Sanders County Sheriff Report

2/27/11 11:30 a.m. – A reporting party advised that two black labs on Estate Rd. has been in his shop and yard and urinated etc. on his property.  He has filed the same complaint in the past.

Savage Horsemen catch rhythm in 41-6 win

Matt Unrau

Little guy wrestlers have good showing at state

The Superior Bobcat Little Guy wrestlers took 17 wresters to Columbia Falls on Saturday for the Western Montana State Championships and seven of those kids placed.

National Bison Range switches to winter hours

With the weather change from the heat of summer to the crisp cold of winter, wildlife behavior also changes. One no longer needs to be up at the crack of dawn to catch sight of deer or elk. Except during storms, animals will be up  and about at any time throughout the short winter days. So it is a great time to visit your favorite National Wildlife Refuge, such as the National Bison Range in Moiese.

Thompson Falls cross country hits Missoula

Sarah Naegeli for the Valley Press

Glacier's gift

Autumn is my favorite season. Maybe it’s the bright colors, the cooler temperatures or the general slowing down of life in this summer recreation haven. Maybe it’s nostalgia for the start of a new school year and the excitement of high school sports playoffs. Friday night football games, Saturday cross country meets, it’s hard to not be happy during those few perfect weeks when summer scorchers transition into crisp afternoons.

Veterans honored with dinner

If actions speak louder than words, then veterans in Sanders County heard a resounding thank you from community members in Hot Springs as the senior center hosted it’s annual Veteran’s Day Dinner last Thursday.

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 4

Homesteaders to take over Hot Springs soon

The 64th annual celebration known as Homesteader Days will be held in Hot Springs on June 7, 8, and 9. The event will feature live music, street games, a rodeo, car show, food and vendors, arts and crafts and parades. The celebration is intended to honor the original homesteaders in the Hot Springs area.

Savage Horsemen wrestlers earn hardware at Buzz Lucy

In what was a smaller-than-average turnout for a normally big wrestling event, the Plains-Hot Springs boys’ wrestlers finished fourth in a five-team field despite bringing a scaled-down number of wrestlers to the Buzz Lucy meet this past weekend in Eureka.

Panthers have tough road trip

The road was not kind to the Alberton Panthers and Lady Panthers this past weekend, and it had nothing to do with snow.

Kvelve's Comments: USA v. Canada

There are some things in life about which I just can’t look the other way.

Blue Hawks stay perfect, earn top seed

Momentum prior to a playoff tournament is often crucial for teams hoping to advance to the state basketball finals.

St. Regis hosts fall sports banquet

Voting by mail just not appealing

Since I was 18 back in 1972 and had the wonderful experience of voting for the first time, other than voting for myself as 5th grade class president, I have never missed a general election.

Mineral County community meets new sheriff

August 29, spread between the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse and the West End Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department there was a bit of yard saling, baked goods buying, quilt raffling, hamburger eating, and some meeting and greeting.

Montana Viewpoint: Rule 22 meets Catch 22

Johnson’s motion required the Senate Clerks to read the 628-page bill aloud to the Senators, who rapidly vacated the premises for the next 10 hours...

Volunteers spearhead Mineral County 4-H archery

Nakasone has been an archery elk hunter for years but for Parkin, he’d basically never shot a bow before. The two decided to resurrect kids’ archery in 2014.

COLUMN: Sports and politics

It is happening, already in a major way in some cases.

FWP recruiting AmeriCorps applicants

After Hunter Sickerson graduated from MSU-Billings with honors, he knew he wasn't ready to settle down in a typical 8-to-5 job. He worked in the field of archeology, conducting surveys on archeological sites for a private firm until he heard about an opportunity for national service through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks AmeriCorps.