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Lolo Forest wants input on revision plan
February 8, 2023 midnight

Lolo Forest wants input on revision plan

Much has changed since 1986, the last the Lolo Forest Revision was made. Now the Forest Service is looking for input about this multi-year process that will affect snowmobilers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, berry pickers, hunters, fishing-folk and everyone else that recreates, somehow, in the woods.

Mineral County hosts hazardous waste training sessions
April 5, 2023 midnight

Mineral County hosts hazardous waste training sessions

Unless you are in the emergency preparedness line of work, HAZWOPER could be a Burger King special, but it’s a level of hazmat training that is at another level.

Phyllis Jean Heyer, 91
October 4, 2023 midnight

Phyllis Jean Heyer, 91

Phyllis Jean Heyer, 91

Heat brings fishing restrictions on Clark Fork River
August 2, 2023 midnight

Heat brings fishing restrictions on Clark Fork River

Fishermen have been expecting the hoot owl fishing restrictions with this intense heat, but now there are also closures on the Clark Fork River.

May 12, 2021 midnight

Community Calendar

Brovold Orchard open house in Alberton from 2-4 p.m.

Crazy Woman Kayaks opens its doors for business
July 16, 2008 midnight

Crazy Woman Kayaks opens its doors for business

Growing up in Norway, Sissel Robertson developed an early passion and love for kayaking, something that she has held on to over the years. Now, she’s using her passion to open up her own kayak rental business in Thompson Falls.

Eighth-grader nabs county spelling bee
March 19, 2008 midnight

Eighth-grader nabs county spelling bee

A dark horse competitor came out on top at the Mineral County Spelling Bee in the Superior Elementary School gymnasium Thursday night.

March 25, 2008 midnight

Sanders County Trade Fair coming to Plains

It gets bigger every year, said Sherry McCartney about the annual Sanders County Trade Fair, scheduled for Saturday, March 29, at Plains High School.

Junior High Tigers play fiercely to a packed gym
November 19, 2008 midnight

Junior High Tigers play fiercely to a packed gym

The St. Regis Tigers Junior High School Basketball Team came out on top in a face-off against the Superior Bobcats Junior High School Basketball Team Friday night in two fiercely competitive games with the gym packed nearly to standing room by parents and fans.

June 4, 2008 midnight

Wildlife agencies investigating wolf killed in Thompson River drainage

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and U.S. Fish and Wildlife service reported a wolf killing near the Lower Thompson Falls River May 27. The report stated the an individual, who was looking for deer antlers on the Priscilla Peak Trail, found the wolf and reported it to Tom Chianelli, the Sanders County FWP game warden.

May 2, 2018 1:13 p.m.

Lady Bluehawks, Red Devils excel in recent meets

Thompson Falls jumper Jody Detlaff excelled at the ARM Invitational Saturday at Whitefish High School.

Sanders County moves to Stage II fire restrictions
August 15, 2018 1:38 p.m.

Sanders County moves to Stage II fire restrictions

Sanders County moved into Stage II fire restrictions on Friday, Aug. 10, as advised by the Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Naegeli.

September 26, 2018 8 p.m.

Fall Extravaganza to benefit Cancer Network of Sanders County

Once again, Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) is ready for their annual Fall Extravaganza. The event is their biggest each year and raises money for CNSC with this year’s theme celebrating the “Fall Season.”

January 18, 2017 9:30 p.m.

Community Notes

The article, “6-year-old St. Regis girl fighting leukemia” in the January 11 issue listed Rosemary Simkins as the contact for donation items. This was incorrect, Stacey O’Neil and Taunya Erikson are coordinating the spaghetti feed and auction to be held on February 25. If you have items to donate, contact Taunya at (406) 207-5242.

October 10, 2018 4:50 a.m.

Legals October 10, 2018

Blackfoot provides local phone and broadband services in many Montana communities at reasonable and affordable rates. A federal program designed to promote universal service to all areas of the nation makes affordable rates possible. Companies participating in this program are required to advertise theses services on an annual basis. As a participant in the universal service program, Blackfoot provides access to single line phone service, emergency services (911), directory assistance (411), operator services (0+), long distance limitation services, as well as broadband internet access services. For questions or to order new services please call Blackfoot's customer care team at 406-541-5000 or visit us at www.blackfoot.com. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on October 10, 2018. MNAXLP

December 7, 2016 4 a.m.

Snow plows' quick action helped save lives

A high-speed chase on Interstate 90 near Huson could have had catastrophic consequences if it hadn’t been for the quick actions of some of employees of the Montana Department of Transportation in Alberton.

Valentine's Day
February 9, 2016 11:10 a.m.

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day, a day of hearts, candy, and flowers. When couples express their undying love for one another. When a friend tells a friend that they care, or a child tell their parents they love them. A day full of sentiment and expressions of caring. One of the most popular ways to show those emotions are with flowers, roses to be exact. According to aboutflowers.com, 250 million roses will be bought on Valentine’s Day. Americans will spend $2.1 billion on flowers. It’s the number one holiday for florist.

Thompson Falls and Plains rivalry
October 28, 2015 6:20 p.m.

Thompson Falls and Plains rivalry

Last Tuesday night’s game between the Plains Trotters and the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks was Pink Night, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

February 13, 2015 6:10 p.m.

SCCFF gets grant

PLAINS – A local organization committed to assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse received a sizeable grant from the Plum Creek Foundation recently.

Lady Red Devils challenge opponents in Pablo
February 25, 2015 7:27 p.m.

Lady Red Devils challenge opponents in Pablo

PABLO – The no. 3 seeded Superior Lady Bobcats faced off against the no. 6 seeded Noxon Lady Red Devils to kick off the girls’ District 14-C tournament in Pablo last week.