ATV riders meet at West End for annual poker ride

The West End ATV Association is an ATV club made up of locals primarily from DeBorgia, Haugan and Saltese.

Big turnout for St. Regis Valentine’s Day dinner

Shrimp cocktails started the evening out followed by tossed salads. The main entre was prime rib, noodles alfredo, mashed potatoes and peas and carrots with a dessert being chocolate lava cake with blueberry sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Congressman deems federal government untrustworthy on eve of Trump arraignment

On the eve of former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in federal court on charges related to the attempted overturning of the 2020 election, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke told attendees of a Whitefish forum that the government cannot be trusted.

Rich man, poor man

I have never been poorer in my life than on Dec. 8, 1983.

EPA speaks about water fears

Despite their best appeals to justify the clean-up of the Milltown Dam and its release of sediment, the Environmental Protection Agency wasn't able to placate Thompson Falls residents angry at higher levels of arsenic in the Clark Fork River.

Teacher uses nature's classroom

At 9 a.m. Thursday morning, Alberton teacher Maureen Froehlich gave a new, perhaps more effective, meaning to the phrase, “no child left behind.”

Erin Rodrigue was arrested on federal firearms violations after appearing in the Mineral County Courthouse for hunting violations.

Officials surprise convicted poacher with arrest for alleged firearms violations

Lake County CDC looking for new director

The Lake County Community Development Corporation (LCCDC) is looking for a new executive director.

Anna Hafner dreams of farm to fork

Anna Hafner has big dreams of being a successful cattle producer and she’s getting her start through the South Side Sparks 4-H club.

High Country Cowboys swing back into Sanders County

The High Country Cowboys trio were at Quinn’s Hot Springs last week for a two-night performance.

Sculptor Pies creating a 'region of art'

When Kenton Pies moved to Sanders County in 2005, it was his goal to create an “art mecca.” Not to be confused with the Muslims, the Webster third definition calls “mecca” “anything that one greatly desires or tries to achieve.”

Montana Aussie Adventures with Erin-Jay

I now understand the reason for 4x4 in Montana for winter… and needless to say if nothing else I can always laugh at my latest adventure.

Self checks advised to catch breast cancer early

Pam Vecchio, APRN, Hot Springs Family Medicine said there are a few things you can do should you find a lump, or already be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Owner going 'all out' to clean up the private Alberton dump

The 11-acre Alberton dump continues to be in the crosshairs of the Department of Environmental Quality sites. Currently, cleanup efforts seem to be coming to a close, and hopefully the case will be permanently closed. At least that’s what property owner Joe Hanson is hoping for.

Electronic billboards may soon be allowed on I-90

Electronic billboards was a main topic of discussion at a Montana Transportation Commission hearing in Helena on Friday, April 1.

Panthers take on Eagles twice

ALBERTON – As the Lady Panthers faced off against Drummond at home, they struggled against the Lady Trojan’s defense and ended in a loss.

Local Alberton man reaches the big screen

ALBERTON – A Mineral County resident recently reached new career heights as a film he worked on premiered across the state.

Lady Hawks soar through weekend games

THOMPSON FALLS – The Lady Hawks showed a strong performance last week as they added two more victories to their total.

Commissioners receive quarterly wildlife update

Superior Town Council determines no primaries are needed

SUPERIOR - At the July meeting of the Superior Town Council, it was determined that no primary ballots will be necessary for upcoming elections.