Lead-based ammunition leaves behind residues in carcasses that are toxic to golden eagles and other species. Hunters can make a difference by choosing non-lead alternatives.
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Blackfoot Communications Is Expanding Its Home and Business Service Coverage
February 3, 2021 GMT
MISSOULA, Mont. (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 3, 2021
Blackfoot Communications today announced plans for bringing fiber-based broadband internet services to portions of Western Montana, including areas around Georgetown Lake, the far southern portions of the Bitterroot Valley, the Highway 12 corridor west of Lolo and the Swan Valley.
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“We are thrilled to be bringing fast, reliable, high-speed internet access to portions of Montana that have never had it before,” said Jason Williams, Blackfoot’s CEO. “This project will ensure that schools and communities to homes and businesses in these areas will have the fastest and most reliable internet service for decades to come.”
Kalispell City Council approves temporary shelter for homeless request
The Kalispell City Council has approved a grant that aims to provide temporary shelter for the homeless in Kalispell who must quarantine due to COVID-19.
and last updated 2021-02-02 10:44:17-05
KALISPELL â The Kalispell City Council approved an emergency solutions grant on Monday evening that aims to provide temporary shelter for the homeless in Kalispell who must quarantine due to COVID-19.
The Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana will use federally-allocated funds to purchase four extended-stay motel rooms for temporary shelter, meaning no additional taxpayer dollars for Kalispell residents.
Community Action Partnership Deputy Director Cassidy Kipp says the motel rooms would help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a shelter or warming center setting.
Flathead Electric Cooperative working to restore power to remote areas
At the height of the storm on Wednesday, more than 16,000 Flathead Electric customers were without power.
and last updated 2021-01-14 19:00:58-05
KALISPELL â Thousands of residents were left without power in Northwest Montana after Wednesdayâs major windstorm toppled trees taking down power lines.
Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) spokeswoman Wendy Ostrom Price said itâs been an all hands-on approach for FEC to turn the lights back on.
âWe have everyone from our general manager to our assistant general manager, communications personnel on the job, dispatchers of course, and our member service representatives as well,â said Ostrom Price