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Co-op brewery’s firefighter fundraiser returns this week Co-op brewery’s firefighter fundraiser returns this week

RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery and the Ronan Volunteer Fire Department will be teaming up again this Friday, May 5, to raise funds for local firefighters.   Scheduled from 4-8 p.m., local firefighters will serve up tri-tips to the music of local blues band Mojo Rising. Half of all beer sales will go straight to the fire department. “It’s a fun way to get to meet your first responders without being in an emergency,” Head Brewer Jim Myers commented. The Co-op held this fundraiser for the first time on April 1, 2022, and despite somewhat limited promotion of the event, Myers said they still received exceptional support from the community. Accor...


Gardner receives Sustained Lifetime Achievement Award Gardner receives Sustained Lifetime Achievement Award

BOISE, IDAHO – Greg Gardner received the Sustained Lifetime Achievement Award at the Society for Range Management’s 76th Annual Meeting in Boise, Idaho earlier this February. The Sustained Lifetime Achievement Award is presented by the Society for Range Management (SRM) to members for long-term ...


Realtors give back to community Realtors give back to community

POLSON — Clearwater Properties Realtors Jamie Russell, Kathy Crockett and Carlene Wills presented checks totaling $4,190.17 to local nonprofits of their choice on Wednesday, April 19. A percentage of each county’s sales are donated annually to nonprofits of each agent’s choosing. Pictured f...


Watercraft inspection stations open across Montana

HELENA — With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All vehicles transporting any type of boat, including canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and rafts are required to stop at all inspection stations they encounter.   Watercraft inspection stations are Montana’s ...


First Saturday events return to Ninepipes Museum

CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum welcomes the summer season with a special First Saturday event on May 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music with Richard Tobel, frybread (The Frybread Ladies), artisans Lori Parr (Lavender Lori), and Tracy Tevis (Designs by Tracy). Historian and artist Steve Lozar will...


Arlee CDC holds community dinners

  ARLEE — A series of community dinners are bringing families, friends and neighbors together in Arlee. “We’ve all been through a period of isolation recently,” said Shelly Fyant, Food Sovereignty Coordinator at the Arlee Community Development Corporation. “The Arlee CDC ...


St. Ignatius senior news for May 3, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — We are having a Mother’s Day Basket Raffle. Some of the items included are a $30 gift certificate to Bev’s Bloomers, yard decorations, handmade potholders, kitchen items with more are coming in. We have been selling raffle tickets since April 19.   We will be hav...


Polson senior news for May 3, 2023

POLSON — May 5 brings us the “mesmerizing flower” full moon. I call it the sneezing pollen allergy moon.   Commodity food for those in need are distributed on a monthly basis. You can help us by recycling your clean and gently used Super One Foods green plastic grocery bags. We...


Ronan senior news for May 3, 2023

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center (across from St. Luke’s Hospital in Ronan) is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday for lunch and other activities.   Our menu is the following: - May 5:  Mexican Day, salad and dessert - May 8:  Stroganoff, salad and dessert - Ma...


Deadline reminder for hunting applications

HELENA — The deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison is Monday, May 1. The deadline to apply for elk B, deer B, and antelope is Thursday, June 1. All applications must be completed online or at an FWP office. Most FWP offices with license sales are open Monday through ...


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