Friends of the Library hold a fling

For the Friends of the Library, their mission is all about taking up the slack where funds are not available to do something. Leslie Heppe, Friends’ president, said that they step in when something needs done that the county is not able to do or the budget does not allot for to protect the future of the library.

Hinkle speaks at meeting

Physician-assisted suicide was the main topic of Senator Gregoray Hinkle’s talk during last Friday’s St. Regis town council meeting.

Sanders County Justice Court

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Delegation says climate change is cause of wildfires

A group of delegates traveled to Washington, D.C., recently and met with their legislators to discuss climate change and proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Developers discuss problems with county planner

Mineral County landowners and developers filled every chair in the Mineral County Commissioners’ Room Thursday to talk with commissioners about problems with the Mineral County Planning Department and possible solutions.

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.

Mineral County Community Calendar - Sept. 18

National Car Seat

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Legals for June, 1 2022

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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

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.