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October 26, 2022 midnight

Veterans should see if PACT Act can help

We write this letter with the hope of reaching as many Montana Veterans and their family members as possible regarding the recent passage of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester.

February 6, 2013 12:34 p.m.

CASA starting up in Sanders

SANDERS COUNTY - Sanders County is hoping to start a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program and is looking for volunteers.

September 30, 2009 midnight

Officials urge fire burning caution

Although the calendar says it is now open burning season in western Montana, warm and dry conditions have produced a late wildfire season and prompted local officials into issuing warnings about fire safety. Open burning season in Montana officially begins Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30. During most fall seasons, this area receives at least some periods of wetter weather, but that has not been the case this year as September has been one of the driest months on record. Most of Sanders County has not had any significant precipitation since mid-August and daytime temperatures have been running 10 to 15 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year.

Giant yard sale bring Superior community together
October 23, 2013 12:29 p.m.

Giant yard sale bring Superior community together

SUPERIOR – A huge community yard sale took off Saturday in the gym of the old schoolhouse in Superior.

May 8, 2013 1:55 p.m.

County commissioners discuss Neighborhood Watch request for funds

Mineral County Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Bob Mahon was present at the April 30 meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners to receive an update on his request for $2,500 in county funds.

Ed Fontaine receives the Bronze Star
June 8, 2022 midnight

Ed Fontaine receives the Bronze Star

Ed Fontaine and his wife Debbie live in a four-lot subdivision below the community of Cabin City in the Henderson area.

Fourth grade class gives back to community
December 26, 2013 3:51 p.m.

Fourth grade class gives back to community

SUPERIOR – Fourth graders from Superior Elementary School received a lesson in generosity Tuesday, December 17, when the class went to shop for the less fortunate as part of a community service project.

October 28, 2020 midnight

There's no doubt the Russians are to blame

The most diabolical, evil nation on the planet is behind everything. Blame it all on them, those nasty, notorious….Russians.

Idaho Forest Group auctions off remaining equipment
October 25, 2023 midnight

Idaho Forest Group auctions off remaining equipment

In 1890 the Northern Pacific Railroad was built through Western Montana, and in 1897 the first large lumber mill was built at St. Regis.

November 2, 2022 midnight

Bobcats rebound with dominant playoff victory

The good teams all have it and all do it.

April 9, 2008 midnight

Opening of Rock Creek mine moving forward

Two representatives from Revett Minerals Inc. gave a presentation Wednesday in Thompson Falls as to the status of the Rock Creek Mine they plan to open in north Sanders County, saying they only want to be “good neighbors and part of the community.” Part of their contribution to the community will be the addition of about 300 new jobs.

Student art brightens hospital in winter show
January 22, 2014 11:18 a.m.

Student art brightens hospital in winter show

PLAINS – The stark white hospital hallways were covered in cheerful illustrations of snowmen, plants, animals and self-portraits in rainbow hues. Hospital patients, staff and visitors lined up, eager to view the art. The smiles on the caricatures reflected the smiles of viewers young and old, healthy and not.

December 18, 2013 12:54 p.m.

MRHC helps people understand new healthcare policies

SUPERIOR – With the application deadline just around the corner, county residents were invited to the Mineral County Library in Superior to learn more about new healthcare options.

December 24, 2009 midnight

A photographer's life taken by pictures

Danielle Switalski

March 12, 2010 1:28 p.m.

Hot Springs catches onto folf craze

Featuring a number of local folfers the dominant player of the Western Montana Folf Tournament on Sunday turned out to not be anyone bearing a disc.

July 2, 2009 midnight

When frisbees and golf collide

Matt Unrau

Bluehawks bring outside experience to the court
December 4, 2013 11:52 a.m.

Bluehawks bring outside experience to the court

THOMPSON FALLS – As the winter sports season begins in full swing, the Bluehawks boys basketball team prepares for their first tournament.

Support for SB 265 - delay the water compact
April 3, 2013 10:22 a.m.

Support for SB 265 - delay the water compact

Some say it will utterly destroy farming, ranching, lives, and land values in northwestern Montana. Others argue there’s nothing to fear in the massive Salish-Kootenai water rights compact. Both sides agree the economic implications are perhaps the largest we will see in our lifetime. But there is a strong disagreement over whether those outcomes will be good or bad.

Jonkel shares insights into mountain lions
November 4, 2020 midnight

Jonkel shares insights into mountain lions

But with everything huntable now, mountain lion sightings will become more prevalent.

Traveling equine clinic serves rural horse owners
March 31, 2021 midnight

Traveling equine clinic serves rural horse owners

The gray gelding is gentle and good with young riders...