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Clark Fork Valley Hospital car show
September 13, 2019 1:57 p.m.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital car show

Last Saturday the Clark Fork Valley Hospital hosted their annual car and bike show.

Boys boarding school helps local rancher in need
September 13, 2019 1:57 p.m.

Boys boarding school helps local rancher in need

Last Thursday several members of the Wood Creek Academy therapeutic boarding school for boys showed up to lend a hand at the Bartholomew’s Ranch.

New plan details habitat upgrades, wildlife protection
September 13, 2019 1:55 p.m.

New plan details habitat upgrades, wildlife protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the National Bison Range that emphasizes wildlife protection and habitat improvements to the 18,800 acres of the range’s grassland, timber and riparian areas.

Donna May Chambers, 73
September 3, 2019 1:19 p.m.

Donna May Chambers, 73

Donna May Chambers, 73, of Superior passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2019.

4-H is planning for another big year at the Sanders County Fair
August 29, 2019 7:46 p.m.

4-H is planning for another big year at the Sanders County Fair

This year promises to be another grand year for the local 4-H groups of Sanders county.

Alberton Schools ready for new year
August 21, 2019 12:34 p.m.

Alberton Schools ready for new year

As Alberton Schools approaches its centennial year of education, faculty and staff are preparing for the school year which starts Friday, Aug. 23.

Questions raised about Cruzane forest-thinning project
August 21, 2019 12:21 p.m.

Questions raised about Cruzane forest-thinning project

A forest thinning proposal intended to reduce wildfire potential is raising questions about its effect on elk calving due to its prime habitat area, which lies on Cruzane Mountain near Saltese.

Terrell J. Monfort, 79
August 17, 2019 3:26 p.m.

Terrell J. Monfort, 79

Terrell J Monfort. 79, also known as TJ, passed away Aug. 3, 2019, in Plains, Montana.

County confirms that hiring guards is key to re-opening detention center
August 14, 2019 3:47 p.m.

County confirms that hiring guards is key to re-opening detention center

After seven months without a detention center in Mineral County, the facility will remain inoperable until officials can find interested applicants to fill the vacant detention officer positions.

Plains Vacation Bible School 'Roars' for local youth
August 10, 2019 8:04 p.m.

Plains Vacation Bible School 'Roars' for local youth

The Plains community is well known for supporting its members, and the churches are no exception.

FWP bear expert Kim Annis helps locals stay bear safe
August 10, 2019 8:03 p.m.

FWP bear expert Kim Annis helps locals stay bear safe

Grizzly and black bears, both weighing several hundreds pounds, have little trouble getting what they want in terms of food, so it is no surprise that when a bear decides it wants something it will get it.

Project Ascent youth camp provides adventures high in the mountains near Thompson Falls
August 10, 2019 8:03 p.m.

Project Ascent youth camp provides adventures high in the mountains near Thompson Falls

There are many ways for locals to get into nature; however, in today’s world it can be hard for youth to find the doorway into the wild in a safe manner.

Darla Jean (Altmiller) Alteneder
August 10, 2019 8:02 p.m.

Darla Jean (Altmiller) Alteneder

February 21, 1939—August 1, 2019.

Wolf count in Region 2 is up, but mostly stable
July 31, 2019 12:54 p.m.

Wolf count in Region 2 is up, but mostly stable

Following Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 2017 Annual Report release this spring, officials estimate 633 gray wolves reside in Montana, more than the previous five years.

July 24, 2019 11:30 a.m.

Babysitting fundraiser to be offered to help out fairgoers

Parents who want to enjoy the Mineral County Fair Rodeo without supervising their kids are in luck this year after Superior students formed a babysitting fundraiser. Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3, parents can drop their kids off at the Superior Elementary School gym from 7 p.m. to midnight. Approximately four adults and six highschoolers will entertain and supervise kids for the night. “We came up with the idea so the parents could watch the rodeo in peace,” Superior parent Rosemarie Waddle said. Waddle says the first hour will be playtime, followed by a dance session so that kids can be active.

Sixth Annual Artists in Paradise event this week
July 18, 2019 1:26 p.m.

Sixth Annual Artists in Paradise event this week

July and August are busy times of the year for Sanders County and many events have been occurring annually for years, including the Artists in Paradise.

County works to attract guards to re-open jail facility
July 17, 2019 1:23 p.m.

County works to attract guards to re-open jail facility

Following a failed attempt to reopen the Mineral County Jail with a private company last month, county officials met July 12 to brainstorm ideas to market the vacant detention officer positions.

Mineral County seeks money for Saltese trestle work
July 17, 2019 12:37 p.m.

Mineral County seeks money for Saltese trestle work

Mineral County officials agreed to apply for a federal grant that would help restore the Saltese trestle which provides recreation access to the county.

July 11, 2019 12:44 p.m.

'You never know what you will find at a yard sale' - here's proof

Most people, when they walk through a yard sale and see the old paintings sitting off to the side they wouldn’t think twice, but one young man, who wouldn’t give his name, acted differently.

Construction on new skatepark in Alberton to begin in early July
July 10, 2019 12:50 p.m.

Construction on new skatepark in Alberton to begin in early July

Alberton kids and adults will be able to skateboard in the Hank Roat Memorial Park at the end of the summer once a custom designed skatepark is built.