Legals for September, 21 2022

Smart driving course to come to county

MINERAL COUNTY - Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day.

Next steps for Rock Creek Mine taking shape

Hecla Montana says the next steps for the Rock Creek Mine in the western part of Sanders County is starting to take shape.

Private school in Thompson Falls teaches differently

In the rise of the information age, as technology makes our lives easier, it is becoming a growing concern that our youth are relying too much on this technology.

Mineral County Chamber reboots with first meeting

About 24 business owners, community members, retired residents and a few new faces attended a recent meeting of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, which is reopening after years of dormancy.

How to save $ during rising cost of living

But this isn’t the first time in our country's history where society has had to dig deep, show up at work, pay the bills, and get resourceful financially.

County touts "Great American Smokeout"

The Great American Smokeout is always held the Thursday before Thanksgiving. This year, the date to mark on the calendar is Thursday, Nov. 18.

Bear spring hunting season here

Even with the late spring cold spells, bears are beginning to emerge from their winter slumber, which may be an indication of a slow start for spring bear hunters, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials, who haven't seen as many bears as they usually do this time of year.

Students put their math skills to the test

The method of acting

HOT SPRINGS – A group of women gathered in the Sun Room of the Symes Hotel Sunday afternoon to audition for the production of Scarlet Ribbons. The playwright was done by Hot Springs local Susan Faye Roberts formerly of Butte, Montana.

World travelers make a pitstop in Plains

Danielle Switalski

Forest Service to conduct prescribed burns

SANDERS COUNTY - The Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District plans to conduct several prescribed burns this spring on U.S. Forest Service lands in Sanders County. Depending on when burning prescription conditions are met, these burns could occur over the next several weeks.

Noxon kids enhance their love for reading

NOXON - Noxon Elementary school showed their enthusiasm for reading during the I Love to Read month celebration in February.

Montana Viewpoint: Rule 22 meets Catch 22

Johnson’s motion required the Senate Clerks to read the 628-page bill aloud to the Senators, who rapidly vacated the premises for the next 10 hours...

STEAM comes to Alberton School District

Turkey Tech in Alberton...

Deputy Balenger placed on paid leave pending state investigation

More than 250 tested for COVID-19 at Hot Springs

Some came because they had cold-like symptoms and were concerned.

Community steps in to help 6-year-old St. Regis girl fighting leukemia

While most St. Regis children are spending their winter months enjoying the snow and attending classes, 6-year-old Zaylee has spent the past several weeks lying in a hospital bed. Last year she was diagnosed with acute-lymphocytic leukemia (type B cell).

Community garden in Alberton to collaborate with schools

Last year, Ang MacDonald started a community garden filled with fruit trees, tomatoes and other vegetables in Alberton after two previous failed attempts. The Alberton Railroad Days Community Garden is a nonprofit that MacDonald runs and she’s responsible for most of the work. Her long-term goal is to start a Farm to School program with Alberton, where schools feature locally produced food on their school menus.

Mule trainer brings expertise to local clinic

In 1981, Steve Edwards got thrown by a mule named Casper, and the owner said, “Well, I guess you don’t want to buy this mule.”