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News from the Lake County Planning Departme nt LAKE COUNTY — Lake County currently seeks volunteers for the following boards. Positions begin on Jan. 1, 2022. If you have questions about the area of jurisdiction for a particular board or to obtain an application, please check with the Lake County Planning Department. Please note that some meetings may be held via ZOOM given space concerns and COVID.  Positions are open until filled. Lake County Planning Board This board advises the Lake County Commissioners on planning issues. The board regularly meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. to review and make recommendations on subdivision proposals and to wo...

POLSON — On Wednesday, Nov. 17, officials from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Lake County and the Montana Department of Transportation sat down at the Polson Red Lion Inn to discuss infrastructure concerns regarding Lake County roads. Also joining the conversation were Montana Lt. Gove...

ARLEE — The residents of the Jocko Valley and surrounding area are a little safer now thanks to a new radio repeater installed on Pistol Creek Lookout. Arlee Volunteer Fire Chief Charles Headley and EMT Director Kai Stein said they wish to thank the anonymous donor who gave $25,000 to the fire departme...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Together with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Nov. 16 that $27 million in federal funding is available to help Montanans with heating bills this winter and to weatherize more homes....

News from Safe Harbor No matter what challenges arise, every community has its share of heroes who are able to help everyone get through the crisis. Each October, as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SAFE Harbor honors these heroes, based on nominations from across the Flathead Reserva...

Shop Hop’ planned in Ronan News from the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce RONAN — From Nov. 5 to Dec. 16, the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Shop Hop.” You can pick up a punch card at the first business you stop at. You are encouraged to browse at each business bu...

News from the Polson Business Community POLSON — The Polson Business Community invites the community members to head downtown on Friday, Dec. 3 for the 2021 Parade of Lights. Floats will line up behind Cherry Valley Elementary School by 5 p.m. with the parade starting at 6 p.m. The parade route wi...

News from St. Ignatius Tribal Health ST. IGNATIUS — The town of St. Ignatius is excited to announce a Christmas Carnival will be held on Dec. 4 at the St. Ignatius Elementary School at 1 p.m. Santa and the Grinch will be there and Santa will be handing out prizes to the kids this year. We have ove...

By M.S. Sacry  for the Valley Journal With the U.S. supply chain facing unprecedented backlogs this holiday season, shoppers have been warned that major suppliers of holidays gifts may have bare shelves this year. But one industry’s bust can always lead to another’s boom. Local retaile...

RONAN — There’s a brand new mural in Ronan thanks to the hard work of Mission Valley artist Cameron Decker. A dedication ceremony held Friday afternoon welcomed the new mural that spans the wall leading into the Ronan High School’s main entrance. It honors historic chiefs of the Kootenai...