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News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Unsecured garbage is the #1 reason for human-bear conflict on the Flathead Indian Reservation. The CSKT Wildlife Management Program appreciates the good stewardship of Reservation residents that practice methods to prevent these avoidable human-wildlife conflicts. To facilitate Bear Smart practices in our communities, we are continuing with our Bear-Resistant Garbage Can Loaner Program to residents of the FIR who self-haul garbage to a local transfer station. We are increasing the distribution area of our Kodiak Can Program to include communities that grizzly bears are currently expanding into or are likely to expand into in the near future, ...
News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester issued the following statement on March 7 in response to the reported decision by USPS Postmaster Louis DeJoy to relocate Missoula’s Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) outgoing operations to Spokane, Wash...
News from Cheerful Heart POLSON — A cancer support group meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group is for anyone affected by cancer and is led by Pastor Matthew Connally of the Rona...
News from the Dept. of the Interior RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — On Feb. 26, the Biden-Harris administration announced the release of the 2024 Request for Proposals for the America the Beautiful Challenge, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The program, which was launched...
News from Cheryl Morigeau, TERS PABLO — Two Eagle River School is trying to update their list of graduates from the early years. In those early years a GED/diploma was awarded for those finishing the requirements. Following are the names we have on file for the first few years (1975-1980) but reco...
News from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation needs your help in securing financial support to continue the Polson Hanging Flower Baskets for 2024. For over 20 years these beautiful flower baskets that adorn downtown Polson have been a perfect e...
News from Dana Grant RONAN — Green is a sign of spring and for many a vibrant symbol of St. Patrick’s Day. Along with green, this festive day, honoring Ireland’s patron saint, also conjures up visions of shamrocks, leprechauns, and corned beef. Whether one is Irish or not, St. Patrick&...
News from the office of the Governor MISSOULA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Feb. 27 the State of Montana reached its annual goal for acres placed under active forest management, the third consecutive year achieving this stewardship milestone. Under the leadership of Director Amanda Kas...
News from DPHHS HELENA — Governor Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Charlie Brereton recently announced an expansion of behavioral health services for Montanans. The announcement comes after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved a waiver sou...
News from Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Feb. 20, 2024, the Montana Association of Counties (“MACo”), Wild Montana, and the Montana Wildlife Federation responded to Governor Gianforte’s motion to stay a district court ruling ordering him to comply with his constitutional obligation ...
