In Montana, we thrive in close-knit communities, sharing connections that enhance our experiences and transcend cultural differences. The work of Western Native Voice exemplifies this unity, empowering Indigenous Montanans to become leaders in our communities and make a difference in our state. While our commitment to advance fundamental rights, foster participation, and educate voters may be rooted in Indian Country, it extends to every corner of the state, protecting the freedoms all Americans hold dear, from Billings to Blackfeet. Voting is a right that our ancestors fought for, a cornerstone of civic life. It’s the cornerstone of civic participation and must be accessible to ev...

BOZEMAN — Microbes and bacteria and biofilms – oh my! Though most of us go about our daily business without thinking much of the invisible lifeforms that exist all around us, Montana State University assistant professor Chelsea Heveran is looking for ways to use them to meet sustainability challe...
ST. IGNATIUS — If you could have some type of activity that would help with the Winter Blues, call us with your suggestion and we will see what can be done here at the center. If you would like a craft night or afternoon, maybe a movie night, or coffee hour during the day, call us and help us put this ...
POLSON — We will be closed Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24. See’s Candy is now on sale for $27 a box and there are many choices. See Kaye and buy early. Supply should easily last until Christmas, unless you open the box and eat them all before then. Need a ...
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, Nov. 22: brunch, salad, dessert — Friday, Nov. 24: closed — Monday, No...

POLSON — The Skyliners four-wheel club met Saturday, Nov. 11 to ride over scenic mountain trails on the east shore of Flathead Lake. An off-road club that started in 1974, Skyliners is now a 501c nonprofit organization whose members enjoy exploring off-road trails together. One of the organ...

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Town Council presented a plan to increase water and sewer rates during their monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7. Town hall had plenty of citizens present to hear about the increased rates. Council President Steve McCollum said: “We have a plan to increase ...
St. Ignatius By Barb Plouffe for the Valley Journal ST. IGNATIUS — We are inviting you to come to our dinner on Nov. 15 for our Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. We would appreciate a call ...
POLSON — We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24. Being grateful is a sign of being humble, being humble is a sign you are human. We are still in need of drivers and wheelchairs, but not drivers of wheelchairs. See’s Candy is now on sale for $27. See Ka...
RONAN — 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, Nov. 15: hashbrown casserole, salad, dessert — Friday, Nov. 17: birthday dinner, sal...