Lake County Leader

1 week ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Kristi Niemeyer

A colorful crew if protesters lined the intersection of Highways 93 and 35 in Polson Saturday, waving signs and banners opposed to what participants describe as the autocratic leanings of President Trump. Although organizers say around 265 people registered for Polson’s event, an estimated 325 people showed up. KoLynn Sinclair of Polson, a retired captain in the United States Public Health Service, wore her uniform. “I am here because I swore an oath to the United States of America.

1 week ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Berl Tiskus

A trapper by the name of “Teaspoon” finished first in the annual Trapper’s Run – a contest of grit and physical stamina held during the 24th anniversary of the Fort Connah Rendezvous, June 14-15 at the historic outpost north of St. Ignatius. Contestants ran three-quarters of a mile, vaulting onto the wooden “horse” and loading and firing a muzzleloader both forward and backward, carrying a bale of furs, and performing three other trapper-related skills.

1 week ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Berl Tiskus

Appeals from competing marijuana dispensaries lit up the Ronan City Council meeting on June 11. The discussion began with information provided by city attorney Ben Anciaux. Two entities are in the process of applying for dispensary licenses in Ronan prior to July 1, when the number of marijuana outlets in the state will be frozen.  Since Ronan’s ordinance allows one dispensary for every 1,000 people, a choice will need to be made, Anciaux said.

1 week ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Kristi Niemeyer

A few races have materialized for municipal elections since last Wednesday’s filing deadline. Two candidates have filed for mayor in Polson and Ronan and four candidates are vying for two positions on the St. Ignatius Town Council. In Polson, Ward 2 City Commissioner Laura Dever will face Phillip Marlow Thelen, who sits on the Local Government Study Review Commission, in the race for mayor. The seat is currently held by Eric Huffine.

1 week ago | leaderadvertiser.com | Kristi Niemeyer

Energy Keepers Inc., which operates SKQ dam, has announced a partial remedy for this summer’s predicted low lake levels. After declaring last Monday that the low water levels coming into the north end of Flathead Lake, lack of precipitation and hotter than normal spring temperatures would force the dam operators to keep lake levels from reaching full pool of 2,893 feet, Energy Keepers revised that forecast last Thursday.