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ST. IGNATIUS — The Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation held the grand opening of its newest location in St. Ignatius on Dec. 8, celebrating their new space and all the opportunities for local kids that comes with it. While the club has operated in St. Ignatius since September of last year, partnering with the schools to hold their programs within school buildings, they recently opened doors in a building of their own thanks to the city. In mid-August, the club began work at 20 First Avenue, which also houses the local food pantry, by giving the building a facelift and upgrades to better fit its new role as a clubhouse for kids. The new space provides the club with mo...

News from Montana State Legislature MONTANA — Interactive maps and several summary reports are now available online for the tentative House and Senate districts proposed by the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission. The tentative map is known as the Tentative Commission Plan 2 (TCP-2). ...

LAKE COUNTY — On Dec. 9, public officials were sworn into their positions at the Lake County Courthouse. The elected officials sworn in included Sheriff Don Bell, Justice of the Peace Rick Schoening, Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Hall, Treasurer Robin Vert-Rubel, Clerk and Recorder Katie Harding, A...

POLSON — Handmade Montana recently wrapped up its biggest year of MADE Fairs yet, supporting artists throughout the state and providing new opportunities for Montanans to shop local.  Started 16 years ago in a little room above a bar, with about 18 artists by cofounders Carol Lynn Lapotka and A...

GLACIER — Glacier National Park will expand its vehicle registration program to limit access and reduce crowding during the busy summer months. But a decision to include east-side destinations like the Many Glacier and Two Medicine valleys is getting mixed reviews from residents and business owners on ...

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — The Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) advisory council will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m. at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks conference room. People can attend via Zoom or in-person. WHIP was established during the 2017 ...

During this season of gratitude, let’s think about the goodwill and shared goals for our hunting traditions. Let’s thank private landowners that opened their land to public hunters and let’s thank hunters who voluntarily donated over $218k to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Block ...

News from the Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards, with new award distinctions. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, this award recognize...

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation (CDC) is preparing to roll into the new year with a variety of programs to benefit the people of Arlee.  With what Executive Director Marie Hirsch described as a busy week to close out 2022, the Arlee CDC offered residents a bison meat canning...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Honoring Montana’s hunting heritage, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated ten winners of his inaugural Youth Hunting Story Contest in a ceremony at the State Capitol.  “We started the Youth Hunting Story Contest this year ...