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St. Ignatius seniors for March 8, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — Mr. Winter had to show us by sending snow on the last day of February. Stay safe and warm. Remember the first day of spring is March 20. Menu: —  Friday, March 10: barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies,  fruit, rolls, birthday lemon cake —  Tuesday, March 14:beef and noodles, veggie, fruit, French bread, rice Krispie treats —  Wednesday, March 15:corned beef and cabbage, rolls, Watergate salad, cheesecake —  Friday, March 17: Meals on Wheels will receive corned beef and cabbage - in-house dinner -Reuben or cook’s choice If you are interested in a take-out meal, please call by 10 a.m...


Polson seniors for March 3, 2023

The full moon on March 9 is called the “Worm Moon.” As the ground temperature rises the worms come out and the robins return; a sure sign of spring, even if they show up early. I hope they showed up yesterday.  We are seeking a full-time cook for our kitchen. Apply at the Polson Senior Ce...


Smith River permit drawing results available

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks GREAT FALLS — The permit lottery results to float Smith River State Park in 2023 are now available online on FWP’s website. In addition to the online results, successful applicants will be notified via email. Links within the email will allow perm...


Blackfeet Reservation moose hunt lottery held

News from the MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy moose hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have two opportunities to enter the drawing. Hunters can purchase opportunities for the first lottery beginning March 1 through midnight on M...


Grief training brings support to the Flathead Valley

ST. IGNATIUS — Tribal Health recently invited nonprofit Tamarack Grief Resource to bring grief education and resources into the Flathead Valley. Tamarack, which has its primary office in Missoula with another location in Kalispell and a remote office in Browning, is the only year-round comprehensive...


Meet legislators on March 6

RONAN — Put March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center on your calendar for a legislative update. It will be hosted by Northwest Counties Farm Bureau in conjunction with the Lake County Commissioners and the Lake County Democrat and Republican Central committees.  Hoping everyone will com...


New local band brings their own blues sound to Polson New local band brings their own blues sound to Polson

POLSON — A new local band held a successful debut recently, aiming to bring some of their favorite blues traditions to Western Montana.  The six-person blues band, Mojo Rising, got its start a few months ago thanks to a party among local musicians. According to two of the band members, lead voc...


Land planning overhaul would prioritize proactive urban planning

HELENA — Montana lawmakers got an initial look Wednesday at a major land planning bill that aims to overhaul how development decisions are made in and around Montana’s fast-growing urban areas.  Senate Bill 382 would require additional planning by local governments, rework how and when re...


Deadlines for property owners upcoming

News from the Department of Revenue  HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about several important deadlines approaching soon: March 1 Due Date - Business and industrial equipment owners must report their personal property...


Lawmakers narrowly reject prohibition on medical aid in dying Lawmakers narrowly reject prohibition on medical aid in dying

HELENA — A bill that would have allowed criminal penalties for Montana physicians who provide terminally ill patients with medical aid in dying narrowly failed to pass a final vote in the Senate chamber Wednesday, spelling the likely fate of the bill this session. Senate Bill 210, sponsored by Sen. ...


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