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POLSON — Come to the Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street, on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 1-5 p.m. to support your local Mission Valley Animal Shelter and Life Savers Animal Rescue. Tickets are only $25 and will be available for purchase at the door or call 406-890-1405, 406-676-4200 or 406-242-0501. There will be a silent auction for everyone to bid on and several vendors. All funds and proceeds go directly to Life Savers Animal Rescue and Mission Valley Animal Shelter. There will be Zumba dancing. Donations are welcome.
News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library hosts Montana Conversation: “Connecting with Folk Tales and Fables” with Mo Reynolds on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. The program is at the library in Polson in the large meeting room. This prese...
This story was produced as part of the Democracy Day journalism collaborative, a nationwide effort to shine a light on the threats and opportunities facing American democracy. Read more at usdemocracyday.org . LAKE COUNTY — As the Nov. 8 general election approaches, the Lake Count...
News from P.E.O. POLSON — P.E.O., Chapter CA, Polson, received notification of their candidate, Hydee Wilson, has been selected for the 2022-2023 Jane Hammer Holmgren Scholarship (JHHS). The scholarship recognizes an outstanding Montana woman who is pursuing a degree in elementary education. It wa...
RONAN — Last week, RDO Equipment Co. held an interactive presentation at the Ronan fairgrounds and football field to teach kids from Ronan High School more about the industry and contribute to a local revitalization project. Partnering with the Montana Chamber of Commerce, RDO selected Ronan f...
POLSON — Glacier Brewing in Polson will be holding a Corn Hole for a Cause tournament on Sept. 18 for the benefit of Families First. Funded by several local businesses, with Blackfoot Communications acting as the title sponsor, organizers hope to see anywhere from 20 to 30 people participate in the ...
POLSON — Jen Ruggless got her first taste of serving as a Polson city commissioner last Monday after winning a three-way contest against Jenn Bagley and Scott Biggs for a Ward 1 vacancy. Ruggless had sought the position in 2021 and lost to Jake Holley by 24 votes. She applied to fill a vacancy...
News from the Last Chance Community Pow Wow HELENA — The Last Chance Community Pow Wow Committee is honored to have two Ronan students as part of the Royalty of the 23rd annual Last Chance Community Pow Wow being held September 30 – October 2 at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, Exhibi...
POLSON — Last weekend, the Diamonds and Heels Burlesque and Drag Show made waves at the KwaTaqNuk, bringing in world renown performers from all over the country to entertain and spread messages of inclusivity, community, and acceptance. Co-sponsored by SAFE Harbor, Spirit of Many Colors, and Violet ...
News from the ACLU of Montana HELENA — The Montana Supreme Court ruled in L.B. vs United States that Federal law enforcement agencies may be held liable when officers commit sexual violence on the job. This ruling comes in a case involving a federal officer who sexually assaulted a Native American...
