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St. Ignatius seniors for March 26, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS  -  With the price of food today, people need additional help.  There are new income guidelines for the TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) for 2025.  The federal poverty guideline for a single person is $15,660. For a family of four it is $32,150. For a family of eight it is $54,150. The Mission Valley Food Pantry in St. Ignatius (203 Blaine Street) is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., except, they are also open the last Saturday of the month. It serves St. Ignatius, Dixon and Arlee. If you have questions call 406-745-5484.    Activities: -  Saturday, April 12: bingo - Saturday, April 19: bake sale, raffle a...


36th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade rolls through Main Street Ronan 36th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade rolls through Main Street Ronan

Parade results   Most Irish - Eire Avengers Best Irish Animals - Templer Family Greenest Sport Team - Ronan Wrestling Club Best Kids Float - 4H Biggest Shamrocks - 2nd Chance Saloon Greenest Float - O’Leary’s Ol Ladies Pub Wars – Pheasant Bes...


Legislators share work done during first half of session Legislators share work done during first half of session

RONAN - Buddy Cheff, emcee for the March 12 legislative update meeting, got the event underway by inviting the approximately 85+ people in attendance to join him in the pledge of allegiance. Each guest legislator then had five minutes to share their recent efforts at the state legislature. Tracy Sharp, a ...


Flathead Lake State Park volunteer stewardship program recruits new members

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites community members to support Flathead Lake State Park by joining a new volunteer stewardship program. The Flathead Lake State Park Stewards program is a new effort to organize volunteers who are ...


Flathead Lake State Park volunteer stewardship program recruits new members Flathead Lake State Park volunteer stewardship program recruits new members

News from USDA NRCS BOZEMAN — “February was overall a month of steady snow accumulation in Montana,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Hydrologist. SNOTELs across the state reported 1-4 inches of precipitation equaling about 10-30 inches of snow durin...


MSU to host 49th annual American Indian Council Powwow MSU to host 49th annual American Indian Council Powwow

From MSU News Service BOZEMAN – The 49th annual American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State University will be held March 28-29 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The event is free and open to the public. The powwow is one of the largest in the state and will begin with a grand entry at 5 p.m...


MSU Extension to co-host Nutrition Conference, Livestock Forum

From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension and the Montana Feed Association will co-host the annual Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8 and 9, at the Best Western Plus GranTree Inn in Bozeman, 1325 N. Seventh Ave.   ...


Gov. Gianforte: House Bill 39 empowers voters, upholds Constitution Gov. Gianforte:  House Bill 39 empowers voters, upholds Constitution

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Gianforte recently signed House Bill 39, a judicial reform bill that allows political parties to donate to judicial candidates. “As Americans, we cherish our freedoms of speech and association,” Gov. Gianforte said. &ldquo...


New funding available for community-led bear conflict prevention  New funding available for community-led bear conflict prevention 

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — Montanans living and working around grizzly bears are invited to apply for funding to help their communities adopt bear-resistant infrastructure and public education initiatives aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflicts.  The Montana Commu...


Preventing a bite: The best way to avoid tickborne diseases Preventing  a bite:  The best way to avoid  tickborne  diseases

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Montana’s spring brings outdoor fun for people and pets but also awakens ticks.  Enjoy the warm weather while taking precautions to protect against these seasonal pests. Prompt tick removal minimizes disease risk, as transmission isn’t always immedi...


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