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Resource Coalition talks about habitat improvement efforts
It was a full house on Tuesday, Dec. 4 as members of the Mineral County Resource Coalition held their monthly meeting. Representatives from government agencies, wildlife conservation organizations, business owners and community leaders met to discuss ongoing, as well as new projects and programs facing Mineral County.
Montana Red Cross opens evacuation center in Thompson Falls
The Red Cross evacuation center is located at the Thompson Falls Community Center, 410 Golf St.
A feat of strength, patience and skill
SANDERS COUNTY - On a ranch off of Highway 200 between Thompson Falls and Trout Creek there is someone who has taken up a challenge involving a great feat of skill and perseverance. Jason Helvey for the past month has been breaking in a five year old wild mustang mare he picked up April 16th in Boise, Idaho. He will be using the mare in a competition for wild mustangs. The mare was part of a roundup that happens every year for population control.
A case against the CSKT compact
Has it occurred to you that the CSKT Reservation has already received its federal reserved water with the construction of the Flathead Irrigation Project? Water is very plentiful because the federal reclamation project plan was to irrigate “all of the practicably irrigable acreage” estimated to be between 130,000 and 150,000 acres. This is consistent with the Hell Gate Treaty which emphasized agriculture and the federal reserved water rights which require quantification (justification) of the water which is to make the reservation productive. The other 6 tribal reservations in Montana were approved because they went through the process of identifying the purposes of the water, stating the amount, place of use, etc. The water was available and fit the purposes of the reservations. Since the CSKT Reservation has adequate water their emphasis is to control water both on and off their Reservation and lease most of the water they get from the Compact to others.
Stakeholders get answers
MINERAL COUNTY – A group of Mineral County land management stakeholders met on Tuesday, Sept. 2, to discuss how recently discovered information could affect the way forests in the county are utilized in the future.
Hunters discuss public access on MKH lands
Losing the privilege to hunt on property that has become your favorite spot over the years stings. Big time!
New superintendent discusses plans for Glacier Park in 2023
Ticketed entry and planned construction on the Going-to-the-Sun Road will again likely prove the biggest concerns for visitors going to Glacier National Park in 2023, according to Superintendent Dave Roemer.
Veterans Standown named biggest in the country
PLAINS - The Sanders County Fairgrounds opened their gates in an effort to give back to some of the most deserving people in the country - the veterans.
Sixth grade science project
From left to right: Connor Sampson, Alex Thomas and Haley Josephson prepare to test their gravity car.
Travelers’ Rest State Park host First Day Hikes
Travelers’ Rest State Park near Lolo will host a "First Day Hike" on New Year’s Day. The guided hike will begin outside the Travelers’ Rest visitor center at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 and is free and open to all ages.
Portion of Clark Fork River reopened after storm cleanup
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reopened all portions of the Blackfoot and Clark Fork Rivers that were closed late last week due to danger from power lines in the river after the July 24 severe storm.
Missing man found dead in Clark Fork River
The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office has located the body of a man who went missing in March.
Letters to the Editor; Irrigators stuck with the bill
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Alberton Lady Panthers not moving on to divisionals
ALBERTON – The Alberton Lady Panthers faced defeat Friday and Saturday, during their games against Lincoln and Valley Christian, eliminating them from the district tournament.
Repository in progress
State and town workers along with interested community members took another tour Thursday afternoon of Flat Creek, where a repository is in the process of being built.
Sixth grade science project blends many fields of study
PLAINS - Sixth grade students got out of the classroom and into the Plains High School gym lobby to try out their designs for a self-propelled car, a project that combined physics, engineering and structural design.
Glacier reaches 2.8M visitors
Last month continued to pile on to Glacier National Park’s record-breaking year, with more visitors entering the park than any November in the last three decades.
FFA members bust out in March
A team consisting of Jasper, Drobny, Dufresne participated in the State Agricultural Mechanics contest, and the Hill sisters debated and voted on new FFA policies for next year in the delegate sessions. Members also got to show their stuff on the dance floor and attend a hypnotist show. There was also a trade show where students had the opportunity to see a variety of different career opportunities in the agriculture industry. The group also went to the Museum of the Rockies, and the Bozeman Agricultural Research and Teaching Farm.Madison had to complete 25 hours of community service and dedicate 350 hours to her agricultural experience project. Her project was raising and showing steers at the county fair in Superior for 4-H and FFA over the past three years.“It’s the second most prestigious degree you can get,” said Nielsen.At the conference, members participated in several days of workshops, meetings, award ceremonies, and guest speakers including Senator Steve Daines. Over 90 other Montana chapters were in attendance. At the conference, Madison Hill received a State FFA Degree.Next, members were off to the 86th Annual Montana FFA State Conference in Bozeman from March 30 until April 2. Attendees were Madison Hill, Emma Hill, Jacob Jasper, Josh Drobny, Damon Dufresne, Chloe Goss, and Kaitlin Jackson.It was the first time the organization had this type of event and Nielsen said that it was a great success and that they hope to do it again. Another activity was a giant spider web made out of PVC pipes and yarn. There were several holes in the web and teams had to get all their members through the holes without touching the yarn. The kids also did Karaoke, danced, played with Nerf guns, and ate loads of food brought in by each student for a pot luck. “For example, we had teams of six people and they stood on two boards and had to walk together in order to move the boards forward. If the team isn’t coordinated, than it won’t work and you can’t move,” said Nielsen.The event went from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. and included several team building activities. The activities required skills that included good communication, team-work, and cooperation.The FFA Officer team consists of President, Madison Hill; Vice President, Anna Sanford; Treasurer, Emma Hill; Secretary, Nicole Orrison; Reporter Travis Jaquez; Sentinel Jacob Jasper.“It was to promote FFA and have a night of fun in a positive environment,” she said.The members then hosted a “Lock-In” at St. Regis High School on March 25, where they invited other students to join in the fun. FFA advisor, Hollie Nielsen, said that 29 students participated in the event where they played games, and stayed in the gym overnight. Madison Hill, Anna Sanford and Travis Jaquez’s team placed second in Agricultural Communications, and Emma Hill, Nicole Orrison, and Kaitlin Jackson’s team placed ninth. Also, Madison Hill placed third High Individual in Agricultural Communication. On the fourth, members traveled to Cascade Montana for the JAAM State Contest. At JAAM, teams competed in categories including job interview; agriculture issues; agriculture marketing, along with career development events. The St. Regis Future Farmers of America (FFA) youth organization had a busy March. The organization attended the JAAM State Contest, hosted a Lock-In, and attended the State Conference in Bozeman.
Fees increase as Bison Range opens under tribal management
Less than six months after former President Donald Trump signed Bison Range Restoration legislation, there are big changes at the 19,000-acre facility in Northwest Montana as it opened last weekend.
Montana State Library releases videos highlighting impact of libraries
(SUPERIOR)--- The Montana State Library and Mineral County Public Library are pleased to announce the release of a series of three videos that highlight the impact libraries have on the lives of Montanans. The videos feature Montana library users and Montana librarians from around the state.