Mineral County Community Calendar

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.

St. Regis Senior Center a hub of activity

Keeping the doors open and being an important asset to the community, were Dave Hannah’s intentions of the St. Regis Senior Citizens Center when he took over as president of the board of directors last summer.

Noxon High School track gears up for spring

As if an omen from above, the thick, moisture rich clouds parted revealing blue sky and piercing rays of Springs sunshine indicative of better weather days ahead.

GOP contenders debate in Whitefish, sans Zinke

Four Republican candidates for Montana’s new western U.S. House seat debated in Whitefish on Friday, generally finding agreement on a number of points related to the state’s agricultural challenges and preserving the rural Montana lifestyle.

Green Thumb: A Garden Column

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County educators evaluated

MINERAL COUNTY – Teachers across the state of Montana and in Mineral County will be evaluated for educational proficiency using a new system this school year and one local administrator said the new system should compliment past methods for judging how educators perform.

50 years of family fishing

Secrets can come in all shapes and sizes. For the McAllister family, their biggest secret just happens to be the size of a lake.

St. Regis board responds to community petition

In an unusually well attended meeting of the St. Regis School Board of Trustees on Jan. 9 a petition presented to the board during public comment addressed public concerns with the board and the administrative leave of Tammy Demien.

Technology can help protect Montana children

By: Sen. Roger Webb

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Montana appears well down the road to becoming a one party Republican, deeply conservative state, like the states that surround us. Jon Tester’s survival was an anomaly best explained by his personal popularity and his opponent’s weakness.

Farmer Street, chip seal, pool updates discussed

The recent Plains Town Meeting was a quick and efficient gathering with councilors in attendance as well as Mayor Dan Rowan.

Spring burning underway in Sanders County

Fire in the woods and smoke in the sky now could mean less chance of intense, destructive wildfire and less smoke in the sky when fire season eventually arrives later on.

Hospital acquires new health record system Athenahealth

Mineral Community Hospital will soon have a new electronic health record vendor to replace the existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) software system (Nextgen) according to a recent hospital press release. The new system, Athenahealth, will simplify patients admission process, exam, and billing completion.

Thompson Falls loses to Rams

Thompson Falls fell to third ranked Loyola-Sacred Heart 40-6 on Friday. The undefeated Rams bettered their record to 3-0, while the winless Bluehawks fell to 0-3.

FWP director talks public access, predators at meeting

During the more than two-hour session, people asked questions and talked about grizzly bears, wolves, elk, public access and the possibility of increasing fees for hunting and fishing.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks hires new program coordinator

As a Sandpoint local, she will be working out of FSPW’s downtown office, although much of her time will be spent in the Scotchmans.

Food for Thought: Secrets of inner strength

Ever notice how some people manage to stay on track despite suffering a serious illness, financial setbacks or other problems that would derail other people?

Creel survey underway across county

SANDERS COUNTY – An Angler Creel Survey is underway in the western edge of Sanders County on the Clark Fork River.

UM student from Plains produces documentary for PBS

MISSOULA – Every year, thousands of people die on the streets and highways of the United States because of distracted drivers. Hundreds of thousands are injured. Campaigns and laws aim to reduce that number, but are they making any difference?