2014 in Sanders County

Jan. 8, 2014

A humble beginning turns into something larger

Last week, 15 chocolate lab puppies and 15 older labs were coated in feces and urine, in need of water and warmth. Today, they are in a giving, caring facility that is treating them for ailments and searching for the right owner who will give them the attention they need.

Protecting our future by preserving our past

Last year, 11 million visitors came to Montana.  While the reasons they chose Big Sky Country as their vacation destination are as varied as our landscape, it’s safe to say some of them were drawn by the gold rush history of Bannack and Virginia City, and the lore of Montana’s Vigilantes who sprang from a boom-town frontier environment that lacked a justice system.

FWP visits Trout Creek school program

TROUT CREEK – Children at the Trout Creek after school program at Trout Creek School were in for a special treat last week.

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Project moving forward

SUPERIOR – A project a decade in the making that could provide one local business and a county facility with desperately needed utility infrastructure is closer than ever to becoming a reality.

Heart of Gold in DeBorgia

DEBORGIA – The parking lot of the O’Aces bar and restaurant was at capacity Saturday, Sept. 20 as people from as far away as Couer d’Alene made the trip to celebrate co-owner Robin Jennings and to support her fight against cancer.

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Demolition Derby roars through the night

PLAINS – Tires kicked up mud and vehicles careened into one another as the Demolition Derby was held on Sunday night in Plains.

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From the Sanders County Justice Court week of 8/12 - 8/18.

Rain lowers fire danger

SANDERS COUNTY — A moist weather pattern over the area has lessened the severe threat posed by wildfires. Therefore, wildland fire agencies rescinded Stage I fire restrictions, effective Saturday morning, Aug. 23 at 12:01 a.m.

CNSC receives check

Wade Rehbein from Rehbein Ford presents a check for $2,900 to Joyce Dougan, treasurer of the Cancer Network of Sanders County. The check is the proceeds from the Drive 4 UR Community event held June 7. Wade Rehbein from Rehbein Ford presents a check for $2,900 to Joyce Dougan, treasurer of the Cancer Network of Sanders County. The check is the proceeds from the Drive 4 UR Community event held June 7.

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Parenting class to be offered in Thompson Falls

THOMPSON FALLS - The Sunburst Community Service Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing a range of services and classes in eight communities in western Montana. The organization recently received a renewal grant from the Montana Children’s Trust Fund that will allow the organization to continue to offer courses for parents.

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Antimony mine reaches record levels of production

THOMPSON FALLS – One local company is responding with vigor as the national economy continues to show signs of moving past the debilitating great recession, which started in 2008.

Stage I Fire Restrictions rescinded in West-Central Montana

TRACS benefits from scramble

THOMPSON FALLS – Golfers from across the area headed to Thompson Falls over the weekend to compete and support a local organization.

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