Locals take advantage of free cancer screenings at Plains hospital

Last Thursday the Clark Fork Valley Hospital held its annual free cancer screening day to help members of the local community catch breast cancer early.

Study to examine elk calves in bitterroot valley

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) will begin a study this week that will evaluate factors affecting elk calf survival in the East and West Forks of the Bitterroot Valley. 

Carol Bartholomew

The Lord decided Heaven needed to be re-appraised and called on Carol Ann Bartholomew. On Aug. 21, 2018, in Spokane Valley, Wash., Carol entered the kingdom to do the task.

Sanders County Fair Spurr sisters chickens

Plains’ Cooper Spurr and her sister, Kendall Spurr, show off their Silkie chickens, “Stevie” and “Johnny Rose” Friday at the Sanders County Fair. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)

Sanders County Fair Arena Mathers pets Jack

Plains’ Arena Mathers pets “Jack” Thursday before the barrel racing event at the Sanders County Fair. “Jack” belongs to Missoula’s Tracy Matz. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)

Sanders County Fair Maverick Mull mutton busting

Famed rodeo clown Denny Halstead gives Plains’ Maverick Mull a helping hand during the mutton bustin’ Thursday at the Sanders County Fair. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)

Hospital to host Alzheimer's and dementia seminar

The Sanders County Clark Fork Valley Hospital is putting on a Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar Scheduled this May.

New CFVP reporter seeks adventure in Sanders County

A new reporter/photographer has arrived at the Clark Fork Valley Press, and he is ready for action.

Plains crowns Homecoming King and Queen

Plains Homecoming Queen Lillian McDonald and King Levi Blood were all smiles during the festivities Saturday night at halftime of the football game against Charlo. (Adam Lindsay/Valley Press)

Mutton Bustin' at Melon Days - by Justyna Tomtas/Valley Press

Kids took to the Mutton Bustin' competition held at the Lil-Buck-a-Roo Rodeo held at the end of the day Saturday in Dixon. The kids tried their luck against the sheep, many of them lasting a few seconds before their ride came to an end.

Elks Hoop Shoot champs crowned

Six Sanders County youth advanced to the district level of the Elks National Hoop Shoot in January with first-place finishes at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Hoop Shoot held Sunday, Nov. 11 at Thompson Falls High School. The event was sponsored by the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge.

Time for a new beginning

Lady Bocats top Eagles

The Superior Lady Cats battled the Valley Christian Eagles at home on Thursday night and traveled to play Deer Lodge on Saturday.

Hot Springs' Jack McAllister competes in the Go for Gold Rodeo

Hot Springs’ Jack McAllister lassoes a calf in the tie down roping event last Friday at the Mineral County Fair Superior Lions Club “Go for The Gold” Rodeo. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)

Stopped cold

STOPPED COLD – Mission Valley Christian Academy Eagle Avi Gooden slides in to block a kick by Clark Fork Soccer Alliance Clint Weedeman during a game at Plains. Tuesday’s game ended with no score and a tie. (Ed Moreth photo)

Plains hospital ends home health services

Clark Fork Valley Hospital will close its Medicare certified home health agency at the end of the year.

Hot Springs girls rout Valley Christian to go 11-1

Heading toward the upcoming Class C girls basketball district tournament, the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat are on fire.

River Valley Saddle Club opens in Lozeau

SUPERIOR – A local equestrian club has opened a new facility off the Lozeau exit in Mineral County.

CFVH open house introduces new surgeon, equipment

Clark Fork Valley Hospital takes its role as the community’s hospital seriously, and part of that is making it fun.

RCA Montana Rodeo Queen Megan Tutvedt carries U.S. flag

Real Cowboy Association Montana Pro Rodeo Queen Megan Tutvedt carries the U.S. flag while she rides around the arena before the Hot Springs Rodeo began last Saturday. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)