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St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 23, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Senior Center wishes you all a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful time with family and friends. —  Friday, Nov. 18:- lunch at noon- Korean beef, rice, veggies, fruit, brownies —  Thanksgiving dinner will be sent to Meals On Wheels clients. —  Tuesday, Nov. 22: lunch at noon - creamy Tuscan chicken with pasta, veggies, fruit, French bread, cookies —  Friday, Nov. 25: We will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We will start the cooking classes by Havilah Burton, CSKT Extension Office, on Nov. 15. The classes will be every Tuesday for the next six weeks through Dec. 20. Call 406-883-2865 o...


Polson Seniors for Nov. 23, 2022

POLSON — I know that this article is written a week in advance of Thanksgiving, but I can safely tell you that I will overeat. I can also tell you that pumpkin spice is out, eggnog is in, and I still have leaves to rake as soon as the snow melts in March. See’s Candy has arrived. A great holid...


Gear library looks to break down barriers for Montana hunters Gear library looks to break down barriers for Montana hunters

MISSOULA — Ada Smith didn’t own any camoe when she started hunting. Or a range finder, or decoys or turkey calls.   The Ph.D. candidate in the University of Montana College of Forestry was fortunate to befriend a community of adult-onset hunters and mentors who lent her the gear and taugh...


‘Gifts with a Lift’ program spreads holiday cheer to MT State Hospital patients

News from DPHHS MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced today that donation boxes have been set up at various locations across the state to receive holiday gifts to benefit Montana State Hospital (MSH) patients. The effort is part of the annual “Gift...


Briefs for Nov. 16, 2022

MVP announces rate increase News from Mission Valley Power LAKE COUNTY — Mission Valley Power (MVP) is experiencing increases in power rates charged by its electric power providers. As a federally owned utility, MVP is subject to 25 CFR 175 (power rates), which provides guidance on how rates ...


Polson City Commission tables business license discussion

POLSON — At a Nov. 7 meeting the Polson City Commission tabled, for the foreseeable future, discussion on the proposed business license.  The business license, updated to be called “Safety Inspection Certificates,” based on the actual intent behind the proposed fee for businesses, h...


Ronan discusses possibility of subdivision Ronan discusses possibility of subdivision

RONAN — On Nov. 9 the Ronan City Council listened to information about a possible subdivision coming to town.  Local surveyor Marc Carstens brought in the information, emphasizing that this was simply the introduction of a concept with nothing yet firmly concrete. This initial presentation was ...


DNRC rescinds municipal water right guidance

News from MT Dept. of Natural Resources & Conservation HELENA — The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation announced the rescission of a 2014 memo intended to provide guidance on changes in use for municipal water rights. “After reviewing the memo and its implementation over...


CSKT Fire hold firewood raffle

News from Polson Chamber of Commerce FLATHEAD RESERVATION — A raffle drawing for Douglas Fir firewood will be held on Nov. 23. Wood will be cut to winner’s preference. Two tickets cost $5 and 10 tickets cost $20. There will be two winners who will each get a cord of wood split and delivered ...


Governor promotes work-based learning for Montana students Governor promotes work-based learning for Montana students

 News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Visiting with welding and machining students at Capital High School, Governor Greg Gianforte recently highlighted the importance of Career and Technical Education programs in empowering students with in-demand skills and providing a highly ...


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