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Native film series shown Saturdays in October

News from Cathy Billie, Treasurer and the Board of FRHRC POLSON — Attached is the list of free films showing at the Showboat Multi-Plex in Polson this coming October. We hope you will join us for enlightening films and the discussions following them. We are bounding back after the pandemic: This summer we made peace kites with kids, sold Hate Free Zone bumper stickers, supported food sovereignty initiatives, and kept our Hate Free Zone billboard up on U.S. Hwy. 93 just southof St. Ignatius. In the last year we supported LGBTQ rights and connected with other groups to support their human rights endeavors. After our film series this October, we plan to hold potluck and spe...


Ronan student among royalty at Last Chance Community Pow Wow

News from Darcy O’Dell HELENA — The Last Chance Community Pow Wow is honored to have a Ronan student as part of the royalty of the 24th annual Last Chance Community Pow Wow being held Sept. 29 – Oct.1 at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall in Helena. Juniper First Strike, ...


Montana 4-H enrolling new members, seeking volunteers Montana 4-H enrolling new members, seeking volunteers

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Youth across Montana who would like to enroll in Montana 4-H are invited to do so during the month of October. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension. It offers a range of choices and opportunities for youth to learn an...


Chiefs take on Yellowjackets, crown twin siblings homecoming king, queen Chiefs take on Yellowjackets, crown twin siblings homecoming king, queen

RONAN — The Ronan Chiefs took on Stevensville’s Yellowjackets for a football game on their home field Friday night with  homecoming excitement in the air.  It was a hard-fought game, but in the end, the Chiefs lost 10-26.  The Chiefs got their touchdown when Kolby Finley, the...


Skaters drop in for another year of Skate Jam Skaters drop in for another year of Skate Jam

POLSON — The boards were out as skaters tested their skills to celebrate their sport during the annual Skate Jam held at the Seventh Avenue Skatepark.  This year’s Skate Jam was held Saturday, Sept. 23, with semi-clear skies, and no worry about the rain. The event brought in skaters ages ...


Ronan High School awarded $65,000 grant to purchase food trailer Ronan High School awarded $65,000 grant to purchase food trailer

News from AgWest Farm Credit RONAN — Ronan High School students were recently awarded a $65,000 from AgWest. AgWest Farm Credit is a financial service cooperative that provides lending, crop insurance, and advisory services to the Agriculture industry.  Each year their Local Advisory Committe...


2023 Fall Mack Days week one results in 2023 Fall Mack Days week one results in

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes began on Thursday, Sept. 14, with a total of 492 lake trout entries. This was the first day of the thirty-three weekday fishing days during the nine-week long fishing event. Fri...


Let there be peace Let there be peace

RONAN — On Thursday, Sept. 21, Mission Valley United Methodist Church invited the community to attend a celebration of International Peace Day, a global event endorsing non-violence and harmony. Last year Clarise Wittenger, from the Mission contingent of the church, encouraged the creation and dedic...


Polson seniors for Sept. 27, 2023

POLSON — Take a deep breath. We have survived tourists, forest fires and road construction. And now a glorious Autumn is here. Gathering, hunting, and raking are next.  Property owners in Lake County have until Oct. 1 to file for a $675 refund on your property taxes. Take your tax statement, if...


St. Ignatius seniors for Sept. 27, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — We will be having a rummage sale on Sept. 22 and 23, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. We are, also raffling a basket that has a Pendleton outside blanket, coffee beans, a coffee grinder, coffee cups and two hooded shirts. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Drawing for the basket will b held on Sept. ...


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