ELMO – The 42nd Annual Standing Arrow Powwow started on Friday and continued until Sunday night, bringing people together to celebrate. Dancers clad in regalia continued traditional dances while teams of drummers from all over the United States and Canada pounded out songs in unison with the accompanying vocals. “The drum is the heartbeat and central pulse of the Native American powwow,” said Regina Mad Plume. The celebration started with a grand entry featuring flag bearers and royalty followed by a procession of dancers. The teams of drummers stationed around the perimeter of the dance floor took turns leading the drumming for a specific dance. Adults, kids, famili...
When Sharline decided to join the military and spoke with the recruiter in Kalispell, she checked out all branches of service. Out of defiance, she didn’t want the Army, Coast Guard or Marines because her family had joined them. She wanted something different. At the time, the Navy offered benefits for...
LAKE COUNTY – Lake County Sheriff Don Bell released the name of the victim killed during an two-vehicle wreck near the intersection of West Post Creek Road and Logan Road as John Wesley Marshall Gardner, 84, of Charlo. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies, Montana Highway Patrol, Ronan Ambulance Ser...
POLSON – Thousands packed the streets of downtown Polson this past weekend for the two-day family-friendly Flathead Cherry Festival. This annual Mission Valley festival celebrates the beginning of the Flathead Cherry harvest with all sorts of summertime family-friendly fun. “Cherry sales...
POLSON – The shore of the lake will showcase beauty and talent at the Flathead Festival of Art. This year will be the fifth annual festival. The event, which is open to the public, will be held July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sacajawea Park. The Sandpip...
ST. IGNATIUS — Always be positive! The card party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 29. Everyone is welcome. The free community dinner will be Wednesday, July 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Our foot clinic will be on Friday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Please call the ...
ST. IGNATIUS – Rain clouds opened up for a few minutes during the Amish community’s annual auction, held on Saturday, making a pile of watermelons glisten before they were sold to the highest bidders. “The rain is great; it hasn’t run anyone off,” said Leroy Miller, one of th...
Fair entries due this week News from Lake County Fair: The Lake County Fair is right around the corner. Entries are due Thursday, July 18, for community members wishing to bring exhibits to the fair. The 2019 fair kicks off with the 4-H Horse Show on Saturday, July 20, at 9 a.m., followed by the shotgun...
RONAN – In spite of numerous objections raised by local residents, the Ronan City Council approved a controversial rezoning request on Monday, July 1. In a five to one vote, council members agreed to rezone vacant properties totaling nearly 20 acres to one single zoned parcel to accommodate the cons...
LAKE COUNTY – School is out and summer camp season is in. Camps throughout the Mission Valley give local children opportunities to explore new topics and engage with their peers. The Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club in Ronan will hold a summer program from Monday-Friday from ...
