Wild pig reports on the rise in Montana

Feral swine appear to be rooting up in Montana — and invasive species officials say they will be ramping up Big Sky’s “Squeal on Pigs!” campaign in the Flathead Valley and surrounding area.

Mullan-St. Regis hammers Wallace

The Tigers “Big Three” backfield players all average double figures in rushing yards per carry as the state finalists from last year jumped to an early 14-0 lead and never looked back.

Plains looks to get back on track after rough week

A benefit of experience is often consistency. And, logically, it would follow that less experience often leads to inconsistency.

Savage Heat rolls over Twin Bridges, 40-6

It was the game and the result Hot Springs Coach Jim Lawson and his staff had been looking for in the early going of the 2022 Montana 6-man football season.

Consolation rounds test top teams

Often, consolation rounds can have “con” sequences.

Local resident's relatives recount trips - Religions Classics

Art on the Walls show branches out

PLAINS – As the Clark Fork Valley Hospital patients and employees walk through the central hallway, they can experience the beauty of their Montana backyard or the beauty of lands a world away. Their long days can be brightened by the dazzling hues and fantastical painted images. They can see the native bison or eagle staring back at them through space and time.

Sanders County sheriff's report

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St. Regis boys knocked out of tourney

In the end, the tangled trio of teams atop the 13C conference came back to keep two of them out of the upcoming state tournament.

St. Regis/Mullan football ranked No. 2 in Idaho 8-man

They have overcome mountains, time zones, virus outbreaks, smoke-filled skies, different playing rules and recently, early season wintery weather.

Hot Springs School opens its doors to parents

Plains/Paradise UMC sends second team to South Africa

New town sign for Plains

As many locals may have noticed, the old sign that stood at the western entrance of Plains has been revitalized.

We the People: firearm related bills

There are several firearms related bills awaiting executive action by the Senate Judiciary Committee.  It is anticipated we will be doing that on Monday, March 21st.   I will give a brief description of each bill.  House Bill 271: “Exception to concealed weapon offense if eligible to apply”, says that if you are eligible to apply for a concealed carry permit you may carry without an official permit.  If you are able to qualify for a permit by having completed a firearms training course or military training you may carry concealed, no permit required.  A hunter’s safety course is not adequate.   It also means that those who are ineligible may not carry concealed; felons, etc.  Basically under current law, you do not need a concealed carry permit outside of cities and towns, but you do when you cross the border line of a city or town.   The State of Vermont has a similar law.  I am supporting this bill. Judging by the correspondence I am receiving on this one, the overwhelming majority of Montanans want this bill passed.

Occupational Therapist adds depth to services offered at Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) welcomes the addition of Mary Russell, Occupational Therapist (OT), to their team of healthcare  providers.  As an OT, Russell works with patients to regain basic motor functions and reasoning skills when an injury, illness or medical condition affects their physical or mental abilities.

Student art brightens up hospital

Jamie Doran

Tri-State Veterans standown awaits starting date

PLAINS – With three barns at the fairgrounds lined on both sides with military surplus gear, featuring everything from bed sheets, to heavy-duty sleeping bags and military boots, the Tri-State Veterans Standown is ready for kick-off.

An update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

One of my major goals as a legislator is to find ways to ensure responsible management and access to our natural resources on the federally managed lands in Montana. We have the science and ability to strike a balance between protecting the environment, reducing catastrophic fire hazards, and harvesting renewable resources from the land. Achieving that balance will require a great deal of focus, but many something different needs to be done, and it will be well worth the effort.

The mystery letter

The letter, pictured above was written by an unknown group of young ladies from Noxon.

Health coalition meets to discuss latest issues

The Healthy Communities Coalition is a group that meets every other month and advocates for the health and well-being of the Mineral County community through collaboration and shared resources. Representatives from several health departments and groups participated in the meeting held on March 13 in Superior. Several topics were discussed including the well-received presentation about Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACE, by Todd Garrison through the ChildWise Institute. His visit was organized by Amy Lommen with the Community Health Improvement Plan or CHIP and Stephanie Quick with Mineral County Health Department. An evening public presentation was held on March 14 at the St. Regis School. At the presentation Garrison spoke about his ground-breaking studies regarding child well-being and the gap between understanding complex emotional trauma, the expertise to treat it, and effective resiliency strategies.