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News from the NAISMA organization We are excited to announce the launch of NAISMA’s newest short course, Biocontrol 101, in our InvasivesU online learning library. This asynchronous course was created to provide you with an introduction to classical weed biological control.  In this short course, biocontrol experts guide you through the fundamentals of classical weed biocontrol through six sequenced video presentations. If you are interested in learning more about the science, application, or regulation of classical weed biological control, this is the course for you. No previous experience is necessary, but knowledge of general ecology and invasive species concepts is he...

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Town Council presented a plan to increase water and sewer rates during their monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7. Town hall had plenty of citizens present to hear about the increased rates.  Council President Steve McCollum said: “We have a plan to increase ...

News from Valerie Lindstrom, Cheerful Touch POLSON — Cheerful Touch is a personal care program offered by Cheerful Heart to cancer patients currently in treatment. The program includes local cosmetologists and massage therapists offering massages, skin, nail and hair care at no charge to cancer pati...

By Jim Rose, Montana State FFA Advisor INDIANAPOLIS — Montana FFA members recently returned from participation at the National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis, IN. Approximately 600 Montana students attended the convention where they engaged in competitions, leadership workshops, tour...

ST. IGNATIUS — Malaija Rain Parker was born on Nov. 4, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 3 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Eugene Parker and Olivia Longneck of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Mary Jo Parker of St. Ign...

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare RONAN — St. Luke Community Healthcare recently donated over $1,200 in funds and more than 1,200 pounds of food to support local food banks in Polson, Ronan, and St. Ignatius. This contribution is part of St. Luke’s ongoing commitment to giving back to ...

News from the Montana Secretary of State  HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Secretary of State’s U.S. Constitution Contest. Students from across Montana participated in this year’s contest, which was titled “W...

News from Polson Middle School Polson Middle School is off to a fantastic start of the 2023-24 school year. We currently have an enrollment of 492 students in the 5th through 8th grades. This fall we have had some exciting additions to PMS. Thanks to Ms. Jordan Gurgiolo PMS was awarded the “Out...

News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will close early at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, for the Thanksgiving holiday and will remain closed through Friday, Nov. 24. The library will reopen on Saturday at 9 a.m. Our temporary locatio...

St. Ignatius   By Barb Plouffe                       for the Valley Journal ST. IGNATIUS — We are inviting you to come to our dinner on Nov. 15 for our Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. We would appreciate a call ...