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News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — The outdoor opportunities at Montana’s state parks are no secret to those who like to recreate. Last year, more than 3.1 million visitors took advantage of the hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, and site-seeing destinations available at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ 55 parks. The visitation numbers for 2023 showed a 2.4 percent increase from 2022, a 17.4 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and a 42 percent increase over the past 10 years. “We are happy to see many people getting outdoors and enjoying our parks,” said Deb O’Neill, FWP’s Parks and Outdoor Recreation ...
MONTANA — MSU Extension is offering unpaid family caregivers prepared meals delivered by Orders Up or meal kids delivered by Blue Apron. They are promoting respite for caregivers when they need it most by making meal prep easier. There are no income restrictions. Contact Daniel Koltz for more informati...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Spring in Montana is a popular time to forage for morel mushrooms, a type of mushroom that is often considered a delicacy by restaurants and the public. However, morels can cause human illness if the proper identification, storage, and preparation steps are not taken. ...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Officials with the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) report the Montana Tobacco Quit Line has served more than 115,000 Montanans since it was first launched in May 2004, and, more than 36,000 of those served by the program have successfully quit using...
Shred Day scheduled POLSON — Glacier Bank, 50510 Highway 93, is partnering with Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging to bring you After-Tax Shred Day, on Friday, May 17, from 9 am.-1 p.m. Protect yourself from identity theft. There is a two-box limit. Annual E-Waste Recyclin...
ST. IGNATIUS — The aurora borealis was beautiful. We hope you were able to see it. The Women-4-Wellness event is on May 23 at SKC in the Joe McDonald gym. Registration at: w4w.skc.edu. This event offers many free screenings, information and give aways. If you would like a takeout meal, call 406-7...
ST. IGNATIUS — The aurora borealis was beautiful. We hope you were able to see it. The Women-4-Wellness event is on May 23 at SKC in the Joe McDonald gym. Registration at: w4w.skc.edu. This event offers many free screenings, information and give aways. If you would like a takeout meal, call 406-7...
POLSON — We provide ride services for elderly and disabled persons in the Polson area for a $5 charge. Call the day before or earlier for a ride. There is a $1 charge for additional stops. We have only two drivers so call early. Two employment positions are available with the Nutrition Program, eith...
POLSON — We provide ride services for elderly and disabled persons in the Polson area for a $5 charge. Call the day before or earlier for a ride. There is a $1 charge for additional stops. We have only two drivers so call early. Two employment positions are available with the Nutrition Program, eith...
Amari Silgen POLSON — Amari Marquis Silgen was born April 29, 2024, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 20.75 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Amari was welcomed by parents Stephanie Moonen and David Silgen of Ronan. Amari’s maternal grandpa...
