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Articles with the Tag: St. Ignatius

Tribal Council primary sends 11 to general election

PABLO — The primary election for Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council was held Nov. 2 and the official results were posted Nov. 6. A recount for the Elmo district seat was completed and filed at 1 p.m. on Nov. 7.  The two candidates from each district, or in Elmo’s case three c...

Special Thanksgiving meal planned at St. Ignatius Senior Center

ST. IGNATIUS — The following are the activities for the St. Ignatius Senior Center for the rest of November.  Lunches begin at noon.  Quilters quilt in the center most Mondays and Thursdays. • Thursday, Nov. 14: quilters • Friday, Nov. 15: baked chicken and birthday cake...

Mission police chief gets scary for Halloween Mission police chief gets scary for Halloween

ST. IGNATIUS – Mission Police Chief Jeffrey Ferguson turned into a monster with razor sharp teeth and a serious skin condition last week. “I want people to know that I’m approachable,” he said as part of the reason for putting on the mask. Approachable might not be the word kids...

Five locals qualify for regional Punt, Pass & Kick in Seattle

All the sectionals have competed, and it’s official — five local youths will be traveling to Seattle to compete regionally in the NFL Team Championship of the Punt, Pass and Kick competition. They will join four other youths from Western Montana who qualified to compete on Sunday, Dec. 1, with...

Special Thanksgiving meal planned at St. Ignatius Senior Center

ST. IGNATIUS — Blackfoot Telecommunications is again sponsoring the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to participate in all meals at the center. The center delivers lunches to qualifying people twice a week. Those who want ...

Mission drops a couple on court

  RONAN – The Lady Bulldogs stumbled in their 0-3 loss against the Maidens Thursday in Ronan. Mission’s Lindsay Johnson led the Lady Bulldogs with three kills, four aces and four digs. Saturday brought the Lady Bulldogs to Florence with another tough loss for Mission, 0-3. Shania...

Mission Bulldogs: A season of lessons Mission Bulldogs: A season of lessons

As the Bulldogs wrap up their season, they will leave with a set of lessons that will continue to help them grow both on and off the field. Under the guidance of head coach Rich Ferris, the young team faced challenges but pressed on and learned from them. “We learned a lot this year,” Ferris s...

Four candidates vie for two St. Ignatius Council seats Four candidates vie for two St. Ignatius Council seats

MISSION — There are two at-large seats on the St. Ignatius Town Council up for grabs in the November 5 election.  Only candidate Roger Lemon filed by the deadline to be on the regular ballot. Three candidates filed as write-in candidates.  Lemon, 68, is a manager for Johnson Transportat...

Two in running for St. Ignatius mayoral seat Two in running for St. Ignatius mayoral seat

MISSION — The St. Ignatius Town Council has two candidates running for mayor.  Incumbent Charles Gariepy, 54, has worked for Lake County Road and Bridge Department for 25 years. He and his wife Karolynn have three children. Gariepy has lived in the area his entire life and graduated from St. Ig...

Attorney discusses elder law at St. Ignatius Senior Center

ST. IGNATIUS — Attorney Tom Kragh addressed diners in the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center about various aspect of elder law during the evening meal Oct. 16. Powers of attorney, wills and estate planning were among the topics addressed.  Activities in for the rest of October:  Ayleen...


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