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St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 6, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — What a beautiful sound and sight … rain!     The AARP Driving course will be held in October. Watch for the date. A big thanks to all that came and played bingo on Aug. 9. The lucky blackout winner received $100. We will play bingo again on Sept. 9 at 2 p,m. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is looking to hire a site manager and an assistant cook. The work is two to three days a week for 6-8 hours a day. If you are interested, call 406-745-4462 for more information. Thank you to all that have given fresh fruits and vegetables to the Senior Center and the Food Pantry. I have heard numerous people say “Thank You” for the fresh items i...


Polson Seniors for Aug. 6, 2023

POLSON — Joanne and Jim Simpson, and the Polson Senior Center will present: “Living in America: An Immigrant Story of Haiti: From Slavery to the 21st Century” by Mr. Turnier Esperance. Turnier will share the unique story of Haiti at the Center, on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. Those interest...


Ronan Seniors for Aug. 6, 2023

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is: —  Wednesday, Sept.  6: sloppy Joes, salad, dessert —  Friday, Sept. 8: ribs, sauerk...


$11M+ to support housing, services for homeless veterans in Montana

News from the Office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — U.S. Senator Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, announced on Aug. 30 more than $11 million in funding to support homeless and at-risk veterans and their families across Montana. “The men and women who ri...


Prescription drug price cuts for Montanans announced

News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — Montana seniors will see cheaper prescription drug prices on 10 common medications as a direct result of U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s Inflation Reduction Act. Tester’s law will lower the prices of 10 prescription drugs for Montana seniors...


USS Montana Committee receives Heritage Guardian Award USS Montana Committee receives Heritage Guardian Award

News from the Montana Historical Society A special celebration honoring the USS Montana Committee for instilling the U.S. Navy’s newest submarine with a sense of place, history, and culture – reflecting Treasure State’s heritage and values – is set for 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 14 at ...


Governor Gianforte proclaims September ‘Bear Aware’ month Governor Gianforte proclaims September ‘Bear Aware’ month

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — In partnership with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed September as “Bear Aware” Month in Montana. The governor’s proclamation can be viewed here and below. WHEREAS, grizzly bears ...


Buy America rule goes into effect

News from the Office of Senator Tester  BIG SANDY — Following a push from U.S. Senator Jon Tester, the Biden Administration recently announced official guidance adopting Tester’s “Buy America” rule to increase the use of American-made goods in government-funded infrastructur...


Rough Riders Rough Riders

The Flathead River Rodeo came back to town for another three days of rodeo action at the Polson fairgrounds Aug. 24-26. Gates opened Thursday for the first night of action. “Rodeo is a part of the history of the United States,” said Smiley Kittson, whose family has been part of rodeo action fo...


KLJ Engineering to help develop Ronan master plan

RONAN — Members of the Ronan Revitalization committee met at Mission West last week for an update on the development of a downtown master plan / economic development strategic plan being developed by KLJ Engineering & Planning Services. Attending RR committee members included Whitney Liegakos fr...


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