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St. Ignatius seniors for March 10, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — What  wonderful weather we are having. Everyone is ready for spring, I’m sure. I know I am. Daylight savings begins on Sunday, March 14, so our evenings will be longer and hopefully, a good time to walk and enjoy where we live. Please remember to set your clocks ahead by an hour. Our meals for the next week:   —  Friday, March 12: chicken dinner, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, dessert —  Tuesday, March 16: super mac and cheese with hot dogs, veggies, dessert —  Wednesday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day - evening meal - corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, rolls, veggies, dessert Please call by 1:30 p.m. ...


Cheer sections sparse, but full of heart in COVID era Cheer sections sparse, but full of heart in COVID era

In a traditional season, gymnasiums across the state would be packed with fans cheering for their favorite prep basketball teams battling for postseason glory. The coronavirus pandemic has made for anything but a normal 2020-21 basketball season, delaying the start by nearly three weeks and forcing restri...


Spring time welcomes bears back to the Valley

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — As spring approaches, the Tribal Wildlife Management Program would like to remind the public that bears, both black and grizzly, will soon be emerging from their dens.  Mild weather this fall and winter may mean bears could emerge from the den earlier ...


Drone pilot photographs bridge accident Drone pilot photographs bridge accident

POLSON — Local filmmaker David W. King was taking aerial video of the North Lake County Library on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 3:55 p.m. when he heard a loud crash. “I looked over and saw a big dust cloud,” King said. With his drone already in the air, King flew it over the scene of an aut...


Spring debris burning opened March 1

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring debris burning season opened Monday, March 1.   Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up. Before you light your piles or grass this spring, take the necessary precautions to ensure your burn does not become the next wildfire....


Spring Mack Days start March 19 Spring Mack Days start March 19

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake will begin Friday, March 19, and end on Sunday, May 16.  This lake trout angling event is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks with up to $225,000 in cas...


LCCD calls for scholarship applications

News from LCCD LAKE COUNTY – Lake County Conservation District share the following scholarship opportunity:  Do you know a Lake County resident high school senior with an interest in conservation, natural resources and agriculture?  Check out our Future Steward Conservation Scholar...


Local legislative update open to the public

News from the  Northwest Counties Farm Bureau RONAN — Northwest Counties Farm Bureaus along with the Lake County Commissioners, Lake County Democrats and the Lake County Republican Central Committee are co-sponsoring this event. Please join us for a Legislative Update on Thursday, March 4,...


Polson chamber announces protocol from CSKT, Lake County

News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce POLSON — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes announced that CSKT employee and building protocols will remain in place until rescinded by the tribal council.  The CSKT Tribal Council remains vitally concerned about the public health and safet...


Polson Boys & Girls Club celebrates Mardi Gras Polson Boys & Girls Club celebrates Mardi Gras

POLSON — The Mardi Gras parade at the new Polson Boys and Girls Club featured a 15-foot, flying red dragon fashioned out of cardboard boxes, wire, tape and red paint.  It had moving wings, blinking eyes and a “fire” breathing snout. Trumpeter Joe Martinez accompanied three of Dick B...


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