Legals for December, 8 2021

Ruana knives stand the test of time

Most people who own an earlier Ruana knife have it tucked away with their shotguns that can’t shoot steel shot and family heirlooms because they have become very valuable.

Elk B License holders will have extended season in west-central districts

Low elk harvest during the general hunting season, which ended Sunday, Nov. 28, prompted the seven-week extension in places where elk populations are over objective and elk tend to congregate and cause private land damage over the winter months.

Sanders Co. resident believes in civil discourse

Many more people have become increasingly involved in what is going on in our community.

Montana Viewpoint: Vigilante justice

Can individual Americans, by claiming that they felt their life was in danger become judge, jury, and executioner and not worry unduly about the consequences?

Mineral County law roundup

Animal Found, Quartz Loop, Superior, Dispatch contacted number on caller and reunited dog with its owner.

Twenty-five years of Block Management Access in Montana

This formally started in 1985 and then greatly expanded in 1996. It’s a cooperative program between private landowners and FWP which helps landowners manage hunting activities on their property.

Sports welcome back high school basketball, wrestling

The games will now all be indoors, with small town gyms full of basketball fans stomping and cheering for their boys and girls on the courts.

Rep. Loge provides information from Transportation Interim Committee

Some other topics of discussion for future meetings are the electric vehicle increased use and a form of registration to pay for the road use cost, similar to the gas tax.

Governor Gianforte: Enforce Montana’s “Bad Actor” Mining Law

As a hunter and angler who’s lived in the Upper Clark Fork River valley between Deer Lodge and Anaconda for more than 30 years, I can attest to the damaging legacy of mining on our waterways.

Trout Creek woman recalls life on and off reservation

She recently shared her life's story with Clark Fork Valley Press reporter Monte Turner.

American Academy of Pediatrics supports Covid vaccines

Vaccination is a tool to train your immune system to recognize a virus or bacteria before you are exposed to it.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital employee chosen as national mentor

Kitty Strowbridge, Performance Improvement Manager for Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, was selected as one of a dozen national Virtual Quality Improvement Mentors.

State on pace to collect record number of CWD samples

CWD is a contagious neurological disease that infects deer, elk and moose. It is always fatal and there is no known cure. It was first found in Montana in 2017.

Thompson Falls steamrolls way to state championship

But to the Blue Hawks, the Titans were just another speed bump on the way to a third championship in school history.

Montana Viewpoint: George Washington, patriot or traitor?

“…the liberty secured by the Constitution does not import an absolute right in each person to be at all times, and in all circumstances, wholly freed from restraint.” Furthermore, he wrote, the Constitution is based on “…the fundamental principle of the social compact…that all shall be governed by certain laws for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people, not for the profit, honor or private interests of any one man, family or class of men.”

State legislature is selling out Montana hunters

This past legislature, ruled by an overwhelming Republican majority, was the worst I have ever seen for local Montana hunters.

Mineral County life coach wants to help people

Through her various certifications and trainings she has received, Morrison is eager to make a difference in her new community.

Gov. Gianforte announces new program to bring health care workers to Montana

Under the new program, participating employers can offer new employees reimbursement of up to $12,500 for moving expenses.

Plains 4-H shooting sports coaches retire

Mike Blake turns 82 pretty soon and is stepping down from being the trap shooting coach for the Plains 4-H Shooting Sports Program after nine years.