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Flathead Electric Cooperative announces plans for long-term power supply from new generation project

Kalispell, Mont. — Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) has announced plans to participate in a new advanced natural gas generation facility, marking an important step toward maintaining a reliable and affordable power supply for its members into the future as regional demand for electricity continues to rise. The facility is being developed in Northern Idaho by PNGC

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Deadline reminder for hunting applications

HELENA – The deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses is Friday, May 1; the deadline to apply for elk B, deer B and antelope is Monday, June 1. All applications must be completed online, at a License Ambassador location or at an FWP office. Most FWP offices with license sales are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. FWP offers several tools to help hunters navigate the application

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Montana’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.6%

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent in February. Montana’s unemployment rate was lower than the national unemployment rate, which rose to 4.4 percent in February.   “To keep pace with our growing workforce demands, we’re prioritizing pathways to good-paying jobs for all Montanans,” Gov. Gianforte