Alberton's Montana River Guides a leader in river safety

The Covid-induced tourism boom to Montana introduced a new audience to the Clark Fork River. For two summers, boats, tubers, kayakers, paddleboarders and river boarders had campgrounds and fishing access sites clogged.

First responders hone skills in active-shooter drill

With increasing social instability creeping through the nation, more doors are being locked, car keys are no longer left dangling from the ignition, and security cameras are being installed nearly everywhere.

St. Regis School to adopt new teaching method

Personalized learning, mentorship, self- direction, goal setting, deeper learning, community,” these are just a few of the words used to describe the new Summit Basecamp learning program that the St. Regis school district will adopt for next year.

BPA team returns after trip to California

MINERAL COUNTY – One Mineral County competitive team just returned from Anaheim, CA last week having demonstrated their business acumen at the Business Professionals of America National Convention.

Keeping in touch

With transmittal deadlines behind us, Legislators, after returning from a few, very much appreciated days off spent with family and friends,  again face a very hurried pace doing the peoples work, completing the 50th  legislative day on Saturday, March 5th.

Food for thought: what do do about the holiday blues

Not everyone shares in the celebration and joy associated with the holidays.  Many people feel stressed and unhappy in response to the demands of shopping for gifts, spending large amounts of money, attending parties and family gatherings, and entertaining house guests.  It is not uncommon to react to these stresses with excessive drinking and eating, difficulty sleeping, and physical complaints.  The result is the holiday blues.

Hot Springs volleyball off to strong start

It’s early in the season, but initial results indicate something special is in the works with the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat volleyball team.

No charges filed in party incident

After reviewing the investigation of possible underage drinking at a graduation party held last spring at the Sander’s County Fairgrounds, the Montana State Attorney General’s Office has decided not to press charges.

Balenger sentenced for illegal elk possession

On Wednesday, May 19, Mineral County James Balenger appeared in court to receive sentencing for the charge of illegal possession of an elk. According to Bev Smith, Missoula County Justice Court Clerk, Balenger was ordered to pay a fine of $535.00 and has lost his hunting, fishing and trapping privileges for twelve months. Balenger was also ordered to forfeit the elk mount and to turn it over to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Chicks N' Chaps brings pink back to the fair

PLAINS – Cowgirls Kicking Cancer hosted their annual Chicks N’ Chaps event, an event that helps raise money in the fight against breast cancer in Sanders County.

Voter pamphlet for Plains Board Trustees

The Plains School would like to introduce you to the candidates that are running for the School Board Trustee positions in the election on May 5, 2008.

DeBorgia gets a post office

DEBORGIA – Residents of DeBorgia and Haugan will not have to drive all the way to St. Regis for their mail after a local woman took on the responsibility of operating a post office after a brief period of uncertainty regarding the future of postal services in the area.

Roads in Hot Springs cause problems

HOT SPRINGS - Nearly a dozen concerned members of the community surrounding Hot Springs met with Sanders County Commissioner Glen Magera on Wednesday to discuss their concerns regarding a few stretches of county road. Magera listened to several accounts from citizens about the hazards posed by conditions on the roads.

Andrew Thomas Bunch

Andrew Thomas Bunch

Easter Bunny visits County

Saturday afternoon was rabbit season for many Mineral County families, but there was not a gunshot heard all day.

St. Regis knocks down Noxon and Charlo in varsity basketball

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Hot Springs scores big win

HOT SPRINGS – Following a week full of homecoming festivities including a parade and a pep rally last Thursday, the Hot Springs Savage Heat football team took the field on Friday night to face off against the West Yellowstone Wolverines.

Thomas 'Tommy' 'Tom' Henry McCrea, 97

Thomas “Tommy” “Tom” Henry McCrea, 97, a dedicated husband, father, farmer, cowboy, rancher, jig and square dancer, and storyteller, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in Plains, Montana.

Legals for April, 3 2024

Alleged carjacker charged as an adult

A motion signed by Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Oct. 27 granting leave to charge 17-year-old Shawn Malatare as an adult stemming from two alleged car jackings near Hot Springs.