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AARP Smart Driver Course taught at SKC

PABLO — The AARP Smart Driver Course will be held in the Sherry McDonald Room of the Joe McDonald Health Center at SKC on Aug. 8 from 1-5 p.m. The class is open to the public but registration is required. The class fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Masks are required. Be up to speed with the latest driving strategies, auto safety features, new state and local traffic laws. Montana mandates insurance discounts for qualified participants.  


Rotary switches from chili to brews

POLSON — The 2022 Polson Rotary Festival for Youth is set for Saturday, Aug. 13. The chili cookoff is being replaced with a family friendly Brewfest from 12:30-4 p.m. in front of the Elks on Main Street. There will be fun activities for kids; Hellcat Maggie will play on the Anderson Broadcasting mobile...


Births for Aug. 3, 2022 Births for Aug. 3, 2022

Nyran Nguyen RONAN — Nyran Michael-Joseph Nguyen was born on July 21, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Parents are Nyibe Nguyen and Roberta Hammer of Ronan  


St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 3, 2022

                            ST. IGNATIUS — Our first August evening meal is a favorite; we will serve Indian tacos with all the fixings, coleslaw, fruit and apple crisp on Aug. 3. Michelle does such a wonderful job and we are looking...


Polson seniors for Aug. 3, 2022

POLSON — We are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. We deliver meals to qualified persons; call 406-883-4735, Email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com, or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. Our hall is air conditioned. Cool your heels with us. ACT...


Zoning meeting highlights short term rental concerns Zoning meeting highlights short term rental concerns

POLSON — No one disputed the fact that short-term vacation rentals are proliferating in Lake County at last week’s hearing in the overflowing county commission chamber. But most people in the room and on Zoom were not putting out the welcome mat – especially in the area under consideration ...


Fire Danger is HIGH on the Flathead Indian Reservation

News from The Division of Fire RONAN — The Division of Fire officials want to update the public on the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes fire danger. The Flathead Indian Reservations fire danger is at High.   Although no restrictions are in place at this time, the extended forecast...


City commission approves TIF grants City commission approves TIF grants

POLSON — Applications for grant funding from the Tax Increment Finance district (TIF) were a major focus of last Monday’s Polson City Commission meeting, beginning with a unanimous vote to approve a grant to Mark and Dana Johnston for a remodeling project at their home on 2nd St. E.  The ...


What to know about smoke and health this summer

MONTANA — When wildfire smoke billows from its source and lingers in the air, the haze brings coughs and questions for many Montana residents. Among them: How should I interpret air quality ratings? How does smoke affect my indoor air quality? Is it safe to walk my dog or head out for a hike today? ...


Nonresident hunters can check their Alternates List status online

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Nonresident hunters who registered to be placed on the Alternates List can now check their status on MyFWP: https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action. Every year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks gets several unused nonresident c...


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