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Mission Valley hunter education class announced

MISSION VALLEY — Sign in opens at 6 p.m. for the Polson, Ronan, Pablo Spring Hunter Education course starting Monday, Oct. 2 in Lobby of the PQLAW building on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo. All classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Sign in opens at 6 p.m.   Interested students are required to register online now at fwp.mt.gov. A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to the sign-in. Please bring signed forms from online to registration. Students are required to pick up manuals with instructions at the PQLAW building on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo. It will be a one-night chance only on Monday, Oct. 2from 6 to 8 p.m....


Nova Vento poised for growth at new Polson headquarters Nova Vento poised for growth at new Polson headquarters

“Welcome to the future of Montana filmmaking,” reads a sign outside the new Nova Vento Entertainment headquarters in Polson. Nova Vento, which means “New Wind,” is a locally-owned film production and distribution company. The company’s start can be traced back to a post on Polso...


Ronan-North highway project update

News from the Montana Department of Transportation RONAN — Work continues on the US Highway 93 (US 93) Ronan-North project. Riverside Contracting crews will continue to work on the drainage channel on the east side of the road, across from Dairy Queen. Topsoil placement in preparation for seedi...


Polson police investigate suspicious death

News from the Polson Police Department POLSON — On Sept. 6, law enforcement officers went to 304 10th Avenue West to conduct a welfare check. Philista St. John was found deceased inside the residence. Suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident led officers to suspect foul play. A person of ...


Ronan celebrates community, seasonal change at annual Harvest Fest Ronan celebrates community, seasonal change at annual Harvest Fest

RONAN –– The Ronan community came together to celebrate the fall harvest with a range of activities for all presented by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce.  Festival goers could vote on their favorite decorated round bales in the annual Trail of Bales contest. Participating businesses and org...


Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell hosts outdoor education programs Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell hosts outdoor education programs

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Lone Pine State Park is hosting a series of outdoor education programs in September, including an introduction to archery program. Registration may be required depending on the program, and anyone interested should call the visitor center at 406-...


Elliott Adams honored for making a difference through care Elliott Adams honored for making a difference through care

On Sept. 14, Elliott Adams received an award for Direct Support Professional of the Year for region five, (an area that includes Kalispell), at the Regional Developmental Disabilities Conference. DPPHS received over 30 letters of nomination for Adams who for 10 years cared for the daily needs of Jake Janssen...


Girl Scouts, Arlee CDC celebrate ‘SuperSheroes’

News from the Arlee Community Development Corporation ARLEE  – The Arlee Community Development Corporation is hosting a SuperShero party with the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Arlee CDC. “A Shero is a female hero or role model who insp...


Lake County Marriages and Divorces for August

Marriages Andrea Dawn Brown and Danell G. Thingelstad Amy Elizabeth Mund and Matthew Roy Hanson Andrew D. Wheeler and Jackie Jo Smith Kyle Patrick Bagnel and Mackenzie N. Thuringer Thomas Shull Lemire and Katherine M. Bossler Carly N. Hosford-Israel and Cameron W. Martell Wanda Marie W...


Investments made to help restore Bison populations, grassland ecosystems

News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced $5 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support the restoration of bison populations and grassland ecosystems in Tribal communities. The funding will support Tribally l...


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