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Montana named fourth best state for doctors

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 Montanans with high-quality care, and I’m proud Montana is recognized as one of the best states in the nation for doctors to practice medicine,” Gov. Gianforte said. Weighing 19 key metrics, including opportunity, competition, and the medical environment in each state, WalletHub ranked Montana the fourth best state in the nation for doctors. “We invite outstanding...


Funding announced for preservation projects Funding announced for preservation projects

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 seniors for April 6, 2022

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 seniors for April 6, 2022

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 senior for April 6, 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...


Community gathers for economic development event Community gathers for economic development event

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...


Tribes assume full management of former National Bison Range

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...


11-year-old dies in fatal ATV accident

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...


Spring debris burning underway

News from the CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring debris burning season is in full force. The weather is finally nice, and people want to burn their piles and grass. Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up.  Before you light your piles or grass this spr...


Permit deadlines draw near

News from Montana FWP MONTANA — April 1 is deadline to purchase chances for Smith River Super Permit. Those who were unlucky in the Smith River permit draw for the 2022 float season have another chance to score a river trip of a lifetime.  In addition to the regular private float trip p...


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