Leaving a Positive Footprint

The Thompson Falls middle and elementary schools participated in a new anti-bullying campaign last week.

Community calendar

Teaching the truth about lying

Lying often starts in childhood and my be part of the normal developmental process or lying could be an indicator of a more serious problem.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital has vaccinated 1,800 people

This marks another turning point in our efforts to limit the effects of Covid-19.

Ranchland conserved near National Bison Range

A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that limits development on the land to protect its conservation values. John Weaver put the first half of his ranch, 159 acres, under an easement in 2015.

Food for Thought: Loss of a loved one

During times of mourning, we grieve not only for the dead but also for ourselves...

Food for Thought: Are you really OK?

The last 18 months were rough and people had high expectations for a good summer.

Montana VA Clinic covid boosters

Veterans and their spouses, household family members, and caregivers are eligible to receive the Moderna and Janssen (J&J) through Montana VA.

Food for Thought: Secrets of Inner Strength

Ever notice how some people manage to stay on track despite suffering a serious illness, financial setbacks or other problems that would derail other people?

Outdoor roundup

Outdoor roundup

Food for Thought: Adrenaline junkies

Adrenaline is part of the “flight or fight” response our bodies experience when coping with acute stress.

Smoke-free hospital campus marked with shed demolition

The Clark Fork Valley Hospital campus is now smoke-free, and a group of hospital employees and volunteers smashed the hospital's designated smoking shed with hammers Monday to mark the occasion.

Task force battles Eurasian Watermilfoil

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Aquatic Invasive Plant Task Force came together for their monthly meeting at the Sanders County Court House last week.

Voice your opinions about healthcare in Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY Community members in Sanders County may have received a Health Needs Assessment Survey in their mailbox last week. The survey was sent to a random sample of homes to help Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) identify essential health services needed in Sanders County. The information will be used for strategic planning, grant applications, new program development and by community groups interested in addressing rural health issues.

Mineral County turns 100 years old

SUPERIOR – Mineral County turned the ripe old age of 100 this week and ironically, approximately 100 people turned out on the county courthouse lawn on Sunday, August 3 to celebrate the milestone.

Food for Thought: Compulsive lying starts young

Lying often starts in childhood and may be part of the normal developmental process or lying could be an indicator of a more serious problem.

Market is a great addittion

Saturday was the closing day of the Thompson Falls Market and attendees enjoyed perfect fall weather, nearly 20 vendors, live music and a cinnamon roll contest that included some of the county’s best bakers (boy, those were some lucky judges!). We are fortunate to have a market that allows folks to come together from around the county to buy locally, display and sell their made/grown in Montana goods, and to just visit with neighbors.

Plains students enjoy red carpet treatment

A years worth of dress shopping, match-making and planning finally paid off last Saturday evening for Plains High School students.

James A. "Jim" Holland

Few people are able to live a dream---Jim Holland was privileged to be one of those few.

Tips for taking care of pets during winter

If it’s one thing that all of Mineral County and much of the state of Montana has in common, it’s we all love our pets