Is your social security card lost or missing? Sep 25, 2008
The pilot program will be available at three community sites, the Public Library in Dickinson, Turtle Mountain Indian Health Services Hospital in Belcourt and Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake. (For a complete news story see Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Journal) 09/24/08. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Grant awarded for offender registry Sep 16, 2008
LOADING Sep 16, 2008 - 04:05:19 CDT The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is getting a 207,000 federal grant for a sex offender registration office. The state's congressional delegation says the Justice Department grant will be used for an office to track sex offenders in the Belcourt area. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ask the candidates a question Aug 31, 2008
Panelists asking questions at the debate will include Gail H. Erickson, president, League of Women Voters; Brian Duggan, state government reporter, Bismarck Tribune; Jason Nordmark, NDNA president, Turtle Mountain Star, Rolla; and another NDNA representative. The audience will be limited to the first 100 people. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Crash 40 years ago killed eight in North Dakota Aug 31, 2008
Now a math teacher at Turtle Mountain Community College in Belcourt, she's probably told the story for more than 25 years. They need to know, she said, so the same thing doesn't happen to them. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
BHS-CHS INVITATIONAL: Demons, Patriots each go 4-0 Aug 31, 2008
TURTLE MOUNTAIN - Kills:Mariah Marcellais 6, Jezarae Larocque 4, Julia Davis 4. Blocks:Larocque 2. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Morning Kickoff Aug 31, 2008
St. Mary's at Turtle Mountain, 2 p.m.. Girls golf: Century Invitational at Tom O'Leary Golf Course, 11 a.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Four Winds runner ready to move up in state cross country ranks this year Aug 28, 2008
Oliver came to Four Winds from Turtle Mountain Community School his freshman year and lives with his dad. He s emerging as one of the school s best all-around athletes and says moving here was a smart move. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
West Region girls golf capsules Aug 18, 2008
Turtle Mountain Bravettes. 2007: Seventh at West Region, 419; did not qualify for state. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Recreation Digest Aug 14, 2008
East River 12, Turtle Mountain Senior Ladies 2 ... Rhombus Guys 17, Turtle Mountain Senior Ladies 2. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
United Tribes International Powwow ... Aug 13, 2008
The five tribes that are currently within North Dakota are now known as: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Spirit Lake Nation (Ft. Totten), Three Affiliated Tribes (Ft. (Suite101.com)
Bill needs to take on tribal officials Aug 3, 2008
Here at Turtle Mountain, the land of 30,000-plus enrolled members, some of us are not convinced that the bill introduced says enough about how tribal government officials will be prosecuted if a crime is committed by them. Reports of crimes committed by elected tribal officials in past years seemed to have fallen on deaf ears and/or tribal politics may have played a role. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rolette County sheriff removed pending hearing Jul 30, 2008
Turcotte, 62, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, was elected the Rolette County sheriff in 2006 and officially took office in January last year. Earlier, he was a police officer in Belcourt for about 17 years. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Tornadic storm had six funnels Jul 13, 2008
"The Red Cross is our biggest help right now. They're doing shelter, food and clothing," said Anita Blue, emergency manager for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Blue said not only were homes lost, but the storms uprooted hundreds of trees. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Fuel tax refund deadline is June 30 Jun 20, 2008
American Indian consumers who are enrolled members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa are eligible for a refund of 23 cents per gallon for gasoline or non-dyed diesel purchased on the reservation. Members of the Standing Rock Sioux and Spirit Lake tribes are not eligible for a refund because the tax they pay is a tribal tax. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
'A terrible thirst for someone to blame' Jun 7, 2008
Erdrich grew up in Wahpeton, in southeastern North Dakota, and is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in northern North Dakota. Like her character Evelina in "The Plague of Doves," Erdrich is of mixed descent -- her father, Ralph Erdrich, is German-American and her mother, Rita Gourneau Erdrich is French-Ojibwe. (CNN -- Showbiz)
TRACK AND FIELD: Friday's full results May 24, 2008
(tie) Williston and Turtle Mountain 4. 13. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Turtle Mountain tribal members pray at Metis cemetery May 22, 2008
LOADING May 22, 2008 - 04:05:40 CDT PEMBINA (AP) - Members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa have held an early Memorial Day celebration ... Metis descendants can be found in North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba, including members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa ... Leslie Peltier, who teaches at the Turtle Mountain Community College, visited the site Tuesday with two of her students, Symone Morin and Alexis Zaste. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
ST. MARY'S BASEBALL: Saints take advantage May 18, 2008
Turtle Mountain avoided major damage for a couple of innings ... The seven miscues resulted in six unearned runs as Turtle Mountain saw its season come to an end at 1-20 ... Sophomore right-hander EvanBelgarde of Turtle Mountain struggled mightily in the first inning, walking four and throwing 41 pitches. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Demons, Saints' Welk take top honors at Mandan May 16, 2008
Now 58 High 58 Low 45. LOADING May 16, 2008 - 04:05:55 CDT By CINDY PETERSON Bismarck Tribune The Bismarck High boys golf team just seems to keep piling up championship hardware. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
CASA fundraiser May 16, 2008
Donors who are contributing to the silent auction and raffle prizes are Albertson s on Ridgecrest and Enchanted Hills, Western Wholesale, Powdrell BBQ, Rio Eye Care, University of New Mexico, Harris Jewelers, Right Shade of WOW, Hollywood Hills Speedway, Sandia Motor Speedway, Tenpins Bowling Center, New Mexico Wildcats, Deluxe Design, Isotopes, Rio Rancho Observer, Hot Shot Services, Sherwin Williams, Purple Sage, Venezia s Pizza, Toys R Us, American Tire, Sale Boys, New Mexico Scorpions, Cable... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Mother’s Day is coming and it’s “The more the merrier” at the Green house ... Devils Lake says goodbye to radio legend, Harry Kosieracki ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, May 10, 2008 This is a picture of the Ross and Stacy Green family and all of their kids except one-month-old Aurora, who became a member of the expanding family just last week. They plan on having a festive Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday. Mother’s Day is coming and it’s “The more the merrier” at the Green house May 10, 2008
Ross is an enrolled tribal member, and Stacy has lived here all her life, but has roots in Turtle Mountain at Belcourt. The children are 11-year-old Darien, Brandon (10), Melissa (8), Jayden (7), Aurora (one month), and adopted children Alanis (4) and Jaymison (5). (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Ray McDaniel may be gone, but not forgotten May 8, 2008
Jamestown also won the girls title with 99 points, followed by Bottineau with 85, Griggs County 84, Langdon 76, Park River 65, Rolette-Wolford 56, Carrington 52, Grafton 41, Barnes County North 31, Nelson County 26, Des Lacs Burlington 23, Dunseith 13, Turtle Mountain, Shiloh Christian and North Star 10 apiece. When was the last time you saw Shilo h Christian here. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
GOLF: Dvorak gets it done without driver May 4, 2008
Turtle Mountain (352): Nevin Gillis 85, Gabe Gourneau 87, Jade Malaterre 90, John Ross Desjarlais 90, Ian Pays 100. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Daily Commercial News May 2, 2008
Exactly 105 years after the top of Turtle Mountain came thundering down upon the valley below in Alberta s worst natural disaster, provincial officials fully expect history will repeat itself. Depression-era reservoir project claimed four communities in Massachusetts. (Variety)
* Gueishan opens for whale-watching Apr 21, 2008
Their ships then docked at the volcanic islet, known literally as Turtle Mountain Island because of its resemblance to a turtle, giving visitors a chance to explore the islands well-preserved environment. Officials from the Northeast and Ilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration X one of the sponsors of the activity V said the Gueishan Island area is one of the areas around Taiwan with the richest populations of cetaceans, with some 17 species appearing on a regular basis. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Morning Leadoff Apr 20, 2008
Baseball: Beulah-Hazen at Mandan, 4:30 p.m.; Turtle Mountain at Bismarck, 4:15 p.m. ... Baseball: Turtle Mountain at St. Mary's, 1 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Devils Lake girls get 15 points Apr 16, 2008
32, Larimore 29, Barnes County North 24, Devils Lake 15, Surrey 12, North Star 9, Turtle Mountain 6, Nelson County 5. Lindsay Anderson of Benson County won the 1600 meter run, finishing well ahead of Laura Lies of Wells County-New Rockford-Sheyenne. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Saints impressive in opener Apr 15, 2008
Turtle Mountain(364):Gabe Gourneau 82. Jade Malaterre 88. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Earmarks: Is it pork or bringing home the bacon? Apr 13, 2008
Turtle Mountain Community College 2 earmarks 836,349. (Source: Chronicle of Higher Education academic earmark database). (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Fight lands man in jail Apr 13, 2008
A fight ensued in the parking lot of Turtle Mountain Brewery, sending one man to jail and leaving another with a busted face ... The victim told police that he had been sitting outside on the patio of Turtle Mountain and Torres ex-girlfriend was sitting on the victim s lap. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Erdrich’s poetry based on surroundings Apr 5, 2008
" Erdrich's third collection, "National Monuments" will be out in the next few months September at the latest, said Erdrich.She has also authored a play titled "Curiosities: a Play in Two Centuries", which was given a staged reading as part of the Alternate Visions series at Pangea World Theater, Minneapolis, in 2005.Erdrich said growing up in Wahpeton as member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibway, influenced many of the poems she has written. She remembers as a child, riding her bike along... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
On the wrong side of the law Apr 3, 2008
Rio Rancho police tazed Higdon after he refused to put down a knife outside Turtle Mountain Brewery ... Higdon also received a criminal trespass order prohibiting him from returning to Turtle Mountain Brewery. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Student scholarships available for preservation conference Mar 23, 2008
The 2008 Conference theme is "Preserving Prairie Places in the Heart of North America." Session topics include the history of the International Peace Garden and the history of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, writing National Register/Heritage Designation nominations and many others. There also will be heritage tours of North Dakota Prairie Churches and the Boissevain, Manitoba historic district. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
CLASS B GIRLS ALL STATE: Miller put back on first team Mar 18, 2008
"Knife paced the Bottineau team that won its third straight state title. She averaged 15 points, two blocks and two assists. The 5-10 junior guard, a transfer from Turtle Mountain, was second on the team with 6.1 rebounds and 2.7 steals."Shaunna is the ultimate team player," Bottineau coach Mike Forsberg said. "We had to talk to her several times during the year to shoot more. She's a great ball handler and she can score inside or outside. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
WOMEN'S HOOPS: Finishing on high note Mar 17, 2008
United Tribes topped Turtle Mountain Community College 77-68 in the title game of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium tournament on Sunday in its own gym ... Guard Shannon Gunville tacked up 22 points to lead Turtle Mountain ... "When we got their big girl out, we knew Ferin would be open,"Turtle Mountain coach Gene LaFromboise said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
COLLEGE HOOPS: Hunt still on the prowl Mar 15, 2008
Hunt got back into the competitive mode this week when he suited up for the Turtle Mountain Community College men's basketball team ... Turtle Mountain intended to put together an organized college team but ended up backing out of its schedule ... Hunt decided to stay home, attend Turtle Mountain and major in process plant technology. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Makwa's insightful poetry a mandatory read Mar 9, 2008
An enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain band of Ojibwe, Makwa (Two Bears), was born in North Dakota in 1978. Also known as L. Joseph Belgrade Jr., he calls himself a Warrior Poet. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
JOIN THE CONVERSATION! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Mar 7, 2008
I can t believe that the city approved Turtle Mountain being there without parking at all. It s a hazard and I think it s a dangerous place to drive and I might have to stop patronizing businesses on this little street. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Nothing has come easy for Century Mar 6, 2008
The first week in January the Patriots lost 72-57 at home to previously winless Turtle Mountain ... Four days after the Turtle Mountain setback the Patriots upset then second-ranked Jamestown 54-50 in the Olson gym ... "Before we played Turtle Mountain we were a little overconfident,"Michelsen said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Reflecting on the past, facing the future Mar 2, 2008
It was Pete who took her to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians reservation in North Dakota. When he died, Grant stayed and lived in a small mobile home on the reservation for more than 20 years, Rozek said, and really enjoyed living there. (Santa Maria Times)
West Region Tournaments Feb 29, 2008
2 Mandan 94, #7 Turtle Mountain 61 ... Game 6: Turtle Mountain vs. Dickinson, 6:15 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
CENTURY BOYS BASKETBALL: Right time for a roll Feb 28, 2008
CHStrimmed Mandan, St.Mary's, Turtle Mountain, Jamestown and Minot before dropping its regular season finale. Top-ranked Bismarck stopped the Patriot streak, 61-47. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
MANDAN GIRLS BASKETBALL: Collins overcomes injury Feb 28, 2008
and matches up with No. 7 Turtle Mountain. The top four teams advance to the Class A state tournament, March 6-8 at the Civic Center. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Medcenter One staff help one of their own Feb 25, 2008
Now 20 High 27 Low 12. LOADING Feb 25, 2008 - 04:05:31 CST By VIRGINIA GRANTIER Bismarck Tribune The couple was a Medcenter One love story, said Courtney Williams, a Medcenter One nurse manager. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
State Racing Commission cuts money Feb 16, 2008
Dakotah wrote on Feb 15, 2008 6:48 PM:" Why would any group on the Turtle Mountain reservation need ANY money? BIA and US Government welfare handouts should be more than enough. As for Horse Racing, it is supposedly the Sport of Kings, why is it getting government handouts in the first place? ". Post Your Own Comment Posting comments online has become a vital part of the Tribune experience. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
CLASS A WRESTLING: Demons dominate Feb 16, 2008
Now 22 High 40 Low 21. LOADING Feb 16, 2008 - 04:06:25 CST BySTEVETHOMAS BismarckTribune He may not have parted the Red Sea, but Joe Latham surely led Bismarckto the promised land on Friday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
CLASS A WRESTLING: Demons off and running Feb 15, 2008
Wahpeton blasted Turtle Mountain 58-24, South edged Mandan 37-31, and Red River turned back Century 32-20 ... Wahpeton actually trailed 24-17 in its dual with Turtle Mountain. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
BHS WRESTLING: Stroh knows how to win Feb 9, 2008
Bismarck, with a 117-match dual winning streak, is No. 1 from the West, followed by Century, Turtle Mountain and Mandan. Fargo South is the top seed from the East, joined by Wahpeton, Grand Forks Red River and West Fargo. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
No. 1 Demons squeak past Midgets Feb 8, 2008
"This is preparation for tournaments. We'll see how we line up (today) at Turtle Mountain.". Alex Feeney carried the Demons. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Morning tipoff Feb 8, 2008
Boys basketball: Mandan at Minot, 7:30 p.m.; Bismarck at Turtle Mountain, 7:30 p.m.. Girls basketball: Bismarck at Turtle Mountain, 5:45 p.m.; District 9 tournament at Center ... Boys basketball: Century at Turtle Mountain, 7:30 p.m.; Williston at St. Mary's, 7:45 p.m.; Williston Trinity Christian at Shiloh Christian. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Tribes express gratitude for gift of winter warmth Feb 8, 2008
Winter heating-assistance funds from the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program were exhausted when CITGO sent 400,400 to the Turtle Mountain Band of the Chippewa Indians, according to tribal Chairman David Brien of Belcourt, N.D. This was the first year his tribe has received the funds. "It was 40 below zero," Brien said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wild pig elimination under way Feb 7, 2008
LOADING Feb 07, 2008 - 04:06:27 CST By RICHARD HINTONBismarck Tribune The bait piles are out and the remote cameras are in place as an effort to eradicate wild pigs in the Turtle Mountains continues ... Because the area is a patchwork of public, private and tribal land, Mastrangelo is continuing to talk to tribal officials of the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation about crews working on tribal lands. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce happenings Feb 7, 2008
There also will be an autographed stick silent auction benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation and a post game party at Turtle Mountain Brewing Company where you can meet the team. For more information, or to sign up, call the Chamber at 892-1533. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
CENTURY-ST. MARY'S BASKETBALL: Kendall ignites Patriots Feb 2, 2008
Now 6-6 in the region, they have games remaining with Turtle Mountain, Jamestown, Minot and Bismarck. "It felt good to get those two wins," he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Streaking Demons roll over Patriots Feb 1, 2008
Turtle Mountain, 5-2 with a win over Century, enters today's regular season-ending dual at Jamestown heavily favored. Mandan, 4-3, can clinch a state berth with a dual victory over Williston today. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Football could get an overhaul Jan 29, 2008
The four current AAAschools that are projected as AA are Wahpeton,Fargo Shanley, Turtle Mountain and St. Mary's. Dan Smrekar, St.Mary's athletic director and football coach, said it's possible the Saints would request to remain AAA. "We're currently not in the top 16 enrollment-wise but we've always opted to go up," he pointed out. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Poet releases book based on his struggles Jan 26, 2008
Most of the poems in the book were written while he was living on Turtle Mountain Reservation. Even though he no longer lives on the reservation, the Bismarck resident plans to continue to devote more and more time to his writing. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
New bank in Belcourt is a benefit Jan 25, 2008
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa holds federal recognition and has sovereignty over the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Belcourt is home to Turtle Mountain Community College, with its superb facility, and some tribally owned industry ... The Turtle Mountain State Bank is owned by individuals. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Morning Kickoff Jan 21, 2008
Wrestling: Bismarck at Williston, 7 p.m.; Century at Bell Fourche, S.D., Tournament; Mandan at Turtle Mountain, 7:30 p.m.. Boys hockey: Century at Bottineau, 7:30 p.m.; Minot at Bismarck, 7 p.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Read more. . Jan 20, 2008
For the 16 minutes Saturday night, Turtle Mountain Community High School (Belcourt) was staying with Williston. However, the second-ranked Coyotes finished the first half with a flurry and they maintained that intensity in the second half for a 93-57 victory over the Braves Saturday night at Phil Jackson FIeld House in Williston. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Miller goes for No. 400 Jan 17, 2008
Now -6 High 24 Low 0. LOADING Jan 17, 2008 - 04:06:12 CST BySTEVETHOMAS BismarckTribune Sometimes it seems Steve Miller must have been born holding a basketball. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Eriksmoen column: Missionary found his strength in working with Indians Jan 13, 2008
In 1911, he established another parish near Dunseith on the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Beede completely identified with his Indian parishioners. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
ROTARY: Demosn back on top Jan 6, 2008
at 112, Shane Scott of Turtle Mountain at 119 and JustinSolberg of Wahpeton at 125. Solberg won for the fourth time and won the Jerry Halmrast outstanding wrestler award. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Landless tribe waits federal recognition Jan 6, 2008
After ending up in the Turtle Mountain region of North Dakota in the late 1800s, the tribe was approached by federal agents seeking to buy land for white homesteaders. The offered price was 10 cents an acre. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rotary Wrestling Tournament Results Jan 5, 2008
(tie)Turtle Mountain and Wahpeton, both 80 ... Jacob DeCoteau, Turtle Mountain, bye ... Kameron Hamley, Turtle Mountain, bye. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
