St. Regis School holds concert, project to benefit students

Holiday festivities were in full swing at St. Regis School just before their Christmas break. They included the annual Winter Concert, a visit from Santa and a project to help local students. The project was started last September in the Personalized Learning Time (PLT) classroom. Kaylee Crabb, who teaches the class, challenged her students to “think beyond themselves” and do something for others.

Hawks fall on road at Boulder

Sometimes you run into a team on a roll and a team with a history of football success.

Hot Springs put the heat on Horsemen, Devils

What is the hottest basketball team in Sanders County right now? It would be hard to argue that the Hot Springs boys have raised the temperature of their recent games. They are coming off a 2-0 weekend with impressive victories over county rivals Plains and Noxon.

Sanders County 911 launches text-to-911 option

Most citizens in Sanders County can now send a short message service (SMS) text message to 911 for emergency help when unable to make a 911 voice call. This new public safety service has been brought to Sanders County by PSAP Manager Shawna Chenoweth and is available to wireless customers of T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon Wireless cell phones.

Blue Hawk wrestlers gearing up for postseason

With divisional and state tournaments on the horizon, the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks are gearing up for what they hope is a successful postseason.

Bobcats rebound with dominant playoff victory

The good teams all have it and all do it.

Bobcats, Broncs send wrestlers to state

Nick Ianniello

Wolf hunting, trapping proposals making progress

Hunters and trappers who kill wolves in Montana could be reimbursed...

Tigers offense runs wild in Lima

Court report

Sanders County Justice Court week of 6/10 to 6/16.

Montana Food Network receives grant from Avista; Support will benefit the Sanders County food banks

 For some residents of Sanders County, Mont., feeding their families can be one of the biggest challenges they face each month. Six community food banks in Sanders County will have a bit more money to stock their shelves in the months ahead as the result of a $2,400 grant made by the Avista Foundation.

2014 All State/All-Conference awards

SANDERS COUNTY – All-State/All-Conference picks for the 2014 fall football season were announced last week and several Sanders County athletes were recognized for their achievements during the season.

Legislators react to GOP's break with Racicot

State legislators in the Flathead Valley are  — like the former governor himself — unsurprised by the Montana Republican Party’s public break up with Marc Racicot.

May storm improves outlook, but drought concerns persist for Montana

This week’s widespread, wet storm has brought a measure of relief to parts of Montana reeling from one of the driest winters on record, but water managers say it’s too early to tell how much of that water will stick around to sustain streams, crops and forests through the hottest months of the year.

Lady Bobcats end week with a win

The Superior girls lost one game last week against Loyola and won a game against Alberton. On Tuesday night, the girls fell to Loyola, 14-60. On Thursday, they battled county rival Alberton in an away game and won, 76-43.

Legislative update from Rep. Loge

We are down to the crunch time this week. By the time you see this, all appropriation bills, revenue bills and referenda will have had to pass to the other chamber.

Bluehawks almost take out undefeated foe

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawks fought long and hard against their undefeated rivals on Tuesday, January 28, just barely falling behind in the second half.

Horsemen offense sputters in loss to Darby in home opener

Plains put up a fight defensively in last Saturday’s non-conference boys’ basketball game against Darby in the Horsemen’s home opener, but came up short on the offensive end in a 47-39 loss.

John Wilson

1. My wife and I have lived in Thompson Falls for 20 years and have been married for 22 this year. I grew up in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead high School in 1994. We chose the area because of the ease of access to the outdoors and quieter way of life. We also felt that a small school district would be beneficial for children to experience. My oldest daughter graduates from Thompson Falls this year and will head to Bozeman in the fall. My youngest daughter is currently in the 8th Grade at Thompson Falls Jr. High.

Alberton open house looks at I-90 bridge replacements

A few months ago, the Montana Department of Transportation announced that three bridges on I-90 west of Alberton were on the radar of replacement starting in 2023, but a few more boxes to mark off their checklist needed attention, with public comment next in line.