Alvin Richard ‘Dick’ Wilkinson

Alvin Richard “Dick” Wilkinson, 78, of Superior, Montana, died peacefully with family by his side, July 29, 2020 at Missoula Community Hospital.

Energy Keepers offers weekly “Range of Forecast”

Energy Keepers Inc., the owner and operator of Salish Ksanka Qlispe (SKQ) Dam, began posting a new graphic last week that shows the possible lake level ranges this summer.

Montana property taxes explained

By now, most Montana property owners have opened their 2023 Property Classification and Appraisal Notices, and many have been surprised by the Montana Department of Revenue’s estimate of their property’s market value.

Montana property taxes explained

By now, most Montana property owners have opened their 2023 property classification and appraisal notices, and many have been surprised by the Montana Department of Revenue’s estimate of their property’s market value.

Alberton swears in new council, appoints attorney

The winds of change swept across Alberton the past week with three new faces taking over the reins of the town's affairs.

New doctor adjusts to life in Mineral County

SUPERIOR – A family practitioner and her family who moved to the area seven months ago are slowly but surely adjusting to life in rural Montana after spending the last few years in a place about as opposite from Mineral County as can be.

Community garden in Alberton to collaborate with schools

Last year, Ang MacDonald started a community garden filled with fruit trees, tomatoes and other vegetables in Alberton after two previous failed attempts. The Alberton Railroad Days Community Garden is a nonprofit that MacDonald runs and she’s responsible for most of the work. Her long-term goal is to start a Farm to School program with Alberton, where schools feature locally produced food on their school menus.

Turkey Banquet celebrates NWTF's 40th year

PLAINS – Supporters and members of the National Wild Turkey Federation flooded the fairground’s pavilion on Saturday for the 13th annual banquet and fundraiser.

Neighbors share their Christmas spirit during the Tour of Homes

The Plains Woman’s Club held their annual Christmas Tour of Homes event last Saturday, Dec. 11. The event was planned as a way for members of the community to get in the Christmas spirit and enjoy the decorations of other homes.

Flu shots available at state VA clinics

The flu vaccine gets updated annually, and veterans should get a flu shot each year.

United States of America: corporation or nation?

United Way has relief fund for victims

The Northwest Montana United Way is helping victims through a COVID-19 relief fund, but it needs help from the community, too.

Heated exchanges at sewer board meeting

According to Webster’s New World dictionary, dysfunction (not to be confused with “dat-function”) is quite simply “abnormal or impaired functioning.”

Superior senior leads Junior Firefighting Program

While others flee, firefighters run toward the danger. Being a first responder requires courage and selflessness, but when you also add in labels like “junior” and “volunteer” it takes this brave act of service to a whole other level.

K-9 units to patrol Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY – A new type of Montana Highway Patrol unit will be helping local law enforcement stem the flow of illegal drugs on the Interstate 90 corridor that runs through Mineral County.

Mineral County Court Report - May 24-29

Mineral County Court Records from May 24 to May 29

The 'Pull-up Challenge'

The Marines are looking for a “few good men,” but last week they were looking for a few good pull-ups from Plains High School students.

Whitefish man sent to prison for fraud scheme

A Whitefish man who admitted to defrauding wealthy Whitefish businessman Michael Goguen out of millions of dollars was sentenced to six years in prison on Friday.

Avian influenza detected in grizzly bears

Avian influenza has leaped into Montana’s bear population.

Thompson Falls gets an urban tree health check

A statewide tree inventory has recently taken place by the Department of Natural Resource Conservation gathering vital information on urban forests, including in Thompson Falls.