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Archive for month: October, 2020

Reminders for hunters using a Watercraft

Hunters who use boats to access waterfowl or big game hunting areas can help prevent aquatic invasive species from infesting Montana’s wetlands, rivers and lakes. The three steps of Clean, Drain, Dry greatly minimize the risk of spreading invasive species. Waterfowl hunters should clean gear that can unintentionally carry invasive plants or an...

Kalispell Police Department K9 Team Of Officers Jason Parce And Cairo Completes Annual Certification In Narcotics Detection

The Kalispell Police Department K9 team has recently completed its annual certification in narcotics detection through the Pacific Northwest Detector Dog Association. Officer Jason Parce has been one for 13 years and hopes his K9 partner Cairo will be by his side for many years to come. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020...

Big Sky Country National Heritage Area Creating Topic Of Discussion Thursday Evening At King’s Arena In Great Falls

Thursday evening there will be a meeting at King’s Arena in Great Falls at 7 o’clock for proponents and opponents of creating the Big Sky Country National Heritage Arena in Great Falls to express their views. Janet Thayer of Belt was on Voices of Montana Friday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-1...

Montana KIDS COUNT Coordinator Xanna Burg Worries More Treasure State Children Will Be Going Without Health-Care Coverage Due To COVID-19

A number of states are seeing more kids go without health-care coverage including Montana. The Treasure State had an estimated 15,000 last year compared to 12,000 in 2016 and childcare advocates worry the situation will get much worse because of the coronavirus pandemic. Xanna Burg is the KIDS COUNT coordinator for Montana. https://northernbro...

St. Mary Canal And Conveyance Works System Water Running Again After Twenty-Two Weeks Since Collapse Of Drop 5

22 weeks after the collapse of Drop 5 of the St. Mary Canal and Conveyance Works System water is once again flowing through it. Milk River Joint Board of Control Project Manager Jennifer Patrick says water began running through it around noon Thursday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-5-2.mp3

Four Montana Cities Replacing Columbus Day Name Monday With Indigenous Peoples Day Instead

Four Montana cities replaced commemorating Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. Marsha Small is an earth sciences doctoral student at Montana State University leading a push to observe Indigenous Peoples Day statewide and wants everyone to think about their ancestors Monday rather than just the legacy of European explorer Christopher Colu...