The right to private property is one of the fundamental aspects of life in America, and the Constitution makes sure to establish this. Following that example, the drafters of Montana’s State Constitution included safeguards for private property as well, with ownership and protection of property appearing over a dozen times in the text. In recent years, however, both the nation and the state of Montana have seen an increase in squatting cases. The term “squatting” describes an instance where a person inhabits another individual’s private property without the owner’s approval. While Montana law currently prohibits trespassing, squatters have managed to m...
POLSON — Saint Valentine is honored on Feb. 14. He was granted sainthood by the church. Greeting cards and floral companies have been making money because of his actions ever since commercialism became popular. Look him up. He was a brave soul. Support your local library. He hasn’t been removed f...
PABLO – Dr. Frank Tyro’s bear adventures began over 40 years ago with the non-profit organization The Great Bear Foundation in an effort to conserve habitats for bears around the world. Tyro hosted a community gathering on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Salish Kootenai College theater to share what ...
ST. IGNATIUS — Hello everyone. Did you know that your head loses the most body heat? Wearing a hat in cold weather helps to retain body heat, keeps you warm, and prevents hypothermia. Upcoming events: Wool Felting class – Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. – free will offering Bingo – S...
POLSON - We continue to provide weekday lunches for seniors and the needy in our community. This year our meals served per week continues to grow in unprecedented numbers. We thank our employees and volunteers for their hard work and dedication. We thank all our members, our community and government ag...
News from Jennifer Guse, Flathead Land Trust MISSION VALLEY — A vital wildlife haven in the Mission Valley was protected on Jan. 17 through a conservation easement with Flathead Land Trust. This easement serves as a crucial link, connecting the Mission Mountain Wilderness to a vast network of over...
POLSON - We continue to provide weekday lunches for seniors and the needy in our community. This year our meals served per week continues to grow in unprecedented numbers. We thank our employees and volunteers for their hard work and dedication. We thank all our members, our community and government agencies...
On the banks of the Flathead River, along an oxbow southeast of Kalispell, a pair of million-dollar homes sit adjacent to each other on large lots. At a glance, they appear quite similar, each the sort of rural dream house that has become an inescapable part of Montana’s landscape. A look at their t...
Arlee ARLEE - Happy New Year 2025 to all of our friends/family here at the Arlee Senior Center. We truly enjoy all the meals shared with each of you. The sharing of daily events in your lives with one another is such a blessing to each of us who live alone, or have family far away. The mea...
ST. IGNATIUS - We finally got some snow … and it stayed! Upcoming Events: Craft Day – Introduction to Cut Stained Glass - Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. This is an introduction class to cutting glass and soldering. A free will offering is requested to participate. Call the St. Ignatius ...
