PBA makes 2017 plans

The Plains Business Association (PBA) met for its annual strategic planning for 2017 last week. Approximately 20 business owners met Tuesday Jan. 24 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss what will be kept, changed, or added this year. The board retained many of its officers from last year and is looking for one member. There were three presentations during the meeting, one by Kenton Pies, one by Karen Thorson, and the third was from John Thorson.

We Care Foundation teams up with Shyrock Motorcoach & RV Park

The Mineral County We Care Foundation got a huge shot-in-the arm when they recently teamed up with Shyrock Motorcoach & RV Park, located in Superior. The We Care Foundation has been around the area for eight years, helping families meet their needs for things like housing, fuel, medical bills and car repairs.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

White sandy beaches, tropical sunshine with magnificent views and, of course, the almighty Daintree; Queensland is known as the sunshine state back home and there are more than just a few reasons as to why.

Extension office declares 4-H member exchange success

Sanders County 4-H extension agent Juli Thurston is hailing the first 4-H member exchange a glowing success.

Paradise hosts Independence Day fun

PARADISE- Wood saws cut through lumber, tomahawks flew through the air and fireworks filled the sky as Paradise celebrated the Fourth of July in style throughout the day on Friday.

Chautauqua brings fun to Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – Homemade drums clanged, music played and jugglers performed on top of a moving ambulance as the New Old Time Chautauqua rolled through Hot Springs last week.

Law enforcement appreciation week

SANDERS COUNTY- The new FWP Region 1 Game Warden, Troy Hinks, set out last week on Wednesday on a trip up a back country road to examine a set of animal trap sites that were found along some streams. His mission was to make sure that the trap sites were not live, were within a legal area, and to see what people were trapping for along the mountain road.

Relay for Life continues prep

THOMPSON FALLS – Sanders County Relay for Life is already prepping for the organization’s big summer event in Sanders County.

Sanders County School recognize anti-bullying

SANDERS COUNTY - October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and two schools, vastly different in size and on opposite ends of the county, have both made it a mission to prevent bullying, each in their own way.

Setting the record straight

Submitted by:  Dick Brown, President of MHA…An Association of Montana Health Care Providers

Workshop explains hidden dangers of strangulation

EPA starts testing at Smurfit Stone Mill

On November 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a press release that there is a final agreement to investigate contamination at the Smurfit Stone Mill Superfund site, located near Frenchtown.  

An update from Rep. Ingraham

Tourism numbers show promise

SANDERS COUNTY – As the days grow longer and the temperature warms, out of state visitors are beginning to make their way to destinations in and around Sanders County.

County officer appointment discussed in meeting

SUPERIOR – As part of their meeting Friday, January 10, the County Commissioners discussed appointment of members to boards, committees and other positions within county organizations.

Kids sharing and caring

MINERAL COUNTY – As Valentine’s Day put love in the air, the county’s kids got to end the day with parties as the elementary school classes held miniature celebrations in honor of the big day.

MCH eliminates nine jobs to balance budget

SUPERIOR – In a meeting held on Thursday, January 9, the county commissioners heard an update on the status of the hospital’s budgetary changes.

Plains wrestlers do well at Choteau Tournament

PLAINS – The Plains/Hot Springs wrestling team went to Choteau and came back placing three kids in a tough competition.

Releasing hope on New Years

PLAINS – The New Year’s Eve night sky was illuminated with every color of the rainbow. Sky lanterns were released at the fairgrounds to honor loved ones that have suffered from cancer. The lanterns seemed to be beacons of hope warding off the ever-present darkness.

Better public land management is possible; An update from Sen. Fielder

People who prefer federal control are trying to convince everyone that Montanans would sell all the public lands if we are put in charge of them.  No chance. Popularity for transferring control of federal public lands to the state is growing because of the inability of the federal government to manage these lands, or much of anything else, responsibly.