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At half-time, a check was presented by Kyle Gagner of Nodak Insurance, pictured with Kyle Johnson and Ryan Beattie. Photo by Jamie Rarick

At half-time, a check was presented by Kyle Gagner of Nodak Insurance, pictured with Kyle Johnson and Ryan Beattie. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Half-Court challenge adds excitement and boosts donation at D-V-E game

Fans at the Drayton Valley-Edinburg boys basketball game on Feb. 5 got more than just game action when a halftime half-court challenge brought excitement — and support — to the school’s booster club.
Drayton students celebrate kindness during the Great Kindness Challenge. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Drayton students celebrate kindness during the Great Kindness Challenge. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Drayton Public School embraces the Great Kindness Challenge

22 million youth are showing their kindness. See It. Feel It. Share It.Submitted by Jessica Gunderson At a time when the world needs more connection, compassion, and positivity, Drayton Public School proudly participated in the 15th annual Great Kindness Challenge during the week of Jan. 26–30.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong, left, announces the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program on Jan. 29, 2026, with Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)

Gov. Kelly Armstrong, left, announces the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program on Jan. 29, 2026, with Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota program seeks to transform less productive cropland into wildlife habitat

North Dakota is creating a pilot program to encourage landowners to convert less productive agricultural land into grass habitat for wildlife.The program aims to improve soil health, reduce erosion and enhance water quality. But Gov.