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Sandpiper hosts first Friday show after gallery redesign Sandpiper hosts first Friday show after gallery redesign

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery celebrated its first non-juried open show of the year in their newly remodeled space last Friday. The Sandpiper is a nonprofit organization that encourages participation in and appreciation for the fine arts. Local artists display their work in the professional Main Street gallery. With over 50 members, the Sandpiper holds six shows a year to feature a variety of artists from across the valley, as well as several fundraisers to create scholarships for Lake and Sanders County students studying the arts.  One of two shows per year are open to non-member artists from the surrounding area, Gallery Director Margery Christensen said. The current...


Department of Livestock recommends cancellation of Flathead County equine events

News from the MT Department of Livestock HELENA — Following multiple confirmed cases of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Flathead County, the Montana Department of Livestock recommended that horse owners and event coordinators in the Flathead Valley limit travel and cancel events th...


Indian Child Welfare Act would protect future generations, advocates say Indian Child Welfare Act would protect future generations, advocates say

News from Mara Silvers / MFP and JoVonne Wagner / ICT HELENA — A bill to cement existing federal protections in state law for Native American children, families and tribal nations navigating child welfare proceedings received broad support from Indigenous child welfare advocates during a packed he...


Briefs for Feb. 8, 2023

Suicide prevention class to be held News from St. Ignatius Police ST. IGNATIUS — On Wednesday, March 22, we will be hosting MLEA post credit training on QPR Suicide Prevention in Saint Ignatius. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. More information about QPR can be found at: qprinsti...


We need ‘Flower Power’ We need ‘Flower Power’

News from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — We can’t envision looking down Main Street this summer and not seeing the blooming flower baskets. Flower baskets adorn cities from Whitefish to Hamilton. After the City of Polson had decided to no longer support the Flower Basket pr...


Local business recognized for quality work

News from the Montana Contractors Association KALISPELL — The Montana Contractors Association (MCA) recognized 16 Montana contractors for excellence in construction during the annual winter convention last week in Helena.  “There is tremendous talent and ingenuity in the Montana cons...


MWC celebrates Salish art at local elementary schools MWC celebrates Salish art at local elementary schools

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Missoula Writing Collaborative (MWC) has spent the last two weeks in schools throughout Flathead Reservation bringing a special program to kids to celebrating Salish ledger art, poetry, and history. A nonprofit organization, the MWC began 12-week writing residencies with e...


Abbey Tavares of St. Ignatius makes Dean’s List

News from Utah Tech University ST. GEORGE — Utah Tech University students excelled in the classroom during the Fall 2022 semester with 1,468 UT students or 11%nof the student body earning Dean’s List honors. Inclusion on the Dean’s List requires students to complete a minimum of 15 cre...


St. Ignatius HS announces honor roll

Ninth Grade 4.0 – Abigail Gillin 3.5 - 3.99 – Sierra Girsch, Brayden Hall, Lex LaFrombois, Brooklyn McClure, Jacob Piedalue, Arianna Robine, Kitra Thomas 3.0 - 3.49 – Jayson Brown, Cole Castonguay, Milo Crooks, Jake Helser, Alecia Steele, Cora Matt 10th Grade 4.0 ...


Arlee HS honor roll, perfect attendance shared

4.0 GPA Freshmen - Kaitlyn Freeman, Dean Moran, Aiden Swab Sophomores - Dallas Ellison, Dylan Lovejoy Juniors - Drew Knoll Seniors - Jerny Crawford, Rheid Crawford, Xaria Jacobson, Luella Swaney, Meghan Upton  3.7 GPA and above Freshmen - Chase Courville Juniors - Ke...


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