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MISSOULA — Ada Smith didn’t own any camoe when she started hunting. Or a range finder, or decoys or turkey calls. The Ph.D. candidate in the University of Montana College of Forestry was fortunate to befriend a community of adult-onset hunters and mentors who lent her the gear and taught her the skills she needed to hunt. Among those mentors was DeAnna Bublitz, a founder of DEER Camp, a Missoula-based hunting gear library for new hunters. “DeAnna literally took the shirt off her back to lend me some camo in the early days,” Smith said. Access to gear poses a challenge for many new hunters, and Bublitz had firsthand knowledge of th...
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce NORTHWEST MONTANA — Glacier Country Tourism is excited to announce that Missoula has been selected as the destination for next year’s Northwest USA Spotlight, April 16-18, 2023. This is an excellent opportunity for Glacier Country Tourism partner hote...
News from the Montana Contractors Association HELENA — The Montana Contractors Association (MCA) is thrilled to announce that the Build Montana education program is the recipient of the 2022 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) National Chapter Workforce Development Award. “Bui...
RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery is looking to incorporate more members of the community going into November. Several local businesses and organizations have taken over trivia in the past few months, from U.S. Fish and Wildlife to Mere’s Magic Universe and Tea. But as things begin t...
News from St. Luke RONAN — Several years ago, St. Luke Community Healthcare transitioned to performing sports physicals as part of a student athlete’s annual well child check. “This change offered a more comprehensive check-up for the athletes,” said Whitney Liegakos, PR Manager ...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte KALISPELL — On Oct. 5, Governor Greg Gianforte announced his plans to cut taxes for Montana’s small businesses, farmers, and ranchers. The governor unveiled his plan to reform the business equipment tax in the 2023 Legislative Session, buildin...
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Directors of the Polson Chamber of Commerce are seeking Requests for Proposals to contract with a business or an Independent Contractor to manage our Flower Basket Program. Background: In the early 1990s, a small group of community members r...
News and photo from State Farm POLSON — The cost of a wildfire like the recent Elmo Fire can be devastating to a community and an already stretched thin fire department. That helps explains why the Chief Cliff Fire Service Area Department took to social media requesting donations to help feed and ...
The Mission Valley Super Oval is once again selling bricks with a custom engraving of your choice. These bricks will be located for everyone to see as you enter the main gate on the spectator side. We have currently placed the 80 or so bricks that we have and they are looking sharp. If you would like t...
RONAN — As the seasons start to change the Ronan Cooperative Brewery is lining up its fall events, including its second anniversary. On Friday, Sept. 23, the Co-op will close down the street to throw a combination Oktoberfest and anniversary celebration, complete with live music, food trucks, ...
