The Ekalaka Eagle

01/05/2026

CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS (DECEMBER 8 & 15, 2025)

12/08/2025 The Board of Carter County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 08, 2025, in the Carter County Commission Board Meeting Room of the Carter County Courthouse at 214 Park Street in Ekalaka, Montana. Rod Tauck, Chairman, Pam Castleberry, Vice Chairman and were present. Da...

01/04/2026

Montana is set to get $233 million dedicated to rural healthcare in 2026, the first award out of a federal fund that could net the state almost $1.2 billion over the next five years.

Montana is set to get $233 million dedicated to rural healthcare in 2026, the first award out of a federal fund that could net the state almost $1.2 billion over the next five years. Gov. Greg Gianforte and the state's Department of Public Health and Human Services made the announcement on Monday. A...

01/02/2026

The Carter County FFA chapter had an eventful day on December 16.

The Carter County FFA chapter had a very eventful day on Tuesday, December 16. Members had the opportunity to help unload and sort the fruit that community members bought back in November. The chapter hopes as the business of the holiday season begins, community members are able to enjoy their fruit...

12/31/2025

Carter County's 2026 election schedule is out. Multiple county offices up for election, including Commissioner, Sheriff, Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer, and Attorney. School trustee positions also available. Read the full schedule.

Carter County Election Administrator Judy Wright has announced the schedule for upcoming 2026 elections. School District Elections School district elections will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Filing dates for school trustee positions are Thursday, December 11, 2025, through Monday, February 9, 2026....

12/30/2025

Montana's Innovative Educational Program Tax Credit allows individuals and businesses to contribute to public school districts and receive a state income tax credit equal to the amount of their contribution.

As the business manager and clerk for Ekalaka Public Schools, I want to take a moment to share information about an opportunity that allows our community to directly support local students while also receiving a dollar-for-dollar Montana state tax credit. Montana's Innovative Educational Program Tax...

12/25/2025

Carter County children have sent letters to Santa by-way-of the Ekalaka Eagle.

Pre-K Dear Santa, My name is Aria and I am 3 years old. I am so excited for Christmas this year! This year I have been naughty and nice. A few things I did that were nice are: I helped Miss Ami, I learned manners and played nice with my friends. This year for Christmas I would like presents! A pop u...

12/22/2025

REMINDER: The Ekalaka Eagle will not publish an issue dated December 26, corresponding with the usual break between Christmas and the New Year. The issue dated January 2 will be the next issue following the December 19 edition and will also be the first paper of the new year. All advertisements and correspondence for the January 2 issue need to be submitted by noon on Monday, December 29. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/20/2025

Some ranchers are concerned about a proposed carbon sequestration project that, if approved would allow for the deposition of carbon dioxide underground in Carter County.

Some ranchers are concerned about a proposed carbon sequestration project that, if approved would allow for the deposition of carbon dioxide underground in Carter County, Montana. The BLM has approved the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the entire Snowy River sequestration project, choosing not to....

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Josh Norris on graduating from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy! He earned the Josh Rutherford Award for defensive tactics and is back serving Carter County.

Josh Norris graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy on November 25 in Helena. While at the academy, Josh studied 480 hours of curriculum to earn his Post Certification. He is now back in Carter County serving the community. There were six individual awards given among the 64 graduates, an...

12/18/2025

Charles Parks of Ekalaka named 2025 American Gelbvieh Association Commercial Producer of the Year. The award was announced at the national convention in Nashville.

submitted by Helen Hall Jensen Charles Parks of Ekalaka was announced as the 2025 American Gelbvieh Association Commercial Producer of the Year at the 55th Annual National Convention on December 4 at the Margaritaville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Parks runs a ranch in Ekalaka that is home to more...

12/17/2025

Strong showing for Baker wrestling in Glasgow! Girls team took third, boys finished eighth. Several local students represented on the Baker teams. See all individual placements.

The Baker wrestling teams competed in Glasgow on December 13. The girls team placed third and the boys team finished eighth. Several Ekalaka and Carter County students wrestle for the Baker wrestling teams. Individual results are as follows: Girls: First place: Jayda Harbaugh, Kylie Schwartz, Emmaly...

12/15/2025

Action for Eastern Montana receives $10,000 in holiday meal support from Mid-Rivers Communications. The funds will help area families purchase holiday meals at local grocery stores. Read about the long-standing partnership.

Mid-Rivers Communications recently showed its commitment to serving its communities through a holiday partnership with Action for Eastern Montana. This year's $10,000 will be distributed to families in need within the Action for Eastern Montana and Mid-Rivers Communications service area. Using a gif...