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News from Ronan Chamber of Commerce RONAN — The Montana Chamber Foundation completed its second year of The Prospects business pitch competition and awarded Ronan as the winners of the RDO Equipment Co. work-based learning exhibition, a community engagement event showcasing drones and data analysis capabilities and the future of construction technology.  On Sept. 7-8, 2022, we will demonstrate how industry and education partners can support career technical education (CTE) and develop workforce readiness skills that prepare our students for careers in the 21st century.   We are inviting business, education, local government and tribal leaders to engage with us as ...

PABLO — As the Salish Kootenai College (SKC) opens its doors for another school year, a number of developments have been put in place to enhance student education. This year will see the continuance of the 50% tuition reduction for all students, tribal and non-tribal alike, across all levels from ce...

RONAN — As Heather Knutson-Walter steps into her new role as executive director of Mission West Community Development Partners (MWCDP), she brings decades of experience and a fresh, yet homegrown approach to the job.  “The neat thing about this position is that I feel like it’s a re...

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $15 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program. Through CIG, grantees work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildl...

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center and the nutrition director wish to thank the Polson Food Pantry and the public for donations of fresh garden fruits and vegetables. We are having the dance floor sanded and sealed on Sept. 1 and 2. Exercise and Bingo are cancelled for Sept. 1. Lunch is available in ...

ST.  IGNATIUS — Menu for the week:   —  Friday, Sept. 2: chili dogs, fries, veggies, fruit, cook’s choice —  Tuesday, Sept. 6: breakfast meal with sausage, cook’s choice —  Wednesday, Sept. 7: dinner at 5:30 - roast beef, potatoes, gravy, ...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — The annual application period for the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP), a grant funding program administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, will open Sept. 1. The purpose of WHIP is to accomplish large-scale restoration of priv...

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). To be considered for fundi...

POLSON — The annual back to school block party and health fair, Day of Hope, returned to Polson last weekend, this time with the addition of an entire semitruck load of goods to give away. A combined effort by numerous organizations and nonprofits throughout the valley, including the New Life Church...

News  from MT Public Radio, MT PBS MISSOULA — “Fireline,” a podcast produced by Montana Public Radio in partnership with the University of Montana College of Business, has been named a national winner of the 2022 Edward R. Murrow Awards presented by the Radio Television Digital Ne...