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2024 Fall Mack Days first week results

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Mack Days anglers were under very warm sunny skies for the first four days of the nine-week long event on Flathead Lake. 2024 Fall Mack Days began on Thursday September 5th and will end on Sunday November 3rd.  Mack Days Fishing Events are sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and are used as a management tool to reduce non-native lake trout population in Flathead Lake. Native bull trout and westslope cutthroat are a vital piece in the Flathead ecosystem. They dominated the fish populations of Flathead Lake for hundreds of years until the introduced lake trout population exploded. Protecting the native fish populati...


Governor announces annual Youth Hunting Story Contest Governor announces annual Youth Hunting Story Contest

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the launch of the third annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “Over the last two years, we’ve been inspired by th...


Local hunter education instructor passes torch Local hunter education instructor passes torch

LAKE COUNTY — Fall is approaching and hunting is on the minds of many. I have been getting inquiries from folks on Hunter Education Classes. At this time, we have a class scheduled to start Oct. 1 for the Pablo/SKC for students in Lake County. These classes are free, and everyone is welcome to attend. ...


Ronan Harvest Festival is Saturday Ronan Harvest Festival is Saturday

RONAN — All are invited to attend the annual Ronan Harvest Festival this Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event will be held in the grassy area behind the visitor center and Glacier Bank. Sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, activities include a vendor market, kids...


MT 4-H enrolls new members, seeks volunteers

From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Youth across Montana who would like to enroll in Montana 4-H are invited to do so during October. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension. It offers a range of choices and opportunities for youth to learn and grow, s...


Conference provides most current information to help Montanans with Parkinson’s disease

News from Summit for Parkinson’s KALISEPELL — Montana’s only nonprofit organization serving the Montana Parkinson’s community, Summit for Parkinson’s, proudly presents the 2024 Autumn Conference – Living Dynamically with Parkinson’s: Mental Health, Movement &...


Arlee seniors for Sept. 18, 2024

ARLEE — August sure surprised us with the many thunder, lighting, and rain storms nearly every evening after hot, hot days. But, the weather that brought us down was the BIG wind storms, pulling trees out by the roots or topping them off mid-height. The hay fields were abundantly blessed with a good so...


Ronan seniors for Sept. 18, 2024

RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to enjoy our meals; you don’t have to be a senior citizen. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: Wednesday, Sept. 18: loaded hot do...


Polson seniors for Sept. 18, 2024

POLSON — New and renewing memberships are now being accepted for our 24-25 fiscal year for $15.  Free flu/covid vaccines will be offered by Safeway Pharmacy on Monday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m.-noon.  The Safe Driver Course, sponsored by AARP will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a....


New county building takes form, construction to continue through winter New county building takes form, construction to continue through winter

After five months, the new Lake County Annex Office is taking shape. According to Swank Enterprises Site Supervisor Justin McIntyre, construction on the building will continue throughout the winter months. Crews broke ground on the annex in April, with the project slated for completion by July 2025. Th...


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