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News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — Back in late January, a time when we would traditionally be finalizing our 4th of July fireworks plans and starting our fundraising campaign, we learned that the company we’ve been using to supply and put on our incredible fireworks shows these past few years has decided to close up shop. While we’re extremely appreciative of their amazing work throughout the years and wish them nothing but the best moving forward, we were also left without a class b fireworks provider for our 2022 summer plans. Fortunately, the Chamber Holiday Committee was able to find a new vendor capable of putting on a fireworks show to the sta...
Athena Rennich RONAN — Athena Rose Rennich was born on March 21 at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Parents are Bruce and Megan of Polson. Paternal grandmother is Helen Silva of Polson. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Renee Managbanag of Granada Hills, C...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana is the fourth best state in the nation for doctors, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub. “We’re fortunate to have dependable, hardworking health care workers providing ...
News from the Montana History Foundation MONTANA — The Montana History Foundation announces 28 projects across the state will receive a total of $212,147 in grants for preservation in 2022. This year marks the largest amount awarded since the Foundation began the grant program in 2012. The History...
POLSON — “Tai Ji Quan: Movement for Better Balance” classes (Similar to Tai Chi or shadow boxing) are starting April 12, Tuesdays and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. for a period of six weeks at the Polson Senior Center. Register at Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging by calling 406-883-7482 a...
ST. IGNATIUS — On Wednesday, April 6, we are having our in house dinner at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. Debbie Coffman of Area VI Agency on Aging will be there to talk to us about using computers and “Get Set Up” classes that are free to all of us. Please come and enjoy an evening of goo...
DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also a...
POLSON — The Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes sponsored an event on March 21, bringing together tribes from all over Montana to discuss economic development throughout the state. Held by the State Tribal Economic Development Commission (STEDC), presenters including participants from the Off...
News from the CSKT Deputy Executive Office FLATHEAD RESERVATION — On Jan. 2, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) assumed full management of the Bison Range, formerly known as the National Bison Range. The Bison Range land was restored to the CSKT by the Montana Water Rights...
PABLO — A tragedy occurred on Sunday, March 20 when an 11-year-old boy died in an ATV accident in Pablo. According to the report released by Montana Highway Patrol, Edward Hamilton of Missoula had been driving a Polaris ATV northbound on Canal Road, and attempted to make a U-turn when he reach...
