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News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Joined by Jewish community and spiritual leaders, Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday celebrated Hanukkah with a Menorah lighting in the State Capitol. “It was an honor to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the people’s house again yesterday,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Montana stands in light with the Jewish faith and people, and we stand firmly against the darkness of anti-Semitism.” The governor participated in the ceremony with Rabbi Chaim Bruk, Rabbi Shneur Wolf, Rabbi Chezky Vogel, Rabbi Shaul Shkedi, and other Jewish community and spiritual leaders.
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Kick off the New Year right with a First Day Hike at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host First Day Hikes at Flathead Lake State Park (Wayfarers, West Shore, and Lone Pine units), as well as other state...
ZOOM — Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Dec. 21, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. For ...
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are requesting nominations from the Chamber’s membership to recognize businesses and individuals that have contributed their time, energy, and resources to make a significant impact in the Polso...
News from Ethan Mace / Office of the Water Engineer FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Hello from the Office of the Water Engineer. Our office works on behalf of the Flathead Reservation Water Management Board (the “Board”) and is charged with administering water rights on the Reservation. We h...
RONAN — The revitalization of Ronan continues to move forward as the Revitalization Committee prepares to hire a planning firm to establish the overall master plan. At the Dec. 14 city council meeting, Whitney Liegakos of the Revitalization Committee shared that they have completed their draft...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Approving the recommendations of the Communications Advisory Commission, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a $309 million investment to expand access to reliable broadband for 62,000 families, small businesses, farms, and ranches in Montana...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — The Senate passed key defense priorities today spearheaded by U.S. Senator Jon Tester as a part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 to bolster our nation’s national and homeland security, and support Monta...
News from the CSKT, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and Ktunaxa Nation Council CANADA — As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosts the international community in Montreal this week for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, the six Indigenous governments from the transboundary Ktunaxa Nation ar...
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District has been in need of a building update for many years now, and this community hub has finally been granted its wish. Library Director Abbi Dooley and Librarian Mallory Witham were at Murdoch’s donating their time wrapping presents for...
