County's DUI Task Force sets goals for the next year

The Sanders County chapter of the DUI Task Force met last week in Thompson Falls for their last meeting of 2018, and begin prep for the next year.

Relay for Life kicks off with a celebration

This year’s Relay for Life got off to a big start with their annual kick-off meeting at Superior Elementary Wednesday evening to get the community excited about the annual fund raiser for the American Cancer Society.

Western Montana tourism group works on new stewardship plan

Thursday evening in the St. Regis Community Center, Racene Friede, president and CEO of Western Montana’s Glacier Country, held a town hall meeting to listen to the residents of Mineral County regarding visitors and tourism to the area.

New Lolo Forest plan must prioritize active management, incorporate local input

The revision of the Lolo Forest Plan by the U.S. Forest Service, a comprehensive guide for managing the 2-million-acre on National Forest in Montana, is not merely a bureaucratic exercise, it is a plan that impacts both the economy and the environment in Montana, especially for the local communities and county governments hosting this vast expanse of federal lands.

Thompson Falls PD adds Scott to staff

Last week, Thompson Falls Police Chief Chris Nichols welcomed Deputy Roy Scott back to the department as a short-term worker.

MRHC plans health coverage for community

SUPERIOR – In order to bring better medical coverage to people in the community, Mineral Regional Health Center will hold a health coverage fair in Superior on Saturday, February 1.

Hot Springs celebrates Chinese New Year

Hot Springs - The community of Hot Springs came together Saturday afternoon to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Although the Chinese New Year was actually Thursday the 19th, the town decided to move their celebrations to Saturday.

Blood drive generates vital resource for state

SUPERIOR – Mineral County residents went under the needle on Thursday, Aug. 21, as the Superior Community Outreach hosted an American Red Cross blood drive at the ambulance facility near Mineral Community Hospital.

Scouting into Alberton

ALBERTON – A new scout group the whole community can enjoy has come to Alberton through the Promoting Excellence in Alberton-area Kids Foundation.

Get rid of the winter blues with potluck community dinners

SUPERIOR – For more than a decade, in an effort to return some light to the gloom of winter, a Superior resident has held potluck dinners to bring the community together.

Alberton Folf course officially installed in park

ALBERTON - The Frisbee golf course that was six months in the making, reached its point of completion April 30.

Lua raises funds for hospital

Superior working to build new pool

Ambition and determination, when focused in a positive way and coupled with community support, can often overcome challenging obstacles.

Mineral Co. sheriff wins DOJ grant

A U.S. Department of Justice grant will allow the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office to hire more officers.

Community Calendar

The Plains Library is open from Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the website and Facebook page for updates.

Sanders County receives land donation for new housing

The Sanders County Community Housing Organization, Inc. recently received a generous donation of land...

Forum on public education April 13 at Paradise Center

Forum on public education April 13 at Paradise Center

Sunrise Fire, West Fork Fish Creek Fire reforestation project begins

Just a stone’s throw from Alberton in 2015, the West Fork Fish Creek Fire burned through 11,845 acres of local recreational wilderness, causing extensive damage to both the forests and infrastructure within the area. This year, local residents have watched as 26,310 acres burned in the Quartz Creek area in the Sunrise Fire.

Community Events April 27, 2016

Mineral County high school graduations:

Health Communities Coalition meeting held