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News from MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks GREAT FALLS — The deadline for Smith River float applications is Wednesday, Feb. 14. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. 22. Permits are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge and are issued each year through a lottery. To apply for a Smith River float permit online, go to the FWP Online Licensing System. A $15 nonrefundable permit application fee is required. Successful Smith River applicants will be notified via email shortly after the lottery drawing is conducted. This year is the first-time applicants can buy a bonus point for the Smith River Permit. A bonus point is essentially a...
News from GPCF The non-profit sector adds tremendous value to our community’s well-being. GPCF celebrated February “the month of love” by sending their Valentines and sweet trust-based grant funds to locally selected non-profits. “Trust-based grants go to organizations w...

News from USDA BOZEMAN — At the beginning of January more than half of NRCS snow monitoring stations in Montana and surrounding river basins reported their lowest snowpack on record. “Well above normal precipitation was needed to begin a recovery from lack of snow, yet precipitation was most...
News from CSKT MISSOULA — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at the Fish, Wildlife & Parks office at 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula. This meeting will cover enforcement reports, bird hunting regulation updates and a presentation on t...

Visitors can explore museum free of charge From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Museum of the Rockies will allow Montana residents free admission on Montana Day, on Feb. 24. This annual event is part of the museum’s commitment to making education access...

By Betsy Wade, Polson Schools POLSON — Polson School District educators recently participated in a practical and engaging professional development day on Jan. 29. The sessions aimed to equip teachers with tangible tools and insights to enhance their teaching strategies and their work with students...
ARLEE — Perfect Attendance 8th Grade: Bayetho Jackson, Alexis Pape, Xander Zahir Perfect Attendance 7th Grade: Tripp Bick, Kade DuPuis-Pablo?, Victoria-Lynn Harper High Honor Roll (3.7 & above) 8th grade: Bayetho Jackson, Walker Jones, and Alexis Pape High Honor Roll (3.7 & above)...
POLSON — Applications are now being accepted for the position of Program Director for Nutrition, wage DOE. Forms are available at the center. Shifts are Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.–3 p.m. … full-time cook starting mid-April. The Polson Senior Center is providing AARP Tax Assistance thro...
ST. IGNATIUS — There will be an increase in the cost of the meals by $1 in February due to the increased cost of food supplies, power, heat, and other supplies. If you would like a takeout meal, call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and by 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Times of meal...
RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: — Wednesday, Feb. 14: hamburger vegetable or cream of tomato soup, sandwiches, dessert — &nbs...