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Come on down to the Mission Valley Bridal Fair Come on down to the Mission Valley Bridal Fair

The Mission Valley Bridal Fair is going on now! Join us at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Prizes, fashion show, lots of great information for brides-to-be.

Film series explores tribal status

News from the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition ARLEE — A four-part video series, “Stories from a Nation Within,” explores the unique status of American Indian tribes. The video series, narrated by Dan Decker, J.D., will be shown at Hangin Art Gallery in Arlee. Parts I and II w...

Theater project presents Salish women’s stories

News from Npustin and KwKwusm Theater Project  MISSOULA — “Belief” is brushing off its moccasins after a live-streamed performance in Salamanca, Spain, on Oct. 8, 2013, to bring its stories and live musical score to Missoula audiences. The play will be staged on Saturday, Jan. 11...

Conko tribute on display Jan. 16

News from the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana CHARLO — Tracing your own family history back 100 years is a wonderful thing, but to be able to trace the connection between two families for that period of time is very special, indeed. Bud Cheff, Jr., founder of the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana,...

Providence St. Joseph Medical Administrator to speak at Pachyderm Club

News from the Lake County Pachyderm Club POLSON — James Kiser, CEO of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Jan. 10 meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. He will speak on the state of healthcare and St. Joseph’s position in regard to a new clini...

Nominees sought for health award

News from the Lake County Board of Health POLSON — Nominations for the 5th annual Virginia Reber Board of Health Award are now being accepted. This award honors a county resident or entity that has furthered public health principles in Lake County and the Flathead Reservation.  The award is ...

All-star basketball, scholarship plans underway

News from Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority PABLO — Preparations have begun for the Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority to sponsor two high school basketball teams (10 girls and 10 boys) to participate in the AMERIND All West Native American Basketball Classic in Lakewood, Colo. This year...

Auditions for ‘Heidi’ to be held

News from Port Polson Players POLSON — The Port Polson Players will hold auditions for their annual kids production on Wednesday, Jan. 15. This year’s show is “Heidi.” There are roles for students K-8th grade. Everyone gets a part and two groups will be cast.  Auditions wil...

Cinemafest weekend to screen diverse films in Polson

News from Flathead Lake International Cinemafest POLSON — Film lovers who appreciate diversity and creativity are in for a treat as the second Flathead Lake International Cinemafest will be held Jan. 24-26. Of the films to be screened, 42 are world premieres and come from 16 different countries...

Local women compete at state Make It With Wool contest Local women compete at state Make It With Wool contest

Three contestants from Lake County participated in the State Make It With Wool Contest on Dec. 7 in Billings in conjunction with the Montana Wool Growers Association annual convention. Each participant constructed garments from fabric with a minimum of 60 percent wool. They were judged on style, construction...


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