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mussel memory mussel memory

Thinking about mussels infesting Flathead Lake may not be pleasant, but it’s necessary now that the invasive species has been found in one or two Montana lakes. Zebra mussel larvae were recently found in Lake Elwell southeast of Shelby and may be in the Canyon Ferry Reservoir east of Helena, Lake Co...

Toys for Tots starts annual fundraising, toy drives Toys for Tots starts annual fundraising, toy drives

POLSON — Franz McLaren is excited about Toys for Tots. McLaren, 66, moved to Polson 18 months ago and helped with a “street drive” last year. This year he was recruited to take over for Mauri Morin, 83, of Ronan, who had served as project coordinator for eight years. “It was ...

Fall Mack Days Final

News from Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Four hundred sixty-nine anglers registered for the 2016 Fall Mack Days fishing event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on Flathead Lake with up to $150,000 in cash and prizes. One hundred seventy-eight anglers turned in a total ...

Learn about Tribal Health, enter to win $1,000 gift card

News from CSKT Tribal Health ST. IGNATIUS — During the month of November, Tribal Health of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be hosting a series of community events geared towards providing information about the current issues, increased services, hours and locations of the comprehe...

Confidential support for moms

Wrapped in Hope is working to help moms who are drug and alcohol dependent during pregnancy. The program provides prenatal care with licensed addiction counselors at both Providence St. Joseph and St. Luke Hospitals. Patients can benefit from services including transportation, childcare, cell phones, and bab...

Tribal officials deal with hungry bears Tribal officials deal with hungry bears

POLSON — It’s calorie-loading season for bears, and a hungry one can become dangerous as it attempts to stuff its belly before winter. Last week two mature black bears were put down by tribal law enforcement outside Finley Point Grill after repeatedly getting into the trash near parked cars, w...

Local representatives vying for seats November 8 Local representatives vying for seats November 8

With the primary election less than three weeks away, the presidential race can’t overshadow the contests for state government. The following is a recap of individuals running for seats in Montana government. Senate District 6 Either Rolf Harmsen–D of Polson or Albert Olszewski– R o...

Letters not connected to water compact

News from the Montana DNRC HELENA — Notification letters sent recently to Flathead-area water right owners from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Water Adjudication Bureau are part of the agency’s ongoing claims examination process. The process is not co...

Bears feeding in cornfields

News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes The CSKT Wildlife Management Program Staff would like to remind residents, waterfowl and pheasant hunters of widespread black and grizzly bear movement. “The entire Mission Valley is bear habitat — for both grizzly and black bears,&rdq...

Reward offered for information on grizzly bear shootings

FLATHEAD RESERVATION – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes are seeking information on the shooting of a sow grizzly bear and her cubs in the Millie’s Woods area south of Post Creek, approximately 8 miles north of St. Ignatius. On Labor Day Sept. 5, tr...


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