Alberton School wins Samsung Solve for Tomorrow statewide competition

Alberton School is among 50 public middle and high schools nationwide that are moving forward as state winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition.

Amateur radio hobbyists tune in at winter field day

Amateur radio, or ham radio, has been a popular hobby throughout the years as well as an important service that brings people, electronics and communication together.

Amateur radio hobbyists tune in at winter field day

Amateur radio, or ham radio, has been a popular hobby throughout the years as well as an important service that brings people, electronics and communication together.

Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hosptial last month welcomed new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregg Schellack.

Charlo residents warned about elevated manganese in water

Charlo residents in northwestern Montana have been advised that infants, the elderly and those with liver issues should not drink the town’s tap water after elevated levels of manganese were discovered.

Fee on snowmobile rentals would fund trail maintenance

A bill introduced to the Montana Legislature this week would add a small fee to snowmobile rentals to fund maintenance and grooming operations on Montana’s more than 4,000 miles of motorized winter trails.

Waterbury claims divisional title

One of the best, most inspiring sports stories of the year continued this past weekend during the Western Division B-C wrestling championships in Butte.

Quilt Guild shares handiwork with local veterans

The Cabin Fever Quilt Guild was organized in 2001 and not long after that, it became a 501(C)3 with membership today of around 40 quilters in Alberton, Superior, St. Regis and the west end of the county.

PHOTO New Day Fellowship men's breakfast

The New Day Fellowship Church in St. Regis holds a men’s breakfast on the second Saturday of each month at the $50,000 Restaurant in Haugan, Montana. It starts at 7:30 and is open to guys interested in the gospel and holding themselves accountable to being better husbands and fathers as well as community members. Different chainsaw sharpening devices were debated last week.

Zinke reintroduces efforts to regulate summer water levels on Flathead Lake

Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke has again introduced legislation that would require the Interior Department to maintain water levels in Flathead Lake during the warmer months.

Sanders County schools put in extra safety measures

The rural nature of schools in Sanders County means emergency management planning becomes much more important because of the distance and time for emergency responders to be on scene.

The case for prescribed fire

As forest research shows, the Rocky Mountain region’s natural history reveals a pattern of fire occurrence extending from time immemorial, meaning before human memory, with drastic curtailment in the early 1900s when wildfires began to be suppressed.

Officials will consider banning motorized boats on Bull River amidst citizen complaints

Wildlife officials will consider new rules regulating the use of motorized boats on the Bull River south of Libby, following a petition from a local landowner.

Legals for February, 5 2025

Kvelve's Comments: USA v. Canada

There are some things in life about which I just can’t look the other way.

Bill to allow cigar bars in Montana spurs debate

If Montana allows cigar bars, residents and tourists will be able to enjoy a “premium, hand rolled cigar” on their visits, one proponent argued.

Superior senior leads Junior Firefighting Program

While others flee, firefighters run toward the danger. Being a first responder requires courage and selflessness, but when you also add in labels like “junior” and “volunteer” it takes this brave act of service to a whole other level.

Commission discusses fair security, concert proposal

The Sanders County Fair Commission has approved the creation of a seasonal administrative position, which is set to begin in April. Advertising for the position will start in March.

Thompson Falls considers land swap with school district

Thompson Falls City Council last Monday held a lengthy discussion about a proposed land and building exchange between the city and the Thompson Falls School District.

Paradise presentation looks at Montana’s historic Chinese communities

Sunday afternoon, The Paradise Center hosted another “Conversations with …” which is an ongoing series that brings authors, experts and notable people to both inform residents and engage them in a dialog regarding subjects of shared interest.