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Weekend thunderstorms spark more wildfires
Storms that passed through the region over the weekend sparked 18 new fires that saw all hands on deck to get them under control.
Fire damages Plains home
Emergency personnel were paged out Friday at 12:43 p.m. for a house fire at 304 Clayton Street in Plains.Emergency personnel were paged out Friday at 12:43 p.m. for a house fire at 304 Clayton Street in Plains.
Cabin Fever Quilting Guild supports its community
The Cabin Fever Quilting Guild has worked hard for two decades to support its communities and last weekend at the in Mineral County Fair the members were able to share the fruits of their labor.
Sanders County Search and Rescue does so much, but now needs your help
There are many outdoor activities that bring people to Sanders County from hiking to fishing and kayaking to hunting along with so much more. With so many ways to get out into the woods there are equality numerous ways to become, lost, hurt or standard. This is where the members of the Sanders County Search and Rescue (SAR) come in. They are a professionally trained group of volunteers that come from all walks of life to ensure the safety of the many who explore the county.
Months seek to bring awareness to skin cancer, sun safety
The most diagnosed type of cancer in the United States is also the cancer that is not only treated the most successfully, but also the type of cancer that is perhaps the most preventable. According to Terry Egan, cancer control program coordinator for region one (Missoula, Mineral and Ravalli counties) for the Montana Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (MCCCP), a supporting partner to the Montana Cancer Control Coalition (MTCCC), over one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the states this year.
Sanders County Fair Board discusses year ahead
The Sanders County Fair Board met last week to kick off the 2018 season.
Mountain Cats claim divisional title
Alberton High School’s Emma Wooldridge had high expectations for herself going into the Southwestern B-C divisional tennis tournament in Darby over the weekend.
Tricon, community gather to help one of their own
ST. REGIS – Tricon Timber and the county community came together to help one of their own, Saturday, holding a benefit auction to raise money for a resident who had lost everything.
School/road funding hung up in House
Just weeks after the Mineral County Commissioners passed their final budget a struggling piece of legislation threatens to take even more money from the county.
Prescribed burns in Mineral County begin
MINERAL COUNTY – As the 2014 fire danger season winds down in Mineral County, Forest Service personnel are transitioning into a different role in forest management and this one actually has them setting fires, albeit controlled ones.
Lady Hawks dominate Western B/C Invitational
One title and a quarter is not a likely reason for the town council to get out the brushes and paint the town blue.
Pat's Knob radio tower undergoes repairs
A radio tower on Pat’s Knob that suffered minor damage during a snowstorm will be repaired soon according to representatives from the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s Department Safety Communications Manager Cody Best stressed that communications capabilities are still at 100 percent capacity.
Kvelve's Comments: String some lights and enjoy the season
I’ve long suspected that if we are recycled souls, I may have been a chicken-soup promoting grandma...
Weeksville Fire spreading
A trailer house is on fire Friday afternoon at Highway 200 in Weeksville. The fire is at approximately mile marker 67. There are reports that a propane tank has exploded and is spreading northbound up the hill, according to The Valley Press Reporter Erin Jusseaume, who is currently on the scene. This is a developing story.
Theater performance in Superior entertains
SUPERIOR - Students at the Superior High School showcased their flair for the theatrical last week as members of the student body put on a show for community members.
Amberson levels up with firefighter training
The three fire academies in Montana all commence with the same basic rules and qualifications: High school diploma or GED, valid Montana driver’s license, 18 years or older, EMT-basic certification, vision corrected to 20/30, pre-employment medical exam and psych test (post offer of employment) and no tobacco use while on the job.
Helicopters stand ready to fight area wildfires
Helicopters of various sizes and shapes sit ready at the Mineral County Airport near Superior. Six have been called in to-date to help fight the Sunrise and Burdette fires burning east of Superior. With a moment’s notice any one of them will spring into action and make the trek to the fires.
School and special district election results
Unofficial results for the Sanders County school and special district election held May 3.
Stage one fire restrictions to be lifted in many areas
SANDERS COUNTY - Federal, state, and local government wildland fire agencies in West Central Montana will rescind Stage I fire restrictions, effective Friday, September 13th at 12:01 a.m. A complete list of counties that are rescinding Stage I restrictions is available at firerestrictions.us. Stage I restricts campfires, not debris burning. The counties of Missoula and Ravalli are maintaining their bans on outdoor debris burning, and residents in other counties should consult their local authorities regarding debris and agricultural permit requests.
Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay
A lot can happen in a year. For me, I was living in Arizona, and as of June 27, 2017, I was in Montana.