Articles from the April 28, 2022 edition
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Avian influenza impacts Blackfoot Watershed
POTOMAC - The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in domestic birds in the Potomac Valley the week of April 18. The entire flock on the property was destroyed. While wild...
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....
Board delays RFP, cuts taxes
SEELEY LAKE – At their April 21 meeting, the Seeley Lake Sewer District Board plans to put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) but delayed when they would be due. They also voted to expend money from the District’s reserves for much of next...
CMP donates to area non-profits
Since its founding in 1993, Clearwater Montana Properties has emphasized community-building as a key component of its company culture. Through its Charitable Giving Program, the company's agents give...
Garbage disposal site and building fees top discussion
SWAN VALLEY - Missoula County Public Works officials presented information regarding a garbage disposal container site for the Swan Valley and the need for increases to building permit fees at the...
Air Board approves Seeley Lake Wood Stove Zone
MISSOULA - Missoula City-County Air Pollution Control Board (Air Board) approved the proposed changes to the Missoula City-County Air Pollution Control Program at the April 21 meeting. The proposal has been sent to the Missoula County Commissioners...
Pesticides and pollinators
Though we live dramatically different lifestyles, my oldest sister who resides in a subdivision in a north Texas city and I, the Montana “country living” member of our family, share a love of bees and an appreciation for pollinators. I think...
Teaching bears to keep away, not come and stay
OVANDO - The grizzly bear followed his nose towards the scent of calving. It skirted the five-wire electric fence around the corral and headed for the open gateway into the barnyard. With its first...
SLE Facilities Use Policy follows law, teacher contracts renewed
SEELEY LAKE – At the April 11 meeting, Seeley Lake Elementary School Superintendent Josh Gibbs advised the board the current community use of school facilities policy follows the law based on US Supreme Court rulings. This is based on opinions...
How do you see Jesus?
"After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he showed himself this way" John 21:1. We are in the time between Easter and Pentecost (Acts 2). Jesus is,...
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...
Leon "Bud" Russell Anderson April 1926 – March 26, 2022
SEELEY LAKE - Leon Russell Anderson, known as "Bud", was born on a ranch south of Havre with his midwife grandmother in attendance in April 1926. Bud was the second eldest of nine children born to... Full story
"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...
20/35 Year Look Back
In celebration of 35 years of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder, each week we will run parts of articles that appeared in the issue 35 years ago and 20 years ago. The entire issue will be uploaded to our...
Missoula County seeks nominations for Land Stewardship Award
MISSOULA - Missoula County is accepting nominations for the annual Land Stewardship Award. The award recognizes landowners and residents who are taking stewardship of land and water seriously and embarking on projects and practices that make a...
Hoag breaks school 200-meter record
MISSOULA - Seeley-Swan's Owen Hoag set an unexpected school record while Seeley-Swan's Boys took third and the Girls took fourth at the Seeley-Swan Invite track meet April 23. Beaverhead County and Bi...
Golf teams place in top three
THOMPSON FALLS – Seeley-Swan High School golfers finished strong in the Gary Thompson Falls Invite April 23 with the girls taking second and the boys third place. “There were 80 kids on a 9-hole course, so pretty packed,” said Coach Colleen...
Community Briefs
Seeley Lake Community Foundation scholarship applications due June 7 SEELEY LAKE — The Seeley Lake Community Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for Seeley-Swan High School graduates that are entering their second year of...
Elections Office encourages voters to drop ballots off for May 3 Election
With the school and special district election less than a week away, the Missoula County Elections Office encourages voters to drop off their ballots instead of mailing them to ensure they will be counted for the May 3 election. Leading up to...
