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St. Ignatius seniors for March. 5, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS - It looks like winter may be gradually relenting to spring. March is still to come.   Make sure to include protein in your diet every day to maintain muscle mass. Also, focus on needed nutrients – calcium, vitamin D, and fiber.   As we age we lose our sense of thirst. Drink water often. Water with lemon/lime or infused with a fruit of your choice. Tea is also a good choice, and milk. Activities -  Bingo: played on March 8 at 2 p.m. Menu: -  Friday, March 7: chicken Alfredo, fruit salad, cooked carrots, wheat bread, brownies -  Tuesday, March 11: clam chowder, egg salad sandwiches, vegetable tray, orange slices, peanut butter ...


Briefs for March 5, 2025

Bill narrows Medicaid Expansion in effort to reduce program costs News from Montana Senate Republicans HELENA — The Senate Public Health Committee heard a bill on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to narrow eligibility requirements for Medicaid Expansion in an effort to reduce state costs for the program. ...


New hunting, fishing and conservation license year began March 1

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – The new license year opened March 1, which means that’s the first day you can buy your 2025 hunting, fishing and conservation licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is ...


Governor speaks about House’s passage of permanent property tax cut Governor speaks about House’s passage of permanent property tax cut

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently released the following statement in response to House legislators passing House Bill 231, the bipartisan Homestead Rate Cut bill that permanently cuts property tax rates for Montana homeowners, renters, and small ...


MSU scientist receives $2.8M grant to advance Lyme disease research MSU scientist receives $2.8M grant to advance Lyme disease research

BOZEMAN – Funding from the National Institutes of Health will allow a Montana State University research team to deepen explorations into a disease that is posing an increasing threat in the U.S. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, and nearly 90,000 cases in the U.S. were repo...


GNP calls for public input

News from Glacier National Park WEST GLACIER -  Glacier National Park is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) for the park’s proposed Fire Management Plan (FMP). The EA is available for public review and comment until March 12 online at: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/FMP2...


Call for applications for Chief Water Court Judge

News from Rob Bird, Montana Judicial Branch  MONTANA - The Judicial Branch will begin accepting applications today through Feb. 28, 2025, for the Chief Water Court Judge. Current Chief Water Court Judge Stephen Brown was appointed to fill the duration of the current term, which expires on July 31, ...


Forest Service layoffs mean less fire protection this summer

Editor, In the Flathead Valley we live in a fire prone area. Many of us have evacuated because of fires, or have packed and been ready to evacuate as we’ve watched smoke and flames advance. Don’t expect as much fire protection this summer. The Trump-Musk team is telling the public that no f...


FWP seeks public comment on proposed conservation easement

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on a potential project that would place nearly 53,000 acres of private timberland in northwest Montana under a conservation easement and protect working lands, public recreation acce...


DNRC places nearly 130,000 acres under management DNRC places nearly 130,000 acres under management

News from DNRC HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) placed nearly 130,000 forested acres under management since he took office. “DNRC has demonstrated its commitment to safeguard our forests, communitie...


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