Briefs for Nov. 6, 2024
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Makerspace now open to all
POLSON — The Makerspace at North Lake County Public Library is now open to the public. View our Makerspace Policy by visiting our website: ww.northlakecountylibrary.org You can bring in your own materials to use our sewing machines, fill out a form to get a 3-D print and so much more.
Deadline for governor’s youth hunting story contest is Dec. 2
HELENA — To celebrate our hunting heritage in Montana, Gov. Greg Gianforte launched the third annual Youth Hunting Story Contest in August for Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. The deadline to enter the contest is Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.
To enter the contest, hunters must submit a story of no more than 500 words and a photo from their 2024 hunt. Hunters must be Montana residents and licensed hunters or apprentice hunters between the ages of 10 and 17. Eligible entries include harvesting any legal game, furbearer animals or birds in Montana.
The governor will select 10 hunters, five aged 10 to 13 and five aged 14 to 17 and announce the winners in late December. The winners will be invited to the Capitol to celebrate with the governor and receive their prizes in January of the new year.
The 2024 contest’s prize partners include Sitka, Stone Glacier, Kenetrek Boots, J2 Taxidermy, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Murdochs and the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association.
Year-round service to Chicago to be offered from Missoula Airport
BIG SANDY — Continuing his efforts to expand air service at Montana’s airports, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced he has secured $875,000 to bring year-round service to Chicago from Missoula’s airport.
This Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant was awarded through this year’s Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) law, which was funded through the Senate’s 2023 government funding bill. Tester was the only member of Montana’s congressional delegation to support the legislation.
“With more people flying in and out of Missoula every day, a year-round Chicago option will help keep pace with demand and help keep flight costs under control for passengers,” said Tester. “I’m proud to have secured this funding that will make air travel in and out of Missoula quicker and more efficient, and I’ll continue working to ensure Montana’s airports have the resources they need to thrive.”
