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Irvine Flats fire burns into second day Irvine Flats fire burns into second day

POLSON — A wheat field fire on Camas Road in Irvine Flats burned approximately 392 acres, according to Devon LaFrombois, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Division of Fire.  The “man-caused” fire was called in to dispatch at 4:53 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16. Aided by blustery win...

Commissioners open negotiations with city manager candidate Commissioners open negotiations with city manager candidate

POLSON — The community was anxious to hear which of the five candidates for Polson City Manager was selected from the interview process. To end the suspense, Polson City Commissioners at the Sept. 17 meeting authorized Mayor Pat DeVries to negotiate with city manager candidate Mark Shrives. Mayor DeVri...

PHS student raises funds for 3D printer PHS student raises funds for 3D printer

POLSON — A 3D model of a soccer shoe, an art piece or an a computer-aided design — these and many other ideas can come to fruition if Polson High School sophomore Johnny Umphrey has his way.  Umphrey is raising money to buy a 3D printer for PHS students.  “It’s the nex...

Polson hosts Pirate Duals cross-country meet Polson hosts Pirate Duals cross-country meet

POLSON — It was a beautiful day at the Polson airport on Saturday with near perfect conditions for the Pirates and Lady Pirates to host their “Pirate Duals” cross-country meet —“the biggest meet in Polson cross-country history,” according to Polson coach Matt Seeley. Po...

Polson golf teams pick up wins Polson golf teams pick up wins

LIBBY – Polson High swept the team titles at the Libby Invitational on Friday, boasting first place team scores for both boys and girls.  The girls’ score of 366 was a runaway first place with Lady Pirates Jaylin Kenney (84), Nicole Clairmont (87), and Peyton Anderson (94) taking the top ...

Polson hosts high school rodeo at fairgrounds arena Polson hosts high school rodeo at fairgrounds arena

.POLSON — High school rodeo is a family affair, if the Polson High School rodeo on Sept. 14 and 15 was any indicator.  Young men and women competed in typical rodeo events — bareback and saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, tie down roping, steer wrestling — but in the background wer...

Choose Local: Demo Day at Super Sept. 27

POLSON — Come out and meet local producers at Super 1 from noon to 6 p.m. and demo Montana tasty products. Meet the producers behind Gluten Free Mama, Kalispell Creamery, Prairie Sunshine Honey, and Bitterroot Zucchini Relish and learn recipes from the insiders. Multiple raffles will be held throughout...

Firefighters will never forget 9/11 Firefighters will never forget 9/11

POLSON — People remember where they were when the twin towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001, just as older folks also can recall where they were when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. To make sure no one forgets the day the United States was attacked and citizens killed, the Polson Fire Department chose to...

Donald S. Heaney

POLSON — Donald S. Heaney passed away July 31, 2013. He was born in Great Falls to Paul and Ann Heaney on June 5, 1933. Raised on ranches, he developed a love of agriculture and education and earned a doctorate degree in agricultural education and administration. Don worked in public schools; for Colum...

Struttin’ their stuff: Pups parade at Doggy Dash fundraiser Struttin’ their stuff: Pups parade at Doggy Dash fundraiser

POLSON — Every dog has a story, and many were shared at the Doggy Dash, a fundraiser held by the Mission Valley Animal Shelter board of directors on Sept. 7. For instance, Mercedes Marie, a liver and white parti-colored Cocker Spaniel, was found in Charlotte, N.C. at 10 months old. Her person, Sharo...


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