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Pablo community celebrates grand opening of new skatepark

PABLO — The community of Pablo celebrated the grand opening of the new Pablo Skatepark from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. The event featured food from Cheers Etcetera, music by DJ Foreshadow and Salish Drum and skateboarding activities. The warm, sunny day saw a large turnout, with more children than adults attending, which was seen as a positive sign for the park’s future. Martin Charlo, Pablo representative for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, expressed his satisfaction with the turnout, stating, “Today’s opening exceeded my expectations, and we had a great turnout. We had more kids than adults, which is always a good thing.” The Pa...


Arlee CDC sponsors student field trip to GNP

News from the Arlee CDC ARLEE — Thirty fifth graders and one fourth grader from Arlee learned about the National Park Service and enjoyed art and cultural lessons on a trip to Glacier National Park on May 20th. For a majority of the students, it was their first visit to a national park. The trip w...


Fire danger raised to ‘Moderate’

News from CSKT, Division of Fire RONAN - On Thursday, May 29, wildland fire officials with CSKT Division of Fire raised fire danger within the Flathead Indian Reservation to MODERATE.  Debris burning with permit is still open, but all outdoor burners are urged to not burn on windy days.You need ...


Watercraft stickers no longer needed

MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Boaters in Montana no longer need a validation decal from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks thanks to legislation signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte on May 1. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Steve Kelly and was proposed by FWP. The main feature ...


AWARE Inc., Western Montana Mental Health Center announce merger

News from AWARE Inc. MONTANA ­- AWARE Inc. and Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC) announced today that the two long-standing organizations are unifying to create a stronger entity that will provide a robust range of mental health, disability, and early intervention support. This includes s...


Organizations collaborate to reduce big game depredation on reservation

News from CSKT Natural Resources FLATHEAD RESERVATION ­- Populations of migratory wildlife on the Flathead Indian Reservation are dynamic, and subject to yearly fluctuations as a result of a number of environmental factors. Living with wildlife can lead to conflict and, the CSKT Wildlife Management ...


Providence Montana wins national awards

News from Providence Montana MISSOULA — Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson received national awards from Practice Greenhealth, the leading membership and networking organization for sustainable environmental solutions to hospitals.  ...


Four locals honored for academic excellence

From Austin Peay State University  CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE — Austin Peay State University is proud to recognize Nicholas Davis from Ronan, MT, as one of the students named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during Fall 2024.To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must ear...


‘Fiddler on the Roof’ opens June 5

Broadway musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Pictured here Kyle Stinger as Tevye, and Cathy Gillhouse as his wife Golde, who join a cast of 35 Mission Valley performers. This is the third time the Players have produced Fiddler on the Roof. In 1988 Joe Keys and Maureen Theiler played those iconic role...


Births for June 4, 2025

Akeo Bisson RONAN - Akeo Nathaniel Bisson was born on May 20, 2025, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He measured 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Jazmine Bisson and Sean Trahan of Polson. Paternal grandparents are Wayne Trahan of Polson and Jamie Flamm...


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