Hazardous waste refresher class planned in March

The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard is a set of guidelines produced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure the safety of workers dealing with hazardous waste and emergency situations.

Fee on snowmobile rentals would fund trail maintenance

A bill introduced to the Montana Legislature this week would add a small fee to snowmobile rentals to fund maintenance and grooming operations on Montana’s more than 4,000 miles of motorized winter trails.

Plains superintendent contract focus of public comments

The January Plains School Board meeting drew a large crowd, with attendees expecting a discussion about Superintendent Kathleen Walsh's contract and performance.

Fair board reaches deal with derby promoter

The Sanders County Fair Commission held a special evening meeting to review a proposed demolition derby contract submitted by 406 Promotions, based in Three Forks.

Kvelve's Comments: Unbeaten Tigers

So, there is one undefeated team still standing in the 13C conference, the mega-league that resulted from the merger of the old 14C and what was a six-team 13C.

Plains-Hot Springs wins Ted Kato Memorial

The annual Ted Kato Memorial wrestling tournament in Thompson Falls had a decidedly Plains-Hot Springs look to it this year.

Plains hoopers drop two home games

It was a tough week for the Plains boys’ and girls’ basketball teams as both lost home games to St. Ignatius (Mission) Thursday night and Eureka this past Saturday.

Hawks earn lopsided victories

It was a good week to be a Blue Hawk or Lady Blue Hawk basketball player as both the boys and girls teams won a pair of games this past week.

Bobcats get conference win at St. Ignatius

The Superior Bobcats and Lady Bobcats split a pair of road games against St. Ignatius on Friday night, with the boys pulling out a 52-44 Western 13C conference victory over the Bulldogs.

Savage Heat roar past Charlo

The first game of the evening between Charlo and Hot Springs girls’ teams was a classic nail-biter decided by two points, with the visiting Lady Vikings edging the Lady heat 50-48 in Hot Springs Saturday night.

Tigers stay perfect with tough victory over Noxon

Defense, as they say, wins championships, in basketball and most sports.

St. Regis teams take down Two Eagle River

St. Regis is not a great place to go.

Noxon and Hot Springs split games

Noxon’s boys continued their winning ways in advance of their crucial Western 13C showdown with St. Regis the next night as they chalked up an 80-66 victory over Hot Springs on the Savage Heat’s home court this past Friday.

Legals for January, 29 2025

Clearing the way: Maintaining county roads a big job

The elevation of Alberton is 3,055 feet. Superior is 2,720 feet and St. Regis sits at 2,635. The I-90 corridor gains altitude as a person drives west where Haugan is at 3,425 feet and the summit at Lookout Pass is 4,710 feet.

Missoula Children’s Theatre presents 'Singin' in the Rain Jr.'

The Missoula Children’s Theatre Youth Series presents a musical with such an iconic name you can almost hear the raindrops. "Singin’ in the Rain Jr." will be live on stage, Feb. 7-9 performed by a talented cast of students, from 8th -12th grade who go back in time and jump some puddles with a classic musical.

Nightriders Winterfest 2025 in photos

Nightriders Winterfest 2025 in photos

Thompson Falls sweeps county rival Plains

It would be an understatement to say Thompson Falls boys and girls had a good night in their rivalry games against Plains this past Friday night in Thompson Falls.

Red Devils take down Charlo

If offense is your thing when it comes to basketball, Noxon’s Red Devils boys’ team is for you.

Hawks sweep Eureka Lions

After a pair of resounding home wins over rival Plains this past Friday, the Thompson Falls boys’ and girls' basketball teams were looking for a Western 7B conference sweep as they entertained Eureka Saturday night in T Falls.