Volleyball recap: Rebuilding year for area spikers

It was not a banner year for Sanders and Mineral County high school volleyball teams this fall. But there were some very promising signs of better times ahead as the 2023 season came to an end last week.

Officials tout progress with new statewide election software

After putting Montana’s new election management software through the paces in a series of local elections this year, state officials appeared confident Thursday that the system will be ready for the flurry of statewide primary and general election activity next year.

For mountain goats, snow proves solace from bugs

A big snowfield in Glacier National Park might look like a great place to cool off in the heat of summer, and plenty of mountain goats are drawn to them.

Legals for November, 15 2023

Halloween activities a treat for Plains children

Witches, ghouls, ghosts and vampires haunted the streets of Plains on Halloween.

Nutrition program a critical component of Plains schools

The Plains School Nutrition Program is a sometimes-overlooked part of the Plains school system, yet an especially important part of each student's day. For some children, school breakfast or lunch is their only source of a nutritious meal each day.

Chili cookoff draws support for West End fire department

With so many activities going on in St. Regis and at the taverns in Saltese and DeBorgia last Saturday, West End Volunteer Department Fire Chief Frank Magee was very appreciative of the turnout for the second Chili Cookoff.

Popular Alberton watering hole reopens under new ownership

The business news in the county travels at record speed or at the pace of a glacier — but the Sportsman’s Bar in Alberton has sold.

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.

Superior's Hunter Haskins wins saddle bronc at Kalispell rodeo

As Hunter Haskins explains it, he learned if he wanted to be a good saddle bronc rider, he had to ride a lot of broncs.

Hot Springs volleyball ousted at divisional tourney

After a late-season surge propelled them into the District 14C finals, which in turn sent them to the Western Division finals as the No. 2 seed volleyball team from the district, the Hot Springs Lady Heat ran into a buzzsaw in the form of teams waiting to take them on.

Superior Bobcats fall to Fort Benton, 44-30

For the first half of the game, it was as close as it gets. But in the second half, the third quarter to be precise, Fort Benton managed to pull away from Superior as the Longhorns kept their post-season Montana Class B football hopes alive with a 44-30 victory over the visiting Bobcats.

Hot Springs nipped in 6-man playoff loss

A couple years ago, another McAllister used to be called “rodeo tough” McAllister for his strong play and ability to mix it up.

St. Regis-Mullan finish football season 8-2

Another good season is in the books for the St. Regis-Mullan, Idaho co-op football Tigers.

Legals for November, 8 2023

Superior opens playoffs with convincing win at Forsyth

If you could choose a time to peak in the world of sports, as in reach the peak, not take a peek, just before playoff time would be a great time.

Region 1 deer and elk harvest lags behind 2022 season

The percent of hunters with game continues to lag behind last season’s average two weeks into Northwest Montana’s general rifle season.

St. Regis local offers mobile mechanic service

When the check engine light is flashing, or you can no longer ignore the unsettling sound coming from under the hood of your car it’s time to get your vehicle into the shop.

Superior students invited to participate in All-Stars Band Festival

Debbie Merrill is the band instructor for the Superior School District and is very proud of every one of her students, especially the four who were recently invited to participate in the All-Stars Band Festival.

Plains band and choir hold first concert

The first choir, band and percussion ensemble concert of the school year took place Tuesday evening at Plains High School.