Clark Fork Valley Press | Mineral Independent

October 1, 2010 10:24 a.m.

Wolf "problem" hits home

County Commissioners met on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of declaring Mineral County a disaster area, which would give citizens the right to kill a wolf if it threatened people, livestock or big-game animals. This proposed resolution is patterned after a similar one drafted by commissioners in Idaho County, Idaho, which asked Gov. Butch Otter to allow wolves to be eradicated in north-central Idaho County by any means necessary.

April 15, 2014 2:56 p.m.

Mineral County Chamber Chatter

Hey, we missed you at the Pizza and Pop Brainstorming Session the other day, but 14 of us round-tabled many ideas and they were then presented to our county commissioners. Nothing earth shattering or extremely unique that hasn’t been tossed around before, but, we’re all talking and that’s all I wanted this discussion to do.

July 9, 2008 midnight

Analysis and ramifications of the Plum Creek land deal

What does this massive 320,000-acre Plum Creek Forestland sale actually mean? It is claimed that the deal between the nation’s largest private property owner, The Nature Conservancy (the world’s largest land trust), and The Trust for Public Land, will set a precedent, an example for land transfers throughout the country.

May 31, 2017 4:12 p.m.

Schroeder pole vaults way to top of podium to lead Thompson Falls at state track meet

Throughout the entire track season, Thompson Falls’ pole vaulter Losha Schroeder has become accustomed to finishing in one place at events: first.

October 3, 2014 5:38 p.m.

Firefighters support young man battling leukemia

PLAINS – The Plains Paradise Rural Fire Department has come together to rally around a junior member of their department, who is currently a sophomore at Plains High School.

June 6, 2014 12:40 p.m.

Circus to hit Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – One hundred years ago, long before the mainstream distribution of movies and television, Chautauqua circuits were common events during the summertime throughout Montana and major portions of the United States.

April 15, 2015 3:21 p.m.

Agencies prep for summer field season

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Commissioners had a busy schedule last Tuesday, holding several meetings throughout the day.

June 6, 2014 12:31 p.m.

Clark Fork River holds slightly below flood stage

SANDERS COUNTY – With the unofficial start of summer following Memorial Day, a string of warm weather has melted a significant portion of the snow pack at elevation.

July 3, 2014 2:22 p.m.

Fair board holds meeting

PLAINS – In less than two months the Sanders County Fairgrounds will once again be filled with visitors for the annual fair.

July 23, 2014 2:09 p.m.

Piranhas bite down on competition in C. Falls

COLUMBIA FALLS – The Plains Piranhas cranked out laps and shaved seconds off their times as the swim team spent the weekend in Columbia Falls.

August 29, 2014 7:59 p.m.

Community members give blood during drive

PLAINS – Local residents pitched in for a good cause last week, donating blood to the American Red Cross at a blood drive in Plains.

July 23, 2014 2:11 p.m.

Junior rodeo hits Sanders County Fairgrounds

PLAINS – Dust kicked off the group in puffs and the rain came down in a slight drizzle for a junior rodeo held at the Sanders County Fairgrounds over the weekend.

February 5, 2014 12:12 p.m.

Superior girls victorious against Hot Springs

SUPERIOR – After their first game last week was cancelled, the Superior Lady Bobcats came back for a 33-point victory in their game against Hot Springs.

October 10, 2014 6 p.m.

Big berry year limits run-ins with bears

SANDERS COUNTY – Huckleberries and other species of wild berries experienced a bumper crop year throughout Sanders County this summer.

July 2, 2014 1:09 p.m.

MCCF announces scholarships

MINERAL COUNTY - For the past 14 years, the Mineral County Community Foundation (MCCF) has provided college tuition scholarships to selected graduating seniors from the county. To receive a scholarship, a graduate must submit an application which is reviewed by the MCCF Board. Decisions of who will be awarded a scholarship are based on five factors; (1) overall character, (2) leadership qualities, (3) community service, (4) scholastic achievement and (5) extracurricular activities.

November 20, 2014 2:43 p.m.

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