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HAVRE – Bear Paw Development Corporation is pleased to announce Amy Revious of Havre has been selected as the Director of the organization's Food and Agriculture Development Center (FADC). Amy previously held positions as Director of Youth Success for the Greater Gallatin United Way, Resource Property Management Manager for the Bozeman-based Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), and Energy Programs Manager, also for the HRDC. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from A...
It’s that time of year again when mailboxes fill up with Medicare brochures and TV ads talk about prescription plans. From October 15 through December 7, Medicare’s open enrollment period gives folks across Montana a chance to review, compare, and make changes to their health or drug coverage for the coming year. While it may feel overwhelming, taking the time to double-check your plan could save you hundreds of dollars in 2026. Local pharmacists and healthcare staff remind everyone: even if you’re happy with your plan, don’t skip the review....
There’s always something new happening at The Mountaineer! We’re working hard to bring you more community fun, more local flavor, and even more ways to stay connected. Smile Section – Sponsored by MT Skies Wealth Management We’ve added a brand-new Smile Section, filled with fun games for all ages! A huge thank you to Pat Matthew with MT Skies Wealth Management for sponsoring this page and helping us bring a little extra joy to your week. Sudoku – New Weekly Feature! Pencil lovers rejoice—there’s now a weekly Sudoku puzzle in every issue....
Each October, Americans mark a federal holiday that carries two very different meanings depending on where you stand. For more than a century, the second Monday of October has been known as Columbus Day, honoring the 1492 voyage of Christopher Columbus, long celebrated as the “discovery” of the Americas. But in recent decades, many states and communities—including several in Montana—have begun observing the same date as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing and celebrating the original inhabitan...
HELENA – Tucked away in the heart of central Montana, where the Judith River meets the mighty Missouri, lies one of the state’s newest and most historically rich outdoor destinations –Judith Landing State Park. Officially designated in 2025, this 109-acre park is a haven for history buffs, nature lovers and outdoor adventurers alike. Judith Landing, known by the Indigenous as the “Yellow River,” is more than just a scenic river confluence – it’s a living museum. For thousands of years, this v...
There are few places in Montana that are as rich in history as the Judith Landing. Here the Missouri River meets the Judith River in a wide-open valley. After traversing miles of steep cliffs and badland formations, the Judith Landing’s cottonwood galleries must have felt like an oasis to those following the river. For millennia, Native people, such as the Blackfeet, the Assiniboine, and many others, gathered here, using the landing as a seasonal camp. In May 1805, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark also camped in this valley, with Clark naming...
National Honor Society Offering a Helping Hand Editor's Note:The National Honor Society’s motto is “Noblesse Oblige,” which translates to “our blessings obligate us.” Our high school’s chapter is putting its motto into action with this clothing drive. By Tori Dixon, a senior at BSHS Breaking News!! Currently, in the town of Big Sandy, the National Honor Society students have donation boxes downtown for used clothing. We have boxes and signs posted at the First Bank of Montana, as well as the Pharmacy, where the whole community can donate. The...
The Sunshine Snippers 4-H club is gearing up for an exciting celebration of National 4-H Week, taking place October 5-11. Club members Chouteau County fair projects will be on display through October in the Big Sandy Library. You can follow the Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club's Facebook page to stay up to date on club happenings and learn about the members that will be introduced throughout October. National 4-H week is a great way to showcase and capture the energy and ambition of local youth who...
Seventy-five years ago, a young couple met at a little Bible school in the Sandhills of Nebraska. Today, Glenn and his wife are celebrating a milestone that few couples ever reach: three-quarters of a century of marriage. Their story began in Gordon, Nebraska, where Glenn — originally from Culbertson in southwestern Nebraska — caught the eye of a young woman who still remembers his black hair and his eyes. She laughs as she recalls that Glenn remembers her for her blonde hair. Their first dat...
Residents along the Kenilworth Highway near Big Sandy got an unexpected surprise this week when a moose ambled across the two-lane highway, taking its time in true Montana fashion. Drivers slowed to watch as the towering animal strolled across the wide-open prairie, seemingly in no hurry to yield the road. While moose are most often associated with Montana’s rugged mountain ranges, sightings on the prairie are not unheard of. In recent years, wildlife experts have observed moose expanding t...
Another Big Sandy Medical Guild annual rummage sale is in the books. The sale ran from Thursday the 2nd to Friday the 3rd and raised around $11,000. The Guild will use proceeds to purchase equipment for the Medical Center and provide aid toward various projects undertaken by the Medical Center. The event was a success, due to the hard work of the volunteers and the generosity of the Big Sandy Community. Work organizing the sale began on Monday the 29th, with volunteers from the Medical Guild and...
During National Farmers Union’s Legislative Fly-In this September, 14 Montana Farmers Union members raised concerns about the impact of tariffs, the lack of a full Farm Bill, trade wars and disruptions, as well as advocated for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling for beef and fully staffed and funded FSA and NRCS offices – putting family farm agriculture in the spotlight for Montana’s Congressional Delegation. Pictured left to right are: Rachel Prevost (Great Falls), Tammy Copenhaver (Rudy...
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Hall of Fame welcomed a new class of inductees on September 13, 2025, honoring both humans and horses whose contributions have left a transformational mark on the Quarter Horse industry. Among the honorees is Stan Weaver, a lifelong Montana rancher whose dedication to breeding, raising, and promoting American Quarter Horses has reached far beyond the rugged Bears Paw Mountains where he lives and works. The AQHA Hall of Fame exists to celebrate those...
Each year, as the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, the people of Big Sandy gather for one of our most beloved traditions, the annual Chili Feed. This year marks the 70th time our community has come together to celebrate and share a meal. This year Chili Feed will be held on Saturday, September 27th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall. What makes the Chili Feed so meaningful is not just the chili, though it is always delicious, but the way it brings people together. The...
Across the country, many small towns face the challenge of dealing with abandoned or underused properties that sit empty, unsafe, and sometimes even hazardous. These properties are often known as Brownfields. What Is a Brownfield? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a Brownfield as 'a property where the presence, or potential presence, of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant may complicate the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of that property.' Common examples...
HELENA — Montana’s equine community has been reminded this month that a long-fought disease never completely disappears. An 18-year-old gelding in Musselshell County tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) during routine screening, prompting quarantine and contact-tracing of dozens of horses. State and federal animal-health officials say the case is part of a pattern of sporadic, but important, detections across the state. What is EIA? Equine infectious anemia — also called “swamp fever” — is a viral illness that affects equids (hor...
For the Art classes’ first projects, Ms. Jarmillo presented her students with four options. Those options included two different “name” projects and two different “portrait” projects. The first option was a Pop Art name. This is the project my particular class chose. In preparation, Ms.J. had her students draw and write a preliminary idea, including the shapes and colors they wanted, on a piece of practice paper, along with the desired font for their name. She required that each person use five different layers and at least three different...
Every year, the first Monday of September brings Labor Day - a holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions of American workers. While the day has national roots in the labor movement of the late 1800s, in Montana - and especially here in Big Sandy - it carries a special mix of history, family tradition, and small-town community spirit. Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894, recognizing the struggles and victories of workers across the country. In Montana, our history is steeped in hard...
1 Years - August 27, 1925 The Glacier Park Dance Orchestra will furnish the music for the dance to be given by the Community Fair and Rodeo. This is an exceptionally good dance orchestra and you will miss a real treat if you don’t dance to this music. Mrs. Wilbur Livers recently returned from a two months visit in Indiana. C.C. Mills left Tuesday night for Redfield, Iowa, for a ten day visit with his parents. Miss Honor Odegard will be at the Butler & Cushman barber shop after Sept. 1 to do marceling. NOTICE! Will ship a car of hogs Sept. 4...
Students are back behind their desks and Pioneer Producers, a local non-profit, is eager to continue providing our youth with locally raised beef. Last school year, Pioneer Producers were able to provide all the ground beef needed to feed the students, aside from 40 pounds the school had already purchased from Sysco. This year Pioneer Producers is on track to supply all the ground beef the school needs. Reflecting on last year's end of school bash, where board members enjoyed a locally raised...
Farmers usually pray for more rain to fall on the semi-arid prairie of the Golden Triangle. This year's heavy, late summer rainfall has farmers asking for a reprieve from the wet weather. All of the unseasonably wet weather has presented multiple challenges for Montana farmers. From crop damage to lost labor costs to dealing with mud, this soggy summer comes with plenty of expensive complications. I discussed rain-related crop damage with Nathan Keane, who recently termed out of his time of...
About a month ago, while visiting with Randy Williams, he directed my attention to a bit of a mystery. In one corner of 8 Mile Bench, in a scenic spot overlooking the Missouri River, someone had erected a cross. The cross is weathered and has been there for years, but who put it there or when they did it is a mystery. To add the to the curious nature of the cross monument, about 10 feet away, a steel pipe is sticking out of the ground. There's a cap on the top of the pipe with a triangle in the...
As summer edges closer to an end, the fall season will soon take its place! Although Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 20, the start of Big Sandy’s school year seems to kick off Fall for many families. Kindergartners leave the house to start a whole new schedule they will likely follow for the next 13 years! Elementary, Junior High, and High School students are excited to be back with their friends, hopefully ready to expand their knowledge. The volleyball and football teams will soon have their first games. With its squeaky cle...
The unusually wet, late summer weather has been creating difficulties for Montana farmers, wreaking havoc with this year’s harvest. Farms in the Golden Triangle have experienced between 200% and 400% their average rainfall as of the first week of August. Heavy rain like that can damage crops in various ways, cause delays in harvest, and be the source of endless frustration to farmers as they wait to cut and deal with the muddy aftermath of constant rain. The good news is that last week saw t...
1 Years - August 17, 1925 No paper for this week 75 Years Ago – August 17, 1950 The Pee-Wee baseball game held here Sunday was an outstanding success, both for the kids and the spectators. Approximately 400 tickets were sold and the fellows have almost a hundred dollars to buy much needed equipment. The members of the Big Sandy Rotary Club met Monday night. It was decided to have the Rotary sponsor a dance around the last of October and a committee was appointed to make the plans. Three young men from this community, the first to be called to...