Measure to increase wolf hunts advances

One bill aiming to create an unlimited wolf hunting quota met its end on the House floor Thursday.

Little Guy season finishes in Missoula

More than 500 matches were conducted at the Western Montana State Little Guy Wrestling Championships in Missoula Saturday, and by the time the gymnasium at Sentinel High School was cleared, the names of 10 Sanders County athletes ended up in the top four placements.

Governor Bullock visits Alberton Preschool

It was only the second day of class in their little lives and the students in the Alberton Preschool had already gotten the attention of Montana’s governor, Steve Bullock. He was visiting 17 schools around the state who had qualified for the STARS Preschool grant, one of which was Alberton. On Aug. 31 he met with the school principal, Kyle Fisher, Superintendent Steve Picard and preschool teacher Sue Dallapiazza to welcome them back to school. He also visited Franklin Elementary School in Missoula earlier that day.

The perfect conditions

MINERAL/SANDERS COUNTY – The damage caused by wildfires burning across the state of Montana and several other states in the region have provided a graphic picture of the state of area forests and the threat posed to nearby communities according to officials and experts familiar with the situation.

A champion at heart

County attorney forum held

County attorney candidates Shaun Donovan, who is running on the democratic ticket, and Marcia Boris, who is running on the republican ticket appeared in a forum on Thursday before residents of Mineral County.

Montana solicits input on wolf management plan

Montana has a new draft plan to guide its management of wolves, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced late last week.

Montana Viewpoint: Keeping it together

A politically divided nation is easy prey to its enemies and a weak partner to its allies.

Community Notes

Mineral County Performing Arts will host some old time Cajun/Creole music this Wednesday, Oct 4th. First, Dennis Stroughmatt et l’Esprit Creole will conduct a workshop/assembly at the Superior High School gym from 2:30 to 3:30, with the public encouraged to attend. Then the formal concert will be at the LDS church in Superior at 7:00 PM. This is supported in part by a grant from the Montana Arts Council, an agency of the State Government.

Plains-Hot Springs misses state by one run

The Plains-Hot Springs softball team’s quest to clinch a Class B-C state title bid fell one run short when they lost to Loyola Sacred Heart 12-11 at the Class B-C Western softball Divisional tournament Friday and Saturday at Libby High School.

Junior athlete highlight: Jessica Bronner

Jessica Bronner of Thompson Falls is this week’s Junior Athlete Highlight.

Commissioner Carol Brooker honored for volunteer service

For her hard work and dedication to the people of Sanders County, Commissioner Carol Brooker will be making the trip to the state capitol in Helena next month to accept the 2017 ServeMontana Award.

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 25

Hot Springs Savage Heat at state

Jamie Doran

Living a dream

Ladyhawks take out Columbus to win first championship

Break out the virgin margaritas, it's time to celebrate. The Ladyhawks are 2010 B-C Softball champions.

An update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

One of my major goals as a legislator is to find ways to ensure responsible management and access to our natural resources on the federally managed lands in Montana. We have the science and ability to strike a balance between protecting the environment, reducing catastrophic fire hazards, and harvesting renewable resources from the land. Achieving that balance will require a great deal of focus, but many something different needs to be done, and it will be well worth the effort.

Waterbury earns second at state meet

Once again, the State Mat Classic wrestling championships from Billings are in the books, with a reportedly successful run.

Congressman Rosendale speaks in Superior

A report from U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale on the first 50 days in office was welcomed last Saturday...

COLUMN: Playoff time has arrived

Light the lamps, ring the bells, buy some extra Velcro or duct tape, whichever you prefer to keep you in your seat. Playoff time takes flight this weekend!

May storm improves outlook, but drought concerns persist for Montana

This week’s widespread, wet storm has brought a measure of relief to parts of Montana reeling from one of the driest winters on record, but water managers say it’s too early to tell how much of that water will stick around to sustain streams, crops and forests through the hottest months of the year.