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Treasured stories return online

News from CSKT   FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Three treasured interactive DVDs produced by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Natural Resource Department suffered a setback back due to technology in 2020. Productions including “Fire on the Land,” “Explore the River,” and “Lower Flathead River Interactive Map and Resource Guide” were all developed with the now-discontinued Flash software platform. Thanks to a grant from the United States Office of Indian Education’s Native Youth Community Partnership Projects, the content from all three discs are now online and can be found at fwrconline.csktnrd.org/index.html. The gra...


Community supports local athlete battling rare cancer Community supports local athlete battling rare cancer

CHARLO — The Mission Valley community is wrapping its collective arms around a former Charlo High School three-sport-athlete and wrestling state champion who is battling an extremely rare form of vascular cancer.  In February, Montana Tech Oredigger freshman Isaiah Allik’s dreams of Satur...


Legislative Notes

As we begin the second half of the 67th legislative session, I would like to highlight some very important bills that we can all support for the benefit of Montana. Senate Bill 101 provides permanent authorization of Direct Patient Care in Montana law. Dr. Harrop’s Pure Health DPC in Polson is an ex...


Council on Aging returns to regular hours

News from Lake County Council on Aging  LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Council on Aging is now open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The transportation program is open to everyone. This is a door-to-door service which means we will pick you up at home and take you where you need to go....


Boost given to Montana non-public, homeschools in COVID-19 relief funds

News from OPI MONTANA — Montana was allocated $12.8 million from the Federal Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools Program in January. As a result of the American Rescue Plan Act signed by the President on March 11th, an additional $12.8 million will be flowing to Montana non-public schools a...


67th Montana Legislature roundup from initiatives to tribal affairs 67th Montana Legislature roundup from initiatives to tribal affairs

MONTANA – After a dash to wrap up work and consider bills before last week’s transmittal deadline, lawmakers returned to Helena to take up work that included advancing some tax cut proposals championed by Gov. Greg Gianforte, as well as proposals that LGBTQ advocates say would curb their civil ri...


Southwest Montana Veterans Home welcomes first resident

News from DPHHS BUTTE — Department of Public Health and Human Services officials announced the brand new Southwest Montana Veterans Home welcomed its first resident into the facility on March 8. The very first Veteran to move into the facility, William “Bill” Davis, was welcomed by ...


Sharecropper lease open near Kalispell

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Par ks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is requesting proposals from qualified applicants for an agricultural lease on approximately 100 acres at the Ray Kuhns Wildlife Management Area north of Kalispell. The Ray Kuhns WMA, situated along Farm to Market Road, provid...


Membership sought for Upland Game Bird Advisory Council

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving on a council that monitors activities and makes recommendations for the state’s Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program. Council membership is representative of a...


Glacier National Park community discussion set for March 18 Glacier National Park community discussion set for March 18

News from Glacier National Park  MONTANA — Glacier National Park will hold a virtual community discussion on March 18 from 7-8 p.m. regarding challenges the park and visitors will face in 2021. Sponsored by the Glacier National Park Conservancy, the virtual meeting will be held over Zoom. ...


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