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Council discusses property handling
Thompson Falls Superintendent Bud Scully voiced needs for the school’s baseball field to City Council Monday night. The school has a lease agreement with the city, as the field resides on city property. The current agreement is coming up for renewal...
Health officer brings decades of experience
Ron Petrie of Thompson Falls has taken the position of Health Officer for Sanders County. Petrie was chosen by the Sanders County Commissioners to fill the position, which has been vacant since last...
Paddlers to gather in Trout Creek
Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA) is bringing back the Paddlin’ Poker Run this weekend. Registration and paddle will begin at 10 a.m.Saturday, July 16, at the Trout Creek boat launch and will be open until noon. The route will tak...
Sewer hookups to begin in T. Falls
The final portion of phases one and two of the city’s wastewater project will begin the week of July 4 and will continue until finished. Wastewater hookups to homes will start from Wood Street and continue east as the water main replacement runs t...
Conservation district leader excited to help community
A passion for keeping Montana the way Montanans like it is what helps fuel Eastern Sanders County Conservation District's (ESCCD) new administrator Emily Baker and the work she does. Family, ranching...
MODERN HOMESTEADER: 'Tis the season for swarms
was outside working and my ears perked up. It’s not often one gets to witness the phenomenon actually occurring. One of my hives swarmed. I heard it before I saw it. The loud hum of the bees getting ready to take off is hard to miss. As I walked c...
Library brings neighbors together
Take a book or leave a book. A simple exchange stands as the objective for Little Free Libraries, a movement aimed at making reading accessible to people everywhere. Another Little Free Library has...
Surveys assess local workforce needs
Mission West Community Development Partners has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct studies that will explore the feasibility of establishing a co-working space. A public survey has been opened to residents in Sand...
Pickleball club continues efforts
Pickleball – a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong – has become known as the fastest-growing sport in the United States, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. Now it...
Electric company to install new meters
NorthWestern Energy will be installing new electric meters and gas modules in Thompson Falls as part of a technology upgrade project that will enable two-way meter communication between NorthWestern Energy and its advanced meters on customers’ h...
Group updates community on recreation projects
Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) has continued discussions to boost the economy in Sanders County by means of one of its primary strengths: outdoor recreation. KLT participated in a countywide process with Thompson Falls community stakeholders called...
4-H member shows off slithering sidekicks
Thompson Falls Library opened its doors to more than just those wanting to check out books last week. John McNamara, a snake expert, enthusiast and rescuer from Plains, spoke to more than 30 people of...
Homesteader Days draws crowds to Hot Springs
The 73rd annual Homesteader Days in Hot Springs kicked off last weekend and while the rain may have kept some away, plenty of people still showed up for a good time. Food trucks, vendors and classic...
NorthWestern presents findings
NorthWestern Energy has taken another step toward relicensing the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project. In a public meeting held in Missoula, the company outlined seven different studies and findings as part of their efforts to renew their license...
T. Falls Library kicks off summer reading programs
Thompson Falls Library is gearing up for a busy summer and is ready to meet patrons’ needs as they offer a little fun and friendly competition in the process. The Summer Reading Program has kicked off with 38 children participating so far. The t...
Woman's Club shoe drive off to a running start
The first annual shoe drive, held by the Thompson Falls Woman’s Club (TFWC), got off on the right foot. The fundraiser, which started in February, helped raise funds for general operations in the club and helped keep unnecessary waste out of the l...
Question of the Week
TIM SUTHERLAND, Thompson Falls - “Sobriety.” ELISE STIMPFLING, Thompson Falls - “Maintaining balance in my life.” CHRISTYN McKINLEY, Coeur d’Alene - “Taking notes.” TRENT McKINLEY, Coeur d’Alene - “Learn from your mistakes.” JOHN MAXWELL, Thompson F...
Hot Springs food truck serves farm to fork fare
By building their foothold in Montana's ever growing food scene, food trucks have given foodies the chance to explore new dishes and escape traditional routine by broadening the palate. While the...
Tons of e-waste collected by county
The county's annual E-waste event last Saturday saw old computers, televisions and other dated electronics come in to be recycled at the Thompson Falls transfer site. Every year, the Montana...
TF tourney draws archers for target championships
Forty-eight archers from around Montana arrived at Previs Field in Thompson Falls to face the rain and each other in the State Target Championship over the weekend. The weekend's archery competition,...
Blue Hawks reflect on high school at graduation
Sunday marked a momentous occasion as family and friends gathered at Thompson Falls High School to celebrate the graduating class of 2022. The commencement ceremony in the school's gymnasium was...
Modern Homesteader
During peak season, a honey bee colony can contain up to 80,000 individual bees. When first installing a nucleus colony, you will only see roughly 15,000 individual bees. Male drones usually comprise around 15% of each colony. While female worker...
ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS
Family and friends packed the school gym Sunday to celebrate Noxon's graduating class of 2022. Sixteen seniors donned their red and white robes as they took their seats before the crowd....
TF student wins business contest
The Prospects is a business pitch competition for Montana high school students to submit their existing business and potential business proposals to the Montana Chamber of Commerce Foundation. One...
Online map highlights local recreation
Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) and Sanders County Community Development (SCCD) continue to coordinate as the two organizations implement activities that drive economic development through outdoor recreation. Earlier this year KLT and SCCD worked to create...
