Sheriff's Relief helps county needy

Volunteers took several hours out of their day Saturday to deliver Christmas presents and food to families throughout Sanders County as part of the annual Sheriff's Relief Fund.

Plains Day rolls through town

PLAINS – The town of Plains was hopping last weekend as the annual Plains Day celebration was held throughout the town on Saturday.

Cabinet Ridge Riders hit the snow

TROUT CREEK- The 24th Annual Cabinet Ridge Riders Poker Run was held last weekend on Valentine’s Day in Trout Creek.

Training prepares judges for primary elections

SANDERS COUNTY - The county is running through the final preparations for the June 3 primaries following two days of election judge training in Thompson Falls and Plains.

Trail Rail Run invades St. Regis

Runners from throughout the northwest participated in the first annual Trail Rail Run Saturday.

Mountain Cat wrestlers enjoy solid weekend at Western Duals

With the big boys continuing to wrack up wins in the heavy weight classes, and solid support throughout the roster, the Clark Fork wrestling team had by all accounts a good weekend.

Bobcats open summer league with a perfect record

Summer league started with a bang for the Superior Bobcat basketball squad.

Forum on public education April 13 at Paradise Center

Forum on public education April 13 at Paradise Center

Deadline extended for migratory bird stamp art contest

The deadline for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks new Migratory Bird Stamp art contest is now Jan. 31. The Wetlands Protection Advisory Council will select the winning piece of art in February. The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize and be featured on promotional materials throughout 2024.

Rails to Trails gets $2,000 grant

The newly organized Mineral County MT Rails to Trails organization is the recipient of a $2,000 connectivity grant from the Rails to Trails Conservancy, an organization based in Washington D.C., whose goal is to build the Great American Trail.

Local wrestlers compete at Kalispell all-girls meet

With just three wrestlers competing in the prestigious Flathead Girls Invitational meet, the Plains-Hot Springs squad finished eighth Saturday in a field of 22 teams from throughout the state.

Missoula Children's Theatre to hold auditions

PLAINS - Auditions will be held for Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Red Riding Hood Monday, March 18 at the Plains School Cafeteria from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:45 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions.

A message from Nick Schwaderer

Friends,

A community at its best

It is difficult to capture an event as broad-ranging and active as Plains Days in words. Throughout the community, from the fields to the streets, the gym to the golf course, the corners to the clouds, Plains abounded with laughter, good sportsmanship, generosity, athleticism, kindness, volunteerism, and fun.

Siegel fire in patrol status

The Siegel Fire that erupted last week Monday is now in the monitoring status as the majority of the flames have been contained.

Bobcats falter against Arlee

Summer Crosby

Trout Creek Robomaniacs make way to postseason

Football has the Super Bowl, baseball has the World Series, and Lego robotics has the High Tech Kids First Lego League Open.

Mineral County Sheriff, schools to apply for community policing

Flathead authors visit Hot Springs for book talk

HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Artists Society presented book readings by two Flathead Authors Saturday at Wall Street Place.

Germany comes to Alberton for Oktoberfest celebration

ALBERTON – A little bit of Germany came to Alberton Saturday when the town celebrated their first annual Oktoberfest.