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News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana is one of four states selected to participate in the National Governors Association’s 2021 Policy Academy to Advance Whole-of-State Cybersecurity. In the new policy academy, Montana will work with the NGA on developing and implementing cybersecurity workforce development plans. “As one of four states selected for this critical project, we’re focused on building a talented cybersecurity workforce as well as ensuring Montanans’ personal information and data are safe, secure, and protected,” Governor Greg Gianforte said. “I look forward to part...
News from St. Luke Community Healthcare POLSON — St. Luke Community Healthcare is excited to announce that Jamie Engeldrum, PA-C has joined the dedicated team at the St. Luke Ridgewater Clinic in Polson. Born and raise2d in Ronan, Jamie is eager to return to Montana and to St. Luke, where he spent...
News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Celebrate National Library Week with the North Lake County Public Library. National Library Week is April 4-10. We are offering 20 percent off in our gift nook from April 5-17. If you haven’t explored the library yet, come on in. The lib...
News from GPCF POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation 2021 grant cycle is open. The deadline is Friday, April 23. Grant applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations with a 501c(3) status in the greater Polson area. Grants from the Greater Polson Community Foundati...
MONTANA — Montana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution is among the most efficient in the nation, but closer examination reveals a patchwork of systems among counties and tribal governments that will be put to the test as the state opens vaccine eligibility to all people 16 and older starting this mon...
News from the office of Senator Daines HELENA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed their 5 year status review of the grizzly bear in the lower 48 states and announced that they will recommend the species retains their threatened status under the “Endangered Species Act.” ...
LAKE COUNTY — Faster than you can say hippity hoppity the eggs were gone. As young egg hunters Saturday morning, some wearing bunny ears, scurried around snatching up brightly colored plastic eggs scattered across the grass during various annual community Easter Egg Hunts. In Ronan, at the Missio...
News from Flathead River Rodeo Committee POLSON — The 4X Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) of the year, Flathead River Rodeo, returns to the Flathead Reservation in Polson on Aug. 26, 27 and 28, at the Polson Fairgrounds. The Flathead River Rodeo is proud to have been named INFR Tour Rodeo of th...
News from AHCA/NCAL UNITED STATES — The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report showing...
LAKE COUNTY — The shots are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history. The Centers for Disease Control also recommends that people get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible. As of ...
