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June 6, 2018 12:57 p.m.

Clark Fork Cougs get ready for a second half run

Clark Fork Cougs’ manager Shawn Sorenson and his coaching staff are continuing the process of building a program.

Backpack Program offers free supplies, food
August 21, 2018 11:41 a.m.

Backpack Program offers free supplies, food

Getting kids back to school can be a financial challenge for some parents who are on a limited income.

April 30, 2015 4:49 p.m.

Science class to launch weather balloon in St. Regis

ST. REGIS – A teacher at the St. Regis High School will be able to teach her future science students about a much wider array of subjects after she received a grant last week to purchase and launch a high altitude weather balloon.

Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge recognized
March 12, 2014 1:38 p.m.

Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge recognized

SANDERS COUNTY – The Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge recently received a trophy from the State Veterans Committee in honor of their support and service of local veterans. The award is a representation of recognition from the Montana State Elks Association.

New superintendent takes the helm in Alberton
August 15, 2017 3:23 p.m.

New superintendent takes the helm in Alberton

Alberton School has a new superintendent this year after Clay Acker retired last spring. Steve Picard is returning to the area after teaching in Roy, Montana, a small town 35 mile northeast of Lewistown.

TRACS powering on, despite economy
December 24, 2009 midnight

TRACS powering on, despite economy

Danielle Switalski

March for Life takes place in Thompson Falls
January 24, 2024 midnight

March for Life takes place in Thompson Falls

Residents in Sanders County took part in the annual March for Life anti-abortion demonstration last week on a snowy, windy 16-degree day in Thompson Falls.

October 11, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: On the road again

It was a stark and beautiful reminder of just how big Montana is.

New pet rescue group believes anything is 'pawsable'
November 29, 2023 midnight

New pet rescue group believes anything is 'pawsable'

“We had a tiny kitten that had been attacked by a dog dropped off, and we had to get veterinary help. We raised more than $500.00 in less than eight hours. Unfortunately, the baby passed despite our best efforts and all our prayers. It’s part of rescue that Debbie and all of us volunteers have to handle,” shared Glenda Wallace with the newly formed SOAR 54 (Supporters of Animal Rescue 54).

Gone for the holidays…
December 9, 2009 midnight

Gone for the holidays…

Danielle Switalski

May 29, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Volunteers beautify the Plains Cemetery

PLAINS - Wednesday, under a clear blue sky and a slight breeze, volunteers from the Plains community beautified and prepared the town’s graveyard in preparation for Memorial Day.

March 15, 2023 midnight

Obligation to keep county offices open

I am a former resident and former employee of Mineral County, Montana.

All-star team featuring Kinzie takes first
August 20, 2014 1 p.m.

All-star team featuring Kinzie takes first

PLAINS – Sami Kinzie of the Plains Trotters high school softball team has had a very busy summer competing against the best competition Montana has to offer.

July 30, 2008 midnight

Don Burrell wins community service award

Thompson Falls resident Don Burrell said he was completely stunned to find out that he had won the 2008 Sanders County Community Service Award.

Local artists wow with Paradise gallery show
July 26, 2017 1:06 p.m.

Local artists wow with Paradise gallery show

What happens when a historical school closes down after nearly a century of nurturing students aspirations and dreams? Well, in the case of the Paradise School, it is now being turned into an Art Gallery, Information Centre and stop for travelling tourists and locals to enjoy.

January 14, 2011 11:56 a.m.

Ornelas taking care of business

For eight weeks, Sheriff Ernie Ornelas has been heading up the Mineral County Sheriff’s Department. Of those eight weeks, he was gone for two weeks for trainings up in Helena.

Getting a  glimpse at the great gray owl in its native habitat
June 3, 2020 1 a.m.

Getting a glimpse at the great gray owl in its native habitat

I had my first sighting of a great gray owl last week after finishing a walk near home.

Concerns raised over principal leave
August 22, 2012 1:34 p.m.

Concerns raised over principal leave

Three weeks ago St. Regis Principal Tammy Demien was asked to leave campus and told she was being placed on administrative leave until an investigation by the Montana School Board Association is concluded.

Superior students ace FVCC welding program
May 22, 2024 midnight

Superior students ace FVCC welding program

Montana Technical Institute in Butte offers a two-year program where students are introduced to welding fabrication, pipe and structural welding, and aluminum welding — but a faster-track does exist.

Mineral County 4-H accepting Christmas wreath orders
November 11, 2020 midnight

Mineral County 4-H accepting Christmas wreath orders

The records of when the 4-H Shooting Sports program in Mineral County took hold are sketchy, but Deb Regan and Jolene Dryden attended a 4-H Shooting Sports Leader training in October 1995 and were organizing meetings about 4-H shooting in August of that year.