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Editor, I appreciated very much the press coverage of the Fort Connah honoring of my cousin/brother Joe McDonald. I regret that was I was unable to attend the honoring as age related health problems precluded me from attending. Joe was a very humble man who rarely spoke, if ever, of his own accomplishments. Joe never spoke of his life and legacy. He was a man of integrity, honesty and love. I think it is important to follow in Joe’s footsteps in both the Indian and in non-Indian communities as a people of diversity and inclusion. Joe and I were the last generation of our great-grandfather Angus McDonald. Angus was born in the Highlands of Scotland in 1816. He came to...
News from CSKT Fish, Wildlife, Recreation & Conservation PABLO — The 2024 Fall Mack Days event will have an earlier start date this fall. We will begin Thursday, Sept. 5, and will end Sunday, Nov. 3. Mack Days events on Flathead Lake are sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes...
News from the office of Senator Testor BIG SANDY — As part of his continued efforts to support first responders and keep Montana communities safe, U.S. Senator Jon Tester earlier this month passed his bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act to help local fire departments access funding for training,...
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 ...
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 — 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 — 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
