Leo Quentin Erickson

Leo Quentin Erickson, born Dec. 17, 1942 in Superior, Montana, passed away June 8, 2020 in his home in Medical Lake, Washington.

Inter-Valley Little Guy wrestlers invade Plains gym

The Plains gym was filled this weekend with Little Guy wrestlers, their parents, family, friends, coaches, officials, and spectators. There were wrestlers from 13 western Montana and north Idaho communities present, including Plains/Hot Springs, Thompson Falls, Missoula, Frenchtown, Corvallis, Clark Fork, Bonner, Hamilton, Lolo, Darby, Salmon, Stevenensville, and Florence.

Lady Hawks softball earn No. 2 seed

This was what makes softball the great sport it is.

Superior Bobcats ramp up for hoops season

As is often the case given the cyclical nature of high school athletics, rosters change yearly, sometimes in a major way that launches a rebuilding effort.

Plains wins District 14C volleyball title

Sometimes the strength of a conference in high school volleyball does not really show until you get into postseason play. That was exhibited in the District 14C Tournament last Thursday and Friday at Hot Springs High School.

Plains Horsemen battle against Arlee Warriors

Trotters catch fire

Hot Springs put the heat on Horsemen, Devils

What is the hottest basketball team in Sanders County right now? It would be hard to argue that the Hot Springs boys have raised the temperature of their recent games. They are coming off a 2-0 weekend with impressive victories over county rivals Plains and Noxon.

Tigers rebound with win over Victor

There’s a logjam atop the boys Western 13C conference regular season, with three teams tied with one loss each.

Clark Fork basketball teams sweep St. Regis

It could be called Montana’s own version of the “Freeway Series.”

Lady Savage Heat topple Lady Tigers

As complicated as they can be, sports are also as basic as the numbers used to designate success on the field or court of play.

FWP recruiting AmeriCorps applicants

After Hunter Sickerson graduated from MSU-Billings with honors, he knew he wasn't ready to settle down in a typical 8-to-5 job. He worked in the field of archeology, conducting surveys on archeological sites for a private firm until he heard about an opportunity for national service through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks AmeriCorps.

Lady Hawks clip Eureka in OT

Without a doubt, it’s been a good season in Thompson Falls basketball circles this year.

Blue Hawks primed with wins over Troy, Superior

Hitting your stride when the playoffs come to town is always a good thing.

Red Devils take down Charlo

If offense is your thing when it comes to basketball, Noxon’s Red Devils boys’ team is for you.

Lady Hawks play in Veterans Memorial tourney

The honors keep rolling in for a pair of Thompson Falls High softball players.

Legals for April, 27 2022

Local teams brave the cold at Dilly Bar Invite in Ronan

No word on how many ice cream treats were consumed, but it probably wasn’t many less than the number of Bigfork tracksters who finished in the top 10 Saturday at the Dilly Bar Invitational track meet in Ronan.

T-Falls girls ramp up for state tourney

One thing you can’t help but notice when entering the gym at Thompson Falls High School for a girls basketball game or practice.

Gianforte vetoes bill to fund law enforcement on Flathead Reservation

Gov. Greg Gianforte last week vetoed House Bill 479 – the only bill regarding Public Law 280 to make it through the 2023 Legislature.