Guest Opinions

State’s economy, local governments need Keystone to move forward

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For over a decade, TC Energy, formerly known as TransCanada Corp., has been striving to build the Keystone XL pipeline. They have diligently obtained permits in every state along the

Elk hunters be engaged, be heard

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I watched and listened in awe during my first year of hunting elk as a large bull screamed, nose flared, while he herded his cows from his bugling challenger. That

We should continue to be a nation of immigrants

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I was talking with a friend the other day about immigration. It’s one of the most divisive issues of our time, and we, too, found ourselves divided. “Our country is

The word we are looking for is colonialism

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I was happy to ignore the American Prairie Reserve until they petitioned the Bureau of Land Management to convert their grazing permits from cattle to bison and from summer only

The APR is open for hunting

This September the Chokecherry Festival and several archery season openings fell on the same Saturday. I was at the American Prairie Reserve booth in downtown Lewistown handing out maps of

Strong work ethic for the employee

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One of the topics I hear a lot of concerns about from employers is centered around work ethic. Work ethic is the foundation for success in every job. Demonstrating a

My Medicare nightmare

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I was looking forward to my 65th birthday a couple of years back – I would now be able to get Medicare. Now that I have been through the process,

Teachers play a role in inspiring our youth

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Over the years in the school administration business, I have had conversations with many parents about the importance of having discussions with their kids about what they want to be

Say no to those who seek to divide our community

Every community faces social challenges. What matters most is how the community faces it. The important thing is to make sure that in the end the community is more united

Montana’s bully free Montana Act in Action

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Montana’s children are off to a new school year and the excitement of learning. Children need and deserve to learn in a safe environment. When children are bullied in schools,

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