Cabinet Peaks Medical Center recognized for improvement in patient care

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center was recently awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement

Legals for October, 17 2023

Justice Gustafson stands up for Libby, now it is time to support her

The Montana Supreme Court election in November will be critical for the community of Libby, directly affecting cases for those harmed by asbestos contamination.

Fish, Wildlife and Parks seeks comments on proposed hunting seasons and regulations

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting four public meetings in January across northwest Montana to share information and gather input on tentative hunting season dates and rules for the next two years.

Water discharge permit for Montanore Mine renewed

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has renewed the Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit for the Montanore Mine, a proposed copper and silver underground mine located about 18 miles south of Libby near the Cabinet Mountains of northwestern Montana. The MPDES permit is designed to protect water quality and aquatic life in the Libby Creek watershed.

Public comments on proposed ice fishing contests due Sept. 21

Each year, groups and organizations around Montana celebrate a treasured winter tradition with local ice fishing contests. These contests are permitted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks through a public process to ensure the contest meet regulations and will have no negative impact to the fishery.

Gas prices suspected to rise

Average retail gasoline prices in Montana have risen 0.3 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.31 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 gas outlets in Montana.

Two motorcyclists killed in weekend crashes in Lincoln County

A Kalispell woman and an Idaho man were killed in two motorcycle crashes in Lincoln County over the weekend.

Legals March 15, 2019

KELBY R. FISCHER 40 West Lawrence, Suite A P.O. Box 267 Helena, MT 59624-0267 (406) 438-6665 Attorney For Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of LAWRENCE EDWARD HEBENSTREIT, JR., a/k/a LAWRENCE E. HEBENSTREIT, JR. Deceased NO. DP-19-23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of LAWRENCE EDWARD HEBENSTREIT, JR., a/k/aLAWRENCE E.HEBENSTREIT,JR., deaceased. All persons having claims against deceased are required to present their claims within FOUR MONTHS after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed return receipt requested to SHARON MARIE BREITWEISER, C/O KELBY R. FISCHER, P.O. BOX 267, HELENA, MONTANA 59624-0267, or filed with Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Sharon Marie Breitweiser declares under penelty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Montana that the forgoing is true and correct. Dated this 28th day of FEBRUARY, 2019. By s/s Sharon Marie Breitweiser, Personal Representative By s/s Kelby R. Fischer 40 West Lawrence, Suite A P.O. Box 267 Helena, MT 59624-0267 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published In The Western News March 8, 15, 22, 2019 MNAXLP

Through with Chew Week! Lincoln County Health Department encourages area residents to quit smokeless tobacco

Montana’s smokeless tobacco rates are twice as high as the national average for both male youth (13.8 percent) and male adults (14 percent). The week of February 17 through 23 is “Through with Chew Week,” and is an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting.

Weather contributes to slower-than-average hunting season

Mild weather conditions continue to hamper hunter success across northwest Montana.

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In brief

Lee Bennett, 74, of Columbia Falls

Lee Grant Bennett, 74, passed away on Sunday Sept. 21, 2014, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

WILD ART-Packed House

Libby High School's Ralph Tate Gymnasium was packed Saturday with wrestling fans from northwest Montana...

May is Mental Health Awareness month

Western Montana Mental Health Center and Ellen Weiser invites you to join us for a presentation on autism awareness 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 22.

Legals August 8, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Meadow Ridge Timber Sale is located within Section Section 36, T28N, R27.5W and Section 4, T27N, R27W on the State's Kalispell Unit. Approximately 16,037 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on August 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $14,016.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their August 21, 2017 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300) or the Northwest Land Office/Kalispell Unit in Kalispell (406-751-2266). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/ forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published In The Western News August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017 MNAXLP