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Arlee resident crowned Mrs. Grand International Arlee resident crowned Mrs. Grand International

ARLEE – In a remarkable achievement that transcends age and celebrates empowerment, Estela Fullerton, a resident of Arlee, Montana, has been crowned Mrs. Grand International 2024 at the prestigious competition held in Myanmar from Nov. 23-28, 2024. From her humble beginnings as a rancher’s wife of Mr.Hal Fullerton and dedicated homemaker, Estela, has transformed her passion into a powerful platform for advocacy, showcasing that beauty is not merely skin deep but rooted in purpose and compassion.  Mrs. Grand International is not just a beauty pageant; it is a celebration of grace, empowerment, and a commitment to making a difference in the world. Estela entered the compet...


Lone Pine State Park hosts winter activities

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting several outdoor education programs at Lone Pine State Park in January. Welcome In The New Year With A Forest Bathing Walk Date: Saturday, Jan. 11, 10-11:30 a.m. Meeting Place: Lone Pine Visitor Center Begin the new year with the re...


$2M available in grants for businesses offering child care

News from Zero to Five HELENA – Working families, businesses, and children are all impacted when access to quality, affordable child care is limited – employer investments in benefits that support employees with young children has a positive impact on family economic stability, workplace pro...


$2M available in grants for businesses offering child care

News from Zero to Five HELENA – Working families, businesses, and children are all impacted when access to quality, affordable child care is limited – employer investments in benefits that support employees with young children has a positive impact on family economic stability, workplace pro...


St. Ignatius seniors for Jan.8, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS  — Happy New Year from the St. Ignatius Senior Center. Activities and meal schedules for January are listed below. Bingo -  Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Craft Day:  Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. Cut Glass. Free will offering to participate. Call the senior center, 406-745-4462, to leave your...


Polson seniors for Jan. 8, 2025

POLSON — AARP Tax Preparation Assistance pre-registration begins now through April 15, 2025. You must make a reservation for assistance by calling or stopping by the Polson Senior Community Center. Appointment times are available starting in February on Mondays or Thursdays only between 10 a.m. and 3 p...


Shape Up Montana registration opens

News from Big Sky State Games BILLINGS – Registration for the 23rd Annual Shape Up Montana program is underway.  Since it began in 2003, over 88,800 Montanans have logged more than 15.7 million activity miles. Shape Up Montana is a team-based healthy lifestyle program of the Big Sky State Gam...


Births for Jan. 8, 2025 Births for Jan. 8, 2025

Jordan Clovis Simpson RONAN — Jordan Clovis Simpson was born on Jan. 1, 2025 at the St. Luke New Beginnings Birth Center in Ronan, making him the first baby born at St. Luke in 2025. He measured 7 lbs. 5 oz. and 20 inches long. Parents are Quinten Reid and Taylor Everheart of Polson. Paternal gran...


AT&T contributes $17,500 to Boys & Girls Club for digital literacy AT&T contributes $17,500 to Boys & Girls Club for digital literacy

News from Granite Peak Communications LLC LAKE COUNTY — AT&T made a $17,500 contribution to the local Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County as part of its commitment to narrow the digital divide in underserved communities. Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Re...


DPHHS improves customer service, access to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

News from DPHHS MONTANA — The Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) recently released new guidelines to improve access to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program for families who receive the traditional Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship.  Families who have been determ...


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