JP candidates speak at forum

After no years of interest in the position of Justice of the Peace for several years, four candidates' names will fill the ballot in the primaries on June 8. At a forum on Wednesday, the four contenders had their chance to make their case for why they should be elected into the position.

Journey of Hope cycles through Sanders County

THOMPSON FALLS – A group of cyclists made their way through Sanders County for a good cause last week.

Advocating for passenger rail service in southern Montana

Beginning in the age of steam up to present day the tiny community of Paradise, Montana, has been an important junction of Montana railroads.

Historians search for the original Mullan Road

SUPERIOR - One local historian is trying to raise awareness of a historically significant aspect of Mineral County and in the process give the man who helped build it the recognition she thinks he deserves.

Senator's representative meets with county commissioners

SUPERIOR – A representative from the office of U.S. Senator Steve Daines met with Mineral County commissioners last week to hear some of their concerns regarding issues within the county.

Legals August 7, 2019

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Requests Input for Proposed Timber Sales PUBLIC NOTICE The Plains Unit of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is developing plans for two proposed timber sales. The first proposed sale would be known as the Sales Mine Timber Sale. This proposed sale is located approximately 36 air miles north of Plains, MT on the divide between the Elk Creek, Whitney Creek and Indian Creek drainages, Section 36, Township 26 North, Range 28 West. This sale is in the earliest stages of planning and would most likely involve seed tree and shelterwood harvests with ground and cable-based logging systems. This sale may require new and/or reconstruction of roads and would include some minor improvements on existing roads. This sale would likely sell in the fall of 2020 and is projected to generate approximately 3-4 million board feet of timber for the Common Schools Trust. The second, known as the Smiley Face Timber Sale, is located approximately 12 air miles north of Plains, MT, on the divide between the Todd Creek, Mudd Creek and Smiley Creek drainages, Sections 30 & 32, Township 22 North, Range 26 West. This sale is in the earliest stages of planning and would most likely involve seed tree and shelterwood harvests with ground and cable-based logging systems. This sale may require new and/or reconstruction of roads and would include some minor improvements on existing roads. This sale would likely sell in the spring of 2021 and is projected to generate approximately 3-4 million board feet of timber for the Common Schools Trust. These sales are being considered to generate revenue for the Common Schools Trust Fund, improve forest health by reducing the possibility of insect and disease activity, to reduce excessive fuel loading and the related risk of wildfire, and to reestablish and promote timber types historically found in these areas. These proposed harvests would contribute to the DNRC's sustained yield as mandated by state statute 77-5-222. As an adjacent landowner or interested party, we request your input regarding these projects. Your concerns and comments are needed to assist the DNRC in planning, analyzing, and implementing these projects. We would appreciate your response by October 31, 2019 so that we may incorporate it into our planning process. Please send comments to: DNRC Plains Unit, ATTN: Dale Peters, PO Box 219, Plains, MT 59859 or by email to dpeters@mt.gov or by phone at 406-826-4722 Please direct oral or written comments to: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation PO Box 219 Plains, Montana 59859 Attn: Dale Peters (406) 826-4722 E-mail: dpeters@mt.gov Published in the Clark Fork Valley Press on August 7 and August 14, 2019. MNAXLP

Arrival of migrant family in Kalispell spurs concerns from Montana politicians

A migrant family of five flew into Kalispell from New York on Wednesday and ended up on the doorstep of the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Brian Heino.

Local schools gear up for inaugural baseball season

As a coach, Rick Powers had no chance, or perhaps no choice.

Mineral County community calendar

Forest Service looks for public comment on new project

Residents on the west end of Mineral County will have some peace of mind when it comes to wildfires in the coming years.

LIGHT shines in St. Regis

Dr. Alan and Sarah Damron have the intention to spread the gospel from St. Regis to the Idaho border.

An update from Rep. Schwaderer

A lot has happened in Montana politics recently, blurring in a big way from the state level into the federal level. Former Senator Max Baucus, who served in DC for longer than this State Representative has been alive, has been confirmed and is now the United States Ambassador to China. In this scenario, it is the Governor of the State of Montana who is charged with appointing the replacement of the Senator to serve the rest of the term.

Legals for January, 18 2023

Library offers hands on percussion experience

PLAINS – Afro-Caribbean percussion instruments hit the library on Tuesday as eager participants waited to get their hands on different instruments to learn more about each one.

Stakeholders discuss future management at Fish Creek

About three dozen people participated in a 3-hour field trip of Fish Creek to collaborate on ideas, brainstorm, strategize and leave with a better understanding of what Fish Creek means to organizations, recreationists and landowners when it comes to its future.

Planned burning begins

With summer over, fall prescribed burning will begin as soon as treatment areas are ready.

Superior resident supports schools in battle against Covid-19

Groups of people across the U.S. are opposing any type of mask mandate proposed by schools and supported by local health departments and the CDC, based on the misinformation.

Plains Girl Scouts earn new badge with hands-on printing project

Nine junior Girl Scouts, members of Plains Troop 485, capped off requirements for their printing and graphics badge Friday afternoon with a hands-on lesson in silk screen printing at Ironhorse Screenworks in Plains.

Arts Council brings creole music to Mineral County

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council presented Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole who performed French Creole music on Oct. 4 in Superior.

Bison range preps for summer season

DIXON- In the eastern portion of Sanders County on the border with neighboring Lake County the National Bison Range is prepping for the busy summer season ahead.