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...

Plains wildlife artist a master of stone

Most often, he has to lay them out on the floor and study the stones and their natural patterns before selecting the next one...

Legals for November, 30 2022

Neighborhood Watch program offers tips for business owners

Business Owners and Managers: Fraud, forgeries, scams and counterfeiting are on the increase. Fraud artists have 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to dream up ways to cheat you.

Chicken Jamboree hits TFalls

"This isn't for us, this is for Jesus," said Kim Roberts, volunteer at the Chicken Jamboree at the PPL park in Thompson Falls on Saturday.

T-Falls softball has deep pitching rotation

Good pitching and more good pitching are a fast pitch softball coaches dream.

Water rescue training prepares volunteers for emergencies

Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District and Plains Community Ambulance spent last Saturday sharpening their skills on water rescue techniques.

4-H Fair Readiness Day a success

All four local 4-H clubs turned out to the Sanders County Fairgrounds last Saturday ahead of the 2018 fair to get their barns and grass area ready for the abundance of animals and spectators.

TRACS rethinks fall festival fundraiser

THOMPSON FALLS – Thompson River Animal Care Shelter held their annual fall fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 13 and although traffic was light, those in attendance enjoyed good food, good drinks and good entertainment.

Sanders County Expo helps business

PLAINS – Sanders County citizens lined up to see what the local vendors had to offer in the Plains High School gym. They walked around looking at the floor samples provided by Buckingham Hardwoods or the handmade blankets from Demarle At Home. Many enjoyed “Lucy” the Spinone Italiano dog making good use of the cozy dog beds available.

Regis golfers ready for state

St. Regis hosted golf teams from around the area on Thursday at Trestle Creek. Although there weren't enough numbers playing for a girls' team, the boys were on the board with 508 for the day. On the girls' side, however, Jocelyn Dockter and Shelby Berg were once again up in the top ten for individual scores. Dockter took fifth with a score of 112 and Berg took tenth with 129.

Life coach offers advice on keeping resolutions for 2023

2023 – A new year, a new you! Or at least that’s the customary motto every January.

Boy Scouts hold flag ceremony

The Plains Boy Scout Troop held a flag retiring ceremony with members of VFW Post 3596 on Pearl Harbor Day, last Dec. 7. The ceremony was held behind the Plains VFW Post, as was attended by members of the community, as well as area veterans.

Superior-Alberton sports co-op sees some changes

Superior athletes will once again be called the Bobcats during the upcoming school year.

Montana aims to join FirstNet emergency network

When disaster strikes, communication is key for emergency responders. However, communication devices and coordination continues to be a challenge, especially in rural areas like Mineral County. Currently, George Gupton chairs the Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Council and Bryce Nordgren chairs the Emergency Communications subcommittee and is the Amateur Radio Emergency Service coordinator, and these are the topics regularly addressed at their monthly meetings.

Legals October 10, 2018

Blackfoot provides local phone and broadband services in many Montana communities at reasonable and affordable rates. A federal program designed to promote universal service to all areas of the nation makes affordable rates possible. Companies participating in this program are required to advertise theses services on an annual basis. As a participant in the universal service program, Blackfoot provides access to single line phone service, emergency services (911), directory assistance (411), operator services (0+), long distance limitation services, as well as broadband internet access services. For questions or to order new services please call Blackfoot's customer care team at 406-541-5000 or visit us at www.blackfoot.com. Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on October 10, 2018. MNAXLP

Lions Club looking for rodeo junior princess

The Superior Lions Club is currently looking for a junior princess in addition to a princess and queen to reign over their very popular rodeo scheduled for Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th.

Sheriff Funke recaps first year on the job

Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke was a keynote speaker at the Mineral County Central Republican Committee meeting last week.