Recycling comes back to Alberton

Citizens find their own solution

The big blue Republic recycling bin is back in front of the Alberton Feed and Supply store thanks to a small group of community minded citizens who want to see recycling continue in this small town. The bin originally was put into place about four years ago as the result of a senior project by Shawnda Rohrbach. At that time Allied Waste owned the garbage business for Mineral County and the bin was donated to the community.

Third annual Western C Tip-Off Tournament held in Frenchtown

It was the third annual Western C Tip-Off Tournament held on Friday and Saturday in Frenchtown on Dec. 1 and 2. The tournament is hosted in part by Alberton Principal and Athletic Director, Kyle Fisher.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Another exciting week in Sanders County! From meeting the Superintendent of Plains School to meeting out-of-towner’s that attended the Huckleberry Festival.

Area youths display work in ASC art show

Students educate one another to prevent tobacco use during 'Kick Butts' day

Election rules name courthouse neutral ground

SUPERIOR – A ban on campaigning within the courthouse was just one thing discussed when the county department heads presented their monthly updates to the Mineral County Commissioners during their regular meeting.

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.

Lessons to be learned

Reconnecting with our strengths

Workshop in Alberton educates teams about chemical spills

ALBERTON – Dozens of stakeholders from across the state gathered at a series of locations near Alberton last weekend to learn what was done right and what could be done better in the future if the events of April 11, 1996 were to repeat themselves.

Fear that federal government has too much water control

By Riley Johnson

Former Plains student named Teacher of the Year

Ghosts of Alberton - Residents report odd noises and occurrences around town

When the west winds howl down the valley and a full moon creeps over the mountains illuminating the Clark Fork River, residents can feel the autumn air slipping into winter.  But at times, that chill in the air maybe something more unworldly, because some people believe spirits live among us.  

Commissioners urge land management study

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County Commissioners passed a resolution at their weekly meeting last week urging state law makers to begin to study the feasibility of transferring control of federal land in the county to the state and possibly the county.

Program teaches science through art

PLAINS - Second graders at Plains Elementary School are learning about science in a unique way this fall, after their teachers were awarded a grant to bring integrated arts education to their classrooms.

Fall flea market to be in St. Regis this weekend

ST REGIS – Mineral County residents will have the opportunity to pursue approximately 30 vendors selling their wares at the fall flea market at the community park in St. Regis starting Friday, Aug. 16, sponsored by the community council.

Mineral County does the ice bucket challenge

SUPERIOR – Mineral County officials came away from a recent activity cold and wet but it was all for a good cause as fifteen employees, one from every department, participated in a phenomenon sweeping the nation.

Savage Heat sizzle in game against Charlo

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat came out strong against Charlo Saturday night and the intensity continued throughout all four quarters. The full house responded to the scuffles and scrapes of the physical game with roars of excitement.

SCCHO presents grant opportunities

THOMPSON FALLS – The public hearing of community needs took place Wednesday night on Jan. 22 in the Sanders County Courthouse. The meeting aimed to share different grants available to the public and how to obtain them.

New equipment for SVFD

The Superior Volunteer Fire Department will be breathing easier on the job after a grant the department received will supply the necessary funds to purchase new self-contained-breathing-apparatuses (SCBA).

Picnic honors veterans

THOMPSON FALLS – Members of the Thompson Falls community came together to honor local veterans last weekend in a moving ceremony dedicated to those who serve or have served in our nation’s armed forces.