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February 22, 2017 4 a.m.

Sanders County Visual Artists hold monthly meeting

On Saturday Feb. 18 the Sanders County Visual Artists held their monthly meeting to discuss the upcoming events, activities, and the renovation of the Paradise Center. In attendance at the meeting was President Karen Thorson, Public Affairs officer Joy Nelson, Rick Harter, Ilene Littlefield, and Shirley Proctor.

Veterans frustrated with Choices Program
February 17, 2016 4:16 p.m.

Veterans frustrated with Choices Program

The frustration in the room was palpable as Mineral County veterans expressed their concerns about the Veteran’s Choice Program, implemented in 2015. Representatives from Senator Jon Tester’s office were in Superior Friday to listen to what local vets had to say about the program. The vets, along with medical administrators, told stories of long wait times to get in contact with people to schedule appointments; their inability to get medical appointments scheduled and of bills not paid.

July 20, 2016 10:31 p.m.

Great burn area off limits to snowmobiles

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest still plans to close the Great Burn area to snowmobiling according to the most recent Draft Record of Decision for travel management. The latest decision was published on July 5, 2016 in the Lewiston Tribune.

Charity collects soda tabs
October 16, 2015 8:22 p.m.

Charity collects soda tabs

PLAINS - A competition between the different classes at the Plains School District began last week. Each class has been tasked with a mission to see how many can tabs they can collect by the last week of school before Winter Break. The class that collects the most tabs will be rewarded with a pizza party. The goal is to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House.

February 18, 2014 1:06 p.m.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

While February has a number of special days such as Ground Hog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and, of course, a day set aside for the Super Bowl, it’s also a month in which we receive our W-2’s, 1099’s and tax forms. Just a reminder that income tax season has arrived, bringing with it bitter-sweet moments.

Plains resident helps bring relief to Africa
March 13, 2013 1:49 p.m.

Plains resident helps bring relief to Africa

PLAINS – Local Plains resident, Doreen Stokes is on a mission to better the communities of Africa by helping to provide water and trees to a village in Loswira, Tanzania

December 18, 2013 1:04 p.m.

Tree lighting welcomes holidays and honors deceased

ALBERTON – The building festivities of the holidays saw the community gather to spark the Christmas season and honor passed loved ones Friday, as the Alberton community held a Christmas tree lighting and tribute at the Alberton Community Center.

Sanders County 4-H kicks off Communication Days event
March 10, 2020 6:54 p.m.

Sanders County 4-H kicks off Communication Days event

There was a hair braider, a tomahawk thrower and an equestrian, all showing their talents in their respective areas of expertise at last weekend’s Sanders County 4-H Communication Days events.

April 10, 2019 7:37 p.m.

Wheeled Phoenix project helps veterans re-enter society in U.S.

The visions I’ve had of forgotten veterans have haunted me for years ... the Wheeled Phoenix project, the concept I’ve devised, will buy old cars and restore them as resto-mods. The cars will be raffled off by a nonprofit, Veteran Phoenix, LLLP, and the donations received from ticket sales will help homeless veterans re-enter society. Wheeled Phoenix’, Inc. will also produce two reality shows; one that will feature the car’s rebuild, and the other will feature the rebuilding of a soldier’s life.

September 25, 2019 12:47 p.m.

Forest Service issues plan for Yellowstone Pipe project

The Forest Service has prepared a draft decision notice on the Yellowstone Pipe Out-of-Service Abandonment project, which is located on the Plains/Thompson Falls and Missoula Ranger Districts in Missoula and Sanders Counties.

February 10, 2011 4:11 p.m.

Local students testify for bill

Three students from Superior testified before legislators on behalf of House Bill 20 back in January. Kalyn Plouffe, Savannah Moore and Sarah Wuebkes, along with other high schoolers from Montana, testified for the bill, currently in the senate, which would authorize county social host liability ordinances.

October 28, 2009 midnight

Avista invests $100,000 in Montana Community Foundation this month

SPOKANE, Wash. Oct. 23, 2009: Continuing a legacy of community partnership,  Avista has announced a significant investment to benefit the communities of Montana. The $100,000 investment in the Montana Community Foundation will establish the Avista Fund, which will provide grants to non-profit organizations to support programs that  strengthen communities and enhance the quality of life for the people of Montana, including Sanders County.

November 25, 2009 midnight

St. Regis school plans 100 year celebration

Summer Crosby

December 24, 2009 midnight

Obits for December 23

Wesley Isaac Jolin

January 19, 2011 11:51 a.m.

Keeping in Touch

With contact from constituents regarding the lack of the presence of the State Highway Patrol in Sanders County, I wanted to relate some information I recently received in case some of our residents, themselves, might want to be a part of the solution for returning State Highway Patrol coverage to Sanders County.

April 2, 2011 11:16 a.m.

Keeping in Touch

Nearing the end of the session, on first blush we seemingly are distracted from some of the real business at hand, that of making our government more efficient and effective and promoting job growth.

Seeds, soils and Starts starts on Saturday
May 13, 2010 12:07 p.m.

Seeds, soils and Starts starts on Saturday

Thompson Falls, MT - Rain or shine, this Saturday features the early season event of the Thompson Falls Market "Seeds, Soil & Starts" from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the west lot of the Falls Motel.

March 11, 2010 12:48 p.m.

Registering to vote

I'm sorry Sanders County, but it's official, I have de-registered(I'm not sure if you can do that or not) from Missoula County elections and registered for Sanders County.

June 17, 2020 7:02 p.m.

Mineral Co. sheriff wins DOJ grant

A U.S. Department of Justice grant will allow the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office to hire more officers.

Sinus infection turns life-threatening for Thompson Falls teen
March 10, 2024 midnight

Sinus infection turns life-threatening for Thompson Falls teen

He was flown to Logan Health Children’s hospital in Kalispell the next day for emergency surgery and then would need a second brain surgery that night. On Friday he was headed in for a third brain surgery.