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February 24, 2015 4:34 p.m.

Local support for CTE bill

ST. REGIS – Mineral County educators, including one from St. Regis, are hoping the Montana State Senate passes a bill that could see funding for Career and Technical Education (CTE) increase ten fold.

February 20, 2015 5:21 p.m.

Setting the record straight

Submitted by:  Dick Brown, President of MHA…An Association of Montana Health Care Providers

February 13, 2015 6:26 p.m.

An update from the House

Weekly Update House District 14

February 12, 2015 4:29 p.m.

Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials visit commissioners

SUPERIOR – A packed house greeted Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials at last week’s county commissioners meeting as many in the community were interested in what the organization plans to do regarding two contentious issues affecting Mineral County.

February 6, 2015 6:27 p.m.

A message from Senator Fielder

By Sen Jennifer Fielder, R-Thompson Falls

February 6, 2015 6:22 p.m.

A party divided

The extreme and almost hidden dangers within today’s Republican party worries me greatly.  I am not against the Republican party.  I grew up Republican.  Actually, I have never identified  with a party but rather with the character, philosophies and motivations of the individual.   So, being a student of character over career and meaning over money, I submit the following.

February 4, 2015 5:28 p.m.

Savage Heat win in OT

SEELEY LAKE – The Savage Heat went on the road last Friday and found themselves in a shootout with the Blackhawks of Seeley-Swan.

February 4, 2015 4:53 p.m.

Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force meets

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force assembled last week to discuss steps to limit the spread of invasive species in the county’s waterways as the recreation filled warm summer months approach.

January 30, 2015 9:35 p.m.

Senator's message

By Senator Jennifer Fielder, R-Thompson Falls

January 30, 2015 9:34 p.m.

Bullock expands Obamacare

Americans for Prosperity Montana Director Zach Lahn released the following statement after Governor Bullock announced his plans to expand Medicaid under Obamacare:

January 30, 2015 9:33 p.m.

Problematic wildlife

FWP should start helping landowners with problematic wildlife

January 30, 2015 9:30 p.m.

Mental health issues a top priority

Improving the lives of Montanans who are suffering from mental health issues will be a top priority for the legislature this session.  A current shortage of care is impacting our Montana families and communities, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that all Montanans suffering from a mental illness have access to adequate care in the community and, for those who need it, at our state acute care facilities.  When addressing the state’s mental health needs, it is vital that we focus on the entire continuum of care, including community treatment options, improving our state facilities, investing in youth diversion, and, perhaps most importantly, passing the governor’s Healthy Montana Plan.

BOW workshop well attended
January 30, 2015 9:24 p.m.

BOW workshop well attended

THOMPSON FALLS – A group of active residents spent last Saturday, Jan. 24, enjoying the mild weather of Sanders County through a snowshoeing workshop near Thompson Falls.

Hidden museum in St. Regis
January 30, 2015 9:19 p.m.

Hidden museum in St. Regis

ST. REGIS – From the outside, St. Regis resident Earl Eisenbacher’s workshop looks like any other building one might see throughout Mineral County with an unassuming appearance that betrays the treasure trove within the walls.

Mineral County BPA teams celebrate victory
January 23, 2015 4:32 p.m.

Mineral County BPA teams celebrate victory

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County Business Professionals of America teams returned to Alberton, Superior and St. Regis last week after displaying their skills and talents for the judges at the regional BPA competition in Missoula.

January 23, 2015 4:13 p.m.

A good deal for Montana residents

A Good Deal for Montanans

January 23, 2015 4:10 p.m.

Wolf controversy continues

http://www.thewildlifenews.com/…/kathie-lynch-yellowstone-…/

January 16, 2015 4:11 p.m.

Insuring the energy future of the family farm

One of the hardest parts of ranching or farming a multi-generational agricultural entity is the constant knawing sensation that a perfect storm of weather problems and low livestock or crop prices may stress the operation to the point that the bank won’t even offer an operating loan. Rural Montanans know that feeling or know someone who does.

January 16, 2015 4:05 p.m.

An update from Senator Fielder

Just like farmers, we reap what we sow. This age-old “law of the harvest” never changes.

January 16, 2015 4:02 p.m.

Study addresses Paradise School's future

A number of coordinated studies are now underway to explore various scenarios for preserving and repurposing the Paradise Elementary School. The century-old, red brick structure and adjoining gym closed in 2013 due to insufficient enrollment. The school trustees have until June 2016 to decide on the building’s future.