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News from the CSKT Tribal Council PABLO — Election officials of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes recently certified final election results, including all absentee and contested ballots, with livestream coverage of the process. On Saturday, Dec. 18, Tribal Members cast their votes for five positions on the Tribal Council, with the remaining other five seats up for election in 2023. Incumbents Len Twoteeth (Elmo District) and Carole Lankford (Ronan District) retained their seats, with the new at-large position now represented by Tom McDonald. Arlee District will now be represented by Jim Malatare, while the Polson District will be represented by Jennifer Finley. ...
Honor loved one with gift to library POLSON — December is the perfect time to honor or remember a loved one with a gift to the North Lake County Public Library. Giving before the end of the year is a great way to maximize your charitable contributions for yourself and the library with the help of ...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana is offering a new assistance opportunity for agricultural producers through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program. While NRCS accepts applications year-round, producers and landowners should apply by the Feb...
ST. IGNATIUS — Wow! Here it is, our last newsletter of 2021. I still get excited when I think of the year changing overnight, just as our seasons switched from fall to winter on Tuesday night at winter solstice. I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday, and will continue to enjoy friends, family...
POLSON — This year is the 50th Anniversary of our Polson Senior Center. We are looking forward to a great celebration. If you have stories or pictures to share from previous years, let us know. Our historian and directors are beginning to compile a display for us to share. If you had or have relatives ...
News from Montana FWP KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting a friendly competition at state parks in the Flathead Valley to encourage a healthy start to the new year outdoors. Recreationists are encouraged to participate in the second annual “Battle of the Boots” a...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program. This program provides pandemic assistance to cover certification an...
AnaKin Vassar POLSON — AnaKin Joseph Vassar was born on Dec. 15, 2021, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. He weighed 8 pounds. Parents are WaKiza Vassar and Rose Santos of Polson. Paternal grandmother is Louita Vassar of De Smet, Idaho. Maternal grandmother is Desir&...
News from the Montana Office of Public Instruction HELENA – The Office of Public Instruction (OPI) has released the formal application for the Montana Afterschool Grant. This grant is part of the federal American Rescue Plan for COVID-19 relief. Afterschool community organizations, including schoo...
RONAN — With temperatures dipping well into the low teens Saturday evening in Ronan, clouds of breath fog hovered over festive holiday crowds as they lined the sidewalks along Main Street to take in the annual Parade of Lights as it made its way through downtown. The event, hosted by the Ronan...
