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FW&P hires game wardens

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Do you like to be in the Montana outdoors working with hunters, anglers and boaters?  Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants to fill nine game warden positions. “It’s one of those jobs where It’s not even a job,” said Region 6 Sergeant FWP Game Warden Andy Matakis. “It’s a way of life. It’s being that person in your community that people can rely on. No two days in this job are the same.” To become a game warden in Montana, applicants must successfully complete the Montana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Course or have equivalent training. Typically,...


Polson seniors for Dec. 13, 2023

POLSON — I am trying to figure out the perfect gift for those on my “out of state” Christmas list. Allow 10 days or more of shipping time to get those locally purchased gifts to them before Christmas. Not into shopping?  Give money to your local charities. Take the time and effort to c...


St. Ignatius

ST. IGNATIUS — Thank you to the people that put on the Christmas carnival and tree lightening. It was great to see kids having fun and the reindeer were fun. Thank you to all that have donated coats, hats, gloves, and socks that have been taken to the local school to be given to those that don&rsquo...


Governor welcomes $90M VACOM Manufacturing Plant to Lewistown Governor welcomes $90M VACOM Manufacturing Plant to Lewistown

LEWISTOWN — On Dec. 8, Governor Greg Gianforte welcomed VACOM to Montana after the German manufacturing company announced it will establish its United States headquarters in Lewistown. Representing an estimated $90 million investment by VACOM, the new facility will create up to 500 good-paying Monta...


Births for Dec. 13, 2023

Aaron Bigcrane-Chief Goes Out RONAN — Aaron Michael Bigcrane-Chief Goes Out was born on Dec. 1, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 9 pounds, 4 ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Cardell Chief Goes Out and Nathaylia Bigcrane of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Cam C...


ServeMontana Awards open for nominations

News from Montana Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA —The Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, these awards recognize Montana citizens...


Elections: who’s running for office in 2024? Elections:  who’s running for office in 2024?

MONTANA — Montana’s 2024 ballot will host a suite of consequential elections — among them a race that could decide the balance of the U.S. Senate, two open seats on the Montana Supreme Court, two U.S. House races, the governorship, and a bevy of other statewide offices. And, for good measur...


CSKT statement regarding Public Law 280

PABLO — On Nov. 20, 2023, the Lake County Board of Commissioners notified Montana Governor Greg Gianforte that Lake County has withdrawn its consent to enforce Public Law 280 (PL 280) jurisdiction on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Under Montana law, Governor Gianforte now has six months, until May 20...


‘Many unknowns’ as Lake County pulls out of decades-old agreement

Officials in Lake County have said there are more questions than answers after they informed the state that they were pulling out of a decades-old agreement because it can no longer afford to pay for law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation.  In November, the Lake County Commission sent a l...


Polson Loaves and Fish still seeks matching funds Polson Loaves and Fish still seeks matching funds

POLSON — The Polson Loaves & Fish Pantry volunteers are busy four days a week. They collect donations all four days and are open to give out food on Tuesday and Friday. “We always appreciate food donations, but money is the best help since it allows us to go out and buy whatever we are cur...


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