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PABLO — After 16 years and 12 fairs, soon 13, the Women 4 Wellness Health Fair has expanded from its original purpose to provide free health screenings, becoming a teaching event for students going into medical, dental and science fields.  According to event co-coordinator Eleanor Vizcarra, the unforeseen evolution has provided valuable opportunities for students in health-related fields to learn firsthand from doctors who volunteer their time at the annual health fair. About five years into health fair, additional screeners were needed so organizers brought in students from the University of Montana’s Family Practice Residency. Residents were able to gain firsthand expe...

News from Montana Historical Foundation HELENA — In a milestone win for historic preservation, affordable healthcare, and affordable housing in Montana, the National Park Service last month certified the rehabilitation of the historic Crowley Block at 311 West Main Street in Lewistown for the Fede...

News from the office of Senator Tester  U.S. SENATE — In response to the United States Postal Service (USPS) finalizing the decision to relocate Missoula’s Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) outgoing processing operations to Spokane, Washington, on May 2, U.S. Senator Jon Tes...

News from Montana DPHHS WIC agencies prepare for busy summer as they celebrate the program’s 50th anniversary With the farmer’s market season starting up, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is inviting local farmers to sign up for the Montana Women, Infants, and Ch...

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently questioned experts during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, pushing for solutions to decreased competition in agricultural markets, and the need for solutions that protect family farm agriculture. Tester beg...

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring burning by permit season started Wednesday, May 1. To burn from May 1 to June 30 you will need a burn permit. You can apply for one at the Division of Fire website: csktfire.org. Burn permits are available on-line.  Burning is a great way to cle...

News from Energy Keepers Inc Roads leading to the Energy Keepers Inc powerhouse complex and recreational area will be congested this week and next due to road work crews. Road crews began storing equipment on the roads this afternoon and will begin work on the Vista Road and boat ramp access beginning W...

News from Upward Bound PABLO — Salish Kootenai College (SKC) Upward Bound (UB) is a federally-funded college preparatory TRIO program designed to prepare low-income and first-generation students for success in postsecondary education. The program serves students in seven high schools across the Fl...

News from Helping Hands of the Mission Valley In a fresh display of community spirit, the Ronan National Honor Society (NHS) students along with their advisor Claire Hibbs-Cheff have taken the initiative to support vulnerable members of the Mission Valley community through a collaboration with their com...

Marriages Amos Edwin Clemmons and Dona Ruth Noller Dalton Rienstra and Richard Natina Richard Theodore Virga and Courtney Kay Harper Julius Craig Miller and Dana Lynn Michel James M. Burckhard and Melca P. Gellor   Divorces Jacob A. Sever and Mikka M. Sever John A. Dvorak ...