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ENTERTAINMENT

Dedicated Charlo woman serves community needs by balancing firefighter and bus driver

Earlier this summer, Ashlea Wolf-Sherman took on a new job on the front lines, driving a new engine, assisting hand crews, putting out hot spots, and mopping up as a wildland firefighter.

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Local CEO uses her values to empower young Native students

Native Forward Scholars Fund CEO Angelique Albert was recently named to Forbes' 2026 50 Over 50, but Albert explained that …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley.

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Ronan’s new Trail of Bales theme rolls into another great Harvest Festival

From Dolly Parton to the Statue of Liberty and the “Leaning Tower of Pizza,” hay bales around Ronan have transformed …

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St. Ignatius Seniors: AARP drivers' course is Oct, 6

The center hosts an AARP Drivers Classroom Course, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 6. Call 406-745-4462 to sign up. Cost is $20 …

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Mission Mountain Pedal to Plate cyclists pedaled Charlo, St. Ignatius this year

The sky dawned grey with slightly cloudy conditions on Saturday, Sept. 19, but turned into a crisp, sunny fall day. …

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A course, a certificate, a career path: SKC has something for every student

Salish Kootenai College began its fall quarter on Sept. 15, although some students are still completing registration. The school usually …

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Photos: St. Ignatius, Charlo and Ronan celebrate homecoming weekend

Around the valley, multiple schools held a festive homecoming weekend with big floats and tons of school spirit.

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Photos: Community-built green space for St. Ignatius Middle School is officially open

The St. Ignatius School District hosted a ribbon-cutting at the new middle school green space on Thursday, Sept. 10, to …

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Polson Seniors: First day of fall arrives Sept. 22

Welcome to the official first day of Fall on Sept. 22. Take advantage of the equal number of daylight hours …

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St. Ignatius Seniors: National Falls Prevention week is Sept. 21-26

National Falls Prevention Week is Sept. 21-26 during the first week of fall. Nearly one out of three Montanans 65 …

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Mission Valley Events Roundup

Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley.

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Horses and guns are shades of the Wild West: Mounted Shooters come to Polson

Last weekend, the Polson fairgrounds were dotted with big, fancy horse trailers and shiny pickups. Those trailers disgorged good-lookin’ horses, …

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Ceremonial "dink" celebrates groundbreaking for new Polson pickleball courts

Sparkling cider and champagne were on hand last Wednesday, Sept. 9, as a crowd of about 40 pickleball players gathered …

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Correction: Polson murals are projects of Sandpiper Gallery’s Art4Polson

A story that appeared on page B3 of last week’s Leader, titled “A colorful touch: Six murals completed by nonprofit …

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Arlee starts year with community support despite decreased enrollment

Arlee School District’s new Superintendent Kendal Baldwin explained that there are lots of things to be scared of as she …

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St. Ignatius School District starts year with steady enrollment and academic improvements

St. Ignatius Superintendent Jason Sargent said he’s excited about everything as the year starts off positively, thanks to the culture …

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St. Ignatius Seniors: Bingo is Saturday

Our next bingo game is 2 p.m. Sept. 12. Need an alteration? Tending to Mending is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. …

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