Articles from the August 10, 2023 edition
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Summer heat impacts Blackfoot River
The Blackfoot River flows four inches lower than last year at this time, triggering river keepers to ask the public to take precaution when fishing. Water temperatures have remained about two degrees...
New fire reported northwest of Lindbergh Lake
A new wildfire started near Lindbergh Lake on Sunday, Aug. 13. Firefighters immediately did an initial attack on the blaze using aircraft and ground crews. As of Monday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m., the fire...
County Commissioners approve Lazy Acres RV Park
A new RV park in Seeley Lake has been solidified after the Missoula County Commissioners approved a subdivision request on Aug. 10 The Lazy Acres RV Park could be in operation as soon as next year,...
Judge rules against state in Elbow Lake gravel pit case
A Missoula County District Court Judge ruled Aug. 8 that the state of Montana failed to correctly process the permit for the Elbow Lake gravel pit south of Salmon Lake. The decision solidified the...
Colt Fire: Containment reaches 45%, smoke to return this weekend
Fire managers reported more containment on the Colt Fire on Aug. 9, adding more containment to the south and north with the help of cool, wet weather. The Colt Fire was mapped on Aug. 8 to be 7,202...
Boy Scout bridge needs replacement
The bridge on Boy Scout Road that spans the Clearwater River could need major repairs or a complete rebuild after an inspection this September, according to the Montana Department of Transportation...
Fire Recap: Rain soaks flames
Almost an inch of rain fell on the Colt Fire on Sunday, Aug. 6, weakening the flames as firefighters make a final push to get full containment of the fire. More than an inch of rain reached parts of...
Osprey adventures: tracked migratory birds make continental travels
Ospreys are like the human snow bird, enjoying the cool rivers and lakes of Montana during the summer, while traveling thousands of miles south to enjoy a coastal retreat for the winter. Recently...
Legislature invested in Montana's future
I’ve been hearing some questions from Montanans who are grateful for the over $1 billion in one-time and ongoing tax relief passed by legislative Republicans, but also say they want to see the state make smart investments for the long term. The...
Superintendent Arntzen's response to the interpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
“Montana was awarded $4,800,000 through the Federal 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) which included the Stronger Connections grant. This was a one-time-only grant through a competitive application process that was offered to our over...
Missoula County Sheriff's log for Aug. 10
7/29 11:42 a.m. Intimidation 5XX Tamarack Drive, Seeley Lake 7/29 1:55 p.m. Suspicious Activity 31XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake 7/29 2:49 p.m. Suspicious Activity Lower Marshall Lake, Seeley Lake 7/29 3:18 p.m. Accident, No Injury Headwaters Lane,...
Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Call Log For Aug. 10
7/28/2023 Medical Seeley Lane 7/29/2023 Medical Black Bear Drive 7/30/2023 Medical Highway 83 7/30/2023 Medical Rainbow Run 7/30/2023 Medical Highway 83 7/30/2023 Accident Injury 35 MM/Highway 200 7/31/2023 Gas Smell Highway 83 7/31/2023 Illegal...
Light in the Dark
In 2 Chronicles 6:1 Solomon said, “The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud.” Did you know that Jesus started His ministry in a dark place? When Jesus was choosing His disciples, Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the...
Medicare assistance is available for Seeley Lake area residents
SEELEY LAKE, MT - Get the basics on how Medicare works, sign up, and review your options for coverage when you schedule a one-on-one appointment here in Seeley Lake with Kristin Mason, Rural Resource Specialist with Missoula Aging Services....
Charlie's Helping Hands plans to make impact
Now entering into its third year, Charlie’s Helping Hands is working to solidify its presence in Seeley Lake, with the goal of helping the most children it possibly can. “We want to help with whatever the youth need for trying to survive,...
Three Musketeers visit Double Arrow
"All for one and one for all!" Shakespeare in the Park performed "The Three Musketeers" to a crowd of more than 300 on the Double Arrow Lodge lawn in Seeley Lake on Aug. 2. The annual event is...
What is a community foundation?
Community foundations are organizations that can help manage community-wide discussions and collect and distribute funds for local projects. A community foundation is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people in a defined geographic...
Archives for Aug. 10
Twenty Years ago... Thursday, August 7, 2003 DNRC awards grant for Blackfoot watershed projects Helmville, Mont. – A $62,600 grant was awarded to the North Powell Conservation District on July 18 for continued Blackfoot river watershed habitat...
Swan Valley Connections seeks next executive director
CONDON, Mont. – After six years of leading Swan Valley Connections (SVC), Rebecca Ramsey, Executive Director (ED), will be transitioning from her role. Rebecca has become a partner in a cherry orchard on the east shore of Flathead Lake, and will...
