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‘Bring Her Home’ shines light on plight of missing indigenous women ‘Bring Her Home’ shines light on plight of missing indigenous women

POLSON— The award-winning documentary “Bring Her Home” was shown the Showboat movie theater on Oct. 21 to help bring awareness to the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women. Made in Minnesota, the film highlights the challenges indigenous people have getting equal support from law enforcement for crimes committed against their communities to the abductions of indigenous women.  The film was brought to Polson by the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition. FRHRC’s Krysti Reichman and Patrick Yawakie spoke before the screening to attendees. Yawakie thanked everyone “who came out and supported us today,” while Reichman collected donation...


Polson seniors for Oct. 25, 2023

POLSON — The hallowed evening before All Saints’ Day is coming up on Tuesday, as if you needed a reminder. I buy those mixed candy bags. I sort out all the ones that have mostly orange wrapping for myself and give the kids the other brands when they threaten me with a prank. There is a gift in gi...

Ronan seniors for Oct. 25, 2023

RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu:  —  Wednesday, Oct. 25: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert —  Friday, Oct. 27: birthday dinne...

Fitness, community celebrated at non-profit’s first birthday Fitness, community celebrated at non-profit’s first birthday

POLSON — Fellowship Fitness, a nonprofit group fitness organization based in Polson, recently celebrated their first birthday with the launch of new programming and a black light dance party. Instructor Jessica Schallock founded Fellowship Fitness in October 2022 with a goal to create a welcoming fi...

Ronan council considers future expansion Ronan council considers future expansion

RONAN — The Ronan City Council met for their regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Mayor Chris Adler said: “We normally don’t get this full so if anyone needs a chair let us know.” Once seating had been dealt with, agenda items were covered, including law enforcement concerns a...

St. Ignatius for Oct. 18, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — The apples, pears, tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash are this year’s healthy crops.  Hope you have been able to can, freeze, pickle, dry and package some to be used later during the winter. I know of several bears that have been storing up for the cold weather. The AARP Drivi...

Polson seniors for Oct. 18, 2023

POLSON — Senior bowling has started. The Sportspage reserves lanes for us on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. This is not sanctioned league play.  Bowl any week or weeks you choose. Lane fee is only $13. This is a friendly group with all skill levels. For more information, call Dave at 406-212-8827.  Ba...

Arlee seniors for Oct. 18, 2023

ARLEE — Happy fall to Arlee Senior Center friends and patrons.  Again, we’re sending out the October menu to tempt you with our culinary delights. We are happy to have meals and enjoy on another’s company. On Mondays and Wednesdays lunch is at noon. On the second and fourth Saturday...

Pumpkins fall from sky at St. Ignatius airport Pumpkins fall from sky at St. Ignatius airport

 ST. IGNATIUS — The community came together on Saturday, Oct. 7, to watch pumpkins drop out of an airplane at the St. Ignatius Airport. The event was held as a fundraiser for next year’s Good Old Days fireworks show. Blackfoot Communication and the Brett Thoft Memorial Foundation spons...

Mushy mess tops St. Ignatius fire hall Mushy mess tops St. Ignatius fire hall

ST. IGNATIUS — Fire department roof repairs and new police vehicles were discussed during the Oct. 3 St. Ignatius Town Council meeting.  The condition of the roof on the St. Ignatius fire department building was first on the agenda. Public Works Director Scott Morton said of the roof: “We...

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