Killarney Lake a hidden treasure easy to find
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Skunks, sheds and porcupines
Spring works slowly at first. Subtle clues begin to appear, signs the sun is covertly winning the battle against winter.
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Cookies by the pound . . . Worth their weight in sugary delight
There were plenty of holiday delights at the annual Mineral County Public Library Fundraiser Christmas Bazaar last Saturday. The Superior Elementary gym was filled with Christmas music, thanks to Bear from the Nightliners band, as well as Patsy Foote and George Regan.
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St. Regis girls shine at Tip-Off Tournament
Teams from Western Montana gathered in Frenchtown on Friday and Saturday for the 2018 Western C Basketball Tip-Off Tournament. Sixteen boys and girls teams matched up to start their season and check out the competition. Both Mineral County schools, the Clark Fork Mountain Cats Superior/Alberton co-op and the St. Regis …
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A day at The Paw Spa
Let’s face it, dogs stink. They roll in foul smelling things they find in pastures, mountain trails, and even their own back yard. The smellier, the more they seem to enjoy it. They also enjoy romping through the mud and thistles and can end up pretty messy by the end …
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Veterans honored at annual breakfast
“Scott Burrows, Navy, 1961 through 1965, Vietnam.” “Ernie Ornelas, Navy, 1972 through 1998.” “John Cheesman, Army, 1963 through 1965, Vietnam.” These military veterans stood up and introduced themselves during a breakfast at St. Regis School. The annual event is held Nov. 8 for local military personnel in honor of Veterans …
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An Alberton tradition
It may have been a rainy, cold autumn day but inside the St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Alberton, the room was warm and full of cheer. Oct. 28 was Stella’s 19th Annual Harvest Dinner and people from all over Mineral County, Frenchtown and even Missoula, came down to …
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Lady Mountain Cats win Western 13C
There were cheers and tears as the Clark Fork Lady Mountain Cats made history by winning the Western 13C District Volleyball Tournament on Saturday in Missoula. The Lady Cats killed, blocked and clawed their way through the brackets to meet their season nemesis, the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks.
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Lady Cats seeded second at District
With regular season at a close, the Clark Fork Lady Mountain Cats will be heading to volleyball Districts in second place, behind Seeley-Swan. The Cats suffered a loss to Noxon and to Seeley-Swan during the season, ending 8-2. Seeley cut the Cats out of first place for Districts last year, …
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'KO the Warriors' wins top Homecoming parade honors
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Alberton Homecoming was a 'spirited' event
Alberton School celebrated Homecoming festivities last week with several fun activities, including their annual parade which was held on Thursday, Sept. 20. The high school band led the way followed by class floats and Homecoming princesses.
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Public Works Supervisor Roger Wasley won't miss 'late night calls'
A cake that read “Happy Retirement Roger - after 25 years you’re ‘off the clock’ for good. Now there’s time for everything” was eagerly accepted by Roger Wasley last Thursday. Wasley is retiring as the town of Superior’s Public Works Supervisor, and a party was held in his honor.
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Cabin Fever Quilters show work during annual show
Hundreds of brightly colored quilts decorated the halls and rooms of Superior High School during the Mineral County Fair on Aug. 3 and 4. This was the Cabin Fever Quilters 18th Annual Show, with the theme “Outdoors Montana.”
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Redman and Milender win big at talent show
This year, seven acts stepped up to the mic at the Mineral County Fair’s Talent Show on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 4. Judging was for two categories of “adult” and “juvenile,” and before the competition began, members from the 4-H Camo Critters opened the show with an explanation of their project …
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Smokin'Hot Fair fun for everyone
The Mineral County “Smokin’ Hot Fair” held last week was another well-attended three-day event — bringing in people from all over the northwest.
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Alberton Railroad Day celebrates town's history
Every third Saturday of July since 1985 the town of Alberton has hosted Railroad Day. A day which celebrates the railroad history of town and this year’s festival did not disappoint. With near perfect weather hovering in the 80’s, crowds of people started the day with a pancake breakfast, followed …
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Kootenai Highlanders Gathering
The 2018 Kootenai Highlanders Gathering at the Riverbend Restaurant and Saloon north of Libby once again featured traditional music, dancing and games from around the Celtic world Friday through Sunday, July 20 to 22.
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Big Sky Bash rocks Libby
The CARD Foundation Big Sky Bash brought Skid Row, along with the Flathead V8s, Dead Fervor and Devon Wade on Saturday.
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Quilt show fills activity center with handiwork
The Tender Lovin’ Quilters of Troy held their annual show in the Troy Activity Center July 4, showing off quilts from local quilters as well as from around the area.
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Great American Eclipse well worth the drive
An eerie chill filled the air. The wind picked up and the landscape fell into darkness. I was finally where I had dreamed of standing my entire life.
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Watch: Car d'Lane Classic Car Cruise 2017
Did you miss the Car d'Lane Classic Car Cruise on Friday? Well, here's a little sampling of what you missed.
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Garwood Elementary rocks out the school year
For their last day of school, Garwood Elementary students enjoyed a rock concert performed by Grizzle, a band made up of four Garwood teachers and named after the school’s grizzly bear mascot.
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Kalispell brewery readies first batch of beer
After nearly two years of planning, permitting, construction and inspections, Cole Schneider and Maggie Doherty started production Thursday on their first batch of beer at Kalispell Brewing Co. on Main Street.
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