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St. Ignatius seniors for March 6, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS — We are still in the need of a site manager and a housekeeper. If you are interested or know of someone who is, call 406-745-4462.  We will have our next bingo event on March 9 at 2 p.m. There will be a special blackout prize. A bake sale and rummage sale is planned for May 10 and 11. Donations are welcome. If you have an idea for something to do to entertain people with a project, call and we will discuss. If you would like a takeout meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and by 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Times of meals are listed below. Menus for the month are available in the entryway of the center. Menu: —  Wedn...


Ronan seniors for March 6, 2023

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, March 6: taco bar, salad, dessert Friday, March 8: cheeseburgers, fries, salad, dessert ...


Community members, businesses honored at annual chamber banquet Community members, businesses honored at annual chamber banquet

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce recognized “amazing people in our community” during the annual community awards banquet on Saturday at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Joslyn Shackelford, vice president of the Polson Chamber of Commerce, said so many people attended this year’s event ...


Regional Climate Symposium brings community together

By Alexandra Amonette for Citizens’ Climate Lobby “This symposium exceeded all my expectations! We had overwhelming positive feedback,” said Sierra Mahseelah.  Mahseelah was speaking about the historically significant Regional Climate Symposium held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and ...


MACo, conservation organizations resist attempt to avoid legislative override

News from Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Feb. 20, 2024, the Montana Association of Counties (“MACo”), Wild Montana, and the Montana Wildlife Federation responded to Governor Gianforte’s motion to stay a district court ruling ordering him to comply with his constitutional obligation ...


FRHRC hosts presentation FRHRC hosts presentation

News from Cathy Billie ST. IGNATIUS — The program “Empowering Voices: Addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Epidemic” will be at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 US-93, top of Post Creek Hill, on Wednesday, March 6. The evening will begin with a potluck...


Montanans move for summary judgment in lawsuit challenging law that defines sex as binary

News from Upper Seven Law  MISSOULA — On Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, a group of Montanans, including transgender and intersex individuals and the Montana Two Spirit Society, moved for summary judgment in Edwards v. Montana—a lawsuit challenging Montana Senate Bill 458 (2023).   &ld...


USDA grants available to organizations

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Montana acting state director Jake Ceartin announced recently that organizations with capacity to provide assistance to agricultural producers applying for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants can now...


Governor Gianforte announces board appointment

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the appointment of Zachary Bashoor of Arlee to the Future Fisheries Review Panel. Bashoor is a University of Montana graduate with a degree in Forest Resource Management and Wildland Fire Science, Bashoo...


Briefs for Feb. 28, 2024

Housing Task Force to meet News from the Governor’s Housing Task Force MONTANA — The Governor’s Housing Task Force will meet on March 8, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in room 111 of the Metcalf Building, 1520 E 6th Ave. in Helena or on Zoom. The final agenda and Assignment #2 Summa...


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