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Southwestern Montana boasts high peaks and scenic views
Defining a region like southwest Montana is subjective.
A curriculum to help students build healthy relationships
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Counseling Corner Talking about drugs is part of parenting
With the new school year just underway, it’s an excellent time for parents to have a serious discussion with their children. No, not that awkward sex talk but a conversation even more important, one about illicit d…
Ladies pool league annual meeting is Sept. 10 at Legion
The Ladies Monday Night Pool League holds it annual meeting 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the American Legion in Libby.
Is it time for that career change?
News reports seem to show that in many areas of the country the economy is strong. Housing prices and corporate profits are up and unemployment rates in most places are at historic lows.
Do your kids really know how you feel about them?
As parents we normally have many feelings and emotional reactions related to our children. Of course we love them, and are happy for them, and sometimes are driven crazy by them, but one of the things research has …
Easing the way into retirement
Most of us happily anticipate retirement. Even if we enjoy our jobs, it’s likely we’re looking forward to escaping workplace stresses and instead having the free time to do things we really enjoy.
Annual 16-week health course starts soon
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center seeks participants for an annual, 16-week health and wellness class taught by registered dietitian Nicole Kapan.
Counseling Corner Treat mental health as seriously as physical health
Seeing a physician isn’t embarrassing if we have the flu, a high fever, or other serious health problems. No one will criticize us for seeking medical help for a physical health problem and, indeed, most people wou…
Three Lakes Roundup connects church, community
With the atmosphere of a small fair, horse rides, food, cold drinks and flavored ice to beat the heat, the Three Lakes Roundup just outside Troy gave local fam…
Handling a teenager's need to be more responsible
One of the hardest things for many parents to deal with is their children’s demand for more freedoms as they grow into teenagers. After years of making most of your child’s decisions and putting your child’s needs …
Montana teens organize to prevent suicides
ARLEE – Lane Johnson, 17, dribbled a basketball down a concrete court in his hometown with the skill of a state champion and easily dropped the ball through th…
Out of the garage... at the garage
The annual car show at RMV Auto Repair south of Libby on Highway 2 is a growing tradition all about getting people and their cars out in the summer sun.
Learning how to handle stress in your life
Stress is a given in our lives. Whether it’s the news out of Washington, work problems or just the daily issues of life in today’s world, there are plenty of things to stress us out.
How a Montana school is combating bullying and suicide
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Telemedicine helps counties starved of mental health care providers
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