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 nation, is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, unless it is blocked in court. “The Chinese Communist Party using TikTok to spy on Americans, violate their privacy, and collect their personal, private, and sensitive information is well-documented,” Gianforte said in a statement. “Today, Montana takes the most decisive action of any state to protect Montanans’ private da...
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 — 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 — 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 — 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...
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 ...
POLSON — The new Navigating Road to Life Transitions Fair kicked off its first year in the Boys and Girls Club last Friday, compiling resources for families raising children with disabilities. “I have a daughter who’s medically fragile, and in her 27 and a half years of having a di...
POLSON — May 20th is Armed Forces Day. Since 1949 this holiday signifies the unification of the three branches of the armed forces into one unified force under the Department of Defense. Previously each branch had their own national day. Nearly 1.7 million active-duty personnel are currently serving in...
ST. IGNATIUS —Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a meal with us on the following days. We would love to have old neighbors and new neighbors come and enjoy our meals. If you would like a menu, please call and we can email it to you, you can come pick one up, or we will mail you one. You do not have ...
