Drummond
Drummond, MT · Education
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NonStop Local Helena
Carroll College grant will help launch physician assistant program
HELENA, Mont. — A nearly $1.6 million grant backed Carroll College’s work to build its physician assistant program.The college said the funding will help create training space with laboratory simulation technology, medical equipment and furnishings for the future program. Educators said the investment is meant to prepare future health care workers to serve Montana and the surrounding region.The Montana Department of Health and Human Services said the state continued to face a critical shortage of health care professionals, especially in rural communities. The department said 51 of Montana’s 56 counties had been designated health professional shortage areas, showing the access challenges many communities faced for timely, quality care.Carroll College Director of the Physician Assistant Program Richard Bennett said the program aims to reach students with roots in rural places and frontier communities."Students that are from a rural and frontier area are the students that go back to practice in those areas. So, our goal is to capture students from Montana, students from the region that want to return home to practice medicine and be able to equip them with the most up to date skills to be able to do that," Bennett said.Applications for the inaugural cohort were expected to
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Lake County Leader
Polson's season ends with playoff loss to defending state champion Frenchtown
The Polson Pirates saw their football season come to an end Friday night, falling 56-19 to defending State A champion Frenchtown in the opening round of the Class A playoffs. Despite the loss, the Pirates received a boost from the return of quarterback Case Cox, who had missed the previous six games. Cox threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with Ben Aldridge for two scores and Eli Emerson for another. Frenchtown wasted little time taking control, as Eli Nahapation returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown to give the Broncs an immediate 7-0 lead. The Broncs extended their lead to 14-0 on a 40-yard touchdown run by Cooper Hardy before quarterback Cody Forthofer added a 9-yard scoring run early in the second quarter to push the advantage to 21-0. Polson answered with its first touchdown of the night when Cox connected with Aldridge on a 25-yard scoring pass. Roman Sawyer added the extra point, cutting the deficit to 21-7. Frenchtown responded with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Cody Forthofer to his brother, Jake Forthofer, giving the Broncs a commanding 28-7 lead at halftime. The Pirates continued to battle in the second half, with Cox finding Aldridge
Bigfork Eagle
Lake County Leader
Salish Kootenai College becomes Séliš Ksanka Ql̓ispé University
Salish Kootenai College formally announced on Friday, Oct. 30, that it will begin its 50th anniversary celebration next fall by rebranding as Séliš Ksanka Ql̓ispé University. SKC President Michael Munson said this name change recognizes all the tribes of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation and reflects the growth of an institution built through “vision, determination and care of those who came before us.” She said it also creates a wealth of opportunities for both students and the institution. “Our founders were driven by our ancestors' charge that the education necessary to strengthen our people would be rooted in our cultures, our languages and our homes,” Munson said. “That commitment guides us today.” Munson explained that this change reflects what SKC is already offering. The college has functioned like a university, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees and cutting-edge research. She added that this change recognized what it intends to be. The college’s mission and vision remain unchanged. “Thank you for helping carry this institution forward. Its story belongs to generations of people who believe in what education could make possible for our communities,” she said. “We are proud to honor that legacy as we begin the next chapter together.” Board
Valley Press - Mineral Independent
NBCMontana
Salish Kootenai College announces transition to university
RONAN, Mont. — Salish Kootenai College, SKC, announced they will be moving from a college into a university, gaining the recognition as a university educational institution. Salish Kootenai college will transition to Sélis, Ksanka, Ql̓ispé University. The proposed name recognizes the Salish and Kootenai nation's culture and language.
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Char-Koosta News
SKC Founders Remembered During Week Long Celebration
PABLO — Salish Kootenai College kicked off its annual Founders Week with “Honoring Our Roots,” a talking circle where community members, elders, and longtime staff swapped stories about the people who built the tribal college. October 26th at SKC’s Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater. The event, started...
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Whitefish Pilot
Photos: Senior night and a final walk across Memorial Field
Memorial Field, the home of Whitefish High School football since 1956, hosted its final regular season game on Friday, Oct. 23, marking the end of 70 years of memories. During halftime the senior football and golf players had the last senior night held at the venue. At the conclusion of the game, alumni and current players gathered for a final walk across at the field. Golf player Saige Smith at the last senior night at Memorial Field on Oct. 23. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Golf senior night at Memorial Field on Oct. 23. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Rhylee Scott at the last senior night at Memorial Field on Oct. 23, 2026. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Wyatt Scott at the last senior night at Memorial Field on Oct. 23, 2026. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Golf senior night at Memorial Field on Oct. 23. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Senior Austin Alton at the last senior night ever held at Memorial Field on Oct. 23. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Senior Jayke Thew at the last senior night ever held at Memorial Field on Oct. 23. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Senior Keenan Curtiss at the last senior night ever held at Memorial Field on Oct. 23. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) Senior Keonye