Economy effecting non-profit organization

Heather Hasty

Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department conducts training

The Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department, Plains Volunteer Fire Department, and the Plains Community Ambulance crews were hard at work last week as they conducted training on lift assists and loading the new hydraulic cot into the ambulance properly. The training was held at the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire Department building, located at 20 Old Airport Road in Plains.

Power surge causes three fires under power poles

Four small fires were reported over the past week, according to Josh Stroot with the Forest Service.

Thompson Falls Lady Hawks win big

The Lady Hawks appear to have taken flight in the Western 7-B Montana high school girls 2021 season.

Thompson Falls heads to state as Western B champs

The Lady Hawks needed two matches on Saturday to win the title over Florence-Carlton.

Wildhorse Sports Association gets more aid in New Year

Red Devils play up

The Red Devils took a break from conference play, falling twice against Class B opponents last week against Valley Christian, 39-52 on Thursday and Troy, 44-52 on Friday. The losses marked the second longest losing streak of the season at three games for the District 14-C Red Devils (4-10).

Campground to possibly be converted

Heather Hasty

Q&A with treasurer/superintendent candidate Merry Mueller

Q&A with treasurer/superintendent candidate Merry Mueller

Hope from ashes

The air has a pungent smell of ash. Dark streaks rise along the walls. Debris covers the floor and countertops. Soot envelopes everything else, from broken windowpanes, to tin cans, to door knobs, to the charred and twisted remains of melted appliances.

Sanders County court records

Justice Court week of 7/1 to 7/7.

Sanders County moves to Stage II fire restrictions

Sanders County moved into Stage II fire restrictions on Friday, Aug. 10, as advised by the Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Naegeli.

Gianforte vetoes bill to fund law enforcement on Flathead Reservation

Gov. Greg Gianforte last week vetoed House Bill 479 – the only bill regarding Public Law 280 to make it through the 2023 Legislature.

68th Montana Legislature adjourns

With the 90th and last possible legislative day looming, the lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, reporters and other denizens of the Montana Capitol this week knew that the end of the 68th Legislature was nigh.

More Sanders Co. rental properties are smoke-free

During June, which is National Healthy Homes Month, I would like to commend three local entities for providing housing that is healthier, safer and cleaner because they are going tobacco-free.

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

Well, I have survived my first Sanders County Fair and what a fair it was.

Trotters face tough teams in conference play

It was a challenging week to say the least for the Trotters volleyball teams as they entered the fray in Western B conference action.

Fire danger lowered but dry conditions remain

MINERAL COUNTY - Authorities lowered the fire danger in Mineral County to very high after some precipitation fell on the region early last week but cautioned that dry conditions persist in wooded areas and the public should still exercise caution.

Fire danger lowered but dry conditions remain

MINERAL COUNTY - Authorities lowered the fire danger in Mineral County to very high after some precipitation fell on the region early last week but cautioned that dry conditions persist in wooded areas and the public should still exercise caution.

Potting Shed owner escapes wind wreckage

Last week, when high winds toppled two mature pine trees onto Milton Pearce’s greenhouses in St. Regis, it not only took down his garden structures, it knocked him down to the ground as well.