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Ronan students create large murals on display at capitol Ronan students create large  murals on display at capitol

RONAN — During the first half of the school year, K-4 students at K. William Harvey Elementary school finished a series of 19 murals titled: Historic Monochromatic Floor to Ceiling Pixelated Portraits. Eleven of the 19 portraits are currently on display in the rotunda of the capitol building in Helena until May 15 when remaining portraits will be rotated into the display. Using black and white historic photos of children from different Montana Indian tribes, students created huge paint-by-number murals. The 2x3 foot posters for the group project were prepared using yard sticks, rulers, pencils and erasers to create 1, 1.5 and 2-inch square grids. The student paintings are monochromati...


Polson students participate in water safety program

News from Polson School District No. 23 POLSON — Polson Middle School students are working hard and putting in the effort for their state testing. The 5th and 8th grade students have completed the Science SBAC tests. Grades 5– 8 are currently working on the MAST pilot tests in mathematics an...


Respond to Long COVID survey

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — CSKT Tribal Health recipients are asked to respond to a Long COVID survey. Have you been diagnosed with Long COVID? Are you experiencing symptoms you think might be related to your COVID-19 infection? (more than 3 months ago). Please take the brief survey at: https://hipaa.jotfor...


Buttercup Run continues to bloom in Arlee Buttercup Run continues to bloom in Arlee

 ARLEE — The annual Buttercup Run returned this year thanks to CSKT Tribal Health taking on the event to keep it going.  Friends of Arlee Schools, Inc began the race decades ago. Several hundred people turned out for this year’s free event with distances including a one-mile fun run,...


Tragedy in Oklahoma highlights need for safe, supervised visitation space Tragedy in Oklahoma highlights need for safe,  supervised visitation space

News from Aaron Fulwiler, CASA of Lake & Sanders County LAKE/SANDERS COUNTIES — CASA of Lake and Sanders Counties extends heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the recent tragedy in Kansas and Oklahoma, underscoring the critical importance of safe supervised visitation spaces for c...


Births for May 1, 2024 Births for May 1, 2024

Emerson Nutzman  POLSON — Emerson Laine Nutzman was born on April 15, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place in Polson. She was 20 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces. Emerson’s parents are Jacie and Logan Nutzman of Ronan. Emerson’s maternal gr...


St. Ignatius for May 1, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS — Did you know that just like fingerprints, everyone has unique tongue prints? Bingo will be played on Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m. and there will be a special blackout prize. The Women-4-Wellness event is scheduled for May 23 at SKC in the Joe McDonald Gym.  Registration is open....


Polson seniors for May 1, 2024

POLSON — The Western Montana Tours presentation will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at 12:30 p.m. A video presentation will be followed by a discussion. COVID-19 booster and/or RSV vaccinations will be available on Monday, May 6, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Polson Sr. Center. Call or come in before Monday ...


Sobriety support services grow with opening of Recovery Village Hub Sobriety support services grow with opening of Recovery Village Hub

PABLO — The network of support for those transitioning to live substance-free grew a little wider last week with the opening of a new “Recovery Village Hub” for Never Alone Recovery Support and Services in Pablo. Community members gathered to celebrate with an open house, prayer and blessin...


Mission Valley heritage, habitat protected Mission Valley heritage, habitat protected

News from Jennifer Guse, Flathead Land Trust MISSION VALLEY — A 122-acre ranch and wildlife haven in the Mission Valley, once platted for subdivision, has been protected in perpetuity with Flathead Land Trust. John Weaver, distinguished retired conservation biologist and land steward, added this p...


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