Roughing it

St. Regis students and parents gathered together on the St. Regis football field Saturday night for an evening of camping and family fun, in spite of rainy skies.

Hot Springs man wants more clean air rules

The Hot Springs man who was against the town council's resolution to provide for a clean and healthful environment now plans to test the council on how devoted they are to cleaning up the air in the town.

Keeping in Touch

The beginning of a new year is upon us. With shouts of Happy New Year, horns blowing and bells ringing, 2008 did enter the scene. Now it's a time for making resolutions, of course one popular resolution that comes to mind after eating, eating and more eating during the holidays, is called dieting.

Community Notes

The US Forest Service will hold its annual Kids Fishing Day at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery located at Haugan on June 16. Starting at 9 a.m., with hot dogs provided by the Friends of Savenac and fishing pole and tackle available.

Zinke proposes increasing Glacier Park entrance fees

The National Park Service Oct. 24 announced it was proposing to more than double entrance fees to several national parks, including Glacier National Park, to pay for deferred maintenance.

Community Notes

Lenten lunches will begin Feb. 20 at the Senior Center in Superior. These are open to everyone and are free of charge. There will be a free-will basket at the check-in table. These donations will be distributed at the end of Lent to non-profit organizations such as We Care, Food Bank, Women in Timber or other recipients determined by the committee. One year we donated to the swimming pool.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

For young and old alike, we have ushered in a New Year, 2014, one that will be filled with opportunities, changes and untold challenges as we prepare for upcoming elections and global situations that impact us here in America. For me it’s a bitter-sweet moment in my life as I complete my last year of service as your State Representative for House District 13.

Should barking dogs land you in the 'doghouse'?

If there’s anything a room full of Sanders County residents can agree on, it’s that our dogs are important to us. The May 23 county commission meeting to address a proposed ordinance about incessantly barking dogs was proof of that.

New plan details habitat upgrades, wildlife protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the National Bison Range that emphasizes wildlife protection and habitat improvements to the 18,800 acres of the range’s grassland, timber and riparian areas.

Unemployment extension may brighten local economy

Unemployment extensions could help local people down on their luck and boost the Sanders County economy.

Keeping in touch

We completed our 35th legislative day on Saturday, February 12, 2011.  The transmittal deadline for non-revenue bills to pass between the House and the Senate is Thursday, February 24th.  Bills which have no revenues attached to them must be passed out of committee by Friday, February 18th so that they may heard on the floor of  the House in order to be voted on by the House and complete the process in the lower chamber.  Then the bills which pass 2nd and 3rd readings advance to the Senate for another thorough vetting.  The bills which successfully complete the process in the Senate are then transmitted to the Governor’s office to be signed into law. 

Carnival rewards kids a prize and a smile

Andrew Waite

Warm weather welcomes noxious weeds

With higher temperatures on the way, local Montanans and visitors are hitting the great outdoors in pursuit of warm weather activities, including boating, swimming and hiking.

It was a great day for Sale-ing

Matt Unrau

Keeping in touch: News from committees

On Friday, January 21st, the Health and Human Services Committee which I serve on held a hearing on House Bill 68.  HB 68 is “an Act Revising the Medical Marijuana Act to Create a Licensing and Regulatory System for People Who Grow, Manufacture, Distribute or Sell Medical Marijuana; Requiring Montana Residency to Obtain a Registry Identification Card or a License; Clarifying Requirements for Physicians Who Provide Written Certification; Providing Local Government Authority to Regulate Medical Marijuana Licensees; Establishing Prohibitions on the Medical Use of Marijuana by People; Expanding the Limitations on the Medical Use of Marijuana; Providing Definitions; Providing Rulemaking Authority; Creating a Special Revenue Account; and, Appropriating Funds.”

In honor of Deputy Dave Hedley

Community members gather for a blood drive in Thompson Falls on Monday

The community gathered Monday to give back to someone who has given so much of his time and effort serving the people of Sanders County.

Tips for safe driving this season

When the snow flies, keep these hints in mind

Sanders County residents saw a consistent snow fall early last week as winter weather arrived and temperatures dropped. Between Friday, Nov. 20, and Monday, Nov. 22, the Montana Highway Patrol responded to 596 car crashes. Troopers responded to a car crash every eight minutes after frigid, snowy weather descended on the state.

Keeping in Touch: session approaching

While these December days are filled with bazaars, shopping plans, baking (and eating), decorating, singing carols, gathering together with friends and families, school programs, opportunities to help others and time to count your blessings, for me and other Legislators it is also a time to prepare for the upcoming 62nd Legislative Session which  begins on January 3, 2011 when we are sworn into office.

Missoula’s M Trail to get makeover

In celebration of National Trails Day on June 6, the University of Montana has announced that one of the most popular hiking trails in Montana – the M Trail – is getting a makeover.

St. Regis family loses home in structure fire; fatality reported in DeBorgia fire

On Sunday morning, the St. Regis and West End Volunteer Fire Departments teamed up on the second structural fire within a week, this time at 1130 Highway 135.