Week of October 14, 2026
Week of October 14, 2026
The line of vehicles snakes around the backside of the Civic Center in Shelby and up into the back parking lot as people patiently wait to pick up boxes of food from the Sagebrush Food Pantry on Mondays and Thursdays. The Sagebrush Food Pantry is open every Monday and Thursday from 4-6 and both days are busy! "We serve approximately 60 families at the pantry each week and 80 at the school," said Elisha Dempsey, who oversees the volunteers at the pantry. "The Town Pump food...
Conrad business owners are noticing and appreciating the efforts of the Conrad Police Department to help keep local businesses secure after hours. Rusty Blade Barber Shop recently gave officers a public shoutout on Facebook after Officer Gutierrez and another officer checked the shop on foot during a nighttime patrol. "Woke up to this door hanger knowing the boys in blue had our back while we were closed," the post stated. "No signs of anything sketchy, just a solid...
Prior to the start of the regularly scheduled Cut Bank City Council meeting there was a public hearing on the community’s wastewater system. The public hearing was opened at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, by Councilperson Kacie Gibson. Clerk Treasurer Donni Schultz stated the hearing notice was published in the Cut Bank Pioneer Press newspaper on Sept. 23 and Sept. 30 and she received no correspondence. Amy Deitchler from Great West Engineering presented a power point presentation on the wastewater system improvements project....
On Tuesday. Sept. 29, 2026 the board met at the Babb Elementary School at 12:00 p.m. but there was no quorum at the noon board meeting in Babb so meeting was not called to order. at in the Administration Conference Room. Ms. LaFromboise-Wagner recognized the following individuals at the noon meeting in Babb: Emma Hall, Oceanna Gopher, Marcellina Gopher, Lillian Evans, and Aubrey Blackman, Rilynn Gopher, Finley Wagner, Suzanne Augare, Mckenzie Augare, Anna Gopher, Savannah Hannon, Kim Walker, Cheryl Lock, Kelley Basile,...
Logan Health is pleased to welcome two new primary care providers to its clinics in Conrad and Shelby: Sierra Bignell, PA-C, in Conrad and Jenifer Dodge, MD, in Shelby. Both Montana natives are excited to serve local communities and provide high-quality care to patients across the region. Originally from Avon, Montana, Bignell is passionate about building long-term relationships with patients and supporting the health of rural communities. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain College and...
The 2026-2027 M.Y. (Montana Youth) Agricultural Literacy drawing contest has opened for students across Montana. The “Ag in Color” contest is open to any Montana student enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade. Entries will be accepted from classroom teachers, homeschool educators or parents. Entries must be submitted to the County Farm Bureau by Dec. 4, 2026. County Farm Bureau will submit the local winners to the Montana Farm Bureau for statewide consideration by Dec. 18, 2026. Drawings are judged by the Montana...
The following are the dispositions settled in Shelby City Court from Oct. 2 - Oct. 8, by the Honorable Judge Donna Whitt. Kristi G. Calvery, failure to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage over $1,000, first offense, pled not guilty, found guilty, $285 fine; driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, first offense, amended to reckless driving, first offense, pled not guilty, found guilty, $500 fine, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended. Shawn M. Kaneff, cruelty to animals, pled not guilty, deferred...
The following are the dispositions settled in Toole County Justice Court from Oct. 2 - Oct. 8, by the Honorable Judge Donna Whitt. Benjamin F. Williams, no/expired periodic annual inspection, $235 fine. David M. Nobbs, speeding on interstate, exceeding nighttime limit, 93/80, $70 fine. Teyari J. Kelly, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, $85 fine; not in possession of seven previous days logs, $125. Leonardo Avila Olivera, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, $85 fine;...
We are officially in October, and as the colors change, we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. CNAs Megan and Breelle have been decorating the facility for Halloween (a holiday we look forward to here!) Lisa brought in pumpkins from the community garden. On Thursday, Ron called BINGO for Ray, John, Ila, Joan, Sharon, Sherry, D'Arlene, Cindy, Leona, Myra, Jean Ann and Jeanne. On Friday, Terry Schwindt and two of his friends entertained the residents with their singing and...
Shelby Senior Center, 739 Benton Avenue, is open to the public for lunch Monday through Friday at noon. The suggested price is $6 for ages 60 and over, and under the age of 60 the price is $7. Meal tickets can be bought in advance for $60 for 10 meals, or $70 for 10 meals, for anyone under the age of 60. Please phone (406-434-2992) to let us know you are joining us. We ask you to make reservations or cancellations by 9:30 a.m. We also do home deliveries for qualifying seniors. Call the senior center for information about...
Dear Parent/Guardian: East Glacier Park Grade School is participating in a universal lunch and school breakfast program for the 2026-27 school year. If your children attend East Glacier Park Grade School, breakfast and lunch will be available to them at no charge. The school breakfasts and lunches that we serve follow U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. The school breakfast and lunch programs cannot succeed without your support; please encourage your children to participate in the school meal...
Big game hunters in north-central Montana should carefully review the hunting regulations in the districts they plan to hunt before venturing out this fall, as several changes are taking effect this year. HD 426 - Hunters are reminded that mule deer bucks can be harvested using a general license during the archery only season and first three weeks of the general rifle season (Oct. 24 - Nov. 15). Mule deer bucks can only be harvested with a special permit during the last two weeks of the season (Nov. 16 - Nov. 29). HD 447 -...
The Lady Coyotes traveled to Choteau on Oct. 6 for a tough match against the Lady Bulldogs and ended up on the losing end, 23-25, 25-22, 12-25, 18-25. Zoey Fisher led in kills with 13, followed by Preslee Flesch with nine and Eleanor Heaton with six. The team had a total of 37 kills for the night. The Coyotes had seven blocks, Zoey Fisher contributed three, while Preslee Flesch and Eleanor Heaton each had two. Ava Lamb led in digs, having 22 of the 76 total. Elly McDermott had 29 of the 30 assists for the match. The Coyotes...
The 2026 JH Football season came to an end in Conrad on Thursday, October 8th, but niot without significant improvement and connection. The JH season started in Shelby with the annual Jamboree set up, including teams from Conrad, Cut Bank and Fairfield. Shelby fared well in this Jamoree, playing both at the 7th and 8th grade level. This was the first action for many of the players, including 7 new 6th graders, as well as the addition of 3 new faces in the 7th and 8th grades. Week 2 - Fairfield 12 - Shelby 8 Shelby traveled...
The Sunburst Refiners football team had a fantastic game on Oct. 10, easily defeating the Heart Butte Warriors, 53-0. Wyatt Rogers got things underway with a 17-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, followed by another 27-yard touchdown run and then a third 35-yard run for yet another touchdown. Rogers continued to score in the second quarter, running the ball into the end zone twice more, once for 28 yards and again for 35 yards. Tripp McAlpine added points to the scoreboard with a 31-hard punt return. In the third...
A couple of months ago my daughter who lives in Idaho called me and said she had an idea. She told me I should come down there on Oct. 1 and we could go to my grandson’s football game that afternoon and then go see a Chicago concert the next night. She said she remembered riding to school and listening to Chicago in the car. I asked if they were going to be in Salt Lake City and she said no, they were going to be in Idaho Falls. Just a 30 minute drive from her house. I was thinking about it and then she tossed out we...
I don’t know how you could live through the glorious season of fall and question IF there is a God, or wonder what He is like. Romans 12:20 states this so well: “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature. So, they have no excuse for not knowing God.” What does the extravagance of yellow and gold and red leaves tell you about this God? …that this God is extravagant and loves...
Dear Dave, My best friend from college and his wife are always talking about how much your teachings have helped them with their finances. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for single people when it comes to getting control of their money and managing it wisely. -Nate Dear Nate, Honestly? The first thing I’d say is the very same thing I say to married couples — spend less than you make, and live on a written monthly budget. This means sitting down at the end of each month and writing down all your expenses and...
