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Every November, kitchens fill with the scent of roasting turkey, pumpkin pie, and traditions passed down through generations. But beyond the recipes and parades, Thanksgiving remains something deeper — a day rooted in history, reflection, and the enduring spirit of gratitude that still runs strong across rural Montana. The story of Thanksgiving reaches back nearly 400 years, to the autumn of 1621. After a difficult first year in the New World, the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony gathered to celebrate their first successful harvest. Joined by the Wa...
Editor's note: One of our favorite holiday traditions is seeing the creativity of our local kids shine. This year's Christmas Stroll buttons were once again drawnby students- and the stroll committee chose the winning designs, completely anonymously. It's a sweet reminder that talent knows no age, and that our community's holiday spirit often begins in the hands of our yougest artists....
1 Years ago November, 1925 The usefulness of the club was already becoming evident. Members assisted the state nurse with health clinics, entertained mothers during the year, and took charge of Christmas Seals sales — a tradition they continued with pride. That same year, The Mountaineer received a letter from Mrs. T.B. Pickton, who had moved to Yuba, California the previous December but made sure the paper still reached her family. Another letter came from Chas. Genereux, who wrote from Sterling, Colorado. The Genereux family had spent n...
The MCSN in cooperation with the Montana Extension Service, local Conservation Districts and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, offers low-cost tree and shrub seedlings for use in conservation plantings. MCSN seedlings are for conservation practices and cannot be used for ornamental or landscape plantings. Landscape plants can be purchased at your local private retail nursery or garden center. The Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery (MCSN) will begin taking orders for shelterbelt trees at 8:00 a.m. on January 21, 2026. MSCN operates...
It’s pretty safe to say that we Americans are obsessed with dogs. Our comic strips and cartoons are full of them—Snoopy, Scooby Doo, and the Paw Patrol, to mention a few. Favorite television shows and movies feature dogs as the stars—Rin Tin Tin, 101 Dalmatians, Lassie, and many more. Retailers are well aware of our love for our four-legged friends. For example, every coffee drive-through offers some version of the Pup Cup, and our furry friends know that, too! We dog owners take pride in giving them a good life. Our best efforts to treat...
As the holiday season unfolds, we take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for the good fortune we've experienced throughout the year. Here at the senior center, we extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who support us, including the grocery store that sponsors our menu featured in the Mountaineer, those who dine with us, and those who contribute their time, resources, and necessities. With December approaching, we are delighted to announce that we will be the starting point for the winter stroll. Breakfast with Santa is...
My little brother is very focused and driven. A few times since we moved to Montana, I have gotten together with my brother and his family for vacations. His family has a vacation nickname for him: “The fun dictator.” I didn’t appreciate the moniker until we began to take vacation with them. As someone who is driven and focused, even when he travels, he strives to fill every minute of every day. It was fun, but it was exhausting. During our joint family camping trip at Yellowstone Park, I hung...
The scent of cinnamon candles, the sparkle of handmade ornaments, and the hum of cheerful conversation - it can only mean one thing: craft fair season has arrived across the Hi-Line. In Big Sandy, and every little town between, tables are being unfolded, quilts are laid out with pride, and the sound of laughter fills the school gyms and community halls once again. For many, the annual holiday bazaar isn't just a shopping event - it's a gathering of neighbors, a celebration of creativity, and a...