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Youth e-cigarette use addressed at Harvest Fest Youth e-cigarette use addressed at Harvest Fest

ELMO —  On Wednesday, Sept. 27, the Tribal Health & Fitness Center in Elmo hosted a Harvest Fest to highlight healthy lifestyle choices and programs. Family games and prizes, information about tobacco prevention, food preservation, cancer screenings and more were offered. Tobacco Education Specialists Mark Brookman and Juanita Swaney, from the Lake County Health Department and CSKT Tribal Health, respectively, were present to provide information about youth e-cigarette usage. The event is part of a series of six gatherings aimed at informing parents and students about the risks associated with e-cigarette use. “Nationwide statistics indicate that more than 27% ...


Legislative Notes Legislative Notes

The recent spate of headlines about grizzly bear attacks and human-bear conflicts highlights the need for the federal government to return management of grizzlies to the State of Montana.  Grizzly bears are still listed under the federal Engendered Species Act despite their populations having been re...

Bulldogs celebrate homecoming  Bulldogs celebrate homecoming 

ST. IGNATIUS — The Bulldogs battled it out against the Vikings on a cool Friday night on their home turf. The homecoming game didn’t go in the dogs’ favor, 6-30.  The Bulldogs scored their only touchdown in the second quarter with a 65-yard touchdown. The touchdown pass was thrown b...

St. Ignatius seniors for Oct. 4, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — Thanks to all that came to our yard sale and bought items and to those that purchased raffle tickets for the gift basket. The lady that won the basket was very thankful. An AARP driving course will be held on Oct. 27. Call 405-745-4462 and leave message if you want to attend. Lake ...

Ronan seniors for Oct. 4, 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 is: —  Wednesday, Oct. 4: Tator Tot casserole, salad, dessert —  Friday, Oct. 6: clam chowder, salad...

Polson seniors for Oct. 4, 2023

POLSON — Lunch is served at the Polson Senior Center from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. The menu is subject to change. A $5 donation for a meal helps keep our food costs low. We are located at 504 Third Ave. E in Polson. Call before 10 a.m. for home delivery. Some restrictions apply for deliveries. C...

Pedal to Plate Pedal to Plate

MISSION VALLEY — More than a 150 cyclists toured the scenic Mission Valley last Saturday stopping at farms along the way to sample local fare and learn about ag operations. The annual Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate event promotes area agritourism by connecting visitors with local working farms an...

Chiefs take on Yellowjackets, crown twin siblings homecoming king, queen Chiefs take on Yellowjackets, crown twin siblings homecoming king, queen

RONAN — The Ronan Chiefs took on Stevensville’s Yellowjackets for a football game on their home field Friday night with  homecoming excitement in the air.  It was a hard-fought game, but in the end, the Chiefs lost 10-26.  The Chiefs got their touchdown when Kolby Finley, the...

Skaters drop in for another year of Skate Jam Skaters drop in for another year of Skate Jam

POLSON — The boards were out as skaters tested their skills to celebrate their sport during the annual Skate Jam held at the Seventh Avenue Skatepark.  This year’s Skate Jam was held Saturday, Sept. 23, with semi-clear skies, and no worry about the rain. The event brought in skaters ages ...

Let there be peace Let there be peace

RONAN — On Thursday, Sept. 21, Mission Valley United Methodist Church invited the community to attend a celebration of International Peace Day, a global event endorsing non-violence and harmony. Last year Clarise Wittenger, from the Mission contingent of the church, encouraged the creation and dedic...

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