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14th annual FLIC festival is this weekend in Polson 14th annual FLIC festival is this weekend in Polson

The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest returns to Polson this weekend for its 14th year of screening a diverse selection of films for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. FLIC 2026 takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-15, at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main St. Nominated films will replay during Encore Week Monday, Feb. 16, through Thursday, Feb. 19. All-access passes are available at flicpolson.com at a cost of $51.50. The event gets underway at 4:30 p.m. Friday with a catered reception in the lobby of Showboat Stadium 6. A FLIC ticket or all-access pass is required for participation. Screenings will then commence at 6 p.m. on multiple Showboat Stadium 6 screens a...


14th annual FLIC festival is this weekend in Polson

The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest returns to Polson this weekend for its 14th year of screening a diverse selection of films for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. FLIC 2026 takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-15, at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main St. Nominated films will rep...

CSKT Tribal Council candidates speak on issues at forum CSKT Tribal Council candidates speak on issues at forum

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation will go to the polls Saturday, Dec. 13, to elect councilmembers to represent four districts and one at-large councilmember. People can vote now in the main tribal headquarters, or they can vote ...

New research highlights warming differences between elevations New research highlights warming differences between elevations

BOZEMAN – In new research published this week, work by a Montana State University scientist aims to explore the gradations in elevation-dependent changes in climate, including in mountainous ecosystems like those in Montana and the Rockies. John Knowles, an assistant professor in MSU’s Departm...

Montanans encouraged to give lifesaving blood donations Montanans encouraged to give lifesaving blood donations

HELENA — To mark the third day of his 12 Days of Giving, Governor Greg Gianforte encouraged eligible Montanans to give the lifesaving gift of blood donation through the American Red Cross of Montana. “Blood donors save lives,” Gov. Gianforte said. “If Montanans are able, I encourag...

Polson seniors for Dec. 10, 2025

POLSON — Effective Jan. 1, 2026, our Transportation (taxi) Service will charge $8 per ride, with a $1 extra stop fee. We only have one driver for each day. Call at least 24 hrs. in advance to reserve your ride. Priority given to medical appointments. Same day requests are seldom granted. Rides are avai...

Holiday events planned throughout communities valley-wide Holiday events planned throughout communities valley-wide

MISSION VALLEY — Communities are celebrating the holiday season with parades, festivals and other activities in Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius in the next few weeks leading up to Christmas. Polson Polson’s annual Parade of Lights, a longtime favorite community event, takes place on Friday...

New research highlights subsurface impact of Yellowstone earthquakes New research highlights subsurface impact of Yellowstone earthquakes

BOZEMAN – In Yellowstone National Park, earthquakes are an everyday occurrence whether humans feel them or not. In fact, data shows that as many as 3,000 quakes of various magnitudes occur in the park each year. That regularity makes Yellowstone a perfect place to study the many impacts of seismic a...

Carroll College Names Jennifer Glowienka, Ph.D., as 20th President

News from Carroll College HELENA — Carroll College is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Glowienka, Ph.D., as its 20th president, effective July 1, 2026. This historic decision makes her the first woman to hold a fully appointed presidential role in the college’s 116-year history....

Polson seniors for Dec. 3, 2025

POLSON - Snow, ice can be a real pain when you crash land. Be careful out there as you travel on ice and snow. Keep warm and save on heating bills by dressing in layers and keeping the heat in the inside. Drive with extra caution on bad roads or just stay home until travel is safer. Don’t let the Ch...

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