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St. Ignatius seniors for July 3, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS — Is it difficult for you or a loved one to trim toenails? Call “Nurse on the Go” at 406-253-5114 and schedule your 30-minute foot appointment. The cost is $25 a treatment. Nails will be trimmed and callouses, and corns buffed smooth. The nurse is licensed and insured. If you would like a takeout meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and by 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Times of meals are listed below. Menus for the month are available in the entryway of the center. Menu: Wednesday, July 3: 5:30 p.m. - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, watermelon, rolls, 4th of July cake Friday, July 5: noon - fish, green salad, new potato...


Northwest Montana listed as having highest fire potential Northwest Montana listed as having highest fire potential

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On June 18, Governor Greg Gianforte received the 2024 Fire Season Outlook Briefing from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and Northern Rockies Coordinating Group (NRCG). “The state of Montana stands unified and ...

Under the big top Under the big top

A lion performs during a June 23 circus in Ronan. Safe Harbor, a non-profit dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence, brought the Culpepper and Merriweather circus to town last weekend to raise funds in support of their mission. Tigers, horses, clowns aerial artists and more entertained audiences wi...

Public meetings

The Polson City Commission meets every first and third Mondays (Wednesday, if the Monday falls on a holiday) of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 106 1st Street East. Meetings are open to the public.    St. Ignatius City Counci l meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall...

St. Ignatius Seniors for June 26, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS — Is it difficult for you or a loved one to trim toenails? Call “Nurse on the Go” at 406-253-5114 and schedule your 30-minute foot appointment. The cost is $25 a treatment to have your nails trimmed, callouses and corns buffed smooth. The nurse is licensed and insured. If yo...

Polson seniors for June 26, 2024

POLSON — The great American Experience is still in the works, ever since 1776. We’re still working toward a more perfect Union, dedicated to the proposition that all men and women are created equal. Fire season is here. Be careful with those fireworks. Your neighbors are depending on you. O...

Ronan Seniors for June 26, 2024

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu:  Wednesday, June 26: burger sliders, hot dog wraps, salad, dessert Friday, June 28: birthday dinner – r...

Rendezvous event celebrates Montana, McDonald history Rendezvous event celebrates Montana, McDonald history

ST. IGNATIUS — History came to life in the Mission Valley last weekend during the annual Fort Connah Rendezvous. Known as the oldest building in Montana, the Fort Connah Trading Post was built in 1846-47 for the Hudson Bay Company Trading by Angus McDonald. With over 1,700 descendants, Angus McDonald&r...

Lake reaches full pool, lower water levels expected during summer months Lake reaches full pool, lower water levels expected during summer months

Flathead Lake is currently full but unlikely to stay that way as predicted hot, dry summer conditions take hold in July. Brian Lipscomb, CEO of Energy Keepers Inc., anticipates that the lake’s water level will sag by a foot or possibly more next month. When inflows drop below minimum outflows, the lake...

Firefighters cook up fun at annual fundraising picnic Firefighters cook up fun at annual fundraising picnic

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Firefighters annual fundraising picnic and auction took place for the 26th year on Saturday, June 15, at Old Town Field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to St. Ignatius Fire Chief Paul Adams, the goal for their annual fundraising picnic is to “beat it out of the...

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