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Montana Department of Commerce awards economic impact, destination event grants

News from the Montana Department of Commerce HELENA – The Montana Department of Commerce announced Dec. 17 that 49 local event organizations will share more than $740,000 of grant funding to support destination events that will help increase tourism in Montana communities. The funding is through Commerce’s Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program. “This grant funding not only helps increase regional, national and international tourism, but also helps promote our state’s unique attributes while generating additional revenue for our communities,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. Eligible grant applicants host ...


Dillon high senior touts advantages of Auto Tech Sprint Degree Dillon high senior touts advantages of Auto Tech Sprint Degree

News from Montana Technological University When Beaverhead County High School senior Chase Brown crosses the high school graduation stage in May, he’ll be on track to launch a career as an automotive technician in a year. That’s because Brown took advantage of Highlands College of Montana Te...


Success with ‘Sneezy’ Success with ‘Sneezy’

News from Cherry Valley Elementary School This past week approximately 500 family members, friends, and community members joined together for Cherry Valley’s 2nd annual winter music program. Mrs. Buchmann and her incredible students put their hearts and creativity into an event that attendees will...


Medicaid reports finds health, economic benefits for Montana Medicaid reports finds health, economic benefits for Montana

More than one in every five Montanans, including approximately two in every five children, have health care coverage under the state’s Medicaid program. The program covers costs of physical, behavioral, emergency, vision, dental and long term care health services at low or no cost to those eligible. Th...


Commerce opens grant applications for Montana-based film projects, filmmakers

News from Mitch Staley, Montana Department of Commerce HELENA – The Montana Department of Commerce announces the opening of the 2024 Big Sky Film Grant, aimed at fostering growth and opportunities for Montana-based projects. The program closes for applications on Feb. 7, 2025. Awardees will receiv...


Providence St. Joseph Medical Center awarded Critical Access Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission Providence St. Joseph Medical Center  awarded Critical Access Hospital  Accreditation from The Joint Commission

News from Providence St. Joseph Medical Center POLSON – Providence St. Joseph Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Program by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Sea...


afe Harbor recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Honorees afe Harbor recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Honorees

By Dana Grant, Safe Harbor Director of Development Bringing a vision to life. Sharing time with those in need. Inspiring others with guidance and encouragement. Contributing to community improvements. Facilitating collaboration to support improved health outcomes. These are examples of the outstanding e...


Public comment sought on associate water judge applicants

News from Rob Bird, Human Resource Director, MT Judicial Branch The following candidates have applied for the position of associate water judge for the Montana Water Court: Nathanial Block, William C. Fanning, Julia Nordlund, Bina Peters, Anna Stradley, Madeleine Weisz. Public comment is now open on ...


Lottery open for chance to hunt bison on Blackfeet Reservation

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Hunters have until Dec. 22 to purchase lottery chances for a guided bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation. The drawing will be held on Dec. 23. The lottery is a way FWP partners with the Blackfeet Tribe to demonstrate a shared commitment to managi...


Briefs for Dec. 18, 2024

Charlie Russell prints available at library News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Charlie M. Russell’s “The Night Before Christmas” Prints are now available for sale in the North Lake County Public Library. Unframed prints are $15 each and are approximately...


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