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$700,000 invested to expand MT Family Peer Support Services

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced an investment of $700,000 to expand peer support services for Montana families and caregivers. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, the investment represents the next allocation of $300 million in funding the governor devoted last year to reform and improve Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities services systems. “Parents and caregivers raising children with behavioral health challenges often neglect their own mental and physical health,” Gov. Gianforte said. “To address this important...


Ronan seniors for July 3, 2024

RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. Any age is welcome to come 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, July...


Polson seniors for July 3, 2024

POLSON — Celebrate Independence Day. Be safe. We are continuing our search for a full or part-time cook and/or Nutrition Director. Apply in person. Wages based on experience and range of knowledge in food service. Our non-profit organization relies on members willing to serve in leadership positi...


St. Ignatius seniors for July 3, 2024

ST. IGNATIUS — Is it difficult for you or a loved one to trim toenails? Call “Nurse on the Go” at 406-253-5114 and schedule your 30-minute foot appointment. The cost is $25 a treatment. Nails will be trimmed and callouses, and corns buffed smooth. The nurse is licensed and insured. If yo...


Governor Gianforte, Chamber of Commerce highlight Montana’s business climate Governor Gianforte, Chamber of Commerce highlight Montana’s business climate

News from the office of Governor Gianforte  BOZEMAN — Joining the Montana Chamber of Commerce, Governor Greg Gianforte recently highlighted recent investments to improve Montana’s business climate at the Big Sky, Bright Futures Economic Summit in Bozeman. “With record business ...


Spring deer, elk surveys show mixed results

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Biologists conducting spring deer and elk surveys found some areas with improved herd growth and some areas with lower recruitment due to poor habitat conditions and disease. During the spring season, FWP wildlife staff get a pulse on deer and el...


MT unemployment remains near historic low in May

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced that Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in May, near the historic, all-time low of 2.3%.    Montana’s unemployment rate remains nearly one percent below the national rate of 4...


Briefs for July 3, 2024

Burning by permit closed July 1  RONAN — Fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire, have restricted debris burning (outdoor burning) starting Monday, July 1, 2024. Open debris burning will resume after fire season starting Oct. 1. People who burned this ...


Grant funds awarded to 44 Montana destination events

News from the Montana Department of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that over $750,000 of grant funding will be shared by 44 destination events to help grow Montana’s economy through tourism. The grant funding is provided through Commerce’s Economic...


Northwest Montana listed as having highest fire potential Northwest Montana listed as having highest fire potential

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On June 18, Governor Greg Gianforte received the 2024 Fire Season Outlook Briefing from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and Northern Rockies Coordinating Group (NRCG). “The state of Montana stands unified and ...


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