Hot Springs' season ends in playoff heart-breaker

For all its purported roughness and toughness, football can also be a cruel breaker of hearts.

Camas Organic Market holds open house in March

The Camas Organic Market recently completed a two-year remodeling project that added more space and a café to the business in Hot Springs. The 40-foot wood and concrete extension has a lunch counter where customers can sit visit with each other and the cooks, as well as sample some of the foods on the menu. There are several large deli cases, and many clear glass and plastic bulk food bins where customers can dispense the amount of foods they would like to purchase. What appear to be hand made baskets can also be seen in many places in the new wooden extension, which has the café on one side of the room. There are also wooden tables and benches near the back wall where customers can look out several of the windows as they eat their meal.

Program brings Christmas relief to residents in need

The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office has kicked off its annual relief fund for families and residents this coming holiday season.

Lady Hawks learn from Divisionals

THOMPSON FALLS – If it were up to Head Coach Courtney Burky, the basketball season would never end. If she had it her way, she would be in the gym tonight practicing to her hearts content.

Montana groups work to make wilderness accessible

The trip brought eight participants into the 1.5 million acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.

Hot Springs holds meth meeting

HOT SPRINGS - Tuesday night marked the tenth meeting Hot Springs residents have had in the Public Library to start combating what they see as a prevalent meth/drug problem in the area.

Obituary; Michael James Worrall

St. Regis – Michael James Worrall, 66, passed away July 7, 2015 at his home in St. Regis with his wife and kids there for him.

Community Calendar

There will be a Cabin Fever Community Potluck on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Drinks and utensils are supplied. Bring a dish to share. Setup begins at 5:30 p.m. After dinner, the Great Burn Study Group will show photographs of winter in the area. Get more information at 406-822-3545.

WMMHC

The Mineral County office of Western Montana Mental Health Center has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Montana Mental Health Settlement Trust for the Recovery Garden in Superior.  The grant proposal was submitted by Thomas Hodgetts, Director.  The funds will be distributed from the settlement resulting from Montana’s 2007 lawsuit against Eli Lilly.  The Trust has received over 200 applications for grants since it was established.  The Recovery Garden, created in 2010, yielded over a ton of fresh produce which was donated to local residents, families, and Food Bank.  Pat Byrne, the owner of the vacant lot next to the WMMHC office at 405 Brooklyn Avenue, donated the use of his property for the project.  The Garden was the inspiration of WMMHC staff and Drop In Center members.  WMMHC clients and staff, participants in the Mineral County DUI Treatment Court, and community members worked tirelessly to establish and maintain the Garden.  The funds will be used to purchase or build a small greenhouse to get an earlier start on the growing season.  It is hoped that the program can be expanded to Alberton and St. Regis as well.  Aside from the benefit of providing healthy food to the community, the Recovery Garden also provides a healthy peer group for persons recovering from mental illness and/or addiction as an alternative to isolation or substance use.

Montana VA Announces Flu Clinics for Veterans

Montana VA Announces Statewide Flu Clinics for Veterans

Sanders County sports park plans in motion

Danielle Switalski

Tree lighting welcomes holidays and honors deceased

ALBERTON – The building festivities of the holidays saw the community gather to spark the Christmas season and honor passed loved ones Friday, as the Alberton community held a Christmas tree lighting and tribute at the Alberton Community Center.

ACEs changing the way people think about child abuse

Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs, take many forms regarding child abuse. Abuse can be categorized as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. It can take place through the hands of a parent, a sibling, a caregiver or another person in a custodial role including clergy, coaches and teachers.

Drummers bring Japanese rhythm to Paradise

The Paradise Center recently sponsored an evening of entertainment with a group from Winnipeg Canada.

Veterans eat for free

What better way is there to honor America’s favorite sons than with a hot meal and a patriotic salute?

Mineral County Challenge work groups to meet July 21, 23

The public is invited to join two Mineral County Challenge Work Groups meetings.

St. Regis Senior Center host family fun 'bear hunt'

Though its technically a day early for “bear” season in Montana, the St. Regis Community Park will turn into hunting grounds on Saturday, Sept. 14, for what hopes to become an annual event called the SeptemBear Hunt.

Longtime Alberton School secretary honored

After 27 years, Alberton School secretary, Anne Styles is retiring. And despite her modest desire to retire without fanfare, that was exactly what she received during Alberton’s graduation ceremony held on May 28.

Groups urge federal courts to relist wolves in Montana

Several conservation groups argue that because Montana and Idaho are “hellbent” on eradicating wolves, a court should instate equally aggressive measures aimed at restoring federal protection for gray wolves.

Plains residents enjoy chili and pies to help children