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News from Providence St. Joseph Medical Center POLSON – Providence St. Joseph Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Program by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.  St. Joseph Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in August 2024. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with standards spanning several areas including emergency management, environment of c...

News from S&K Gaming POLSON — S&K Gaming officials are seeking help from the community in the naming of a new casino facility scheduled to be built north of Polson next spring.  According to a press release, “We are looking for a name that embodies meaning and purpose, resona...

News from Mitch Staley, Montana Department of Commerce HELENA - The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that $24 million of grant funding has been awarded to 12 local economic development organizations to generate revolving loans to further develop and enhance Montana’s tourism industry...

POLSON — The third annual Christmas Community Toy Drive, sponsored by the Finley Point Grill, East Shore Smokehouse and the Lounge, is now underway. Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any of the above three locations through Dec. 21. Donation boxes are located near the entrance of...

News from Dollar General Corporation RONAN — Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 63741 US Highway 93 in Ronan is now open to provide the community with convenient and affordable access to household essentials, including fresh fruits and vegetables.  “At Dollar General,...

News from Seitz Insurance POLSON – Bishop Insurance Service, a member of Seitz Insurance Agency, retained its Best Practices status for 2024, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States.  The Best Practices Agency designation is awarded to partici...

News from PIN, Montana Hospital Association RONAN — St. Luke Community Healthcare was recently awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network’s Quality Improvement Award for their efforts to increase attendance rates for postpartum visits. Between January 1 and June 30,...

Director of Communications, Summit Independent Living POLSON — Summit Independent Living — the disability services and advocacy nonprofit serving Western Montana — is proud to announce that it’s enhancing its service to Lake and Sanders County residents with the opening of a new ...

News from Freestone Development BROWNING — For many Treasure State residents, much of Montana feels like it is being lost to a new wave of change. Familiar places that hold the memories of our upbringing are now hardly recognizable. However, there are those places that hold true to their history, ...

News from Whitney Liegakos, St. Luke Public Relations Manager   RONAN — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts. They have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality &mda...