Event kicks off the Relay for Life season

SUPERIOR – The Relay for Life season kicked off two weeks ago as an event to raise awareness about the cause and some important changes to the Mineral County relay was held in Superior.

Tigers pick up two wins

When asked prior to the start of the 2023-24 high school basketball season what the year would bring, St. Regis boys’ coach Jesse Allen sported a Mona Lisa type smile.

Runners excel at the Edge

Peaking at just the right time – that’s the whole purpose of the 10-week cross country season.  It’s where the science of training meets the art of experience.  As a coach, you put together a mix of quality and quantity; work and recovery; motivation and support; and, above all, hope.  Hope that the plan included enough mileage – but, not too much; hope that you pushed them hard enough – but, not so hard that they crossed the fine line into injury or illness; hope that you gave them the direction needed to be successful; and, hope that you did the right thing for each of the 10 wonderfully unique individual athletes that were part of the 2010 Plains High School Cross Country team. 

Choices Counseling now state approved

Choices for Change Counseling (Nancy M. Smith) has been certified as a State Approved Agency by DPHHS, Addictive and Mental Disorders Division. Choices has also been designated by the Mineral County Commissioners to receive 100 percent of the Mineral County earmarked alcohol tax monies for the provision of chemical dependency treatment and prevention services in accordance with MCA 53-24-206.

Back to school: Big changes in store for some

Kids are breathing their last few days of freedom while parents are breathing a sigh of relief, as school resumes across the county. Alberton’s first day will be Aug. 23, while both St. Regis and Superior begins on Aug. 27. Superior’s Pre-K and kindergarten start Sept. 4.

Community spirit abounds at lunch

The line for lunch in St. Regis extended down the hallway last Wednesday. Community members and senior citizens had been invited over to join the students in a pre-Thanksgiving Lunch.

Teddy Bears bring hope in a soft package

Summer Crosby

Procession honors tow truck driver

A procession of nearly 30 emergency vehicles, tow trucks, semis, pickup trucks and cars made their way down Interstate 90 on Saturday, Oct. 6, to honor William Mellen who passed away from a heart attack on Sept. 14.

Short on numbers but big on enthusiasm

For a second year the “Run for the Pool” was held in Superior on Saturday, Sept. 29. Approximately 40 runners participated this year, down from nearly 100 last year. There were some conflicting events over the weekend, including a junior high football game and a local wedding.

DeBorgia Foundation yard sale to benefit schoolhouse

The DeBorgia Historical Schoolhouse Foundation will host their annual yard sale on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15 from to benefit the schoolhouse maintenance.

Local k9 unit showcases talents during training session

The Sanders County K9 unit is more than meets the eye. Last week, the Valley Press accompanied Sanders County Sheriff’s Office K9 Handler Lynn Lanzoni, K9 officer Max and retired LAPD officer Blaine Blackstone to one of their regular training sessions.

Superior School Trustee candidate questionnaires

Sports welcome back high school basketball, wrestling

The games will now all be indoors, with small town gyms full of basketball fans stomping and cheering for their boys and girls on the courts.

Mineral County Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Like a well-oiled machine, the volunteers make the task of unloading, repackaging and boxing food...

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!

'What's The Matter With Kansas?'

The question this year is What’s matter with the United States?

Judge limits Montana wolf trapping season over threat to grizzly bears

A federal judge in Missoula issued an order late Tuesday afternoon that will limit Montana’s wolf trapping season to Jan. 1 to Feb. 15 next year in hunting Regions 1 through 5 and three counties along the north-central border, citing the possibility that endangered grizzly bears get caught in wolf traps or snares.

Superior pool capital campaign making a splash

When the Superior swimming pool closed a few years ago due to the cost of upkeep and needed expensive repairs, the community lost an icon. It was built in the early 60s and was a shining star, especially with longtime residents.

Bison restoration to focus on expanding tribal herds

U.S. officials will work to restore more large bison herds to Native American lands under a Friday order from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland that calls for the government to tap into Indigenous knowledge in its efforts to conserve the burly animals that are an icon of the American West.

Angler catches Mack Days $10,000 lake trout

For the just the second time in tournament history, the famous $10,000 tagged lake trout has been caught during the annual Mack Days event on Flathead Lake.