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FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Flathead Reservation held its first Great Futures luncheon since 2019, last week, updating the community on the club, its work, and its impacts. The clubs have come a long way in the community in the last few years, Executive Director Aric Cooksley explained. “The last time we had one of these, we went from a barely opened Ronan Boys and Girls Club with no gymnasium, still trying to put the pieces together, to today we have three clubs in three different area that are in relatively brand-new buildings,” Cooksley stated. “Five years ago, we were serving 110, maybe 120 kids per day total, organiza...
KALISPELL — “The Wall That Heals” Vietnam veterans memorial replica and mobile education center will be at Glacier High School in Kalispell from June 22-25. The three-quarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet at its tallest point. The 53-foot tra...
News from MCVA POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy (MVCA) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new building, the first phase of its ambitious community center project. The new building will provide MVCA students with state-of-the-art facilities, a science lab, and computer science l...
RONAN — This week, crews will begin installing a storm drain on the west side of US 93 and slope work will be underway at the north end of the project at Baptiste Road. Riverside Contracting will continue milling operations and intersection improvements at Old US 93/3rd Avenue and US 93. Watch for r...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Montana’s unemployment rate reached yet another all-time low in March, ticking down to 2.3% from 2.4% in February, the fourth lowest rate in the nation. Montana’s unemployment rate has fallen for four consecutive months, and the...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — Following efforts from U.S. Senator Jon Tester, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order today to expand access to high-quality home care and support for veterans and caregivers of all ages. “This is great news for our aging and di...
News from the North Lake County Public Library District POLSON — North Lake County Public Library, at their temporary location, 301 16th Ave. E, encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all they have to offer. Most people know abou...
News from the Flathead Lakers FLATHEAD LAKE — Building on momentum and enthusiasm for preserving Owen Sowerwine, a Challenge Match Campaign will take place now through July 31. This fundraising push looks to the wider community to help close the gap for the remaining funding needed to purchase a c...
MISSOULA — Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced Ms. Cedar Hunt of St. Ignatius’ piece titled Girl on Horse as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for Montana’s First Congressional District. The St. Ignatius High Schooler’s art will be displayed in the halls of ...
POLSON — On April 12, the Board of Adjustments held a meeting to approve or deny the variance request of Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, and the possible construction of a cell tower to be placed on the International RV lot by Paradise Pines on Finely Point. Advocates said that the construction of th...
