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‘Rock Hounding’ program is April 10 ‘Rock Hounding’ program is April 10

News from Mallory Witham, asst. director North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The Shared Catalog Mobile App has been restored for the North Lake County Public Library. You can now search the catalog on your mobile device. On Wednesday, April 10, the Montana Virtual Network (MLN) Program will provide via Zoom, “Rock Hounding with Neil Maier,” president of the Hellgate Mineral Society. You must register to get the link to this program. Register at: https://bit.ly/Rockhounding. This program is free and open to all. Maier will dish out all the dirt on rockhounding in Montana. From seasoned mineral masters to new rockhounding recruits, he will fascinate you with hi...


Briefs for April 2, 2024

Join free Buttercup Run ARLEE — Friends of Arlee School, Inc. is teaming up with CSKT Tribal health to continue the much-loved Buttercup Run. This year will be a transition year as the baton is being passed to CSKT Tribal Health. The timed race will be back in 2025 and it will still benefit the sa...


CSKT Tribal member Bob Gauthier honored for lifetime of leadership

News from Gwen Lankford, CSKT Executive Communications   PABLO — On March 25, 2024, during the annual meeting of the United Native American Housing Association (UNAHA) in Denver, Colorado, CSKT Tribal Member Bob Gauthier will be honored for his lifetime of achievements regarding Native America...


Polson seniors for April 3, 2024

POLSON — This is National Volunteer Month. We will recognize and celebrate the contributions of volunteers who have either formerly or currently serve at our Polson Senior Center. Help us add to our current list. If you, or someone you know, has volunteered at the center in past years, have them call u...


Ronan seniors for April 3, 2024

RONAN — The 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: —  Wednesday, April 3: Stroganoff, salad, dessert —  Friday, April 5: meat loaf, salad, dessert...


Births for April 3, 2024 Births for April 3, 2024

Raelynn Charlo RONAN — Raelynn Viola Charlo was born on March 23, 2024, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center in Ronan. She measured 7 pounds and 1 ounce and 20 inches long. Parents are Lorelie Couture and Jonathon Charlo of Polson. Maternal grandmother is Virginia Charlo of Missoula. Raelyn...


Public meetings

  The Polson City Commission meets every first and third Mondays (Wednesday, if the Monday falls on a holiday) of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 106 1st Street East. Meetings are open to the public.    St. Ignatius City Council meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Cit...


Frank Tyro honored for 40 years in education, film production Frank Tyro honored for 40 years in education, film production

PABLO — The Salish Kootenai College theater was filled with people hoping to surprise Frank Tyro on Wednesday, March 20. Julie Cajune, who’s worked with Tyro for many years, organized the event to celebrate Tyro’s 40 years of service in education at SKC through documentary filmmaking and...


Flathead Lake water dispute simmers on

A federal agency that oversees hydroelectric dams has been roped, again, into an ongoing dispute about water levels in Flathead Lake. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received a pair of letters this month related to its ability to referee dam management to sustain water levels in the largest natural ...


The great tax shift benefits wealthiest The great tax shift benefits wealthiest

The taxes paid by Montana residents and businesses have created and continue to fund an equitable educational system, roads and bridges, and services that keep our communities safe. Unfortunately, over time, responsibility for our tax system has shifted to everyday Montanans, like our teachers, plumbers, and...


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