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Letter: Power shutdowns compromise our safety

Nov 12, 2024 | napavalleyregister.com | John McGill

Attention — California Public Utilities Commission:On Nov.5–7, PG&E initiated a power shutdown in our area of Napa County — the west hills. The reason — there was a “wind event” coupled with low humidity that gave rise to increased fire danger. The week before we had rain, but evidently a risk of fire remained if a PG&E line broke. Fair enough. The problem is that when the power goes off, we have no Wi-Fi unless we run a generator.
Tahj Wells claims state championship at 145 pounds

Feb 14, 2024 | cutbankpioneerpress.com | John McGill

Browning's Tahj Wells set the high mark for Browning wrestling, taking a 6-4 decision over Dylan Delorme of Columbia Falls for first place at 145 pounds at the Billings Metra last week. The win accompanied five Browning boy wrestlers who scored in the top eight in Class A competition. "We had a pretty great season with a super young team," Coach Casey McDonald said. "I feel like all the kids peaked at the right time and performed to the best of their abilities.
Senator Webber offers insights and solutions to the issues created by Blood Quantum

Feb 7, 2024 | cutbankpioneerpress.com | John McGill

"It's important to the survival of the Tribe; it's that important," was one of Montana Senator Susan Webber's opening remarks in her presentation on Blood Quantum on Jan. 23. The talk, which she streamed on Facebook Live, aimed at telling the story of what BQ is, where it came from, what it was used for, and, in the end, what that policy means for the Blackfeet Nation in the long run.
Lady Indian wrestlers send a dozen to State, Runnin' Indians send six

Feb 7, 2024 | cutbankpioneerpress.com | John McGill

"NDN Wrestling had a great weekend!" exclaimed boys coach Casey McDonald of the Western A Divisional Tournament held in Hamilton last week. "We ended the weekend seventh as a team.""The girls fought hard all weekend and brought us home third place as a team," agreed girls coach Mike Burns. "I'm very proud of the girls and the way they performed."On the boys side, it was Tahj Wells taking first place at 145 pounds, followed by LaBron Shooter in second at 138.
Tanner Iron Pipe named recipient of Winslow Nichols Leadership Award

Jan 31, 2024 | cutbankpioneerpress.com | John McGill

It's always a surprise when a local high school senior receives the Winslow Nichols Leadership Award. Community members, teachers and other school staff, coaches and others annually nominate a high school student in Glacier, Pondera, Liberty or Toole County for the award. The award is named for one of the first winners, previously called the Today's Achievers, Tomorrow's Leaders Award, who won the award in 2020.
Browning Superintendent Corrina Guardipee-Hall announces her retirement

Jan 24, 2024 | cutbankpioneerpress.com | John McGill

Since 2017, Corrina Guardipee-Hall has been Superintendent of Browning Schools, and during that time a great deal was accomplished. Amid circumstances unique in the nation's history, folks watched appreciatively as a new sports complex was added to Browning High School and massive improvements were made at the middle school. In normal times, such achievements would be remarkable by themselves, but these were hardly "normal" times.
Lady Indians whip the Wildkats, hack the Loggers

Jan 24, 2024 | cutbankpioneerpress.com | John McGill

The Browning Lady Indians basketball team racked up a pair of wins at home in the old "Tipi Dome" at Browning Elementary. Hits were scarce against Columbia Falls, but the Lady Indians stuck with it to clear a 39-30 win. Their second home contest against Libby was very lopsided with the Loggers managing just 10 points as Browning posted 56. "We weren't making our shots," Coach Darrell "Poorboy" Croff said of the C-Falls game.
Blackfeet native, Lily Gladstone, takes Golden Globe Best Actress Award for 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

Jan 17, 2024 | cutbankpioneerpress.com | John McGill

Households across Blackfeet Country erupted in cheers of delight on Sunday, Jan. 7, as Lily Gladstone became the first indigenous woman to be named Best Actress in a Drama at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. Not only was she honored for her role in "Killers of the Flower Moon," she began her acceptance speech in the Blackfeet language. "I don't have words," Gladstone said on the stage.
After a long silence, Lady Indians host three games this week

Jan 17, 2024 | cutbankpioneerpress.com | John McGill

The Lady Indians had two scheduled games canceled last week, victims of the icy blast that hit most of the country. No makeup dates had been set as of Monday, Jan. 15, for the Bigfork and Ronan contests, but a busy week is on the horizon as they host three games, their first home bouts of the season. "We're taking it day-by-day," Coach Darrell "Poorboy" Croff said. "It's cut practice down. There was no school on Thursday or Friday, but we got in on Saturday.
Heart Butte Schools lays off 30 employees

Jan 17, 2024 | cutbankpioneerpress.com | John McGill

The immediate results of a meeting last week in Heart Butte pleased no one. No smiles were seen on the faces of District 1 Board members nor the many people their decisions would affect. There were signs of support that might be in the offing from state and tribal sources, players who may have a greater role in the days and weeks to come. Having worked for the Heart Butte School Board three months, Jenine Synness of Synness Consulting in Billings announced at the Tuesday, Jan.