Montana
Whitehall Residents & Businesses Assist with 9th Annual SNöFLINGA This Weekend
The Butte Community Fitness Foundation (BCFF) is proud to announce the 9th annual Montana Winter Festival, SNöFLINGA, happening January 19-21st in Butte, Montana.
SNöFLINGA is a three-day community-sponsored festival run by the BCFF, a Non-Profit Organization, with generous support from business sponsors, grant sponsors, and community volunteers.
“SNöFLINGA has become a gentle force that inspires our community to try new winter activities and stay engaged during the cold winter months. This festival is incredibly unique in its ability to bring together people of all ages from all sorts of backgrounds and thrives because of the people of Butte invested in it,” commented Jenny Heglund, BCFF Board Member.
SNöFLINGA began in 2016 as a small winter festival with a few outdoor activities and has expanded to include over 18 activities across eight different venues. The winter festival highlights the everyday opportunities offered in the Butte area such as cross-country skiing, ice skating, curling, local walking trails, and much more!
“When this started, I was constantly hearing people say how much they hate winter. Now, nothing makes me happier than being asked, ‘So when is SNöFLINGA?’” added Heglund.
Opening ceremonies will be held at the Butte High Altitude Skating Center on Friday, Jan 19th, 2024, from 5 PM to 9 PM and events will continue through Sunday in and around the community of Butte.
Whitehall resident, Sage Mountain Center business owner, and 2015 US Figure Skating Adult National Champion Chris Borton will teach figure skating basic skills Sunday, January 21 at the Butte Community Ice Center from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM and again from 2 PM to 3 PM.
Figure skating is the most watched Olympic sport and for good reason! The intense technical precision of steel blades on ice, blended with the artistic nuance of dance makes for a super fun experience. Now you will have a chance to get a taste of what it takes to begin. With a little determination, knowing the right techniques, and a little practice, learning how to figure skate can be easy and a lot of fun. Whether your goal is to skate backward, spin really fast, or just feel more comfortable skating in outdoor parks, this class will show you the basics. Please note: you must have your own figure skates to bring to this event.
Whitehall Chamber of Commerce member Homestake Lodge will host many of the SNöFLINGA events throughout the weekend, including Open Ski (Saturday (9 AM – 4 PM), Classic Skiing Lessons (Saturday 9:30 AM – 11 AM and 1:30 PM – 3 PM; Sunday 9:30 AM – 11 AM and 1:30 PM – 3 PM), Skate Ski Lesson (Saturday 10 AM – 11:30 AM; Sunday 10 AM – 11:30 AM and 1 PM – 2:30 PM), and Learn to Snowskate (Sunday 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM).
For more information, and to view the schedule or register for events, please visit the SNöFLINGA website at SNöFLINGA | Montana’s Winter Festival in Butte, Montana – SnoFlinga.
Although newly minted GOP candidates for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate have garnered heavyweight endorsements, the Montana Republican Party said Thursday it won’t throw its support behind any candidates for federal office in the primary.
“The Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) stands behind its deep bench of qualified candidates seeking to represent Montanans and supports a competitive primary process to let voters pick their preferred candidates,” the Montana GOP said in a news release Thursday.
Monday, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he was retiring due to health concerns once his term ends, and he immediately tapped talk-show host Aaron Flint as his preferred successor in Congress.
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and Flathead County Republican Central Committee Chairperson Al Olszewski also filed for the U.S. House as Republicans, as did Ray Curtis of Bonner.
Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdrew, and in a statement the same night, announced an endorsement of former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, who had filed the same day.
In the Senate, Lee Calhoun and Charles Walking Child also filed to run in the Republican primary.
Endorsements for Flint and Alme cascaded. U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed both candidates, and U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy and Gov. Greg Gianforte threw their weight behind Flint and Alme.
Late on Wednesday, the Montana GOP did not immediately have comment on the news Daines, Montana’s senior U.S. senator, had resigned, but Thursday, the party thanked Zinke and Daines for their service.
A news release said the party would not endorse any candidates in the federal primary and would leave the job in the hands of voters.
“The party hopes every candidate will make their case to the public, contrasting their Republican policies and principles with those of Democrats — as well as phony ‘Independents,’” the news release said.
Former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar announced a run for the U.S. Senate as an independent this week.
A tension within the Republican party has emerged in recent years between hardline conservatives and more moderate members, and some legislative primaries illustrate the split.
This week, the state GOP said the number of primaries for state legislative seats shows a high interest from Montanans who want to serve the state and pass Republican policy, and the MTGOP “is glad to see so many Republicans being called to public service.”
In a brief call, MTGOP spokesperson Ethan Holmes said the party had not ruled out endorsements in legislative primaries.
In the news release, however, the MTGOP offered its view of the larger political debate.
“Montana voters know that beyond the primaries, there is a clear choice between Republican and Democratic governance; one path leads to lower taxes, less crime and stronger families, and the other leads to higher taxes, more crime, and social decay,” MTGOP Chairperson Art Wittich said in a statement.
The news release also said the state GOP is working “tirelessly to deliver a Bright Red Future” at both the state and federal level and looks forward to help candidates whom voters select win in November.
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 4, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from March 4 drawing
07-14-42-47-56, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from March 4 drawing
33-38-39-47-51, Star Ball: 07, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from March 4 drawing
01-07-08-27, Bonus: 12
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from March 4 drawing
05-10-26-53-59, Powerball: 06
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Winning Montana Cash numbers from March 4 drawing
03-04-06-08-10
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 4 drawing
12-13-36-39-58, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
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