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A few years ago Loren Jenkins gave “The Mountaineer” a stack of old high school reports about how some of the Big Sandy founding fathers got here and about their lives in and around Big Sandy. High School students interviewed old timers. From tim...

Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum This year’s Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum, “Challenges and Opportunities of Cow Herd Expansion,” will be held April 19-20 in Bozeman at the GranTree Inn, 1325 N. 7th Avenue. Speak...

We all know we should do more of this but we do not seem to do it. It is to drink more water. Although there are many people who do drink water as their beverage of choice, many others could definitely increase our water intake. But why? You have...

I do love the spring. In the beautiful Bear Paw Mountains there is an abundance of early spring flowers that just make the coldest of hearts beat warmly in the soft spring sun. In my yard at the house, I have seen most everything coming up from a lon...

Whether you’re looking to sell your house or just want to make a smart update that’s worth your time and money, consider a design trend that is both attractive and proven to add value to your home: manufactured stone. “Manufactured stone is exploding...

Compost As soon as it warms and dries a little we can finish cleaning the flower beds and put leaves and stems in the compost pile. Any thatch and grass clippings can also be used as compost or as mulch. Any weeds or trimmings can be added. Mix every...

Charlotte L. (Allen) Ray, 93, passed away at the Big Sandy Medical Center on April 5, 2016. Born on January 21, 1923, Charlotte was the second daughter of Claude James and Selma (Peterson) Allen, joining a sister Grace. Another sister, Leone, was... Full story

It is fun to watch my 2-year old boy eat. Anything with frosting or sauce is immediately spread all over his face, shirt, pants, and anything within arms reach. When we visit restaurants, I often want to put down a tarp to catch his crumbs and...

April is a month of awareness for many organizations to focus on strengthening families, keeping children safe, and making communities strong. This year, organizations are collaborating to ensure that more Montana families are reached. Organizations...

In unofficial minutes of the March 22 School Board Meeting, it was reported that all the trustees were present but for Diana LaBuda. Staff present was Superintendent Moore, Clerk Engle and Elementary Lead Teacher Wolery. Visitors present were Fred Wa...

Friday, April 15 District Music Festival at Shelby. Two Days. On day one it is mass band and choir performing. On Saturday, April 16 it will be solos and ensembles performing. Saturday, April 16 elementary basketball jamboree in Big Sandy. Tuesday, A...

Keeping your pets healthy is an important part of animal ownership. The Big Sandy Saddle Club and Bear Paw Veterinary service are teaming up this spring to provide a day of veterinary service in Big Sandy to help you keep your animals healthy. They...

The following article about Fort Assinniboine as seen through the eyes of Dr. John Carroll was written for “The Mountaineer” in 1930. Dr. Carroll was slated to go on an adventure to the North Pole during his tenure at Fort Assinniboine but did not...