Mineral County Community Calendar - Sept. 18

National Car Seat

Plains Council discusses grant for firehall

Plains has applied for a grant of about $95,000, which would be earmarked for improvements to the town firehall that require extensive repairs and improvements. The grant would require a 25% contribution from the town.

Board scraps Paradise sewer project; assures water is safe

More than a decade ago, a representative of an engineering company reportedly came to town with ominous warnings about the sorry and deteriorating state of Paradise drinking water.

Dragon Festival to be a fun time

HOT SPRINGS - This weekend, the Town of Hot Springs will come alive with fire for the annual Dragon Festival, formerly known as the Chinese New Year Festival.

Runners excel at the Edge

Peaking at just the right time – that’s the whole purpose of the 10-week cross country season.  It’s where the science of training meets the art of experience.  As a coach, you put together a mix of quality and quantity; work and recovery; motivation and support; and, above all, hope.  Hope that the plan included enough mileage – but, not too much; hope that you pushed them hard enough – but, not so hard that they crossed the fine line into injury or illness; hope that you gave them the direction needed to be successful; and, hope that you did the right thing for each of the 10 wonderfully unique individual athletes that were part of the 2010 Plains High School Cross Country team. 

Rocky Mountain Rifle Brigade ready for WWII reenactment

This is a group of people from Montana, Idaho and Washington who have a fascination with World War II and share this by living as close to the conditions as possible for weekend rendezvous.

Chickenpox cases ramp up among Montana children

Department of Public Health and Human Services officials on Monday warned residents of a recent increase in the number of cases of chickenpox reported in school-aged children.

Paradise Players perform play within a play

The Paradise Center hosted a play performed by the Paradise Players last weekend, on three separate days.

Thompson Falls out-slugs Loyola

You can’t measure the heart with even the finest of instruments. You can measure its dimensions, but not what it means to have it.

Group discusses daycare dilemma in Sanders County

Similar to many other regions of Montana, Sanders County suffers from a lack of childcare facilities within its boundaries.

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American Legion Post #13 St. Regis

Mineral County Community Foundation selects new officers

The Mineral County Community Foundation was created in 1994 when a generous donor gave a $95

County looks to have party member input

First Montana Republican Caucus slated for Feb. 5

Trotters finish second at Dave Tripp Memorial

There’s a new player in the local track and field game, new contender that is, as evident by the results of this past weekend’s Dave Tripp Memorial Track meet in Polson.

Legals for June, 1 2022

Expanding rail service will create greater connectivity in Montana

For over a century, passenger rail has been part of Montana’s heritage, culture, and economy. It’s currently a lifeline for Hi-Line communities. And, without a doubt, it is part of Montana’s future.

Hot Springs gets second police officer

Protecting Hot Springs from crime is no longer a one-man show.

Political parties gear up for special May election

The Mineral County Democratic Central Committee held a potluck dinner and auction on Saturday, April 29, in Plains to raise funds for Rob Quist, Democratic candidate for the vacant seat for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rulison reminisces

PLAINS – Unless one does track, springtime means the end of sports and the soon-to-end school year. If one is a senior, high school sports and high school as a whole end for good. This is the situation senior James Rulison finds himself now. Football and basketball are behind him and college lies ahead.

Sanders County Search and Rescue does so much, but now needs your help

There are many outdoor activities that bring people to Sanders County from hiking to fishing and kayaking to hunting along with so much more. With so many ways to get out into the woods there are equality numerous ways to become, lost, hurt or standard. This is where the members of the Sanders County Search and Rescue (SAR) come in. They are a professionally trained group of volunteers that come from all walks of life to ensure the safety of the many who explore the county.