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News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a competitive auction or lottery for some 2024 licenses. Licenses available for auction include bighorn sheep, Shiras moose and mountain goat. Licenses available for auction or lottery include mule deer and elk. The Montana Administrative Rules that apply to these licenses include eligibility requirements and can be found at: https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=12%2E3%2E801. All proposals must be submitted by July 15. Written proposals can be hand-delivered to the ...


FWP seeks proposals for 2024 hunting license auctions

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a competitive auction or lottery for some 2024 licenses. Licenses available for auction incl...


Chainsaw carving returns to Ronan Chainsaw carving returns to Ronan

RONAN — The fourth annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous returned to the fairgrounds last weekend. Put on by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, they brought in 12 artists, recognized both nationally and internationally, to carve and compete.  Working each day in view of the public, each...


SKC celebrates graduates, educators SKC celebrates graduates, educators

PABLO — The Salish Kootenai College class of 2023 celebrated their graduation last weekend, and those involved in education received special acknowledgement in the Educators’ Pinning Ceremony.  Two local educators were honored, the first being Salish language educator Melandie Sandoval. &...


Cybersecurity program for Montana businesses extended

News from the Montana Department of Commerce MONTANA — To protect Montana businesses and encourage strong cybersecurity practices, the Montana Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced that the Montana Cybersecurity Program has been extended until December 31.   “We know that small...


MDT gives Ronan construction update

News from the MT Department of Transportation RONAN — Riverside crews will be constructing the sub-base of the new southbound lanes of US Highway 93 (US 93) this week. Crews will be onsite through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Night work is planned for this week through Thursday from 9 p...


Veterans Information Expo planned in Polson

 News from Joe Stark  POLSON — On Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 512 Main Street, (Elks Lodge). The Elk Veterans has teamed up with the Vietnam Veterans Association and Associates to bring in the experts to ensure every veteran can get help/information to get the benefits they...


Summit talks language learning in early childhood Summit talks language learning in early childhood

PABLO — The 2023 Montana Early Childhood Tribal Language Summit is taking place this week, showcasing the work done by Native communities to advance tribal language education for young learners.  The Summit first had its start in 2018. Put together by Zero to Five Montana, a dedicated early chi...


Briefs for June 14, 2023

Carroll College names local students to spring 2023 dean’s list News from Carroll College HELENA — Carroll College named the Missoula and surrounding area students listed below to its 2023 spring semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive...


Climate scientist: MT should expect climate-driven water, wildfire woes Climate scientist: MT should expect climate-driven water, wildfire woes

BILLINGS — Montanans should expect longer, more intense wildfire seasons and declining streamflows, the state’s most decorated climate scientist said during the keynote address of Billings’ inaugural Climate Week, an event that aims to raise awareness about climate change and explore respon...


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