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By the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity, or CAIRHE, in collaboration with a research center in Utah, has launched a new project that aims to address health in areas struggling with persistent poverty, including areas in Montana and other states. The work is supported by a $9.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. MSU’s portion of the award is $2.4 million. The new grant brings together the expertise of researchers at MSU’s CAIRHE; the Center for Health Outcomes and Population Equity, or HOPE, at Huntsman Cancer Institu...
News & photos from Bill Bradley, Me Communications ST. IGNATIUS — Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, dignitaries, and students cut the ribbon on Mission Middle School’s new DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. ...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering two free instructional workshops in northwest Montana for hunters to learn how to collect chronic wasting disease (CWD) samples from deer, elk and moose. A workshop will be held in Kalispell on...
By Kristin Wilson, Polson Schools POLSON — It has been a great start to the school year for Linderman students. Teachers and staff have worked hard to help students get settled into learning. One of our biggest goals to start the year is to motivate students to get to school, as we know attendance...
RONAN — Zakai Axel Koenig was born on Aug. 18, 2023, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 5 pounds, 11 ounces and 19 inches long Parents are Jake and Courtney Koenig of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Kim Dan and Kim Ann Koenig of Ronan. Materna...
News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — Anglers have almost hit the half way mark of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Up to $200,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the...
ST. IGNATIUS — The apples, pears, tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash are this year’s healthy crops. Hope you have been able to can, freeze, pickle, dry and package some to be used later during the winter. I know of several bears that have been storing up for the cold weather. The AARP Drivi...
POLSON — Senior bowling has started. The Sportspage reserves lanes for us on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. This is not sanctioned league play. Bowl any week or weeks you choose. Lane fee is only $13. This is a friendly group with all skill levels. For more information, call Dave at 406-212-8827. Ba...
ARLEE — Happy fall to Arlee Senior Center friends and patrons. Again, we’re sending out the October menu to tempt you with our culinary delights. We are happy to have meals and enjoy on another’s company. On Mondays and Wednesdays lunch is at noon. On the second and fourth Saturday...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 19 and 20, and general deer season opens Oct. 21. Now is a good time to consider signing up for the Apprentice Hunter Program. The apprentice hunter program allows people ages 10...
