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Briefs for Nov. 18, 2020

Ronan Thanksgiving dinner continues RONAN — The annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving dinner will be curbside pick up only on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Boys and Girls Club in Ronan.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are limiting volunteer help to ensure the safety of our workers and members of the community.  Please note the change of location and swing by to pick up your dinner to go. For questions, call Rita at 406-871-1648.   Library announces holiday hours POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, for Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen on Friday, Nov. 27, at 9 ...


Fall Mack Days concludes, tagged fish elude anglers Fall Mack Days concludes, tagged fish elude anglers

News from CSKT  FLATHEAD LAKE – A total of 14,066 lake trout have been entered so far in the 2020 Fall Mack Days fishing event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.  Mack Days are a management tool used by fisheries managers to reduce the number of non-native lake ...


Two grizzly bears killed near Bigfork

News from FWP  BIGFORK — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are investigating the death of two grizzly bears near Bigfork. The carcasses of an adult female bear and cub were located Nov. 9 on Bear Creek Road near Montana Highway 83. No additional inform...


FWP drone hearing scheduled Dec.1

News from FWP MONTANA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a public hearing via a telephonic Zoom platform on Dec. 1, at 10 a.m., to consider a new rule pertaining to banning the use of remote-controlled devices and drones while fishing. Fish, Wildlife and Parks has increasingly been as...


‘Giving Tuesday’ donations doubled at library

News from the North Lake County Library Foundation POLSON — Giving Tuesday (www.givingtuesday.org) is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. Giving Tuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspi...


‘Gifts With A Lift’ program spreads holiday cheer

News from DPHHS WARM SPRINGS — The Department of Public Health and Human Services announced today that donation boxes have been set up at various locations across the state to receive holiday gifts to benefit Montana State Hospital patients. The effort is part of the annual “Gifts With A ...


Dixon seniors for Nov. 18, 2020

DIXON — Happy Thanksgiving from the Dixon Senior Center. We will have our Thanksgiving dinner celebration on Monday, Nov. 23, at 5:30 p.m. The doors will be open for eating in. Please feel welcome to celebrate the holiday with friends and neighbors. Social distance precautions will be taken to ensure e...


St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 18, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — Our board has decided to keep to our original plans to have our in-house Thanksgiving dinner at the center on Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m. We will serve roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, rolls, green beans, fruit, and pumpkin bars. Please make sure you call t...


Veterans Day honors our heroes for service

From Greg Whitlock, South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs From Valley Forge to Afghanistan, through war and peace, valiant Americans have answered the call to duty with honor and dignity. These brave men and women, and their loved ones, have made significant sacrifices on behalf of our nation. ...


Briefs for Nov. 11, 2020

Gianforte asks Montanans to ‘Serve Montana’ News from Governor-elect Greg Gianforte BOZEMAN — Governor-elect Greg Gianforte today called on well-qualified, dedicated innovators to serve Montana and help lead Montana’s comeback. Gianforte today launched: ServeMontana.com, ...


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