PABLO — The community of Pablo celebrated the grand opening of the new Pablo Skatepark from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. The event featured food from Cheers Etcetera, music by DJ Foreshadow and Salish Drum and skateboarding activities. The warm, sunny day saw a large turnout, with more children than adults attending, which was seen as a positive sign for the park’s future. Martin Charlo, Pablo representative for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, expressed his satisfaction with the turnout, stating, “Today’s opening exceeded my expectations, and we had a great turnout. We had more kids than adults, which is always a good thing.” The Pa...

Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Pictured here Kyle Stinger as Tevye, and Cathy Gillhouse as his wife Golde, who join a cast of 35 Mission Valley performers. This is the third time the Players have produced Fiddler on the Roof. In 1988 Joe Keys and Maureen Theiler played those iconic role...

POLSON - Our Board of Directors is searching for candidates to serve the membership of Polson Senior Center. We need you. We need your support in a leadership position. Terms begin end of July. Although we are currently in good standing with the Council on Aging, the federal government is serious about...

ST. IGNATIUS - The Montana Department of Justice is holding a class on “Elder Scam and Exploitation - Self Defense” on Wednesday, June 11, from 1-2:30 p.m., at the First Christian Church of St Ignatius, 217 N Main Street in St Ignatius. Light snacks will be provided. The Elder Justice Prosecutor ...

The major property tax relief package signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte this month is set to bring double-digit property tax cuts to many Montana homeowners and landlords by the time it is fully implemented in 2026, according to projections from the Montana Department of Revenue. It will also bring m...

ST. IGNATIUS ­- As we age, balance is important for health and safety.  Decrease in balance can lead to falls, injuries and reduced independence.  One exercise to help improve balance is, while standing at the kitchen sink or counter, stand on one leg using the counter for support, hold for 5-1...

POLSON - The Polson Senior Community mourns the death of our longtime volunteer Harvey Kinitzer. He was a reliable asset for us in many capacities, including our transportation program.   Trish Campbell approached a member of the Montana Repertory Dance Touring Company to lead the ladies in their reg...

News from the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) hosted its annual Raising the Steaks Environmental Stewardship Ranch Tour on May 12, at G&G Livestock and Cathey Cattle Company in Polson. The ranch is owned and operated by Greg and Lynn Gardner, daughter, Britt...

Randy Holmes speaks with fellow Rock Point Road residents about traffic impacts from the new casino being built north of Polson. About 30 citizens gathered for the May 15 meeting held at the Masumola Club. Making a lefthand turn onto US Hwy. 93 toward Polson is already difficult to do, and even more so durin...