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Briefs for Oct. 9, 2024

Lake level to be lowered, dam overlook to close on Oct. 15 News from Energy Keepers Inc. FLATHEAD LAKE — Over the coming weeks Flathead Lake’s elevation will be slowly reduced to approximately 2,891 feet by the end of October. The lake level is typically reduced in the fall to mitigate the impacts of wave action on shoreline erosion. Full pool is 2,893 feet. For those who walk the SKQ Dam Overlook Vista steps in Polson: Please be aware that the trail follows a standardized schedule each year. It will close on Oct. 15, with gates locked for the season, and will reopen on April 15 in the spring. Please plan your visits accordingly.   Trip for kids to see l...


Polson food pantry seeks donations for Town Pump Match Program

News from Polson Loaves and Fish Pantry POLSON — It has been 21 years that the Town Pump Charitable Foundation has been offering their annual campaign to raise funds for our now 118 Montana Food Banks. We have partnered up with them and taken the annual challenge. If we can raise $15,000 from Sept...


Polson wins homecoming football game, golfer earns state title Polson wins homecoming football game, golfer earns state title


Governor highlights work of HER Campaign Governor highlights work of HER Campaign

News from the office of Governor Gianforte BILLINGS – Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited with representatives from the HER Campaign to highlight their work to support survivors of human trafficking through residential programs. “Human trafficking is a despicable, heartbreaking crime...


Arlee celebrates homecoming with Friday night football win Arlee celebrates homecoming with Friday night football win

Arlee High School celebrated homecoming last week with a win on the gridiron. The Warriors prevailed over Charlo’s Vikings, 62-20. Homecoming king and queen candidates were Darius Tewawina and Toni Hadley, nominated by the freshman class; Kaiden Ostby and Alonah Warrior, sophomore class nominees; Bridg...


St. Ignatius seniors for Oct. 9, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS —Thank you to all that came and bought items at our yard and bake sale. On Oct. 12 bingo will be played at our St. Ignatius Senior Center at 2 p.m. with a special blackout prize. We are looking for a Site Manager to work 8 to 12 hours a week. If interested, call and leave a message.&...


Ronan seniors for Oct. 9, 2024

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age person is welcome to come enjoy our meals and you don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: • Wednesda...


Polson seniors for Oct. 9, 2024

POLSON — Memory Café by Angel Care will host activities for those in need of cognitive support on the first Tuesday of every month at the Polson Senior Center. For more details call 406-409-8149. Activities: • Oct. 17: Medicare drug plan review at noon - free information • Oct...


Births for Oct. 9, 2024 Births for Oct. 9, 2024

Ainsley Steinebach  POLSON _ Ainsley Mae Steinebach was born Sept. 10, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. She was 19 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, .2 ounces. Ainsely’s parents are Charlee Cote and Rob Steinebach of Ronan. Ainsley joins big siblings, Antho...


MT Centenarians honored at Conference on Aging

News from the Department of Public Health and Human Services BILLINGS – On Oct. 1, Montana centenarians were honored in Billings at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center during a special luncheon.  “Each year, it’s an honor to celebrate our Montana centenarians for the inspi...


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