Keeping in touch

With transmittal deadlines behind us, Legislators, after returning from a few, very much appreciated days off spent with family and friends,  again face a very hurried pace doing the peoples work, completing the 50th  legislative day on Saturday, March 5th.

Legals for September, 7 2022

Montana advances grizzly bear plans that could allow hunting

Montana wildlife officials on Tuesday advanced plans that could allow grizzly bear hunting in areas around Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, if states in the U.S. northern Rockies succeed in their attempts to lift federal protections for the animals.

State thanks Paradise students for their help in passing official state lullaby

Montana Sate Representative Pat Ingraham addressed the students of Paradise School Wednesday, thanking them for the role they played in the passing of a Montana House bill that named “Montana Lullaby” as the official state lullaby of Montana.

Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge recognized

SANDERS COUNTY – The Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge recently received a trophy from the State Veterans Committee in honor of their support and service of local veterans. The award is a representation of recognition from the Montana State Elks Association.

Sanders, Mineral county folk join rally for public lands

Among nearly 2,000 people who assembled in Montana’s capitol rotunda Saturday in Helena were at least a couple dozen from Sanders and Mineral counties, making their voices heard in support of federally-owned public lands in the state.

Clark Fork teams win tournament at Trestle Creek

The Clark Fork Mountain Cats won for both the boys’ and girls’ divisions at the St. Regis Golf Tournament at Trestle Creek on Thursday, May 2, where they qualified four players for state. The boys’ team won with 304, and the girls won with 392. Aaron Waddle, Danner Haskins, Jonna Warnken and Zoe Kelsey qualified for the State C Tournament in Seeley Lake. “We could be very competitive at the State C level in two years with both boys’ and girls’ teams if the kids continue to work hard,” Clark Fork coach Seth Kuhl said. Both from Thompson Falls, Ethan Brown won for the boys’ title with an 85, and Megan Baxter won for the girls with 106. Clark Fork’s Danner Haskins placed third with 97, and Aaron Waddle placed fifth with 103. St. Regis Tiger JD Booker scored 135. The tournament wrapped up the regular season and the State C Tournament is May 13-15 at the Double Arrow Golf Course in Seeley Lake.

Blue Hawk gridders reach state semifinals

Thompson Falls (11-0) will host Park City this weekend in the semifinals.

Snowpack brings cautious optimism

Sanders County may be in the so-called banana belt, but it doesn’t mean it has missed out on snow in the mountains.

Defensive driving training

PLAINS – A number of state employees took time out of their workday last week to receive some defensive driving training at the Sanders County Fairgrounds.

Hot Springs hosts Geography Bee

The Hot Springs School held its annual 2015 National Geographic Geography Bee for the fourth through eight graders.  Sixth grader Jesse Uski was the winner, with eight grader Haylee Hoff coming in second and seventh grader Angelica Lopez winning third place.  Each class held its own competition and the top two contestants went on compete in the school wide bee.  The students answered a variety of geographic questions, such as “Which state is known as the Peach State because peaches are one of its major crops:  Hawaii or Georgia?”   The fourth grade competitors were Wyatt Orton and Madeline Grieco.  Seaerra Denny and Kyle Lawson represented the fifth graders and Bella Myton and Jesse Uski were the contestants from sixth grade.  Angelica Lopez and Cameron Stearns were the challengers from seventh grade and Haylee Hoff and Tanner Vadnais were the eighth grade contenders.  Jesse Uski, the winner, will now take a written examination to determine if he can advance to the state competition.  All school champions are eligible to win the national championship and its first place prize, a $50,000 scholarship.  

Residents hold presentation on Common Core Standards

PLAINS - An informational meeting concerning Common Core State Standards and education was held on Wednesday March 12, at the Plains Bible Chapel. It was organized by county residents – Paula Snyder, Art Hassan, Kathy Hassan and Linda Hohenstein.

Alberton/Superior tennis team prepares for season

Spring sports are in full swing and although several of the Superior/Alberton High School Tennis team were away competing in the state BPA competition, Head Coach Rick Berreth began preparing his team for the upcoming season.

Master Gardener program headed to Hot Springs

Montana State University Extension Flathead Reservation & Sanders County will be offering the “Master Gardener” program at the Tribal Senior Citizens Building in Hot Springs beginning Wednesday, February 3 and finishing March 31, 2010. Classes will be held on eight consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

All-State volleyball honors awarded

Three players named to the 2022 Western 14C conference were also chosen as All-state performers in recently released postseason honors tabulations.

Wind power zoning

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Local artist takes third in state contest

SUPERIOR – A local artist was recognized last week after she finished tied for third place in a statewide art contest sponsored by an organization that works to educate the public about energy needs in the state of Montana.

Dead woman found at Big Arm State Park

A person walking a dog at Big Arm State Park last Wednesday discovered the body of a dead woman...

All-state, 14-C volleyball all-stars announced

The 14-C volleyball All-Conference and All-State selections have been announced.

State of emergency Sunrise, Burdette Fires rage as governor declares fire emergency

Gov. Steve Bullock declared a fire emergency for the state of Montana on July 23. The order cites several active wildfires in the state, “Montana is facing extreme fire conditions,” he states. “Our top priority is ensuring the safety of Montanans, their property, and our communities.”