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Polson School District staff participate in professional development day Polson School District staff participate in professional development day

By Betsy Wade, Polson Schools POLSON — Polson School District educators recently participated in a practical and engaging professional development day on Jan. 29. The sessions aimed to equip teachers with tangible tools and insights to enhance their teaching strategies and their work with students. One highlight of the day was a session on AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Education led by Connor Mulvaney, Polson High School Science and Computer Science teacher. The session took a hands-on approach, demystifying AI’s core principles and highlighting its practical role in education. Teachers had the opportunity to delve into different AI tools to enhance their instruction,...


Arlee Junior High names first quarter honors students

ARLEE — Perfect Attendance 8th Grade: Bayetho Jackson, Alexis Pape, Xander Zahir Perfect Attendance 7th Grade: Tripp Bick, Kade DuPuis-Pablo?, Victoria-Lynn Harper High Honor Roll (3.7 & above) 8th grade: Bayetho Jackson, Walker Jones, and Alexis Pape High Honor Roll (3.7 & above)...


Bird hunting, fishing, recreation regulations for CSKT members available

News from Program Manager Stephanie Gillin, CSKT Information & Education FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2024, to Feb.28, 2025, Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Regulations for CSKT members proposed changes. The Trib...


Polson author’s new book published Polson author’s new book published

News from Farcountry Press HELENA — Farcountry Press is excited to announce the release of “No Ordinary Journey: Stories of Men on the Overland Trails” by renowned author Mary Barmeyer O’Brien. In this compelling anthology, “No Ordinary Journey” delves into the lives ...


Filmmakers, enthusiasts to converge at 12th annual FLIC film festival Filmmakers, enthusiasts to converge at 12th annual FLIC film festival

News from FLIC Publicity POLSON — Now in its 12th year, the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) offers a diverse selection of domestic and international films, featuring entries from a dozen countries as well as many homegrown Montana films. FLIC 2024 is presented throughout the weekend ...


Unclaimed Property Day is back, returning money to Montanans

News from the Dept. of Revenue HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue is holding approximately $128 million dollars that has yet to be claimed by citizens. Montanans can search for abandoned money or other types of property. The fastest and easiest way to search is online at: MissingMoney.c...


Polson Library renovation update

News from the staff of North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Polson Library is now closed while we move into our newly renovated building. During this transition, we will not have access to our phones until we receive our final permit. If you need to reach us, please email us at polsonlibr...


West. MT Conservation Commission meets in Polson

POLSON — On Wednesday, Feb. 7, and Thursday, Feb. 8, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the Western Montana Conservation Commission will hold meetings at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49709 US Hwy. 93. These meetings are open to the public.  


Nonprofits bring suit to block destructive school voucher bill

News from Rylee Somers-Flanagan, Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Jan. 23, the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana challenged House Bill 393 (“HB 393”) — or Montana’s new private education voucher program — for violating the Montana Constituti...


Democrat listening tour stops in Ronan Democrat listening tour stops in Ronan

RONAN — State legislators are on a Legislative Listening Tour led by Democrats to hear from all Montanans. They stopped in Ronan with 11,086 miles traveled, so far, after beginning their tour in Great Falls. On Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. the Ronan Mission Valley Senior Center filled with local comm...


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