Mineral County Community Calendar

Mineral County officials oppose VIC cuts in two letters to governor

County requests agency grant information

Tricon Timber LLC reaches an informal settlement with OSHA

Cat makes itself at home in maple tree

Sanders County sports gear up for Fall season

SANDERS COUNTY - Monday was the kick-off date for all schools in the county, as Plains, Thompson Falls, Noxon and Hot Springs began their first official practices for fall sports such as football, volleyball, and cross country

MHP and Volunteer Fire Departments formally end conflict

MHP Major Greg Watson presents official findings

Local firefighters keep county safe

Most volunteer work does not require responding to 3 a.m. emergency phone calls or running towards a burning building. However, for the fire departments in Mineral County that is exactly the case.

Bobcats improve over summer league season

Going into their summer basketball schedule, the Superior boy’s basketball team was looking to continue improving from the previous season and have some fun along the way.

Letter to the Editor: Fear Monger or legitimate warning ?

Think about it. If a road sign says ‘bridge out ahead’, or one that says ‘railroad crossing’, what are they? They are warnings signs informing us that there is, or that there may be, trouble ahead. They aren’t meant to scare you, they are meant to make you alert.

Fundraising fun for Plains pool advocates

More than 70 volunteers gathered to make 350 dozen truffles, clearing over $6,000 for the Plains pool last week.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

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Superior starts season with three wins

Mountain Cat tennis team shows early promise

It was a winning week last week for the Superior Mountain Cat Tennis team. The girls had three teams on the schedule and they beat them all.

MCPAC fundraiser a hit

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council (MCPAC) held their annual fundraiser at the end of last month on March 20 at the Superior Elementary School. The event featured the Ed Norton Big Band, an 18-piece ensemble, featuring trumpets, trombones, saxophones and rhythm section.

Bad weather rains on Alberton's track parade

It was the same old story for the Alberton track team last weekend. They traveled to Frenchtown for the TNT Invitational only to have the meet canceled after two events.  Coach Rachel Clevenger said that it was the same thing as last year.

St. Regis track meet cancelled

St. Regis students didn’t get to have much of a first track meet last week. The Frenchtown TNT Invitational was cancelled after the first two events. With students competing in certain ones, none of the competitors from the team were able to see much except some rain and hail.

Program to update homes in Mineral

A program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could help residents in Mineral County become homeowners.

Alberton starts track practices

Alberton students are once again hoping for good weather as they try to get outside to practice for track. Coach Rachel Clevenger said that they spent the first few days of practice in the gym.

We the People: firearm related bills

There are several firearms related bills awaiting executive action by the Senate Judiciary Committee.  It is anticipated we will be doing that on Monday, March 21st.   I will give a brief description of each bill.  House Bill 271: “Exception to concealed weapon offense if eligible to apply”, says that if you are eligible to apply for a concealed carry permit you may carry without an official permit.  If you are able to qualify for a permit by having completed a firearms training course or military training you may carry concealed, no permit required.  A hunter’s safety course is not adequate.   It also means that those who are ineligible may not carry concealed; felons, etc.  Basically under current law, you do not need a concealed carry permit outside of cities and towns, but you do when you cross the border line of a city or town.   The State of Vermont has a similar law.  I am supporting this bill. Judging by the correspondence I am receiving on this one, the overwhelming majority of Montanans want this bill passed.