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Women 4 Wellness health fair returns Women 4 Wellness health fair returns

PABLO — The Women 4 Wellness event returned last Thursday to the Salish Kootenai College for the first time since the start of COVID-19 and saw great attendance from vendors and visitors alike.  With 83 tables set up in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center, the one-day event provided numerous free health screenings and educational tables from organizations like Lake County Public Health Department, Tribal Health, St. Luke Hospital and many more. The over 30 screenings available included bone density ultrasounds, immunizations, mental health services, breast exams, cervical screenings, thyroid gland examinations, glucose screenings, chiropractic screenings, and vision scr...


Tester discusses issues impacting Montanans

MONTANA — Senator Jon Tester held a rural press phone call recently, opening up discussion about concerns such as the national debt, bank failures, and the continued influx of fentanyl into Montana communities.  Tester began by addressing “the elephant in the room,” the possibility ...

Judge blocks enforcement of 15-week abortion restriction

HELENA — A Helena district court judge on Thursday blocked Montana from enforcing a new law that bans the most common abortion procedure after roughly 15 weeks of pregnancy.  The Republican-sponsored House Bill 721 was signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte Tuesday and took effect immediately — a ...

Chickenpox cases on the rise in youth

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are reporting a recent increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children.  And, at least half of these infections were acquired from an adult family member with shingles....

TikTok ban gets signed into law

HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he had signed a bill banning Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok over concerns its data-sharing practices jeopardize user privacy and national security. The ban, which the governor’s office said was the first of its kind in the natio...

Musician co-op brings in musician to teach songwriting Musician co-op brings in musician to teach songwriting

RONAN — The Western Montana Musician’s Co-op had their fourth songwriting workshop on Saturday, part of their SongMT series open to all.  The songwriting workshops are open to all and invite those curious about learning to write songs to come and collaborate with a special guest musician ...

Ronan seniors for May 24, 2024

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday for lunch and other activities. Our menu:  —  Wednesday, May 24: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert  —  Thursday, May 26: roast beef dinn...

Polson seniors for May 24, 2023

POLSON — Last week Armed Forces Day was celebrated. May 29 is Memorial Day. Remember those who are dear to us, particularly those who offered their lives or lost their lives in military service. Patriots all, Heroes all, Remembered Always. Check this newspaper for events scheduled in our community. ...

St. Ignatius seniors for May 24, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — Thank you to all the people that bought raffle tickets, played bingo and bought baked goods. Your support is much appreciated. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a meal with us. We would love to have old neighbors and new neighbors come and enjoy our meals. If you would like a menu...

Care for natural resources taught at annual River Honoring event Care for natural resources taught at annual River Honoring event

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — This year’s river honoring saw a return to pre-COVID numbers as students and members of the community gathered to pay respect to and learn about natural resources. The river honoring is a celebration of the Flathead River and the resources and sustenance it carries from ...

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