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POLSON — There is something magical about the start of a new school year. It is time for students to reinvent themselves, set new goals, and embark on a journey of learning. This year, our school community has even more reasons to be excited with the commencement of the new construction projects, the arrival of new teachers and the unwavering support of our remarkable community. One of the most significant sources of excitement is the start of our Cherry Valley and Linderman construction projects. These projects are scheduled to break ground in late October. New classrooms, upgraded facilities, and safe modernized spaces are in the works. These projects represent a significant inve...
ST. IGNATIUS — The Bulldogs battled it out against the Vikings on a cool Friday night on their home turf. The homecoming game didn’t go in the dogs’ favor, 6-30. The Bulldogs scored their only touchdown in the second quarter with a 65-yard touchdown. The touchdown pass was thrown b...
News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced the launch of an oral history project that will document and make accessible the experiences of the generations of Indigenous children who attended the federal boarding school system. This effort &nd...
News from Cheerful Heart, Inc. POLSON — A cancer support group meets from noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the St. Joseph Medical Center Chapel located inside the front entrance to the hospita. The support group is for anyone affected by cancer and is led by Pastor M...
News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Open debris burning for the fall burning season, started on Oct. 1. Fire danger is LOW on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Careless debris burning is a major cause of wildfire on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Open burning is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 on the Flat...
News from Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — Progress continues on the Ronan-North project. This week, streetlight foundations will continue to be installed along US Highway 93 (US 93), south of the intersection with Old US 93/Third Avenue. Traffic control will be in place. Lane closures...
News from MT Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced the 2023 U.S. Constitution Contest on Monday during a Constitution Day celebration in the rotunda of the State Capitol. Constitution Day is celebrated each Sept. 17 in honor of the si...
MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station is a world-renowned ecological research and education center tucked along the shores of Yellow Bay, where it has operated continuously for 124 years. To highlight its long history of impactful work and f...
News from Cathy Billie, Treasurer and the Board of FRHRC POLSON — Attached is the list of free films showing at the Showboat Multi-Plex in Polson this coming October. We hope you will join us for enlightening films and the discussions following them. We are bounding back after the pandemic: ...
News from Darcy O’Dell HELENA — The Last Chance Community Pow Wow is honored to have a Ronan student as part of the royalty of the 24th annual Last Chance Community Pow Wow being held Sept. 29 – Oct.1 at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall in Helena. Juniper First Strike, ...
