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News from MT fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Starting Jan. 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will require Hunter and Bowhunter Education students age 12 to 17 who take the online course to pass an in-person field day. Students in that age group must pass both the online exam and the field day to earn a course completion certificate. For Hunter Education, the in-person field day will require students to practice and demonstrate key safety skills related to firearm handling, the four main rules of firearm safety, and the PROVE procedure, which stands for “Point, Remove, Observe, Verify, and Examine.” Students will demonstrate how to safely cross ...
News from DNRC MONTANA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation announced the availability of $400,000 in grant funds for innovative forestry projects to improve the urban tree canopy of Montana. Applications for two distinct categories, with funding requests ranging from $10...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — On Dec. 20 State health officials said the Quaker Oats Company has announced a recall of several types of granola bars and granola cereals because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product was for sale at several Montana retail locations including ...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — Continuing his efforts to support Montana’s agricultural producers and lower costs for consumers, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently secured a Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) award of more than $3 million to strengthen Montana&r...
News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced on Dec. 14, he is cosponsoring legislation to defund colleges and universities that promote antisemitism. The “Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act” would rescind federal education funding for...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – The deadline for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks new Migratory Bird Stamp art contest is now Jan. 31. The Wetlands Protection Advisory Council will select the winning piece of art in February. The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize a...
Farmers can enroll for 2024 crop year News from USDA WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that agricultural producers can enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s Governor Gianforte appoints locals News from the office of Go...
ST IGNATIUS — Wishing all a Happy New Year. May 2024 be kind to you and yours and hope the New Year started off gently for each of you. We invite anyone to come and enjoy one of our meals or call for a take-out meal. Call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and by 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Meal...
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 is: Wednesday, Jan. 3: taco bar, salad, dessert Friday. Jan. 5: stew, cinnamon rolls, salad Monday, Jan. 8: ham-bea...
POLSON — It was good to see lots of smiles being shared in this joyous time of year. I’ll try to keep that Christmas spirit alive throughout the year. I have made another resolution to not make resolutions. That is the one I can keep. Off we go into the New Year! The days are getting lon...
