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Briefs for Sept. 30, 2015

Students earn scholarships from UM School of Journalism   News from the University of Montana MISSOULA – Students within the University of Montana School of Journalism recently earned scholarships for their excellence, commitment and professional potential. Polson: Peregrine Friss...

Gillhouse starting children’s choir

RONAN — The brand new Mission Valley Children’s Choir will be open to any 3-6 grade students who want to learn to sing better and have a good time doing it. It will be directed by Cathy Gillhouse and assisted by Pastor Seth Nelson. Rehearsal will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5 p.m. at F...

Water deliveries drying up Water deliveries drying up

News from the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The following is a brief summary of water availability and outlook per geographic area from the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, as of Aug. 25:  Camas  Current storage is 56 percent of capacity. It is expected...

Smoke in the valley Smoke  in the valley

Smoke from wildfires across Washington and Idaho drifted into the Mission Valley throughout the past weeks, bringing very unhealthy conditions and causing several outdoor sporting activities to be cancelled or postponed in Lake County. Saturday’s blood red sun, above, caused an eerie glow in the smo...

Museum to host Small Salmon paintings Museum to host  Small Salmon  paintings

News from Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana CHARLO – Mission Valley residents will want to mark their calendars to enjoy the Saturday, Sept. 5 “First Saturday” event at the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana. The featured artist will be Juanita Small Salmon, an artist who creates beautifu...

Irrigation season almost at an end

News from the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project,  forwarded by the Flathead Joint Board of Control  The following is a brief summary of water availability for the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project and outlook per geographic area. Camas: Current storage is 59 percent of capacity. It is ex...

Project operators give water update

Bureau of Indian Affairs issued the following irrigation water update on July 13:  Due to the continued below average water year precipitation, above average spring and early summer temperatures, and high irrigation demand, the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project is experiencing water shortages. Flath...

Irrigation project short on water, implements shut off Irrigation project short on water, implements shut off

ST. IGNATIUS – The Flathead Indian Irrigation Project began implementing water shut offs last week and conditions are only expected to get worse in the coming months, according to a report issued by Bureau of Indian Affairs Project Manager Pete Plant.  “FIIP expects the lack of precipitat...

Welcome Amy, an ally in breastfeeding promotion

News from Lake County Public Health LAKE COUNTY — Pablo resident Amy Stiffarm recently contacted the Lake County Public Health Department to ask if the Breastfeeding Coalition of the Mission Valley would like to partner with her on a project she wanted to embark on as part of her work towards her Ma...

Tour gives bird’s-eye-view of valley Tour gives bird’s-eye-view of valley

POLSON — Locals know Mission Valley offers a number of hidden gems that beckon to adventurous wayfarers from across the globe, but even the most experienced of explorers could be missing something unless they see the sprawling geographic diversity from above. Sean Fragua has spent the past 11 years ...


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