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Hunting Totals Just Ahead of Last Year with Two Weeks Left
Deer and elk harvest and hunter participation started off slightly ahead of last season in west-central Montana and have stayed that way through the first three weeks of hunting season, according to data from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP)...
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SN Hunter G. Smoot, USCG Receives Honor
Grandson of Don and Rita Robertson and son and Dan and Penny Smoot, SN Hunter G. Smoot, received the Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon Bar. The operational Distinguishing Device is...
Getting By
It is the time of the year where many holidays and events will be celebrated with gatherings of family, friends and food. With all the hecticness, do not forget about keeping your food safe. The last thing you want is to have friends and family...
FE Miley's First Quarter Golden Students
We have been implementing some good behavior rewards through the MBI system over the last year and a half at the Elementary School. Students are given golden tickets by teachers and staff when they...
A Seussified Christmas Carol opens November 22
This years’ play, what a delightful phrase to say, will be presented on November 22 and 23 at 7:00 pm both nights. Big Sandy has the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Christmas tradition in the watching of a Christmas Carol initially written by...
Frost Feathers
Photo was taken by Darin Genereux a frosty morning on his car. it is perfect for the freezing tempetures we are having this week. He put an artistic effort into the frost....
Big Sandy's CSI Stroll "Merry Grinchmas"; Sleigh Bells Ring
The Grinch's sleigh was a simple wooden snow sleigh. The only thing that made it unique was the size of the load it carried. Sleighs have always been a part of the Christmas décor. This year the...
Homecoming Update: Things are Lining Up
Pioneer Heroes Homecoming 2020 has a deadline approaching. The program committee needs to have your video, audio, or written “Hero Submission” by November 18. Winter will be the perfect time to line up the program so you can all have an...
Wells Fargo coming down
If you happened to be down town on Friday afternoon the last remains of Wells Fargo was taken down. I was able to get a few of the letters so even though Wells Fargo is gone... "WE" still...
Green Acres
Free Gardening Management Calendars available at Extension Office The 2020 Urban IPM calendars are packed with monthly information on how to take care of your yard & garden, along with photos from horticulturists around the state! Get yours today by...
Booster club continues to support local projects
A note of thanks was received from the volleyball team for the purchase of new balls and a ball rack. New Pioneer Gear is available at Hair I Am. An order for additional children and adult clothing...
Pioneer Pride Rotary Made
Rotary originally bought the Pioneer banners for Homecoming but decided to put them up for the football and volleyball playoffs. They will stay up until the playoffs are over-two more weeks. They...
Getting By
Mindful Eating How many times have you done something and cannot remember what happened or what was said? Have you even found that you cannot remember what you had to eat a few hours ago? Our minds wander due to deadlines, upcoming events and other...
Hunter Harvest Near Average for Elk, Whitetail Deer Despite Unsettled Weather
Despite weather that’s windy and warm one day, then cold and snowy the next, hunters on the Rocky Mountain Front west of Augusta are taking home elk and white-tailed deer at numbers near or above long-term averages, a state wildlife biologist...
First Bank of Montana coming to town
I wanted to visit with someone from First Bank about the bank coming to Big Sandy and had the opportunity to talk to Dean Comes, President, Dona Harrison, Manager of Deposit Operations, and Megan...
A Vet Remembers
It was almost the end of my 12-hour shift when the call came in. As soon as you heard the voices on the radio, you knew something was different, and something was terribly wrong. I was the S2...
Big Sandy's CSI Stroll "Merry Grinchmas" Button Designers
What's coming? "And what happened then? Well...in Whoville they say that the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day!" The Big Sandy Annual Christmas Stroll's theme this year is Merry...
Taken from the May 24, 1917 Mountianeer Northern Montana State Bank to Have New Home
The Northern Montana State Bank has decided to erect a new home this summer, and work will commence as soon as possible on the new building. The new structure will stand on the same site as the bank now occupies, and the old building will be removed...
Green Acres
Sampling of hay is essential to livestock management. Hay sampling is best accomplished with a hollow core probe consisting of a stainless-steel tube and a sharp cutting end. The Chouteau County Extension office has a hay probe available for check...
North Central Montana Stockgrowers meet November 16
North Central Montana Stockgrowers Association is an organization that represents the growing needs of the North Central Montana area producers through education, legislation, and informing area...
What's Happening at BSMC?
A big CONGRATULATIONS to the Nursing Staff for winning the third Annual BSMC Staff Costume Contest! Halloween is a big deal around here, and the 2019 holiday did not disappoint. The nursing staff...
Senior Center. News
Thursday, November 7- Pork Roast with apple sauce, fried Potaotes, veggies and Cottae Cheese. Friday, November 8- Chili & Cinnamon Rolls. Monday, November 11-Veteran’s Day $10.00, Roast Beef, mashed POtaotes, carrots, jello, Spinach Starwberry...
Region 6 Havre Check Station Results after Opening Weekend of General Hunting Season
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Havre hunter check station was active over the weekend (Oct. 26-27) of general deer and elk opener, with the number of hunters checked a little below average. This was the third weekend that the check station has...
Getting By
Food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities…..is there a difference? These terms are often confused to mean the same thing. It comes down to the immune system versus digestive system. Food allergies are a reaction by the immune system and can be...
Trunk or Treat is back this year! Children of the Corn-Dog Truck
Every Halloween for the past four years, Patti Pegar has used her food truck to give out corn dogs to the community. It has become a tradition between her and her husband, Don Pegar. The first year in 2014, they gave out hot dogs, and every year...
