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  • Blackhawks nipped by Bulldogs

    Nathan Bourne, Pathfinder|Sep 27, 2018

    SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks traveled to St. Ignatius to take on the Bulldogs Sept. 21. Head Coach Ryan Sokoloski said it was a good game and felt the team did will with what they had. They started the game with about a dozen players but were down to nine part way into the second half. He said none of the injuries were very serious but nonetheless took players out of the game. Even with only one extra player, Sokoloski said the Boys fought the whole game but in the end attrition got the best of them. On defense, Sokoloski said...

  • Community Briefs

    Sep 27, 2018

    Swan Valley AARP meeting, Oct. 2 SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley AARP will meet Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 12 p.m. at the Swan Valley Community Hall. A potluck lunch hosted by Joyce and Garry Wegner will begin at 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., there will be a brief business meeting, after which Joyce will talk about the history of the Salmon Prairie School. The public is invited. Swan Valley Connections community potluck, Oct. 3 SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley Connections’ October Community Potluck Dinner will be held Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Swan V...

  • Many reasons to oppose government-run healthcare

    Ronalee Skees, Kalispell, Mont.|Sep 27, 2018

    Healthcare policy is at the top of many Montanans concerns as we enter the upcoming elections and rightfully so. Democrats’ first opportunity at addressing our healthcare system has obviously failed with the Affordable Care Act. Premiums have spiked and there is no certainty for consumers in the individual marketplace. Many Montanans are choosing to remain uninsured, instead of struggling to pay the ridiculous price tag associated with healthcare coverage. Without the Trump Administration’s clear “repeal and replace” plan, those on both si...

  • I-185 uses veterans as prop for increased taxes and government

    Josiah Loven, Shepherd, Mont.|Sep 27, 2018

    As a veteran, I am honored that this country is so dedicated to supporting those of us who have served. It's clear that this nation's commitment to help our veterans is natural and automatic. It's part of our creed, built into our culture and is one of many things that makes America so great. It’s unfortunate when this instinct is taken advantage of by special interests who use veterans as political props to sway voters to support bad laws. This is exactly what's happening in Montana with Ballot Initiative 185. The supporters of I-185 just rele...

  • Rosendale votes to save insurance companies money

    Cathy Campbell, Choteau, Mont.|Sep 27, 2018

    Twenty-nine years ago my family was blessed with a beautiful baby boy who we named Jesse. He came to us with an extra 21 chromosome which makes him has Down Syndrome. He has brought joy and happiness to our lives. In our eyes, Jesse is perfect! People like Matt Rosendale don't see our son in the same way. While in the Montana legislature Matt Rosendale voted against HB318 which required health insurers to cover certain therapies for children affected with this genetic disorder. Rosendale obviously believes it is more important to save...