Articles Written By: Daniel Martynowicz
JOCKO VALLEY — Eleven years ago, Tibetan Buddhist Lama Gochen Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche had a vision of creating an international place of peace. A place accepting of every political, religious, economic and cultural ideal where every sentient being is welcome; a place of harmony and acceptance. In J...
CHARLO — As the lights dimmed and bleachers began to empty Aug. 31, the scoreboard at Charlo’s football field told tale of a decisive Viking victory over the visiting Darby squad. Charlo, (now 2-0 in conference play) scored 45 points in the first quarter and recorded a total of nine touchdowns th...
Fall is a time of plenty. With the change in seasons comes a change in the weather, the leaves, the food, the sky, the recreation and often, the clothing. Farmers begin to harvest their crops; the days get shorter and colder; and bonfires with friends become a welcome distraction. For the past fo...
MISSION VALLEY — In an effort to support local economic growth, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council is investing in reservation entrepreneurs for the second straight year. According to a press release, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ economic development offi...
POLSON — Shawn Blixt lost consciousness in Flathead Lake Aug. 3. He’d stopped breathing, was unresponsive, and according to his 11-year-old daughter Kyla, “he was a deeper purple than I’d ever seen.” According to Shawn, he’d just picked up his daughter and her ...
CHARLO — For those who take pride in their community, like Dawn Atchley and members of the Charlo 4-H Junior Stockgrowers, a “welcome” sign is an important aspect of the town. It’s the first thing visitors see while passing through, and a familiar sight to those coming home. With t...
RONAN — Mom, if you’re reading this, stop now. I mean it. I know you love your son, and believe me, he loves you back, but you need to put the paper down. If you do not, you will ruin your birthday present. Seriously, mom, I’m not joking. Spoiler alert; detour; read no further; ...
The first day of school is often accompanied by a mixture of uncontrollable excitement, willingness to learn, make new friends and have fun. By the same token, it’s a day often filled with anxiety at having to face these emotions and scenarios. And it’s not just students who feel this wa...
RONAN— Ronan’s water improvement project hit a smelly snag Monday during the construction of a new water main. The snag, according to Ronan’s water improvement project labor compliance manager and grant administrator Roland Godan, was a 100-year old wooden sewage pipe running down ...
RONAN — More than 150 people attended the Flathead Joint Board of Control’s public meeting on Aug. 20 regarding proposed farm turnout allowances outlined for the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project in the current water rights negotiations between the federal government, the state of Montana and th...
