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Sanders Co. residents: Tourists are welcome for brief time
November 10, 2021 midnight

Sanders Co. residents: Tourists are welcome for brief time

County residents who attended a meeting about tourism last Wednesday voiced those feelings and others during a 2-hour session put on by Glacier Country Tourism.

December 7, 2016 4 a.m.

Volunteers, service always needed

I write this in response to Tony Plerini’s previous letter about Mike Bedict. I also have worked many years with Mike and respect him for his years of community service. A service that needs to restructure itself. Tony’s suggestion is one way that service can become better for the people it serves.

July 24, 2013 11:52 a.m.

An update from Rep. Schwaderer

Over the past week and a half the community overcame a difficult time where a raging fire north of Superior threatened the very homes of many people in our community. Thanks to the hard work of firefighters and various organizations locally and form out of town (at the time of this writing) no structures have been damaged and evacuations in much of Superior have been lifted.

January 30, 2013 12:49 p.m.

Superior school board levy fails to pass by large margin

The votes are in and the proposed mill levy increase by the Superior School District failed to pass by a large margin.

Alberton parent-teacher group hosts gingerbread day
December 14, 2022 midnight

Alberton parent-teacher group hosts gingerbread day

On Sunday afternoon, the Alberton School Gymnasium transformed into a gingerbread house manufacturing plant as parents, guardians and kids came in to build and have fun.

Rodeo events benefit local cancer patient
June 21, 2023 midnight

Rodeo events benefit local cancer patient

The Sanders County Fairgrounds were alive with activity this past Saturday for the ranch rodeo and fun play day events.

March 16, 2022 midnight

American energy dominance makes the world safer

I have no doubt that we are all watching the the events unfold in Ukraine with heartbreak and horror.

FWP seeks to simplify hunting regulations
September 22, 2021 midnight

FWP seeks to simplify hunting regulations

But this year, FWP will tackle more significant changes such as combining hunting districts and simplifying license structures.

July 17, 2015 5:29 p.m.

Interesting presidential election ahead

 By Lee H. Hamilton

March 19, 2008 midnight

Opinions based on collected facts

I have not and am not shrugging off anything. I have been trying to find a way to address the statements of Ron Olfert and Les Wood that were in the county newspapers in the past few weeks, and how to address the erroneous interpretations attributed to me.

Local couple honored by Daines as his Montanans of the Week
March 12, 2020 9:30 a.m.

Local couple honored by Daines as his Montanans of the Week

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines recognized Fred and Tressie Fike of Mineral County for their commitment to helping others in the community.

Savenac Nursery joins nationwide kids fishing day
June 14, 2023 midnight

Savenac Nursery joins nationwide kids fishing day

Fishing with your kids in Montana is Heaven on earth. It makes lifelong memories and the more you take young’uns out fishing the better they become, the more fish are caught and a healthy obsession to a sport might be developed.

June 17, 2010 3:28 p.m.

The 'rule of law' in Sanders County

In the light of the Primary Election, it is good to have learned, at the April 28th JBS Sheriff's forum, that neither of the remaining candidates will take on battles with the federal government. When the United States enacts a law that is repugnant to the US Constitution and the Montana Constitution, both candidates promised to not interfere. Rather, they will defer to the Montana Attorney General or to the Governor.

The $7 Million Question
January 24, 2013 11:36 a.m.

The $7 Million Question

The Superior Elementary gym was nearly filled to capacity on Jan. 15 for the second public information meeting regarding the proposed mill levy increase to fund a multi-event community center in Superior.

Students learn life lessons through newspapers
November 6, 2013 12:54 p.m.

Students learn life lessons through newspapers

HOT SPRINGS – Newspapers in Education is a program designed to help teach students about the world around them. Most use national news coverage of events to educate students. Hot Springs fifth grade teacher Bart Granlund however, uses the Valley Press to give his students a better understanding of what is going on around them.

September 8, 2021 midnight

Montana Viewpoint: Keeping it together

A politically divided nation is easy prey to its enemies and a weak partner to its allies.

Alberton School changing model of teaching
August 4, 2021 midnight

Alberton School changing model of teaching

Without a doubt, this past year of education has been the most challenging for students, teachers, administrators and parents.

Rediscovering home: Community spirit
January 8, 2025 midnight

Rediscovering home: Community spirit

The leadership shown by local residents jumps out from the pages of the Mineral County Historical Society file on the construction of the two swimming pools in Superior.

June 26, 2013 12:42 p.m.

Legard Family to hold celebration of life

PLAINS - Family and friends of a Plains family that suffered a tragic loss last weekend will be holding a public memorial service this Saturday at the Plains High School gym.

Local couple honored by Daines as his Montanans of the Week
March 10, 2020 7:05 p.m.

Local couple honored by Daines as his Montanans of the Week

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines recognized Fred and Tressie Fike of Mineral County for their commitment to helping others in the community.