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Bob Larsson receives recognition for 65 years as longest serving instructor in Montana Bob Larsson receives recognition for 65 years as longest serving instructor in Montana

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently honored the service of its Region 1 (northwest Montana) hunter and bowhunter education instructors at an annual workshop in Kalispell. The annual workshop is an opportunity for FWP staff and instructors from each region to review the program, discuss updates and new equipment, and to celebrate the volunteerism of the instructors. The heart of Montana’s hunter and bowhunter education programs is the corps of dedicated volunteer instructors. They stand as examples of how each hunter should demonstrate ethics, behavior and responsibility to themselves, landowners, other hunters a...


St. Ignatius seniors for April 13, 2022

ST. IGNATIUS — Our Easter dinner will be on April 20; a little after the actual day, but with all the trimmings. We hope you will join us at 5:30 p.m. for ham, mashed potatoes, fresh rolls, cherry pie salad, veggies and Amish sugar cookies for dessert. The menu:  —  Friday, April ...


Dixon seniors for April 13, 2022

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 Seniors for April 13, 2022

POLSON — April’s full moon is on April 16, the day before Easter Sunday. It has been named the “Pink Moon.” It represents change, growth and renewal (think spring). It is also the time to get rid of things rather than save things. Garage sales come to mind. My wife says it’s tim...


Over $79,000 for Montana sourced products in MT schools secured

News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — As part of his ongoing push to support Montana small businesses and agriculture producers, Senator Tester secured $79,300 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Mission West Community Development Partners—previously known as the Lake...


Daines meets with Close Up students Daines meets with Close Up students

News from the office of Senator Daines WASHINGTON D.C. — On April 6, Senator Daines kicked his day off with a Close Up visit with Powell County and Arlee High School students. While visiting our nation’s capital, the students were able to hear first-hand what it’s like to serve Montana...


St. Ignatius third quarter honor roll

6th Grade 4.0 – Aiden Courville, Kiran Thomas, Aiden Umphrey 3.5-3.99 – Adley Larson, Tristan Sheridan 3.0-3.49 – Gunner Courville, Revelin Hammond, William Morigeau, Kaiven Patten, Aryanna Robert, Kurtis Wood 7th Grade 4.0 – Anna Cronk, Madison Incashola 3.5-3.9...


Historic items restored after People’s Center fire Historic items restored after People’s Center fire

PABLO — The Three Chiefs Culture Center, formerly the People’s Center, welcomed back numerous historic pieces that were restored after being damaged in a fire at the museum in September, 2020.  Covered by soot and ash, several of the items were 19th century tribal artifacts and needed car...


Mission Valley Power explains rate changes Mission Valley Power explains rate changes

PABLO — Consumer rates at Mission Valley Power have changed as of April 1. What that means for different groups of consumers has left some confused. Jean Matt of Mission Valley Power explained the changes, and the ways in which they impact everyone.  The power company had a rate study conducted...


Dr. Desiree Fox becomes behavioral health division director

News from CSKT Tribal Health ST. IGNATIUS — Tribal Health is pleased to announce that Salish Tribal Member, Dr. Desiree Fox, is now the Behavioral Health Division Director. In addition to leading the Behavioral Health division at Tribal Health, Dr. Fox is also maintaining her position as Superv...


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