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Bear Aware Month continues   News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — If you’ve traveled east of the Rocky Mountains in Montana, it might not scream “Griz Country.” But don’t let this prairie landscape fool you. There are grizzlies in this region and for the residents who live here they have some tools to avoid grizzly conflicts, one tool might be a little hairy. Special thanks to the Becker family with Stick Leg Ranch. As part of Bear Aware Month, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is running a series of videos featuring bear aware content. For more details about Bear Aware Month, visit: fwp.mt.gov/bear-aware.   Festival of...


Ronan-North highway construction continues

News from Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — Progress continues on the Ronan-North project. This week, streetlight foundations will continue to be installed along US Highway 93 (US 93), south of the intersection with Old US 93/Third Avenue. Traffic control will be in place. Lane closures...


MVP secures federal funds to lessen impacts of rate increase, strengthen area reliability MVP secures federal funds to lessen impacts of rate increase, strengthen area reliability

News from Mission Valley Power PABLO — Mission Valley Power (MVP) is a federal utility managed by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) under the authority of PL 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination Act. MVP is a non-profit utility. This year, MVP qualified for funding under the Bipa...


Constitution Contest for MT students announced

News from MT Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced the 2023 U.S. Constitution Contest on Monday during a Constitution Day celebration in the rotunda of the State Capitol. Constitution Day is celebrated each Sept. 17 in honor of the si...


UM Bio Station highlights impact with marketing intern UM Bio Station highlights impact with marketing intern

   MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station is a world-renowned ecological research and education center tucked along the shores of Yellow Bay, where it has operated continuously for 124 years.  To highlight its long history of impactful work and f...


Native film series shown Saturdays in October

News from Cathy Billie, Treasurer and the Board of FRHRC POLSON — Attached is the list of free films showing at the Showboat Multi-Plex in Polson this coming October. We hope you will join us for enlightening films and the discussions following them. We are bounding back after the pandemic: ...


Ronan student among royalty at Last Chance Community Pow Wow

News from Darcy O’Dell HELENA — The Last Chance Community Pow Wow is honored to have a Ronan student as part of the royalty of the 24th annual Last Chance Community Pow Wow being held Sept. 29 – Oct.1 at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall in Helena. Juniper First Strike, ...


Montana 4-H enrolling new members, seeking volunteers Montana 4-H enrolling new members, seeking volunteers

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Youth across Montana who would like to enroll in Montana 4-H are invited to do so during the month of October. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension. It offers a range of choices and opportunities for youth to learn an...


Chiefs take on Yellowjackets, crown twin siblings homecoming king, queen Chiefs take on Yellowjackets, crown twin siblings homecoming king, queen

RONAN — The Ronan Chiefs took on Stevensville’s Yellowjackets for a football game on their home field Friday night with  homecoming excitement in the air.  It was a hard-fought game, but in the end, the Chiefs lost 10-26.  The Chiefs got their touchdown when Kolby Finley, the...


Skaters drop in for another year of Skate Jam Skaters drop in for another year of Skate Jam

POLSON — The boards were out as skaters tested their skills to celebrate their sport during the annual Skate Jam held at the Seventh Avenue Skatepark.  This year’s Skate Jam was held Saturday, Sept. 23, with semi-clear skies, and no worry about the rain. The event brought in skaters ages ...


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