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Polar bear research shared, adventures open to public Polar bear research shared, adventures open to public

PABLO – Dr. Frank Tyro’s bear adventures began over 40 years ago with the non-profit organization The Great Bear Foundation in an effort to conserve habitats for bears around the world. Tyro hosted a community gathering on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Salish Kootenai College theater to share what he's learned from polar bear research done in the artic and subarctic. The Great Bear Foundation is a conservation group that guides participants in Churchill, Manitoba in Canada’s Hudson Bay for four days with guides offering information about ecology, culture and bear behavior. Graduate and undergraduate college credits are available. The foundation states that 100 percent of ...


Medicaid expansion bills spur hours of testimony in first hearings Medicaid expansion bills spur hours of testimony in first hearings

Lawmakers in both chambers considered contrasting measures for the future of the low-income health care program, set to expire if they don’t take action.   by Mara Silvers and Zeke Lloyd Two Montana lawmakers, one Republican and one Democratic, advocated Wednesday for their strategies to ...


Montana court upholds constitutional Right to Know

News from Upper Seven Law GREAT FALLS — Today, the Montana District Court in Great Falls ordered the Legislative Services Division to return to its long-held practice of producing legislative documents related to the drafting of a bill to members of the public under the Montana Constitution’...


Salish Kootenai College announces interim president appointment Salish Kootenai College announces interim president appointment

News from Salish Kootenai College PABLO — The Salish Kootenai College (SKC) Board of Directors announces the resignation of Interim President Dr. Michael Munson, effective Jan. 13, 2025. Dr. Munson has accepted a new position at Washington State University as the Associate Vice Provost of Tribal R...


‘Love at First Site’ Baby Fair planned for Feb. 1

News from CSKT Early Childhood Services PABLO - CSKT’s “Love at First Site” Baby Fair will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the Salish Kootenai College Gym. If you are a new parent, an expecting parent, families with children 0-5 years old, a community member, pl...


Enjoy dancing, wine, more at Masumola Club

News from Mac Swan POLSON  - We had so much fun last year, this is a reprise event. See the food and wine distribution lists below. If you have yet to RSVP, please do so now: macswan44@gmail.com We are doing away with curfews so put on your dancing shoes. Social Hour begins at 5:45 p.m. at the M...


MT Historical Society offers free Capitol tours MT Historical Society offers free Capitol tours

News from Montana Historical Society HELENA - While everyone is welcome to explore the Capitol and observe the legislature on their own, Bramble explains that that MTHS tour guides provide insight on the history, art and architecture of the building, while offering an introduction to the political proce...


Governor announces leadership change at MDA Governor announces leadership change at MDA

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Jillien Streit as Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Jillien Streit comes to this role with a strong background in agriculture and business, ready to advocate fo...


Montana dinosaur nesting grounds named International Geoheritage Site Montana dinosaur nesting grounds named International Geoheritage Site

News from the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — For more than 40 years, an area of Cretaceous rock exposures in northwest Montana has been the site of exciting fossil discoveries, including ones by paleontologists from Montana State University’s Museum of the Rockies. Now, it has been named an Inte...


St. Ignatius seniors for Jan. 29, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS — Hello everyone. Did you know that your head loses the most body heat? Wearing a hat in cold weather helps to retain body heat, keeps you warm, and prevents hypothermia. Upcoming events:   Wool Felting class – Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. – free will offering Bingo – S...


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