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Bitterroot College Kicks Off Graduation Season Friday afternoon, the Bitterroot College UM in Hamilton will conduct its 2021 Graduation Ceremony at the Daly Mansion lawn, under the big tent. This is the traditional location for the annual ceremony, which was not held last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sixteen 2021 graduates will be in the processional at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 30. Bitterroot College Director Victoria Clark will welcome the class and the Keynote Speaker this year is Ravalli County Legislator David Bedey, who was one of the main supporters of successful legislative e...

Blood donors sought across Northwest Montana and last updated 2021-04-01 18:53:25-04 KALISPELL — The Montana Red Cross is asking healthy donors of all blood types to give back during spring blood drives across Northwest Montana. Spring blood drives get underway on Friday with the events starting in Whitefish, West Glacier, Kalispell, and Saint Ignatius. Red Cross Blood Drive Account Manager Sandy Carlson said the Red Cross is testing all donor blood for COVID-19 antibodies, with results available within one to two weeks. She told MTN News the blood donated with high levels of COVID-19 an...

MT Legislature discussing proposals for Bitterroot College expansion Three different pieces of legislation -- one specific to program expansion at Bitterroot Community College -- have cleared the half-way point in Helena. and last updated 2021-03-03 19:01:58-05 HAMILTON — Montana lawmakers are showing support for bills that will not only clear the way for expanding Bitterroot College, but also could make it easier for other community colleges to be organized in Montana. Three different pieces of legislation -- one specific to program expansion at Bitterroot Community College -- have clea...

Bitterroot College proposal advances in MT Legislature Dennis Bragg/MTN News photo Bitterroot College in Hamilton and last updated 2021-02-28 22:38:37-05 HELENA — Plans for allowing Bitterroot College to become a stand-alone institution are making progress in Helena, with lawmakers expected to take final votes in the Senate within the next few days. Last spring, Ravalli County voters did a "two for one" split on the idea of taking Bitterroot College independent, approving the formation of a board of trustees, but turning down a plan for funding the operation. That leaves the Legislature ...

Adult Education in the Bitterroot Valley is proceeding at most valley schools while they are addressing safety concerns to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Florence Adult Ed Coordinator Alli Bristow said she knew there would be challenges this year in putting the program together while addressing safety concerns for instructors and adults using the school building after hours. “Our superintendent has been very helpful with communicating and researching the guidelines to support this program running this year,” Bristow said. “We offer both in-person and Zoom options depe...