Cowboy Johnny

Johnny Thompson of Paradise is keeping the that old western cowboy lifestyle alive in the Northwest with his old school approach to breaking in and re-training horses.

COLUMN: In the field

There has always been an almost mythical attraction about the “field” part of track and field, particularly the events associated with the big and powerful among us.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Sept. 18

National Car Seat

Community Notes

Parents as Teachers is holding a diaper drive from Oct. 29 to Nov. 9 to collect a goal of 300 packages of diapers for distribution to families in need in Mineral County. Parents as Teachers provides educational materials to parents about child development; screens children for potential delays; and offers general parenting support. Diapers will be distributed on the evening of Nov. 14 in St. Regis along with an educational event. More information is available at the Mineral County Health Department at 406-822-3564 or email April Quinlan at aquinlan@co.mineral.mt.us.

Soles for Souls shoe drive a success

Last week, Sanders county residents compiled 55 pairs of gently used shoes culminating a four-month long shoe drive to raise awareness of the dangers of using tobacco products and to stress the need for continuing education.

Denley-Magone will vie for House District 14 seat in November

The primary election was held on Tues. June 5, determining which candidates will appear on the November general election ballot. Unofficial election results determine that Republican Denley Loge will face Dem. Diane Magone in the fall. Incumbent Loge beat James Mortenson with 78 percent of the vote to his challengers 22 percent. Magone was unopposed on the democratic ticket.

West End Fire Department holds recruitment barbecue

Many people may think that when a volunteer fire department needs help, they think of firefighters.

Playoff victory for Bobcats

The Superior Bobcats football team took Monday off of practice after giving their fans exactly what they came for in their first playoff game Saturday afternoon with a big victory against the Charlo Vikings.

Wildlands Fire Facebook page gaining popularity

After two intense years of wildland fires in Sanders County, and with 2018 shaping up to have a possible repeat, authorities have become proactive with getting information out to residents through a new Facebook page.

Students learn river rescue skills on Alberton Gorge

On an unusually warm, 70-degree spring day in early May, around 20 students clad in wetsuits and drysuits willingly submerged into the still freezing Alberton Gorge on the Clark Fork River. With waters already past flood stage at 20,000 cubic feet per second — a unit used to determine river flow — students enrolled in the Swiftwater Rescue Technician course had the perfect opportunity to learn river rescue skills at challenging water levels.

Plains football coach happy with effort from team

DEER LODGE – The Plains Horsemen came up short Friday against Deer Lodge losing 42-2.

Jim Elliott: Feeling thankful

I started out to write about this being a good time of year to be helpful to others and that began to sound so preachy and goody-two-shoes that I thought that maybe I should just thank some people who helped me when I needed it.

Montana Supreme Court says counties wrong on 95-mill tax issue

The Montana Supreme Court Wednesday ruled against Montana county governments in a dispute over the Montana Department of Revenue’s authority to order the full collection of the 95-mill state-level school equalization levy, a formerly obscure piece of tax bills that became a flashpoint this fall as state and local officials contended with frustration over rising property taxes.

Mineral County Community Foundation awards scholarships

The Mineral County Community Foundation was established in 1994 in response to the closing of a major employer, the Crown Pacific sawmill in Superior.

COLUMN: Christmas wish list

Ordinarily, when the world does not seem like it’s upside down or inside out, I usually ask Santa this time of year, to bring good things to folks I know.

Montana Viewpoint: Infrastructure, hard and soft

There are two types of infrastructure, commonly called hard and soft.

Blue Hawks rout Charlo, 42-0, in opener

With that thought to ponder, it appears the Blue Hawks are locked and re-loaded heading into the 2021 Montana high school season.

Double teamed

Thompson Falls continues building process

Sometimes you have to take two steps forward and one step back when you’re rebuilding a high school sports program.

Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hosptial last month welcomed new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregg Schellack.