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Chief updates Board on FEMA audit and office closure
SEELEY LAKE – At the Seeley Lake Fire Board’s monthly meeting Nov. 17, Fire Chief Dave Lane provided updates regarding an audit and office closure. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is auditing the Fire District for the grant they...
Seeley Lake Stockings & Toys Giveaway returns Dec. 5
SEELEY LAKE – The third annual reverse giving tree event returns to Seeley Lake Saturday, Dec. 5 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Seeley Lake Community Hall. Organizer and owner of Montana Girl Sheila...
"Artists Sunday" promotes support of local artists
Artists Sunday is the nationwide movement dedicated to supporting artists and recognizing the impact they have in enriching lives, communities and the economy. The new effort is designed to make the Sunday after Thanksgiving the most profitable day o...
Chamber leadership steps down, seeks applicants
SEELEY LAKE – After serving as the Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce executive director and on the board since the summer of 2017, Lisa Hayhurst and her husband Eric feel it is time to pass the torch. They are hoping to fill the executive direct...
Honoring those who served
SWAN VALLEY – At 11:11 a.m., Nov. 11, the sound of a bell cut through the cold air as more than 30 veterans, their families and the Condon community gathered outside the Swan Valley Community Hall...
Community invited to Cahoon Strong/ Paint a Heart Day
SEELEY LAKE – The community is invited to paint a heart for the Cahoon family at the Cahoon Strong "Paint a Heart" Day fundraiser, Saturday, Nov. 28 from 12-5 p.m. at the Seeley Lake Community...
Board makes minor changes to Strategic Plan
POTOMAC – The Potomac School Board worked through their strategic planning at their Nov. 9 meeting. They all agreed that the seven focus areas would be retained with just a shift in the implementation of priorities. The board also received an...
Winner of Ovando Scarecrow contest announced
OVANDO –Nancy Shannon won the Ovando Scarecrow contest with her "Thin Green Man with Owl." There were four scarecrow entries in the first annual contest of the 21st century. Sheppard collected more...
Two young men die in head-on collision
BONNER, MONTANA – Two Seeley Lake residents were killed in a head-on collision Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8 on Highway 200 just east of Bonner. Seventeen-year-old Isaac Morse and 18-year-old Damien Miner died at the scene. According to Highway Patrol...
COVID strikes Seeley Lake
SEELEY LAKE - "I think the hardest part of this whole thing was I just felt horribly guilty," said Seeley Lake resident Emily Rindal who tested positive for coronavirus in early September. "I know it... Full story
COVID case at Potomac School shows communication shortfalls
POTOMAC – When Potomac School Principal John Rouse got the call from the Missoula City-County Health Department in mid-September that one of the students had tested positive for COVID-19, months of planning and policies were put to the test.... Full story
Tricks and Treats sweeten Tamaracks
SEELEY LAKE – "I've got so much candy," yelled one of the smiling trick-or-treaters to their parent as they left the Tamaracks Resort Tricks and Treats event Oct. 31. Candy wasn't the only thing...
Fourth book in Missing Lake series making a big impression
SEELEY LAKE - "I'm so happy I started it up again, I'm so happy I finished it and now I'm so happy that people are loving it," said award-winning author Tanya Fyfe about her new release "The Runaways...
Trunk or Treat expands in Condon
SWAN VALLEY - Around 10 trunks participated in the second annual Trunk or Treat event at the Hungry Bear Steak House in Condon. There was also hot cider and music for attendees to enjoy. Organizer...
Halloween Extras
From Seeley Lake to Condon, the fun never stopped Saturday, Oct. 31. With temperatures hanging in the 40s, it was a great time to dress up, get out of the house and load up on trea...
Residents work towards solution for Dogtown road maintenance and plowing
SEELEY LAKE – After more than five years maintaining their own road, residents in the Clearwater East Neighborhood including Grizzly Drive and Cub and Claw Lane in Dogtown are working towards a solution. At an informational meeting this past...
Historical Society steps back into the 1920s
SEELEY LAKE – "We could live in here," said Seeley Lake Historical Society Board Member Cheri Thompson about the nearly fully furnished Maloney Cabin. "I think it has come out very well." The...
Lady Blackhawks fly high into Districts seeded number one
The Lady Blackhawks swept the week winning all three matches in three sets. This placed them first seed going into District Tournaments this week. The Ladies headed to Lincoln Tuesday, Oct. 20 to...
Local photographer highly honored in Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
Rising before sunrise, professional photographer Zack Clothier and his wife Cortney hiked into a small lake. They day after their wedding, Clothier promised his wife that this would not be a photograp...
Pathfinder receives Division 1 General Excellence Award
“I can’t believe we won,” said Olivia Bourne, daughter of Seeley Swan Pathfinder owners Nathan and Andi Bourne after the Seeley Swan Pathfinder received the top award for Division 1 in the...
Board votes to move forward with extracurricular activities and refine outdoor mask requirement
POTOMAC – Potomac School Board offered their support for the continued planning of the eighth grade trip, the basketball season and Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) at their Oct. 12 meeting. They also refined their mask policy and voted to suppo...
Bringing experience and understanding to the classroom
SEELEY LAKE – As a young child, Julee Samuli loved to set up a classroom and teach to her stuffed animals. After getting a degree in music therapy in 1991 and then taking a break from teaching to ra...
Eagles end season undefeated
SEELEY LAKE – It was the second time the Seeley Lake Elementary Eagles faced Hellgate Elementary. With no points on the board and a fourth down, the Eagles connected. The ball was thrown up the flag...
Blackhawks lead last meet of the regular season
MISSOULA – The Blackhawks Cross Country team continued to pick up speed Friday, Oct. 16 at the Linda Vista meet hosted by Darby and Seeley-Swan High School. Head Coach Shawn Holmes said the runners...
Missoula County Health Department updates face covering rule
MISSOULA – Thursday, Oct. 15 the Missoula County Board of Health reviewed a proposed revision to the Board’s Face-covering Rule and accepted the revisions effective immediately. The revisions to the Board’s Face-covering Rule bring local rules...
