Navy makes donation to Alberton physics class

Plains second graders show off science knowledge through art

Spotlight on grizzly bears and water rights; An update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

It is amazing how difficult it is to get government agencies to use unbiased scientific and legal information when it comes to land, water, and wildlife decisions. Certain science and law are being emphasized while other science and law are being ignored in what appear to be deliberate efforts to restrict people’s use of water and public lands.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day through writing

FWP visits Trout Creek school program

TROUT CREEK – Children at the Trout Creek after school program at Trout Creek School were in for a special treat last week.

Pro-life supporters rally in St. Regis

In March Mineral County resident Joan Carol attended a Pro-Life Rally in Kalispell featuring a series of guest speakers as well as a “Walk of Remembrance” where balloons were held and then released by attendees.

Grateful citizens honor area veterans

Thompson Falls, MT – “God and Country” was the theme as grateful citizens honored area veterans during a Patriotic Picnic in Thompson Falls last Sunday.

Participants hack and blast their way through Plains

Shots rang out at the trap club and the golf course on Saturday as Plains played host to the annual “Hack n’ Blast” event. Participants from as far away as Missoula, Kalispell and Libby competed in trap shooting and nine holes of golf during the unique event.

Project Ascent youth camp provides adventures high in the mountains near Thompson Falls

There are many ways for locals to get into nature; however, in today’s world it can be hard for youth to find the doorway into the wild in a safe manner.

Teammates no longer as Plains outduels Savages

Matt Unrau

Carnival rewards kids a prize and a smile

Andrew Waite

Montana Patient Protection Act

I have introduced the Montana Patient Protection Act which prohibits physician-homicide and physician-assisted suicide ("aid in dying"). The Act is in response to the Supreme Court decision Baxter v. State of Montana. This Act is based on Montana's public policy to prevent elder abuse and to value all citizens.

Senator lays out plans for future

Senator Greg Hinkle has been dedicating a large portion of his time drafting bills and outlining his plans for change before the Senate meets in 2011.

Superior trumps Troy in playoffs

They were down 12-7 in the fourth quarter, but the Superior Bobcats weren’t about to let the playoff win slip away from them.

COPING CHOICES: Eating disorder-what is it?

Dear Choices:  Is eating disorder about more than just what you eat?  I get so frustrated and confused and would like to be able to understand it.

It was a great day for Sale-ing

Matt Unrau

Video game livens up Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Jes Stugelmayer

Needles, insulin, and excercise collide

Jokes about being scared of needles and poking fingers quickly made their way into the chatter last Wednesday night in the basement of the Tamarack Clinic.

DOT grant awarded to Superior

Last week, the Mineral County DUI Court announced that it has been awarded a $75,620 grant from the Montana Department of Transportation Highway and Traffic Safety Division for implementation of a Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.) Court in Mineral County.  The funds will be administered through the Town of Superior with the support of Mayor Mike Wood and Brenda Schneider as Chief Financial Officer.

Heather's Country Kitchen opens

Heather Worrall saw an opportunity to make her dream come true and she wasn’t about to let it go.