What to know about big horn sheep in Sanders County

Along the rocky ridges and the winding roads of Sanders County, locals are blessed to experience the beauty of the snowcapped peaks, the winding rivers and creeks and the chance to explore what is around the next bend in the road.

Snowplows get green light

As a result of legislation requested from the Montana Department of Transportation, House Bill 56 allowed the department to use alternate colored lights on their snowplows.

Plains hoopers conclude regular seasons

Going into the final game of a season in which your team has yet to enter the win column, playing a traditional B/C powerhouse is perhaps a fitting way to wrap things up.

Program assists landowners with wildlife damage

Between June 15 and July 15 each year, hunters can register to be on call if damage is being caused by deer, elk or antelope on private property.

Thompson Falls boys snag 2 wins

After a rocky start to their week following a 56-39 home loss Tuesday to Western 7B foe Mission of St. Ignatius, the Thompson Falls boys were looking to make things better.

Hot Spring boys ride hot streak into postseason

It’s always good to close the season on a roll, especially if you are heading into playoff territory.

Uski sinks game-winner for Hot Springs

If you were in the gym at Hot Springs High School Saturday night you no doubt have one or more of the following:

Board resumes talks about Paradise sewer project

Like an anxious Dr. Frankenstein hovering over his “creation” looking for a sign of life, members of he Paradise Sewer Board kept a wary eye on the laboratory table, while at the same time scanning the gathering of upset villagers who are intent on snuffing out the monster sewer project they say is riddled with unfairness and uncertainty.

Sandra D. King

Sandra D. King

Longtime seamstress Betty Martel sells business

Her husband ran their North Dakota farm near Bottineau every day of the week. They had a young son with special needs who required 24/7 assistance as well as a few other family members who depended on help.

Plains elementary offers Christmas break activities

The elementary school Christmas Concert started off this year’s school holiday activities and took place on Monday evening in the Plains School gymnasium.

36-lot subdivision planned near Alberton

Locals know it as the Thompson Ranch, and when it went up for sale a few years ago many crossed their fingers that the buyer would keep it the same. But many others could see the handwriting on the wall.

Juanita Miller Deardorff

Juanita Miller Deardorff

Horsemen have strong showing at Plains Quad

Exhausted, hoarse and happy. Those adjectives would no doubt be included in any discussion about the outcome of the Plains Quad wrestling match Thursday evening.

How to save $ during rising cost of living

But this isn’t the first time in our country's history where society has had to dig deep, show up at work, pay the bills, and get resourceful financially.

Legals for December, 8 2021

Twenty-five years of Block Management Access in Montana

This formally started in 1985 and then greatly expanded in 1996. It’s a cooperative program between private landowners and FWP which helps landowners manage hunting activities on their property.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks hires new program coordinator

As a Sandpoint local, she will be working out of FSPW’s downtown office, although much of her time will be spent in the Scotchmans.

State legislature is selling out Montana hunters

This past legislature, ruled by an overwhelming Republican majority, was the worst I have ever seen for local Montana hunters.

Keith Edward Danhof

Keith was born to John and Tressa Danhof on Oct. 24, 1955, in Bozeman, Montana.