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Shakespeare in the Parks comes to Mineral County Fairgrounds
August 23, 2023 midnight

Shakespeare in the Parks comes to Mineral County Fairgrounds

Every other year, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks offers one of their two plays as a non-Shakespearean Production.

Hot Springs leans on speed and experience
August 23, 2023 midnight

Hot Springs leans on speed and experience

The bad news for Hot Springs as they prepare for the 2023 football season is they lost their best player from last year.

Snowfall seen as worst in last 30 years
March 6, 2019 4:55 p.m.

Snowfall seen as worst in last 30 years

Last week, long-time Mineral County residents saw more snow than they’ve seen in 30 years. Estimates from the storm that hit last Monday, Feb. 25 were around 18 inches in Alberton, 12 in Superior and eight in St. Regis.

Kalvin Miller
June 25, 2019 11:36 a.m.

Kalvin Miller

Kalvin Winfield Miller was born Sept. 19, 1951, to Winfield Miller and Minnie VanCampen Miller in Missoula, Mont.

July 11, 2019 12:44 p.m.

'You never know what you will find at a yard sale' - here's proof

Most people, when they walk through a yard sale and see the old paintings sitting off to the side they wouldn’t think twice, but one young man, who wouldn’t give his name, acted differently.

February 9, 2011 4:30 p.m.

Lady Panthers break even last week

Last week, the Alberton girls had one win and one loss.

January 5, 2011 1:37 p.m.

Lady Panthers split games

After a week of practice, the Alberton girls will be back on the courts this week playing against Seeley and Hot Springs. But before they took a week to hone their skills during Christmas break, the girls faced defeat against Victor, losing 38-41, but netted a victory against Phillipsburg.

Lady Panthers fall behind
January 19, 2011 11:30 a.m.

Lady Panthers fall behind

It was a fast-paced game Thursday night at home as the Alberton Lady Panthers took on the Superior Lady Bobcats. Fans on one side of the gym were dressed in maroon and white, while the Superior fans were donned in red and blue. It was a clash of the two county teams and Superior would be the victor.

December 15, 2010 2:47 p.m.

Trout netting study delayed

A draft environmental review for a lake trout netting project on Flathead Lake has been delayed but should be released sometime this winter, an official with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes said last Thursday.

October 7, 2010 2:26 p.m.

High Bridge receives award

The Sanders County Commissioners and the High Bridge Committee were selected by the Montana Preservation Alliance (MPA) to receive one of this year’s Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards.  They were selected for their “amazing efforts to restore and re-open the historic High Bridge.”  Three members of the committee, Tim Harlan, Katy Walton and Jean Polequaptewa, along with Carol Brooker, Commission Chair, made the trek to Helena Wednesday, Sept. 29, to accept the award.  A reception and ceremony was attended by 100 or so MPA volunteers, members and other honored guests at the Montana Club in Helena.

Kathryn Margaret Eisenbacher
April 6, 2011 10:24 a.m.

Kathryn Margaret Eisenbacher

Kathryn (Kay) Margaret (Fuchs) Eisenbacher, 62, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Mineral County Hospital of Superior in the loving arms of her husband, Earl.  A funeral Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, March 28, 2011 at St. Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Mission of Superior, MT.  There will also be a memorial service at Our Lady of Lakes Catholic Church of Spicer, MN, in July 2011.

February 13, 2013 1:20 p.m.

Men or Worth come to Superior

The Irish Scottish folk music duo, Men of Worth will perform at the Superior Elementary School Gym on Friday March 15 at 6 pm.

Superior choir, band blow audience away
November 26, 2008 midnight

Superior choir, band blow audience away

Parents, friends and family members of the Superior High School Band and Choir packed themselves into the Superior High School Multi-purpose room last Monday evening for the school's annual dinner concert.

Community gathers for food, fun, fireworks
January 8, 2008 midnight

Community gathers for food, fun, fireworks

Over 100 people of all ages rang in the new year with food, music and fireworks at the St. Regis Community New Year's Eve Celebration Monday.

February 15, 2017 4 a.m.

Whitefish Credit Union donations support local schools

Whitefish Credit Union is donating more than $12,000 among eight local high schools this month through its School Spirit Debit Card campaign.

Bonnie Mae White
February 14, 2018 4 a.m.

Bonnie Mae White

“Her Wings Were Ready, Our Hearts Were Not.”

Gertrude Martha Steele
April 12, 2017 4 a.m.

Gertrude Martha Steele

Gert Steele completed her life’s journey on Saturday, January 28th, 2017. She was born August 6, 1927 in Crow Rock, Mont. to Gustave and Helen Neiffer. In 1932, the family moved to Miles City, Mont., where Gert spent the balance of her formative years. She attended Custer County High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1946. After Graduation, Gert worked for the Met Café in Miles City for a time before moving to Great Falls, Mont. In Great Falls, Gert found employment at Malmstrom AFB, where she worked in the NCO club on base. It was there she met her future husband, Dick Steele, and they were married on May 14, 1952. During their time in the Air Force, Gert and Dick were stationed at Malmstrom AFB Montana, Westover AFB in Massachusetts, Hickam AFB in Hawaii, Goose Bay Air Base in Labrador, and McGuire AFB in New Jersey. Upon Dick’s retirement from the Air Force, they moved back to Dick’s home town of Paradise, Mont. After arriving in Paradise, Gert worked for a short time at the D & L Café in Plains. Then she was hired by the American Legion Club in Paradise and served for many years as club Manager before retiring in 1989.

Student all smiles with new school sweatshirts thanks to Montana Rail Link
December 14, 2016 1:55 p.m.

Student all smiles with new school sweatshirts thanks to Montana Rail Link

Students at Alberton and Superior were all smiles last week when representatives from Montana Rail Link (MRL) showed up and handed out sweatshirts to everyone. Tony Bacino, Chief of Security for Montana Rail Link gave the students a presentation about railroad safety. Then he, other MRL employees, and Monte, University of Montana’s mascot, handed out the sweatshirts to everyone, including teachers and administrative staff.

Veterans honored by students
November 16, 2016 1:36 p.m.

Veterans honored by students

Veterans Day was on Friday, Nov. 11 and several events took place in Mineral County to honor our local vets, including breakfasts at the school in St. Regis and at the Masonic Temple in Superior hosted by Eastern Star. Also in Superior, the elementary students held a special presentation in the gym.

September 2, 2015 5:33 p.m.

Disconnect in reporting of fire costs

I am struck at the disconnect in reporting of the “cost of the fires” to Montana and the Feds - let alone other states... The only reports are of what it costs to fight and/or contain them until nature can help.