Articles written by Andi Bourne
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 2021
Invasive mussels intercepted at Clearwater Junction
GREENOUGH – Inspectors at the Clearwater Junction Watercraft Inspection Station staff intercepted a mussel-fouled sailboat coming from Lake Ontario en route to Flathead Lake on Thursday, May 5....
SSHS Drama Class debuts "Catch Me As I Fall" May 25
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley-Swan High School Drama Class returns to the stage May 25 for the premier production of “Catch Me As I Fall” written by SSHS Senior Beth Homen. The community is...
Movie Night at the Fire Hall returns May 28
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake Fire Foundation (SLFF) Movie Night at the Seeley Lake Fire Department, 200 Firehouse Lane, resumes May 28 with “Encanto” on the big screen. Children ages five – 12 are welcome. The doors open at 5:15 p.m. with a...
Walking by faith through stage 3 colon cancer
SEELEY LAKE – When Joel Roesner was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in October 2019, he followed all the recommendations of his oncologist. However, after six months of chemotherapy and three...
Bringing a taste of Mexico to Seeley Lake
SEELEY LAKE – Large, brightly colored paintings decorated the walls, upbeat Spanish music played and customers were welcomed with chips and salsa. Despite the snow flurries outside, inside the...
Structure total loss, no injuries
POTOMAC – Just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, Greenough-Potomac Volunteer Fire Department was paged to a structure fire on Swanson Lane. Nearly 20 volunteer firefighters from Potomac and Missoula Rura...
SSHS quartet earns Superior rating at State
HELENA – The Seeley-Swan High School quartet "Homeward Bound" sang their way to a Superior rating at the State Music Festival, May 6. This is the highest rating they could have received. SSHS Music... Full story
Fourth of July planning begins
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Fourth of July committee had their first meeting last week to begin the planning for this year’s celebration. Thanks to the Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s support, they are looking forward to hosting the...
Unofficial Local Election results
SEELEY LAKE - As of the Election Night Report, May 3, Jon Kimble will continue to serve on the Seeley Lake Fire Board and the Missoula County Public Schools High School levy passed. Results are...
SSHS junior's business pitch recognized in "The Prospects"
HELENA – The Montana Chamber Foundation recognized Seeley-Swan High School Junior Connor Chadwick's business proposal "Periscopic Poles" in The Prospects 2022 High School Business Pitch...
Enjoying life together for 60 years
SEELEY LAKE – When she was a junior in high school, Carole Egness asked Garry Rice to go to the Tolo Dance with her. While it was a school dance where the girls ask boys, this was their first date...
Game wardens ramp up enforcement
SEELEY LAKE – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are increasing law enforcement efforts on wildlife management areas while seasonal closures continue for many of these areas. The Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA),...
Creating a vision for Placid Lake State Park and surrounding area
PLACID LAKE – Around 20 people gathered near Placid Lake April 28 to discuss recreational use and management in and around Placid Lake. This conversation between members of the public, Montana...
Bears are waking up, do your part to reduce conflicts
The couple heard noises so they looked out their tent. It was the middle of fall 2021 and they were camping behind the old Seeley Lake Motor Lodge. Even though it was dark, they could see there was a... Full story
Rockin' out, havin' fun with Bridge and Wolak
SEELEY LAKE – While one would not question a clarinet playing Benny Goodman's "Tattletale" and "Flying Home," adding an accordion to the duet created a whole new listening experience. This was what...
Preliminary Local Election Results
SEELEY LAKE - As of the final Election Night Report, May 3, the unofficial election results are in. There was a 36.23% turnout for this election. For the Seeley Lake Fire Board, incumbent Jon Kimble...
Skid steer stolen from local ranch, information sought
OVANDO – Thursday morning, April 21, Rolling Stone Ranch contacted the Powell County Sheriff's Office and reported that their tracked 2009 New Holland 185 skid steer was stolen from their property....
Presentation sparks discussion on assisted living facility
SEELEY LAKE – At the Seeley-Swan Hospital District monthly meeting April 20, BeeHive Homes owner Ty Harding shared information and challenges regarding building an assisted living facility in Seeley Lake. The board looks forward to continuing...
CMS compliance letter signed, survey responses shared
SEELEY LAKE – At their April 20 meeting, the Seeley-Swan Hospital District board unanimously approved the letter to Partnership Health Center (PHC) acknowledging that the board members entering PHC facilities on official business will comply with...
"Homeward Bound" qualifies for State Music Festival
MISSOULA – Seeley-Swan High School musicians took their talents to the stage at Sentinel High School April 22 and Big Sky High School April 23 to compete in the annual District Music Festival. The...
Local students win regional poster contest
MISSOULA – Creative slogans and colorful artwork illustrated the importance of wildfire prevention in the 61st annual Keep Montana Green art contest. This year, Swan Valley School third grader...
Mauldin signs with Carroll College
HELENA, MONTANA – Seeley-Swan High School Senior Tegan Mauldin will don a purple Fighting Saints uniform next year after signing to play on the junior varsity (JV) basketball team with Carroll...
Traditional Egg Hunt returns
SEELEY LAKE – The excitement was tangible as children lined up for the annual Seeley Lake Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt in the fields and playground at Seeley Lake Elementary April 16. When the gun...
Extending an elegant evening
SEELEY LAKE – Young women in stunning dresses, young men dressed in suits and ties mingled about the Main Lodge at The Lodges on Seeley Lake Saturday night, April 9. For the second year in a row,...
Egg hunters get ready
The traditional egg hunts return this year with two Easter Egg Hunts in the area this weekend. For the first time since the pandemic started, the Seeley Lake Lions Club returns to their traditional egg hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16 in the ball...