New Town News - News
Tribal business council upholds court order
The Three Affiliated Tribes business council has upheld a Fort Berthold District Court order to hold a new primary election for a Mandaree representative to the business council.
Council awards load-out facility bids
Earth work has now started on a water load-out facility east of New Town and is expected to take about a month to complete.
Tribal chairman cancels meeting with Fargo officials
An Associated Press story that originally aired on WDAY-TV and radio in Fargo has led Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Marcus Wells Jr. to cancel a meeting later this month with Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker.
Conrad, Pomeroy talk about economic bail out
As Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., was describing the economic bailout plan to 20 community leaders in Stanley Thursday, he suddenly paused and stared at the floor for a few moments.
Good support shown
A grassroots political campaign to support Barack Obama took off on the right foot Monday in New Town when 100 people showed their support by walking at least a mile for the Democratic presidential candidate.
Oil impact taking its toll
Oil and gas activity are taking a heavy toll on Mountrail County infrastructure
Council passes 2009 budget
New Town city council passed its 2009 budget Monday afternoon, a budget that will levy nearly $350,000 on taxable property in a growing community.
Energy sector experiencing growing pains
Northwestern North Dakota has seen a dramatic increase in traffic, employment, construction and the dollars to keep pace with a rapidly growing energy economy in recent months.
Election board takes on both election challenges, recounts
With recounts and challenges to the primary election results of all three tribal council positions last week.
Unofficial primary election results
Here are the unofficial primary election results for the three tribal council positions and tribal chief judge.
