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Polson seniors for Oct. 18, 2023

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.  Baily Insurance is offering Medicare, prescription drug and supplement plans assistance and advice on Oct. 30, and Nov. 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the Polson Senior Center.   Activities:  Bingo: $100 payout - bingo games on Fridays at 7 p.m. “Playing Card” bingo on the first and third Wednesday of each month  Exercise: sitting or standing - M-W-F, 10:30–1...


Arlee seniors for Oct. 18, 2023

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...


Apply now for hunting apprentice program Apply now for hunting apprentice program

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...


Pumpkins fall from sky at St. Ignatius airport Pumpkins fall from sky at St. Ignatius airport

 ST. IGNATIUS — The community came together on Saturday, Oct. 7, to watch pumpkins drop out of an airplane at the St. Ignatius Airport. The event was held as a fundraiser for next year’s Good Old Days fireworks show. Blackfoot Communication and the Brett Thoft Memorial Foundation spons...


DPHHS encourages Montanans to prepare for respiratory illness this fall, winter

News from DPHHS MONTANA — As Montana gears up to enter another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services encourages Montanans to take precautions to help protect against severe symptoms from COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial...


Births for Oct. 11, 2023 Births for Oct. 11, 2023

Apanii Yawakie RONAN — Apanii Ipawanii Yawakie was born on Sept. 21, 2023, at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 20 inches long. Parents are Patrick Yawakie and Regina Mad Plume of CSKT. Paternal grandparents are Mel and Madonna Yawakie of Minneapolis, M...


Mushy mess tops St. Ignatius fire hall Mushy mess tops St. Ignatius fire hall

ST. IGNATIUS — Fire department roof repairs and new police vehicles were discussed during the Oct. 3 St. Ignatius Town Council meeting.  The condition of the roof on the St. Ignatius fire department building was first on the agenda. Public Works Director Scott Morton said of the roof: “We...


City of Ronan begins visioning process

News from KLJ Engineering RONAN — The City of Ronan, the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, and Mission West Community Development Partners are working together to use two grants to update their Master Plan and 5-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. The public is encouraged to participate and share t...


Annual Harvest Dinner held as take-out only

News from Lynette Rundell POLSON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 53rd Annual Harvest Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 17, for takeout only. Meal consists of Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, coleslaw, a roll and pumpkin pie. Please call ahead at 406-883-5864 to place ...


CSKT Transit services launch new way to reserve rides CSKT Transit services launch new way to reserve rides

News from CSKT Transit PABLO — CSKT Transit Services recently contracted with the company named Via, a leader in TransitTech, to create an app for their transportation services. The new app, which you can easily download to your smartphone, assists in creating a door-to-door public transit service...


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