If your graduating senior is looking for work, the outlook is good

The job market is looking bright for this year’s graduating seniors. In Montana, April’s jobless rate is hovering around 3.8 percent compared to the national rate of 4.4 percent. With Montana’s unemployment rate it can make hiring difficult for employers to find the skilled workers they may need to grow and expand their operations, said Pam Bucy, Labor and Industry Commissioner in a recent news release. “Tight labor markets also have benefits for workers because of rising wages and ample job opportunities.”

Local recycling effort: Too much of a good thing?

St. Regis Community Cleanup Days on May 5 and 6 was cut short when bins were filled by 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Two 40 yard containers had been placed by Republic Services at Mullen Square and residents were welcome to bring recyclable items such as old furniture, tires, and appliances. Truck loads of items had to be turned away, said St. Regis Resort District board member, Jessica Connolly. The bins had been put in place at 1:30 p.m. on Friday and she thought some items had been put there before the Saturday start time.

Seasonal temps exempt from Forest Service hiring freeze

Job seekers who want to work for the Forest Service as seasonal employees received some good news on February 14, when the agency announced that their hiring freeze had been lifted. In January it was unclear as to whether the Forest Service would be able to hire summer seasonal employees due to President’s Trump’s federal hiring freeze.

Undefeated Clark Fork Mountain Cat girls win at District

The Clark Fork Mountain Cat girls swept through the 13C District tournament with an undefeated season to take home the championship trophy. The Cats faced Seeley-Swan in the Saturday evening game with a stellar win, 57-41.

Programs and tips to stay warm this winter

This year’s winter forecast is calling for above average precipitation in the Northern Rockies with the onset of La Nina according to the National Weather Service. This will be coupled with colder than average temperatures plus the Climate Prediction Center has reported a “good chance of La Nina developing early this winter”.

March Cabin Fever potluck will feature favored local hikes

For those who want to learn more about hikes to the beautiful lakes and peaks of Mineral County, plan on attending the Cabin Fever potluck at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in the 4-H Building at the Mineral County Fairgrounds in Superior.

A most interesting year

I just ran across probably the best comment ever on what is motivating people to support Donald Trump in the primary. It comes from Jim Hightower, National Radio Commentator, writer and public speaker. Here is what he wrote in an article entitled: “The Money Primary.” This is good stuff.

Obituary; Don Privett

Plains- Donald Gordon Privett, 76, passed away Thursday January 29, 2015 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains after a short battle with cancer.

Helping Hands celebrates 20th annual auction

Lonepine bazaar begins early holiday shopping

Lady Savage Heat battle competition

The Thursday Night game between the Lady Savage Heat and the Superior Lady Bobcats was wrought with difficulty, but also perseverance in the face of adversity.

A show of good faith

ST. REGIS – In a great show of employee relations, Tricon Timber has offered a number of support options to help the 90 employees, who were recently laid off, get protections while they are unemployed.

Letter to the Editor: YOU need to VOTE

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Savage Heat fights through cold weather

MISSOULA - The Hot Springs Savage Heat took ninth in the Seeley-Swan Invitational on Saturday, April, 26 in Missoula.

Letters to the Editor; 50th Anniversary

This September we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, and also of our much loved Cabinet Mountains Wilderness. The Act was passed in 1964 by a unanimous vote of Congress “for the permanent good of the whole people,” as stated in its opening line.

Local man to enter World Skijoring Championship

TROUT CREEK – On a brisk Friday afternoon, Jason Helvey takes to his homemade track to condition his two horses, Aspen and Blue in the joys of skijoring.

Timberwolves run down Big Horns for Homecoming win

ALBERTON – The Alberton/St. Regis Timberwolves had a terrific 62 to 44 victory for the Alberton homecoming game against Lone Peak Friday night.

No one injured in Henderson garage blaze, say firefighters

At dinnertime on Saturday evening, the West End Volunteer Fire & Rescue was paged out for a garage fire in the Henderson area.  As the firefighters were responding the owner said the fire was out and they did not need the fire department.  Then, shortly thereafter, the West End was paged out again when the owner called 911 and said it was burning again.  At this point, the West End requested back-up from the St. Regis Volunteer Fire Department.

Plains places three at St. Ignatius

Matt Unrau

Beech places second at Choteau meet

Matt Unrau