Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to host meeting July 13

Enter the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority which was developed by Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier.

Legals for July, 27 2022

Lake County Fair reps attend Sanders County Fair meeting

The Sanders County Fair Commission held their monthly meeting last Monday and though they addressed business as usual, there was a somewhat unusual tone to the agenda as well.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

The Legislative Fiscal Report of the 2013 Legislative Session was recently published which reflects the fiscal impacts resulting from legislation passed during the last session. While the entirety of the fiscal impacts as found in the report can be assessed by going to the legislative website at http://leg.mt.gov, I thought I’d share a few of the highlights. Even though the Legislature is no longer in session, the decisions we made during the session are effecting you as we speak, at least until at least the next legislative session where things undergo, once again, change!

Blindness hasn't stopped former Superior resident

Todd James was diagnosed at the age of 12 with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic disorder that causes the breakdown and loss of cells in the retina.

Laws as reminders of the reason they exist

Every little once in a while I am reminded that laws are created to protect us from ourselves, or more particularly from our faulty memories, or from forgetting history.

Hecla issue 'double talk' from DEQ just doesn't make sense

I respect the importance Department of Environmental Quality has in ensuring protection of Montana’s environment. We acknowledge Director Livers’ support for Hecla when he accurately stated, “DEQ recognizes that Hecla’s track record of mine operations and reclamation has earned the company a favorable reputation for commitments to safety and to minimizing environmental impacts from mining.”

Local teams post solid results at Libby Invite

Bigfork boys and girls pretty much dominated the Libby Invitational track and field meet this past week at Logger Stadium on a blustery Tuesday afternoon.

April opens with Ronan Invitational

With a brief rest after the Jim Johnon track meet in Frenchtown, the Plains, Hot Springs, and Thompson Falls track teams were in action again on April 1 at Ronan for the Ronan Invitational.

Hot Springs Chamber discuss drug awareness

HOT SPRINGS – During their February meeting, the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce discussed their plans for the Chinese New Year and heard an update on the Community Awareness group.

4-H breeding project raises love

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.

County's DUI Task Force sets goals for the next year

The Sanders County chapter of the DUI Task Force met last week in Thompson Falls for their last meeting of 2018, and begin prep for the next year.

Plains Town Council overrides mayor's veto

PLAINS – Mayor Michael Brinson called a special meeting on Thursday at 8 p.m. to discuss a variance he vetoed after the town council approved the resolution earlier this month.

Mineral County Disaster Emergency Services coordinator steps down after 18 years on the job

Reaching retirement is like being a kid and getting the last bowl out of a box of sweet cereal. That last bowl has all the sugar that fell off the grainy nuggets and its super sweet. Retirement is enjoying the sugary rewards from a lifetime of dedication and hard work. Rewards like sipping a cup of coffee on a long summer morning, vacations that never end, and not having to take calls.

Thompson earns second state title

Plains standout Jessica Thompson has managed to juggle playing multiple sports simultaneously since the age of four.

View from above

Ninemile lookout has been watching out for Mineral and Missoula Count for 40 years

Community Notes

Monthly community hearing service provided by Hearing Aid Institute at Alberton Senior Center April 12, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free online classes available for caregivers

There are several upcoming online classes which can provide powerful tools for caregivers, including those who take care of their parents and grandparents raising grandchildren.

Madison Hill of St. Regis earns top honors at State

Madison Hill, a junior at St. Regis, took top honors in the long jump at the Class C State Track and Field meet in Missoula on Friday with 16-8.25. She was trailed by Claire Fickler from Drummond with 16-06.75. Ember Schwindt from Cascade took third with 16.05.75, followed by Carly Hergett of Arlee in fourth with 16-05.25.