Managing your heating bills

As the temperatures continue to be crisp and cool, the Montana Public Service Commission Chairman Brad Johnson is urging utility customers to brace for higher heating bills this winter.

Legals for November, 10 2021

Superior water rate increase goes into effect July 1

Residents of Superior will soon see an increase in water rates of approximately 21 percent to the Base Rate Charge. The rate increase is meant to repay outstanding bonds, to cover operation and maintenance fees and to establish a reserve fund.

Kvelve's Comments: How much technology is too much?

Wow! I thought it may have been a dream from the 1960s, but it was a commercial on the boob tube...

Commissioner Carol Brooker honored for volunteer service

For her hard work and dedication to the people of Sanders County, Commissioner Carol Brooker will be making the trip to the state capitol in Helena next month to accept the 2017 ServeMontana Award.

Mule deer quotas adjusted in response to spring surveys

While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologists showed populations in some parts of the state remain lower than desired, and as a result, licenses available to hunters in those areas have been cut back.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Meet Mineral County's new attorney, Ellen Donohue

Ellen Donohue is the new Mineral County Attorney, replacing Marcia Boris, who left at the end of last summer. Donohue was hired for the position by a selection committee, and will work for the rest of Boris’ term, which ends in 2018.

Letter to the Editor: Another bites the dust

While attending the April 21, 2014 School Board Meeting, I learned that:

Deer and elk population down

Hunting season is well under way this year, and it for those who have been out and about it should come as no surprise that deer and elk numbers appear to be down this year in the lower Clark Fork River Valley.

Bighorn sheep herd at risk

SANDERS COUNTY – A low number of bighorn sheep and concerns about the health of the hunting district’s herd has prompted an emergency closure of bighorn sheep Hunting District 122 near Plains.

Lady Hawks volleyball squad enjoys strong week

Two matches this past week for the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks, and two more wins, both involving 3-0 sweeps.

Fentanyl overdoses on the rise in Lake County

According to a press release issued by the Polson Police Department, there appears to be a spike in what is believed to be fentanyl-related overdoses in 10 counties around the state, including Lake County.

Break-ins become a problem

The Mineral County Neighbors for a Safe Community organization is holding a public forum on March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Superior High School to discuss the crime in the county.

Panthers step boldly into the future

Even by Alberton standards the 2013 graduating class of six seniors was small – but what they lacked in numbers they made up for in academic excellence and school spirit.

James, Alexander to vie for Justice of the Peace in Nov.

Four Justice of the Peace candidates put their name on the ballot, but only the two who received the most numbers of votes will go on to compete in the general election. Wanda James and Muriah Alexander will vie for the nonpartisan position in November.

Local author publishes first of series

SUPERIOR – Earlier this year, the town of Superior was able to add another claim to fame, adding a new published novelist to the list.

Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hosptial last month welcomed new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregg Schellack.

Plains resident says Covid is a government control mechanism

I have rarely met a bureaucrat that could understand how to pour water out of a boot, much less determine what is the best treatment for life and death.

Volunteers help rescue dad, daughter from Cabinets

Ed and Kelly Moellmer were on a father-daughter ski trip Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Cabinet Mountains at Engle Peak...