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S&K Gaming, LLC breaks ground on 400 Horses Casino

News from S&K Gaming, LLC POLSON — On Wednesday, April 9, S&K Gaming, LLC, a proud enterprise of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, officially broke ground on a new state-of-the-art facility that represents the next chapter in the company’s continued commitment to innovation, job creation, and tribal economic development – 400 Horses Casino.  Tribal Elders and leadership, honored guests, organization executives, community members, and local dignitaries gathered to celebrate the momentous occasion, which marks the beginning of a project designed to enhance entertainment offerings, support economic sustainability, and create new opportunities a...


Briefs for April 16, 2025

Arlee Junior High third quarter honors  Perfect Attendance  8th Grade: Izabella Knoll, Aarinnario North Piegan  7th Grade: Teighan Cook, Colter Tibbetts, Logan Tibbetts     High Honor Roll 3.7 & Above  8th Grade: Aaron Diaz, Alysen Garwood, Victoria-L...


Right to know bills before Montana legislature explained

By Caroline Bullock for Montana Transparency Project Montanans’ constitutional right to know is a cornerstone of government transparency, commanding that we can all access public documents, “except in cases in which the demand of individual privacy clearly exceeds the merits of public disclo...


Snowpack remains mostly near normal after mix of March weather conditions

News from Natural Resources Conservation Service BOZEMAN — March brought a combination of snow accumulation, snowmelt, and rain to Montana. “The good news is precipitation was above normal across a majority of the state during March, with nearly all river basins receiving 110-140% of median ...


Snowpack remains mostly near normal after mix of March weather conditions

News from Natural Resources Conservation Service BOZEMAN — March brought a combination of snow accumulation, snowmelt, and rain to Montana. “The good news is precipitation was above normal across a majority of the state during March, with nearly all river basins receiving 110-140% of median ...


P.E.O. Chapter CA presents ‘Ready? Set- Goals!’ program P.E.O. Chapter CA presents ‘Ready? Set- Goals!’ program

News from P.E.O. Chapter CA, Polson POLSON — On March 19th, P.E.O. Chapter CA presented their Ready? Set-Goals! (RSG) program to the ninth-grade girls at Polson High School (PHS). Designed to inspire, the RSG program helps young women to become more organized and prepared for college, vocational s...


Briefs for April 16, 2025

New Tai Chi class offered News from Tribal Health FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Growing Older Staying Strong initiative through Tribal Health is seeking responses of interest from the community for Tai Chi classes. If you or someone you know is interested, go to: bit.ly/CSKT_GOSS or call Jessica...


Montana State professor to study sleep’s effects on children’s mental health Montana State professor to study sleep’s effects on children’s mental health

BOZEMAN – A Montana State University psychologist is embarking on a study to determine whether common sleep habits of preadolescent children contribute to later psychiatric disorders, such as substance abuse and depression. Cara Palmer, associate professor in the Department of Psychology in the Coll...


St. Ignatius Seniors for April 16, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS  ¾  Spring is on the way.  The willow tree in my yard is budding. People have talked about their crocuses and iris’ coming up.   I have to make a correction. I misspelled Eve’s (the audiologist coming to the St. Ignatius Senior Center) last name. The cor...


Polson seniors for April 16, 2025

POLSON - The AARP Tax Filing Assistance program has filed nearly 700 individual or joint tax returns over the past 10 weeks for local senior citizens. Special thanks to the 12 trained volunteers who worked more than 3,000 combined hours to assist in this AARP event.  We need a driver(s) for a short d...


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