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Health fair held at St. Regis School
St. Regis School Counselor Tyler Cheeseman explained the reasoning was behind their health fair last week.

Superior Outdoor School marks its 57th year
The Savenac Nursery in Haugan has a tremendous history and welcomes visitors, but this year it’s closed.

PHOTOS: Wild Horse Rendezvous
PHOTOS: Wild Horse Rendezvous

Citizen group looks at recreation at Fish Creek
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking individuals to serve on the new Fish Creek Collaborative, a citizen advisory group that will help guide the development of a multi-use trail plan for the Fish Creek area in western Montana.

Monitoring nest boxes offers insights in local bluebird population
Every spring, both mountain and western bluebirds return to Western Montana, delighting residents and nature lovers alike.

Cowboy action shooting loaded with fun
Cowboy action shooting -- also known as Western action shooting, single-action shooting, cowboy 3-gun, and Western 3-gun -- is a competitive shooting sport that originated in 1981.

PHOTO St. Regis Class of 2025
The St. Regis High School Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation on Sunday, May 18 with 16 seniors receiving diplomas.

St. Regis hosts all-school fun run
At 9:48 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, all runners gathered on the playground to hear what was expected of them as participants and they were reminded that this was a fun event so they should enjoy themselves with the other runners.

Music students compete at state festival
The Superior High School music program has swelled in size and achievements since music teacher Debbie Merrill took over a few years ago.

PHOTO Stroots honored with small business award
Brent Donnelly, Small Business Association district director, and Justin Everette, SBA regional administer, straddle Jerry Stroot owner of Superior Meats and recipient of the Small Business Person of Montana. Jerry and his wife, Sandy's children and their spouses were in attendance with representatives from Gov. Greg Gianforte, Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Tim Sheehy and Rep. Zinke offices. State Sen. Denley Loge spoke on his long and rewarding relationship with Superior Meats while customers and friends enjoyed lunch inside the retail section of the meat processing facility on Friday. May 4-10 was National Small Business Week.