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January 30, 2015 9:35 p.m.

Senator's message

By Senator Jennifer Fielder, R-Thompson Falls

Trapper Association teaches how to preserve animal furs
January 21, 2020 7:44 p.m.

Trapper Association teaches how to preserve animal furs

These are skills that have been passed done through the ages and constantly honed. Knowledge is shared from generation to generation.

September 18, 2013 11:38 a.m.

MRHC board releases findings of grant audit

At a special meeting of the Mineral Regional Health Center Board of Directors on Sept. 12, the results of an accounting investigation into the handling of a $10.5 million MRHC Innovations Grant were released to the public.

September 25, 2019 12:19 p.m.

Mineral County Justice Report

Sept. 16, Anthony Aldridge, false log.

December 16, 2020 midnight

Haugan annual snowmobile poker ride cancelled

The Annual $11,000 Super Poker Ride has been a staple in Mineral County on the last Saturday...

February 15, 2017 3:09 p.m.

Community Notes

Senior health and information day will be held on February 18 at the Superior Elementary. The public is welcome to come out and visit vendor booths which incudes: Mineral Co Sheriffs Dept. who will be disposing of your old drugs. Learn about insurance that Life Flight Is offering. Alberton resident Parris Jan Young will be reading and signing his book. There will also be lunch and door prizes.

September 24, 2010 3:02 p.m.

A warning against underage drinking

I have served this community for 14 years and I have been privileged to be a part of the lives of many of the residents of our county in some manner, often at one of the darkest times in your life.  I serve as the general surgeon at Clark Fork Valley Hospital and cover trauma services at St. Pat’s on a regular basis.  I have been witness to many tragedies that are overtly related to alcohol in our community and I feel I have some authority to weigh in on the conversation we have been engaged in this past summer. 

Wildlife officials say to not harass animals while shed hunting
March 31, 2021 midnight

Wildlife officials say to not harass animals while shed hunting

Liz Bradley, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 2 biologist adds more information on the science side along with cautions for those who are ready to go scrounging for these treasured discoveries.

February 1, 2023 midnight

Legislation to keep an eye on

Another two weeks has gone by quickly here in Helena. The State of the State address summed up much of the recent activities. We still do not have bills passing out of both chambers yet to make final decisions become law, but bills are starting to cross from one chamber to the other.

May 10, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: The dimpled orb

It is a game not for the faint of heart.

Why Thompson Falls High School stands out to me
December 15, 2017 2:29 p.m.

Why Thompson Falls High School stands out to me

[Editor’s note: Bennette King is the first of three finalists who took part in the Valley Press Reporters Contest. Each finalist was awarded $50 sponsored by Jay Knopp Pro Rodeo Announcing & Auctioneering USA as well as a calendar donted by No Holds Barred Australia.]

Locals advised to be drug aware in their community
August 2, 2017 3:18 p.m.

Locals advised to be drug aware in their community

Drug Awareness within the local community is one area that needs attention. Sanders County Undersheriff Lanny Hensley is passionate about ensuring everyone knows just how it can really effect locals and their families.

January 8, 2014 12:49 p.m.

A citizen legislator's first year

One year ago I packed up my truck and left this beautiful, rugged part of Montana to spend sixteen weeks in the crowded city of Helena. Not to seek a better life for myself, nor a higher income, nor fame or glory. I went to serve my fellow man as a citizen legislator, not a politician.

August 7, 2015 1:18 p.m.

Trading up for a better deal

By David Levine

Survey shows Western Montana hunters like mule deer regs
May 3, 2023 midnight

Survey shows Western Montana hunters like mule deer regs

When you spend enough time in the woods over the years, some changes become apparent. Spotted knapweed can grow out of anything.

Superior student wins Keep Montana Green poster contest
March 20, 2019 3:25 p.m.

Superior student wins Keep Montana Green poster contest

Every year the Keep Montana Green Association holds a poster art contest and this year, Superior School’s Abigail Wheeler was the regional winner. She won in the intermediate division which is grades 4 through 6 for her poster.

September 30, 2020 midnight

Food for Thought: What can pets do for us?

Pet ownership can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have.

October 7, 2020 midnight

Fielder said she is best fit for Public Service Commission

Public Service Commission Republican candidate Jennifer Fielder, of Thompson Falls, is ready to use her two decades of experience fighting for her constituents in Western Montana.

Relay For Life kicks off with 'Git 'er Done'
March 11, 2008 midnight

Relay For Life kicks off with 'Git 'er Done'

The theme for this year's Relay For Life is “Git ‘er Done,” but it has nothing to do with Larry the Cable Guy, a comedian whose slogan is “Git-R-Done.” Relay For Life's Git ‘er Done is of a much more serious nature - fighting cancer, said Kathy Miller, chairperson for the Sanders County Relay For Life again this year.

May 25, 2022 midnight

Letters to the editor May 25

Letters to the editor May 25