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Little Shell: Another successful year
It was another successful year for the Antelope Society Little Shell Celebration.
Contract, construction woes for school board
Unfinished items of business, both large and small, are causing major headaches for the New Town school board, administrators and staff days before students return to class.
EPA approves permit for Makoti refinery
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a key permit for the proposed petroleum refinery on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation near Makoti.
Little Shell Celebration returns to New Town
One of the highlights of New Town’s summer will celebrate another year as the Little Shell Antelope Society holds it annual powwow August 11-14 at the Little Shell Arbor behind the Four Bears Casino.
The Protecting Mother Earth (PME) Gathering, held July 28-31 at the Little Shell Antelope Society arbor west of New Town provided opportunities to reconnect with culture, interact with like-minded individuals from all over the country and to have discussions involving environmental justice and sustainable living.
City takes further steps in creating own police force
A New Town police force is a real possibility within the year.
Van Hook welcomes new ‘bait slingers’
Lake Sakakawea can be a tempting mistress. Even from an early age, Justin Ritts has been attracted to the Van Hook Arm of the lake as the North Dakota native used to camp in the area before there was a developed camping site.
Saltie Dog offering new breakfast and lunch services
Robert White would not characterize himself as much of a risk taker but three years ago the New Town native and his wife went all in on a long shot that eventually paid off.
Sheriff talks about cross-deputization
During their regular June meeting, the New Town City Council heard from Bureau of Indian Affairs Officer Dawn White and discussed possible solutions to an increase in traffic violations and other crimes in New Town.
Playground equipment debuts at middle school
Recess will be extended just a little longer for next year’s sixth grade students at New Town Middle School.
