Seeley Swan Pathfinder -

Learn about Copper King: The life and times of William A. Clark, Nov. 16 SEELEY LAKE - Professor Keith Edgerton from MSU-Billings and Chairman of the History Department will be delivering a talk entitled “Copper King: The Life and Times of W.A....

Swan Valley AARP meeting, Nov. 13 SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley AARP will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 12 p.m. at the Swan Valley Community Hall. A potluck lunch hosted by Barb and Joe Raible will begin at 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. there will be a brief...

Local Food Bank Drive started at Cory’s Valley Market SEELEY LAKE - The Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake (VFSL) started their annual food drive at Cory’s Valley Market to support the Seeley Swan Community Food Bank through the holiday...

Community musicians wanted SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley-Swan High School band invites community members to join the high school band for their concert Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the SSHS auditorium. For more information contact Music Director Bob Green at SS...

Blackfoot Community Conservation Area Council looking for applicants OVANDO – The Blackfoot Community Conservation Area Council is accepting new applicants through Nov. 30. Visit www.blackfootchallenge.org for more info and to apply. Swan Valley...

DNRC to burn slash piles SEELEY LAKE - The Montana DNRC, Clearwater Unit, is proposing to burn slash piles from timber harvest and other treatments in several areas such as: the Seeley Lake area, Placid Lake area, Salmon Lake, Rice Ridge, Kozy...

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...

Fire Danger remains High in Missoula County - Outdoor burning remains closed MISSOULA - Wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) determined to keep fire danger within Missoula County at high. Recent days...

MBF Kids Club starts Sept. 17 SEELEY LAKE – Mission Bible Fellowship’s Kids Club starts again for the year Monday, Sept. 17. Kindergarten through sixth graders are invited every Monday for games, snacks, music, crafts and Bible stories. Students...

Fire restrictions rescinded across northwest Montana KALISPELL — Cooperating interagency fire managers across northwest Montana followed suit with the Missoula area and rescinded Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Aug. 31. Recent rain and cooler temperature...

Swan Valley AARP Meeting, Sept. 4 SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley AARP will meet Tuesday, Sept. 4 at noon at the Swan Valley Community Hall.  A potluck lunch hosted by George and Emily Beck will begin at 12:30 p.m.  There will be a brief business...

Correction - Foundation purchase amount of Deer Country Quilts building higher than $50,000 SEELEY LAKE - The Pathfinder erroneously reported that the Seeley Lake Community Foundation will purchase the building that previously housed Deer Country Qui...

Montana State Parks presents “LIVE ANIMALS with Animal Wonders,” Aug. 18 PLACID LAKE - You don’t have to go far to find some of the most spectacular animals in the world—Animal Wonders is located right in Missoula and they are coming to...

Temporary Closure in the Wild Bill Area SWAN VALLEY – Forest roads 9888 and 9891, which are part of the 920 Truman Creek Trail, will be closed to off-highway vehicle use, Monday-Friday from Aug. 2 – Sept. 7.  This road restriction is in place fo...

Self-guided tour celebrates 100 years of Swan Valley schools, Aug. 4 SWAN VALLEY – Join the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society for a 100-year celebration of Swan Valley Schools. Attendees can enjoy a self-guided tour of Swan Valley Schools Aug....

Fire Danger VERY HIGH in Missoula County MISSOULA - Interagency wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) are reporting nearly 20 human-caused fires last week alone while fire danger indices have reached...

Rammel Wins Lions Firewood Raffle SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake's Carlin Rammel won the Seeley Lake Lions Club Firewood Raffle held during the Fourth of July festivities. Rammel donated the load of wood to his mother-in-law. Holland-Gordon Trail #35...

Missoula County Fire Danger Elevated to MODERATE - Outdoor Permit Burning CLOSED Wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) have elevated fire danger within Missoula County to MODERATE. Weather forecasters pr...

Reminder - Use Common Sense, Be Safe this Fourth Local emergency officials are asking everyone to use common sense this Fourth of July. Fireworks are prohibited on state and federal lands. According to Greenough-Potomac Volunteer Fire Chief Ryan...

Some Seeley District Roads Remain Closed Due to Flooding SEELEY LAKE - Roads on the Seeley Lake Ranger District are still experiencing impacts from flooding. Several roads continue to have closure orders in place. The following roads remain closed:...

Grizzly Bear Killed in the Swan Valley SWAN VALLEY - A black bear hunter shot and killed a grizzly bear in the Swan Valley. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks personnel responded to the incident that occurred May 20 in the Piper Creek drainage in the...

Volunteers Sought to Staff Museum SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Historical Society has run into a snag for being able to staff the museum. The museum will be closed until further notice while a solution for the staffing situation is sought....

Christen Wins Fourth of July Poster Contest SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Andy Christen was the winner of the Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July poster contest. He won $25 from the Chamber. The theme for the Seeley Lake...

Help Addy Trevino Celebrate Her Birthday SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Emily Rindal wants to present Addy Trevino with a big birthday card from the community. The card will be circulating for the next week at Cory’s Valley Market and the...