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News from Lake County Conservation District RONAN — Lake County Conservation District celebrated pollinator week with a new event we co-hosted with Ronan Cooperative Brewery called the “Chalk Walk.” This was Ronan’s first ever chalk walk and we were beyond impressed with all of the beautiful chalk art that was decorating downtown Ronan’s sidewalks. This year’s theme was “Bees & Blooms!” A pollinator themed street party kicked off Friday night where everyone could submit their votes for their favorite chalk art. There was live music, food, crafts for the kiddos, and, of course, beer from the Ronan Cooperative Brewery! We had l...
RONAN — On July 9, ‘Sweet Pride in July’ was held in the Ronan City Park, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Sponsored by Safe Harbor and The Spirit of Many Colors, an LGBTQ+ club at the Salish Kootenai College, this was the eighth year of celebration. A celebration with food, ...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Elk hunters interested in signing up for an opportunity to hunt cow elk on private lands enrolled in Elk Hunting Access (EHA) agreements can do so today through Aug 1. The resulting EHA public hunter list will be randomized with hunters contacted se...
News from Arlee ARLEE — ‘United We Stand’ was the theme of the 70th annual Arlee 4th of July Parade. The rain clouds held off and the sun shone brightly on the many parade entrants and happy spectators, which lined the parade route. The grand prize went to Rhonda Kinney and family h...
ST. IGNATIUS — This coming weekend is Good Ol’ Days here in St. Ignatius. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is excited to host our annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 16. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Our breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and runs unt...
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center has many activities to join in: Exercise for Mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tai Ji (slow movement for balance): begins Aug. 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays, sign up for seating&nbs...
News from Commissioner of Securities & Insurance MONTANA — When it comes to insuring your home it is important to know there is a significant difference between “Replacement Cost” and “Actual Cash Value” coverage. We’ll get to that shortly. You can’t watc...
News from DPHHS MONTANA —The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has launched a new program to help persons with behavioral health conditions successfully quit tobacco products. “Many individuals with behavioral health conditions want to stop smoking but may face extra ...
Reel Bailey RONAN — Reel James Bailey was born on July 6, 2022, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Parents are Reece and Lisa Bailey of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Rod Bailey and Brent and Patti Powell of St. Ignatius. Mate...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier, Governor Greg Gianforte announced on July 6 the state is significantly increasing access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for Montana Medicaid memb...
