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Plains ranch celebrates 100 years
The Pilgeram's Family Ranch in Plains celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 7. Keith and Carol Pilgeram hosted a family reunion to celebrate and share fond memories. There were games of...
Water aerobics class a hit at TF city pool
The Thompson Falls City Pool offers a nice relief on a hot day. The recreational open swim times are 1 pm to 7 pm, Monday through Friday and noon to 5 pm on Saturdays. If you want to get a little...
L.A. film crew starlights Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls will be on the silver screen after a film crew spent last week shooting scenes for an independent film. The crew, from Los Angeles, traveled to Montana to shoot a film called Two Yellow...
Cyclists make pit stop in Thompson Falls
Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America made a pit stop at the Riverfront Motel in Thompson Falls after a day long, 80-mile trip from Sandpoint, Idaho. The bikers started in Seattle and will continue to N...
CFVH revenue on the rise
Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) President and CEO Dr. Greg Hanson highlighted updates at the hospital during the June meeting of the Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce last week. Hanson gave a...
Group cowgirl's up for awareness
The third annual Cowgirls Kickin’ Cancer (CKC) omoksee event took place in Noxon, sponsored by Sanders County Rocky Ridge Saddle Club. The goal of the event was to educate the community and get the message across that “early detection is your gre...
Coaches conduct hoop camp
Students from the third through fifth grades showed off their skills at a four-day basketball camp that was held in the high school gym. High school basketball coaches Jake Mickelson and Doree...
Road to the Buffalo gets state attention
A local signage project has received attention at the state level. At the June meeting of Women for a Better Sanders County (WBSC), Linda Haywood shared her experience as a Destination Development...
Cows killed in accident
A truck that was hauling cattle overturned pulling off of Highway 200 W just outside of Trout Creek, June 6th. The driver of the truck was in good condition but three of the cows in the load were...
Couple sets up consignment shop in T. Falls
David and Sandrea Roussy have opened a new store in Thompson Falls, MontanaFancy Inc. Indoor Outfitters. They are located where CPT Auto Parts was previously, across from the Trading Post. The...
Sports take center court, f ield at Plains Day
Plains alumni took the field to compete in the first annual flag football game against the current Plains High School players. The game was a 5-on-5 passing game with two, twenty-minute halves. There...
Summer of camps, classes
The Thompson Falls Public Library began their Summer Reading Program on June 2. The program is each Saturday at 11 a.m. until the end of July at the library. There will be a presentation by the weekly guest followed by a kid’s craft. There will a...
Winston performs for fans in Paradise
Renowned pianist, George Winston, performed a benefit concert Monday at the Paradise Center in Paradise. Winston is best known for his folk music style that crosses with R&B, soul, Americana,...
Hot Springs students get bike tips
Members from the Free Cycles bike shop in Missoula met with children in Hot Springs to teach bike safety and the mechanics of what it takes to build and maintain your own bike. There was a total of...
Students get trap shooting lessons
The Thompson Falls Trap Club and members of the Elks Lodge helped kids learn about trap shooting at an event April 28. The event began at 11 a.m. and was open to all who were interested, from...
Elks introduce kids to bowling
Members of the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge held a free bowling day for children and teens ages 7-18 on April 21. This is the second year that the Elks Lodge has hosted bowling for the youth of the co...
Dog owners raise funds for food bank
Anna Pallister, a seventh-grader, hosted the "Fight Childhood Hunger" Fun Day at Thompson Falls Dog Park Saturday, April 21. The event was open to the community to bring their dogs. Each dog was...
Fifth-grader wins Geography Bee
Students from Thompson Falls Elementary and Junior High competed in a Geography Bee. There were 10 contestants competing from grades fifth through eighth. The competition was made up of two rounds,...
Noxon Schools begins strategic planning
Noxon school board members, teachers, and members of the community met Jan. 16 to discuss a strategic plan for their schools. The meeting was hosted by Debra Silk from the Montana School Boards Association in Helena. Silk wishes to hold three strateg...
TF students show off talents in anti-bullying presentations
Students at Thompson Falls Elementary and Junior High School gathered for the second Olweus assembly, highlighting ways to prevent bullying. Four assemblies are planned throughout the school year,...
FWP, community talk possible hunting changes
Proposed hunting season changes were discussed last week as Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) met with community members on Jan. 9 at the Lakeside in Trout Creek to discuss FWP the 2018 and 2019 hunting season regulations. More than 30 people...
Gallery showcases local artists
When you enter the Sunflower Gallery on Main Street in Thompson Falls, you are met with a variety of intriguing sights and smells. The handcrafted products are displayed in the various rooms of the tw...
