ranch to have their market animals weighed in. During the meeting the members voted to clean up and place a new sign at the Alzada Cemetery. July 15th the club had a meeting in Alzada. First, we heard from our members who attended 4H Congress. Then, we planned the annual Lake Day and the BBQ fundraiser at the end of July. Finally, we...
On Saturday, July 13th, the Sioux Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest experienced a thunderstorm event with winds exceeding 100mph. On the Forest, this storm system caused damage to some developed sites, power outages, and has blocked roads trails particularly in the Ekalaka Hills, Long Pines, and East Short Pines land units. "It will take time to assess the extent of the storm damage and re-open roads," said Sioux District Ranger Kurt Hansen. "We hope to...
On July 13th, a severe thunderstorm event with winds reportedly exceeding 100 mph swept through the county - and entire region - causing widespread damage to trees, crops, outbuildings and many homes. Downed power poles south of town caused some to be without power for multiple days following the storm. The city transfer site was open Sunday morning for crews and individuals to dump loads of fallen trees, debris and branches. Outside of Ekalaka, there were additional reports...
Attention Ekalaka: CDL/Bus Driver Training Available! Are you interested in becoming a CDL-licensed bus driver and making a difference in our community? Ekalaka Public Schools is offering a CDL/bus driver training program, and they need at least five participants to get it started. The best part?The school will cover the cost! Why become a bus driver? • Always in Demand: The schools consistently need drivers for various routes, including full-time positions, substitutes, a...
This year's Carter County Days of '85 Fair and Rodeo is quickly approaching. With the fair only four weeks away, now is the perfect time for businesses, farms and ranches, churches, organizations and classes holding reunions to start brainstorming winning float ideas for the parade. "Carter County Fair, It's a Jungle Out There" is this year's fair theme. The parade is scheduled for Sunday, August 11th at 11 a.m. Entries for the parade are due by Friday, August 9th. Late...
As Ekalaka Public Schools strive to address the seemingly ever-increasing costs of school activities and athletics, they need your help. The school has explored options like pay-to-play and covering meals for athletes on away trips, but both place a greater burden on families, which everyone wanst to avoid. The idea of an Ekalaka Officials Pool has been proposed. Here's how it would be beneficial: • Reduced Costs: This pool would allow Ekalaka Public Schools to limit costs f...
Town Office, 103 N Main Street June 12th, 2024 1) Call Regular Meeting to Order a) Roll Call Council - Mayor Buck called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Melissa, Andy and Rex were present. b) Employees Present - Calvin & Elston c) Appointed Officials Present - Kamely d) Public Present - Clayton Stieg, Mike Ashbrook, Christian Ashbrook, Pat Strickland, Carol Spencer 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Comment/Complaints - No Public Comment 4) Minutes from last meeting(s):...
One hundred three Emil and Eula Lovec descendants congregated at Camp Needmore near Ekalaka over the 4th of July holiday weekend for the clans biannual reunion. Four generations were in attendance over the course of the 3 day gathering. Emil and Eula had eight children, those eight had 22 children, those 22 have 50 children so far, and those 50 have 11 children so far. The Lovecs plan to have their next reunion in 2026 at Camp Needmore....
6-03-2024 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 03, 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 a.m. by Chairman Rod Tauck. There was no public comment. County Custodian Kirsty Bruce stepped into the meeting to request...
Another meeting about the proposal to permanently store carbon dioxide in underground rock formations on public land in Carter County took place at 3 p.m. on June 25th in Ekalaka. The meeting about was hosted by Carter County residents, Northern Plains Resource Council members and staff with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff in attendance. The Denbury Carbon Solutions, LLC Snowy River CO2 Sequestration Project project would store carbon dioxide in more than 100,000 acres...
In January 2024, Dahl Memorial Healthcare welcomed Rebekah Hopkins and Travis Doggett as Paramedics, aiming to enhance the level of care for the community and patrons of Carter County and DMHA. Prior to their arrival, the EMS system in Carter County operated at a Basic Life Support (BLS) level. Despite the skill and dedication of our EMS team, they were limited to providing only basic care. The introduction of Paramedics significantly expanded our scope of practice. Through countless hours of hard work, the EMS team and Dahl...
On June 28th, the county commission made the decision to aid the town of Ekalaka in it's ongoing effort to build a new pool in Ekalaka. The county committed to donating $200,000 for a new pool in the town of Ekalaka. Including the $200,000 from the county, there is now a total of $605,394.52 available for a new pool with funding as follows: Town of Ekalaka Restricted Cash Account (can only be used for new pool): $283,046.61; New Pool Committee Account: $101,918.21; Pool...
The Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. would like to thank the following for their donations to make this year’s fireworks display possible: TSO, Wright Construction, Fruit Service, A&B Auto, Ekalaka Track & Arena, Wayne & Deb Yost, Jesperson Construction, Bonsell Ranch, Pat & Denice Strickland, Krista Huntley - Thrivent, T- & Casino, Bruski Fencing, Match Bronc Ride Boot Donors, Amanda Williams, Bar T 7 Cattle Co., Wagon Wheel Café, Christian Ashbrook, Dan & Monique McGraw, Southeast Electric, Rodney & Tracey Wa...
Carter County Museum is pleased to announce a significant contribution from Stockman Bank in support of its campaign to renovate and expand the museum building. The Montana-based bank has generously gifted $100,000 to name the lobby in the new museum facility. "We are thrilled to partner with Stockman Bank as we embark on this transformative journey," said Sabre Moore, Executive Director of the Carter County Museum. "The bank has always been dedicated to making sure Montana's...
Congregate meals are currently unavailable at the Carter County Senior Center until further notice. Meals had previously been available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The county is currently advertising for bids. “Carter County hereby invites for congregate meals and home delivered meal bids for the elderly for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer, meet 1/3 RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories. Meals will be served on days and times mutually agreed upon by the t...
