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St. Ignatius seniors for Jan. 20, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — We are well into January of our new year and I am wrapping up the paperwork for last year. Thanks to the Council on Aging, government programs and generous donors, we have been able to keep our meal service open, even though we do not see our clients in the center as often as before. I would like to take this opportunity to remind our meal recipients that we would so appreciate donations, as our grants and other income does not pay for the total cost of preparing and delivering meals. Even if you cannot afford the cost of the entire meal, any contribution is greatly appreciated. Our delivered meals at this point are $5, of which $1 is for the delivery vehicle, gas an...


Polson voters receive ballots for proposed resort tax Polson voters receive ballots for proposed resort tax

POLSON — Ballots were mailed Wednesday to registered Polson voters for a special election on a three percent resort tax. The ballot measure aims to raise revenues to fix the community’s dilapidated streets and related infrastructure, including curbs, sidewalks and storm drains. A percentage of th...


New Public Health Officer shares information on vaccines New Public Health Officer shares information on vaccines

Dr. Megan Vigil, who was recently appointed by the Lake County Commissioners as the county’s new Public Health Officer, says she wasn’t particularly focused on the coronavirus pandemic when she applied for the post.  “I just thought it’d be cool to be involved in public health...


Montana to receive $71M+ for COVID testing, vaccine distribution

News from the Offices of Senator Tester and Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines announced that Montana will receive more than $71 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to combat COVID-19 through large-scale testing and vaccination efforts....


Governor prioritizes most vulnerable with new COVID-19 approach

News from the Office of the Governor  MONTANA — In his first press conference as governor, Greg Gianforte announced, Tuesday, Jan. 5, how his administration will approach the COVID-19 pandemic. Gianforte indicated his priorities are protecting the most vulnerable, promoting incentives and ...


Endowment established in honor of Penny Kipp

News from SKCF PABLO — Penny Kipp was the first official employee of Salish Kootenai College and served on the Headwaters Foundation board from 2018 until her passing in April of 2020. Headwaters Foundation saw the opportunity to create a legacy for Kipp within the SKC community she loved so much ...


FLIC celebrates its 9th annual film festival Jan. 29-31 FLIC celebrates its 9th annual film festival Jan. 29-31

News from FLIC POLSON ­— The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest premieres its ninth annual winter film festival during the weekend of Jan. 29-31 at the new Showboat Stadium 6 on Main Street.  FLIC screens full-length features, shorts, animation, student films and documentaries. FLI...


FLIC seeks volunteers

News from Flathead Lake International Cinemafest POLSON — FLIC will premiere its 9th annual winter film festival during the weekend of Jan. 29-31 at the new Showboat Stadium 6 on Main Street in Polson. FLIC screens full-length features, shorts, animation, student films, and documentaries and will ...


Youth services librarian selected, trustees election approaches Youth services librarian selected, trustees  election approaches

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Felicia Gill has been selected as North Lake County Public Library’s new youth services librarian. She began her job on Jan. 5, and is very excited to be here. She cannot wait to have in-person story times, but until then, be sure to check ...


Youth services librarian selected, trustees election approaches Youth services librarian selected, trustees  election approaches

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Felicia Gill has been selected as North Lake County Public Library’s new youth services librarian. She began her job on Jan. 5, and is very excited to be here. She cannot wait to have in-person story times, but until then, be sure to check ...


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