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  • New Bridge near Bowdoin

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Feb 8, 2017

    Work on the removal of the old bridge crossing the Dodson South Irrigation Canal on Old Highway 2 east of Malta is in the books and work on the replacement bridge is proceeding smoothly and looks to be complete by its February target date. "It's going along about as well as winter work does," said David Drga, Project Engineer from Century Construction who is the quality control manager on the Phillips County project. Drga said the old bridge was completely removed as of early December and any ma...

  • Update on Flu activity in County

    Phillips County Health Department|Feb 8, 2017

    The Phillips County Health Department and the Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic have come together to inform and educate everyone on the recent Influenza activity in our community. Over the last month, Phillips County has confirmed a higher amount of positive influenza cases than recent years. The elderly, young children and people with certain health conditions are the most at risk of complications from the flu. Also, infants less than six months of age are unable to receive the flu vaccine, so it is important for others to...

  • An update from HLRC Director Duane Murray

    Duane Murray, Hi-Line Retirement Center|Feb 8, 2017

    It’s seems over the past few years any news about the Hi-Line Retirement Center has been bad news. Just a few months ago the facility announced operating as a nursing home was no longer financially feasible. The facility had notified the Department of Health and Human Services that they would close the nursing home in 90 days and reopen as an assisted living facility. Residents began moving out to Sweet Home in Chinook, and Northern Montana Care Center in Havre. Unfortunately an assisted living facility does not meet the needs of the c...

  • Ms. Sjostrom goes to Helena

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Feb 8, 2017

    If Malta High School junior Joanie Sjostrom has her way, one day she will be the President of the United State. Until that time, though, Sjostrom relishes her recent foray into politics. On Monday, January 16, Sjostrom found herself in Helena, Mont. - the State Capitol - where she would spend the week working for Sen. Mike Lang, a fellow Malta native, as he entered his first round in the Montana Senate after a long career in the state House. "Senator Lang asked me if I wanted to work as his...

  • 'Growing our own'

    Feb 8, 2017

    Aaniiih Nakoda College Nursing Program and Phillips County Hospital Team Up to "grow our own" Registered Nurses right here locally and in our own communities. Both are excited about this partnership and believe this is a great model to help address the nursing shortages locally and regionally, but more importantly to help care for the people of our communities now and into the future by developing a collaborative partnership for registered nursing education. Aaniiih Nakoda College, nursing...

  • Old Yeller was enough

    Parker Heinlein|Feb 8, 2017

    Movies offer an escape from everyday life. That’s why I’m not a big fan of dog movies. They’re too everyday. From the time I get up in the morning until I close my eyes at night, dogs rule my life. Oh, I try to ignore them, kick them out of the house, the chair, the bed, pretend I don’t hear them barking, scratching at the door, but they persist. They demand food, attention, medicine, grooming, exercise. They shadow me from room to room. So when I watch a movie I choose anything else. I certain...

  • Sen. Lang's Montana Legislature update

    Sen. Mike Lang|Feb 8, 2017

    The 2017 legislative session continues to heat up. The Senate is taking action on more legislation and the budget continues to be the main focus. With the Republican-led Legislature back in town we are doing the hard work of developing a conservative budget that funds essential services and works for all Montanans’. Innovative policy solutions are being crafted to get government out of the way so that the private sector can once again thrive. I wanted to provide you with an update on the legislation that I am working on in the Senate, SJ 10. N...

  • For beginning farmers, opportunity may lie in being creative

    Wyatt Fraas, Center for Rural Affairs|Feb 8, 2017

    This is a time of tremendous opportunity in farming and ranching for beginners graduating from college or looking to start a venture of their own. Alternative crops and high value markets offer profit potential and lower risk for new farmers. If land ownership is the preferred route, funding will have to come from savings, bootstrapping, investors/partners, or loans. There are no grants, or free money, for farm startup and operation. Many beginners find financing at the USDA Farm Service Agency, which has the lowest interest rate and programs...

  • Well, I was entertained

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 8, 2017

    Welp, for the first half of the Super Bowl, I was correct. Last week I had predicted an Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl win. At halftime, the Falcons were up 21-3 and Tom Brady hate memes were running rampant on Facebook. Then Lady Gaga sang. I have to admit that I didn’t want to see the halftime show until some people claimed that she was going to make a political statement. I was gearing up for the next thing President Trump was about to say on his Twitter account in retaliation to the halftime s...

  • Byron "Les" Bebee

    Feb 8, 2017

    Byron "Les" Bebee, 58, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Friday, February 3, 2017. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brian Barrows officiating. A private family burial will be held later. Les' family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been...

  • Loring News for February8, 2017

    Dixie Stordahl, PCN Correspondent|Feb 8, 2017

    Well, the ground hog says six more weeks before spring weather! Ok, I'll make the best of the next six weeks and welcome spring when it arrives! Right now influenza is making the rounds. Wash hands, stay home, get plenty of sleep. That last part is just for fun! Carol Lumsden went into Malta Friday for a funeral and Saturday she attended the birthday party of Dean Kienenberger, Pete's uncle. Many activities took place at the last basketball game of the season in Whitewater on Saturday. A paper...

  • Dodson News for February 8, 2017

    Eldora Henry, PCN Correspondent|Feb 8, 2017

    Our weather has definitely turned colder again with a bit more snow and is supposed to stay cold for several more days. The Boys and Girls basketball players lost games to Roy-Winifred and Winnett-Grass Range. Good luck next time ! Polly and Edward Solberg and Jim and Delores Shettel were among the good number of people from Dodson and surrounding area to attend the 80th Birthday Party for Dean Kienenberger on Saturday in Malta. Polly Solberg and Dora Henry were in Havre on Tuesday and visited...

  • Whitewater News for February 8, 2017

    Helen Austin, PCN Correspondent|Feb 8, 2017

    International News God, half of the United States and the Statue of Liberty are all crying since Trump sent Muslim immigrants back! Whatever happened to the words “give me your tired, poor, down trodden,” etc.? What about our nation which is supposed to have “freedom of religion?” Poor people with nowhere to go. They go back, they have nowhere to live now except the airport. It’s terrible. Pastor Cindy Clark and husband preached at Whitewater Lutheran Church on Sunday. Cindy gave a good mess...

  • Card New for February 8, 2017

    Feb 8, 2017

    Whist On Tuesday, January 31, Sherman Doucette went home with a first place finish with a score of 46, 11 points better than Malcolm Clouse and Harvey Smith who tied for second with 35 points each. The traveling prize was awarded to Clarence Blunt. Pinochle Kevin Stevens tallied 5,570 to take first place in pinochle action. Lou Olson finished in second with a total of 5,490 and the traveling prize was awarded to both Kevin and Shirley Jones. Malta Duplicate Bridge Byron Ereaux and Bonnie Millar captured first place on Wednesday, January 25....

  • Briefly for February 8,2017

    Feb 8, 2017

    Malta Senior Meals Thursday, Feb 9th - Ham dinner Friday, Feb 10th - Cabbage rolls Tuesday, Feb 14th - Sloppy Joe's January birthday winner - Marilyn Abrahamson - Congratulations! 2B Tourney “Business” Window Competition The week of the 2B Basketball Tournament (starts Thursday, February 16) “Business" Window Decoration competition will be held in Malta. Extra points awarded for cleverly using business name in display. First place prize awarded. Entries need to be completed by Wednesday, January 15 for judging. For more information and to re...

  • Phillips County Sheriff's Report for February 8, 2017

    P.C. Sheriffs Office|Feb 8, 2017

    January 21, 2017 8:50 a.m. Deputy released one adult male, Kenneth Blackcrow, from PCSO Jail for transport to Valley Co Detention Center by a MHP Trooper. 9:34 a.m. Deputy released one adult male, Richard Levi Gilmore, from PCSO Jail on bond paid. 10:52 a.m. Male requested a welfare check on a neighbor in Dodson; Deputy responded to the call; female located and found to be okay, was sleeping very hard. 11:45 a.m. Dropped 911 received from a local business; medical assistance was going to be requested for a patron and the caller canceled the req...

  • Memories for February 8, 2017

    Mark Hebert, Publisher|Feb 8, 2017

    1 years ago Taken from 25 years ago, PCN, Feb., 1942. Representative Dudley Jones was completely aroused over the tendency of railroad station agents to tell people the trains were on time when they were as much as five or six hours late. He was trying to get a bill through the legislature forcing agents to give the customers thorough reports on this condition. *** A midnight high school basketball game was played against Poplar, the hour being due to a delayed train bearing the visiting...

  • Spot Light for February 8, 2017: Jane Ereaux

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 8, 2017

    Jane Ereaux Owner of the Tin Cup Favorite meal / Dessert: Fried Chicken / Cheesecake Favorite Hobby: Gardening Favorite Animal: My dog Roxie Dream vacation: Alaska in the summertime One thing on a desert island: Howard...

  • Grapevine for February 8, 2017

    Pierre Bibbs, Sports Editor|Feb 8, 2017

    Question A: What is your dream Valentine's Day gift for 2017? Question B: All time favorite Valentine's Day gift? Alicia Dunham A: For my family to be happy and healthy. B: Jewelry. Sawyer Kindle A: Alcohol. B: Chocolates from my parents. Sawyer Kindle A: Alcohol. B: Chocolates from my parents. Roxie A: A giant T-Bone. B: A piece of prime rib....

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College hires Director of Nursing for the 'Grow Our Own' nursing program

    Feb 8, 2017

    It was with great pleasure that Aaniiih Nakoda College presented to the Board of Nursing in Helena on January 19th Ms. LaVerne Parker, RN, MSN, as the Director of our 'Grow Our Own' nursing program. After having interviewed several candidates by the ANC selection committee, Ms. Parker was chosen as being the best fit for this unique Indigenous program. She is a highly experienced professional, accruing many awards for nursing, and leadership. Ms. Parker has previously served as a Director of...

  • Two positions up for Malta School Board

    Feb 8, 2017

    The Malta School District announces the upcoming school election to be held on May 2, 2017. Two trustee positions are up for election – both are three year terms. These seats are currently held by RJ Tollefson and Doug Ost. To file for a seat on the Malta School Board, contact Jane Knudsen, District Clerk for candidate forms. The deadline to file is March 23, 2017....

  • Three spots up for election on Saco School Board

    Feb 8, 2017

    The Saco School District #12A & #12B announces the upcoming school election to be held on May 2, 2017. Three trustee position are up for election with a three year term. The seats are currently held by Jay Yeska, Nena Malmend, and Holly Salveson. To file for a seat on the Saco School Board, contact Mandy Sunford, District Clerk for candidate forms. The deadline to file is March 23, 2017....

  • CRP State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE)

    Feb 8, 2017

    Montana State FSA Committee received additional SAFE acres for Montana Pheasants Winter Cover Enhancement and Montana Sagebrush Restoration. Producer began submitting offers under these SAFE projects January 9, 2017, with an effective contract date of October 1, 2017. The additional acres are as follows: Montana Sagebrush Grassland Restoration – 1,500 Acres. Counties in this project area include: Beaverhead, Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Fallon, Fergus, Garfield, Golden Valley, Madison, Musselshell, Petroleum, Powder River, Rosebud and Treasure. M...

  • Montana NRCS Announces Conservation Initiatives for 2017

    Feb 8, 2017

    The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering additional funding through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to target specific resource concerns in Montana in 2017: On-Farm Energy, Organic, High Tunnel Systems, Honey Bee Pollinators, Sage Grouse Initiative Invasive Conifer Removal, and Sage Grouse Initiative Cropland Seeding. While NRCS accepts applications for EQIP on a continuous basis, NRCS has set a deadline of Feb. 24, 2017, to apply for 2017 initiatives funding. Below is an overview of each...

  • Legislative round up:

    Freddy Monares, Community News Service University of Montana School of Journalism|Feb 8, 2017

    Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed the first bill of the Montana legislative session last week, reducing the proposed pay raise for legislators. House Bill 1 would have increased the legislators' pay by 14 percent for the next legislative session. Bullock vetoed the bill with an amendment to increase pay only by 1.4 percent to coincide with the rate of inflation. He said the state needs to “live within its means.” “At the same time that we’re tightening the belt of the rest of government, the legislative branch sent me a bill to increase the spendin...

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