Articles with the Tag: St. Ignatius Fire Department
ST. IGNATIUS — In an effort to bring the community together while continuing to physical distance, volunteers came together to create a drive-in movie theater. The idea for the project started at the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce meeting a few weeks ago. Community members were discussing im...
The former bookkeeper for the St. Ignatius Firefighters Auxiliary Board has admitted to stealing a large sum of money from the organization. Annie Morgieau, 34, of St. Ignatius, pleaded guilty at District Court in Polson on Aug. 21 to one count of felony theft. The plea was part of a plea agreement that will...
ST. IGNATUS — St. Ignatius Fire Auxiliary’s greatest priority has always been to keep the members of our amazing community safe. In order to do that, we made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Fireman’s picnic typically held at the end of June. However, we are taking this opportunity...
MCDONALD LAKE – The ice started to crack as a man stood on McDonald Lake during the late evening of Monday, Feb. 24. According to Lake County Sheriff Don Bell, the ice completely broke and the man fell through into the cold water at around 10:45 p.m. The man’s name isn’t being r...
ST. IGNATIUS – One of the seats on the St. Ignatius City Council was empty during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, meeting. Annie Morigeau resigned from her position after she was charged with felony theft and forgery involving the St. Ignatius Fire Department’s auxiliary program. Annie sent a letter to M...
ST. IGNATIUS – One of the newest volunteer firefighters with the St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department was selling tickets for raffle items at this year’s fundraising picnic on Saturday. Amanda Rice said she recently became a volunteer firefighter with the department because her grandfa...
ST. IGNATIUS – A helicopter pilot with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Division of Fire flew toward a smoke plume coming off the mountainside five miles east of town in the tribal wilderness area on Tuesday afternoon. The pilot hovered the aircraft over an irrigation ditch a few miles sou...
ST. IGNATIUS – The constant pour of rain during the 24th annual Fireman’s Auction on a cloudy Saturday didn’t bother nine-year-old Levi at all. He was one of three kids enjoying the inflated bouncy slide without a crowded line this year due to the rain. “This is so fun, and I&rsquo...
ST. IGNATIUS – Newly elected mayor Steve McCollum took his place on the council bench during the Tuesday, Feb. 6, meeting. He replaces Charley Gariepy who served as mayor since 2006. Board member Ray Frey presented Gariepy with a plaque during the meeting to thank him for his service. Frey sai...
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department opened their doors to the public on Saturday and served up lunch to let community members learn about the department and ask questions. “If anyone is interested in volunteering, we are taking applications,” said St. Ignatius Volun...
