St. Regis Christmas Bazaar supports community

Saturday was national Small Business Day, aimed at attracting Christmas shoppers to the many and varied products turned they bring to market.

Lanterns released to honor those affected by cancer

Saturday night locals gathered for the Cancer Network of Sanders County’s ninth annual Lantern Launch.

Food bank lends helping hand

For most of us the holidays mean celebrating with friends and families, eating good food and giving out presents.

'Better Together' and 'Red Pill' festivals coming to Mineral County

A planned appearance by one group of people in Mineral County has spawned a festival by another on the opposite end of the political spectrum.

Community Notes

Free pancake breakfast served at the St. Regis School cafeteria from 8-10 a.m. Donations accepted. Followed by a parade through town which starts at 11 a.m. Free food and fun for all ages in the park from noon-3 p.m. Free fireworks on display in the park, beginning at dusk. Bring chairs or blankets,

Future of Superior pool in question

SUPERIOR – Some residents in Superior are calling for the community swimming pool to be closed down permanently because they say the pool has been losing money and clientele for years.

Drum circle to hit Trout Creek

TROUT CREEK – Students, teachers, friends, families and communities sit down and form a circle and each member of the circle has a drum. They begin to play, softly at first but the music steadily grows. Each individual listens to the others as they work together on the beat, united in rhythm.

Generations come together for Lonepine Hall

LONEPINE - No one was alone at Lonepine Hall Saturday evening. It was packed with familiar faces, friends and family who joined together as a community to raise money for a good cause.

Alberton group focuses attention on area youth

ALBERTON - A group of Alberton women stopped by the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce meeting April 16 at the senior center, to explain to attendees why the new group is so important.

Annual health and information day takes place

SUPERIOR - Many people, young and old, came out to support the annual health and information fair at Superior Elementary School.

Plains Woman's Club celebrates 90th birthday

PLAINS – The Plains Woman’s Club took a break from serving the community on Tuesday night and celebrated a new milestone for the club – their 90th birthday.

Paradise School board looks to uphold future for building

PARADISE - The Paradise School Board held a meeting last Tuesday night to discuss ideas and the timeline pertaining to the school’s closing at the end of the current academic year.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Plains Community Food Bank receives a new look

Volunteer painters from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and The Church on the Move arrived last Friday with paint brushes in hand to give the Plains Community Food Bank a new and brighter look.

Community Notes

St. Regis’ Christmas concert will be Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

MCH to ask public for help

MINERAL COUNTY – Representatives from the Mineral Community Hospital were given the green light last week by county commissioners to ask Mineral County voters for help in keeping the facility a part of the community.

Local couple honored by Daines as his Montanans of the Week

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines recognized Fred and Tressie Fike of Mineral County for their commitment to helping others in the community.

Community members present projects at fair commission meeting

Kids get special visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog, a beloved mascot for Montana PBS, was a special guest at the Alberton School on Tuesday, Aug. 8. He gave high-fives and hugs as kids participated in a variety of activities based on the theme, “Building Community.”

Community Calendar

There will be a Cabin Fever Community Potluck on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Drinks and utensils are supplied. Bring a dish to share. Setup begins at 5:30 p.m. After dinner, the Great Burn Study Group will show photographs of winter in the area. Get more information at 406-822-3545.