Wild Horse Plains Back Country Horsemen hosts packing workshop

Members of the Wild Horse Plains Back Country Horsemen, along with the Youth Conservation Corps, hosted a horse and mule packing class at the Plains Fair Grounds on Friday.

Haugan hosts kids fishing day at Savenac

This family event has been taking place in Haugan for so long that the original year it began isn’t honestly known.

Hunter ed students get hands-on training at field course

To purchase or apply for a Montana hunting license, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course issued by Montana, any other state, or any Canadian province.

Edward John Chaberek

Edward John Chaberek

Dispatches from the fire lines in New Mexico

I arrived at the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fires in North Central New Mexico on May 24 to relieve Ron Granger, owner and operator of Leviathan Inc., a type 1 water tender contracted with the Forest Service. A type 1 water tender is the largest type of water tender used by the Forest Service on wild land fires.

Mistrial declared in case of Troy log furniture maker

A mistrial was declared in the matter of a Troy man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from people all over the country after taking orders from them for custom log furniture and then not producing the items.

Community Food Bank moving to new location

The Community Food Bank in Superior has had seven different homes over the last three decades. But starting next month it will open its door at its new permanent location, across the Clark Fork River in the old Bootlegger Bar.

Driving blind: ATV teams take on T-Falls course blindfolded

One sure fire way to ruin a day’s pleasure drive is to have the dreaded “back-seat driver” in the vehicle.

Sheriff candidate decries campaign attacks

Politics, as most Americans unfortunately realize all too well, is a dog-eat-dog type business.

Hot Springs hosts annual Homesteaders Days

Last weekend was the 73rd annual Homesteaders Days in Hot Springs.

Norman Lester Brovold

Norman Lester Brovold

Legals for June, 15 2022

Ed Fontaine receives the Bronze Star

Ed Fontaine and his wife Debbie live in a four-lot subdivision below the community of Cabin City in the Henderson area.

Superior resident opens Room to Breathe Counseling

Taking what you’re passionate about and turning it into your profession is every adult’s deepest aspiration; this is true whether you’re 18 or 58.

Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show winners

The weather on Saturday reduced entries down to 60 vehicles for the Old Schoolhouse Rocks car show in Suprior, but the enthusiasm, spirit and music were all phenomenal.

Rain doesn't damper Plains Days spirit

As the spring raindrops began falling a bit harder on those waiting for the start of the annual Plains Days Parade this past Saturday, an elderly gentleman from Thompson Falls summed it all up.

Memorial scholarship created in honor of former Valley Press reporter

When he first got to Plains it was no doubt a shock to Ben Granderson.

McAllister and Lawson shine at 6-man all-star game

Throughout their years playing for the Hot Springs Savage Heat, now graduated seniors Jack McAllister and Kyle Lawson were often the two best players on the football field.

Wildlife agency to consider protecting Yellowstone bison

A wildlife agency will further study whether Yellowstone National Park bison should be given protections under the Endangered Species Act after losing key court rulings.

Bison — back where they belong

Early in the Covid-19 epidemic, I visited the Bison Range on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana. But the bison didn’t get the memo about social distancing.