HOT SPRINGS — The annual Lunar New Year parade kicked off in Hot Springs on Saturday with a colorful display put together by the community. Celebrating the Year of the Tiger, the parade was launched with the shot of a cannon, and a tiger danced its way to the front of the procession to lead the way as the music began. The crowd cheered as beautifully crafted puppets flowed down a crowded Main Street where the town had gathered to watch, despite cold gusts of wind. A group of small children with colorful batons led a dance to the beat of two drums and a small instrumental section followed behind, creating an energetic soundtrack to accompany the lively displays. “T...
News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — On Jan. 31, the last day of Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Governor Greg Gianforte announced a partnership between Town Pump, the LifeGuard Group, and the State of Montana to raise awareness and put an end to human trafficking in Monta...
POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) celebrated its tenth anniversary over the weekend. The event, intended to “bring a diverse international slate of independent films from around the globe, the U.S., and right here in Montana” according to its brochure, saw a larg...
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Fewer CSKT tribal members applied for college aid last year, following national trends, but the tribe has both funds available for education and positions that need filling by college graduates, a tribal education official told tribal council in mid-January. “Since...
News from the American Red Cross GREAT FALLS — While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interes...
POLSON — Scout Troop 1947 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor to recognize new Eagle Scout William “Trae” Wyman III on Sunday at the New Life Christian Center in Polson. Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, is considered a prestigious accomplishment considering that only about 7% ...
News from DNRC HELENA — Damaging floods caused by ice jams are a fact of life in winter along many Montana rivers and streams. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reminds residents to be observant and prepared for flooding conditions as cold temperatures increase the threa...
RONAN — The Ronan Senior Center is open and serving meals three times a week. On these cold winter days, come in and join us for a hot delicious meal, a game of pool or just have a cup of coffee and socialize with the group before lunch. I am sure you will enjoy the company. Tax season is upon us, s...
POLSON — Tax assistance by trained personnel is available at no charge at the Polson Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through April 14. Bring all tax information with you. Kleenex is valuable. Masks are almost always available. Call us with your questions at 406-883-4735, stop...
ST. IGNATIUS — We are gearing up for our Valentine’s bake sale on Feb. 12. The St. Ignatius Senior Center will be open from 10 a.m. for those of us seeking goodies for our friends and loved ones. Then, at 2 p.m. we will host a rousing afternoon of bingo with a blackout jackpot of $50 for one luck...
