Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Taylor Davison

Tribal Health fair brings awareness to men’s health month Tribal Health fair brings awareness to men’s health month

PABLO — CSKT Tribal Health brought awareness to National Men’s Health Month through the first in-person Men’s Health and Family Safety Fair since the start of the pandemic.  Held outdoors at the Salish Kootenai College campus to prevent any Covid spread during a time of rising infec...

Traveling circus stops in Ronan Traveling circus stops in Ronan

RONAN — The Lake County Fairgrounds hosted the Mission Valley Carnival and Circus on Saturday, June 18.  Sponsored by SAFE Harbor, which serves Lake County and the Flathead Reservation to provide shelter, safety, nurturing, advocacy, financial support and healing to the survivors of domestic vi...

High waters pose risks to recreators High waters pose risks to recreators

LAKE COUNTY — As flooding in Montana has been declared a major disaster by the President, officials would like to remind everyone to act safely during this time of increased water danger.  Energy Keepers of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has reported that the current water elevatio...

Rodeo returns to Polson Rodeo returns to Polson

POLSON — The 81st Mission Mountain Rodeo is scheduled for this weekend, June 24 and 25, at the Polson Fairgrounds.  With general seating and admissions of $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages five to 12, and no charge for kids under five, the rodeo will kick off this summer with a variety of mens, ...

Pollinator week in full swing with chalk walk Pollinator week in full swing with chalk walk

RONAN — The Lake County Conservation District has brought national Pollinator Week to Ronan with trivia, a block party and a competitive chalk walk.  Pollinator Week was initiated by the Pollinator Partnership and according to their website, 14 years ago the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the...

Kids learn about healthy relationships, compete at Midnight Hoopz Kids learn about healthy relationships, compete at Midnight Hoopz

ARLEE — On Friday, June 17, kids and families gathered at the Arlee Pow Wow Pavilion for an annual Midnight Hoopz three-on-three co-ed basketball tournament.  A free event for kids that’s been held for over 10 years, no one is turned away for cost. “We’re trying to benefit as ...

Mission Valley Animal Shelter in great need of help Mission Valley Animal Shelter in great need of help

POLSON — The Mission Valley Animal Shelter is reaching a critical point, according to board member Sharon Hawke and shelter manager Raeva Corkill. As the only shelter for animals in Lake County, the organization is on an unsustainable path.  A nonprofit organized in 1989 and opened as a tempora...

Inspired by childhood in Polson, Fugleberg launches music project Inspired by childhood in Polson, Fugleberg launches music project

POLSON — A man from Polson recently launched his new music project that’s bringing together big-name artists from throughout the nation to create messages of hope.  The project “Seeking Permission: Songs in the Key of Hope” started back in 2020, when Polson’s Tom Fuglebe...

Ronan Co-op Brewery wins awards for excellence in brewing Ronan Co-op Brewery wins awards for excellence in brewing

RONAN — Two beers by the Ronan Cooperative Brewery won metals in the North American Brewers Association (NABA) conference for excellence in brewing. Their Schwartz Lake Schwarzbier took home bronze, while their Mud Lake Dunkles Bock won silver. “This is only the second time we’ve entered...

SKC holds 2022 commencement exercises SKC holds 2022 commencement exercises

POLSON — Polson Middle School teacher Amy Williams was recently awarded the 2022 River Honoring Educator Award from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.  The 35th year of River Honoring, put together by individuals and natural resource-focused entities on the reservation, was a two-day ...


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