FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Fewer CSKT tribal members applied for college aid last year, following national trends, but the tribe has both funds available for education and positions that need filling by college graduates, a tribal education official told tribal council in mid-January. “Since COVID-19 hit, the number of applicants has dropped,” Tribal Education Department Scholarship Officer Miranda Burland said. “... We’ve dropped drastically, and part of that is either students are working, or they just don’t want to be in classes.” This follows with a national trend. According to data released in January, college enrollment has dropp...
News from the American Red Cross GREAT FALLS — While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interes...
POLSON — Scout Troop 1947 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor to recognize new Eagle Scout William “Trae” Wyman III on Sunday at the New Life Christian Center in Polson. Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, is considered a prestigious accomplishment considering that only about 7% ...
News from DNRC HELENA — Damaging floods caused by ice jams are a fact of life in winter along many Montana rivers and streams. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reminds residents to be observant and prepared for flooding conditions as cold temperatures increase the threa...
RONAN — The Ronan Senior Center is open and serving meals three times a week. On these cold winter days, come in and join us for a hot delicious meal, a game of pool or just have a cup of coffee and socialize with the group before lunch. I am sure you will enjoy the company. Tax season is upon us, s...
POLSON — Tax assistance by trained personnel is available at no charge at the Polson Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through April 14. Bring all tax information with you. Kleenex is valuable. Masks are almost always available. Call us with your questions at 406-883-4735, stop...
ST. IGNATIUS — We are gearing up for our Valentine’s bake sale on Feb. 12. The St. Ignatius Senior Center will be open from 10 a.m. for those of us seeking goodies for our friends and loved ones. Then, at 2 p.m. we will host a rousing afternoon of bingo with a blackout jackpot of $50 for one luck...
News from the USDA BOZEMAN — USDA is committed to working across land ownership boundaries to reduce risks before disasters occur. Building on the announcement of the Forest Service’s 10-year strategy and implementation plan for confronting the wildfire crisis, today USDA is announcing...
ST. IGNATIUS – Seventeen months after a devastating arson caused fire engulfed the Confederated Salish and Kootenai People’s Center in Pablo, eight historic works of art damaged by soot, smoke and extreme heat have been returned, rejuvenated to their former glory. On Thursday, Joe Abbrescia, a...
RONAN — Watching last week’s inaugural meeting of the Flathead Reservation Water Management Board was like watching an egg crack open after five years in a turbulent nest. The hatchling was predictably a little disoriented, but absolutely committed to finding its footing and moving forward. Th...
