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SEELEY LAKE – Each year the Montana Newspaper Association (MNA), a consortium of 83 news publications throughout the state, sponsors the Better Newspaper Contest. The goal of the contest is to encourage member newspapers to continually strive for excellence in their publications. Participants enter what they consider their best candidates in categories focused on writing, photography and advertising throughout the previous year. Seeley Swan Pathfinder won a gratifying number of awards in the 2...
SEELEY LAKE – The community is invited to an informational meeting at the Seeley Lake Baptist Church July 14 at 7 p.m. given by Texas 4000. Texas 4000 is a group of 24 cyclists from the University of Texas doing a 4000-mile round-trip to raise money for cancer. According to their website, Texas 4000 cultivates student leaders and engages communities in the fight against cancer. They share hope, knowledge and charity in the fight against cancer through their cornerstone event, a 4,000+ mile bike ride from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. T...
SWAN LAKE - For 40 years, the second Saturday of August has meant art, food and fun on the shores of Swan Lake. The Flathead Valley’s original Huckleberry Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Swan Lake Day Park near mile marker 72 on Montana Highway 83. Admission is free. The event will open with a pancake breakfast served from 8- 11 a.m. The rest of the day’s activities will be held from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Arts and Crafts Fair featuring more than 50 artists and craftsmen will feature Montana-made and handmade works. Food tru...
SEELEY LAKE - On Thursday, July 15 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. the US Forest Service, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host guest speaker Smoke Elser at the Big Larch Campground amphitheater in Seeley Lake. Elser spent over 50 years as a wilderness outfitter in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and as an instructor in packing, horsemanship and minimum impact camping. US Forest Service employees will join him as they discuss the history of p...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Sewer District Board adopted a resolution setting the method and assessment to collect taxes for their 2021-22 fiscal year at a hearing June 28. Following the hearing, the Board held its regular monthly meeting where it discussed an action plan laying out direction for the District and hiring a manager. The Board only received a half dozen protest letters out of the more than 500 properties in the District. District Manager Jean Curtiss said she received a few phone calls regarding the assessment. One of the issues...
MISSOULA COUNTY - The Missoula Board of County Commissioners held a presentation and accepted comments regarding a special election in November over a local-option marijuana excise tax during a public meeting Thursday, July 1. The discussion regarding the ballot’s language will continue at their July 15 meeting. In November the state of Montana voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use. In his presentation, Chris Lounsbury, Missoula County Chief Administrative Officer, said that as part of the legislative process, Montana House Bill 7...
SEELEY LAKE - Tarkio jewelry artist Sarah Carson offers a large collection of handcrafted stone and wooden jewelry at Seeley Lake Market on Sundays. When COVID-19 hit last year, she left her job as a nurse in ER to pursue her passion of hand making jewelry in a more serious capacity. "It's been quite a blessing," she said. "I've had a rock passion for a lot of years and [now] I can tumble local stones from Montana and make some jewelry out of that as well." This is her first year working as a me...
Lions Firewood Raffle winner keeps wood SEELEY LAKE - Bob Weston, brother to Seeley Lake Lion Richard Weston, won the firewood in the annual Lion’s Raffle. Instead of $200 cash, he chose to keep dump truck load of cut and split firewood. “We very much appreciate all the support. We did very well,” said Lion Boyd Gossard. “The proceeds will support local Lions Club activities.” Hospital District meeting July 13 to be held via conference call SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake-Swan Valley Hospital District’s July board meeting will be held via co...
In celebration of 35 years of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder, each week we will run parts of articles that appeared in the issue 35 years ago and 20 years ago. The entire issue will be uploaded to our website seeleylake.com for you to enjoy. We hope you will enjoy the journey with us as we follow our community through the past 35 years as documented by the Pathfinder. 35 years ago: July 10, 1986 issue Tourists: Our Lifeblood and Our Curse Story Suzanne Vernon When somebody mentions the word... Full story
OVANDO - Ovando resumed it's Fourth of July celebration this year after canceling last year due to COVID. The parade through downtown was themed "Back-to-Good Times." Attendees also enjoyed a barbecue and beer garden following the parade....
SEELEY LAKE - Residents celebrated the 24th anniversary of the Annual Rubber Duck Race along the Clearwater River during Seeley Lake's Fourth of July festivities Sunday, July 4. Event organizer Cristine Matheny estimated that around 300 ducks passed through the finish line with the first 10 receiving prizes. Volunteers helped make sure the ducks were not caught in vegetation and were properly removed from the river after the event. The race was sponsored by Seeley Lake Youth Activities and the...
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Volunteer Fire Foundation invited residents to meet volunteer firefighters and members of the Quick Response Unit while learning about fire safety during their Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, July 4 at the Fire Station. In addition to breakfast, the event also offered attendees inflatable bouncy houses, bicycle decorating, photos with Seeley Lake Engine #1 and customized classic cars courtesy of Glacier Street Rod Association....
SEELEY LAKE - Mission Bible Fellowship welcomed locals and visitors alike at their free barbecue. Attendees could enjoy shredded pork with beans and potato salad, dessert and a watermelon. Local musicians played a concert outside during the barbecue and a craft table allowed children to make red, white and blue visors and sunglasses to wear at the parade....
SEELEY LAKE - Locals and visitiors alike took to Seeley Lake to close out the Fourth and enjoy the shows. Oregon band Code Red performed classic rock hits before the fireworks ceremony on Lindey's Prime Steak House lawn. Around 7:30 p.m. several boats in a boat parade came through decorated with flags and sharing their patriotic spirit. Private fireworks shows dotted the shoreline before the community show put on by Big Sky Fireworks lit up the night. The community display was put on with funds...
SEELEY LAKE - After canceling last year due to COVID restrictions, the Seeley Lake parade returned to Highway 83. With temperatures in the mid-90s, those that gathered appreciated the goodies and the sprinkles of water from some of the floats while others in the crowd were ready and fired back with squirt guns. Thank you for helping Seeley Lake Celebrate Freedom! • Obsession Pottery • Wild About Seeley • Fat Hippie • Glen’s Automotive • Pop’s Place • Trail Creek Merc • Emily Rindal Insurance...
SEELEY LAKE - After canceling last year due to COVID restrictions, the Seeley Lake parade returned to Highway 83. With temperatures in the mid-90s, those that gathered appreciated the goodies and the sprinkles of water from some of the floats while others in the crowd were ready and fired back with squirt guns. Thank you for helping Seeley Lake Celebrate Freedom! • Obsession Pottery • Wild About Seeley • Fat Hippie • Glen’s Automotive • Pop’s Place • Trail Creek Merc • Emily Rindal Insurance...
Thank you for helping Seeley Lake Celebrate Freedom! • Obsession Pottery • Wild About Seeley • Fat Hippie • Glen’s Automotive • Pop’s Place • Trail Creek Merc • Emily Rindal Insurance Agency • Lindey’s Prime Steak House • Clearwater Montana Properties • Claire Muller • Deer Creek Excavating • Rent-All • Rovero’s • Heritage Plumbing • Richard & Carol Weidner • Seeley-Swan ATV Club Inc. • Seeley Lake Auto Parts • Carl Gustaf Flygare III • Tamaracks Resort • Kelly Darrow • Gerry and Bonnie Connell • Seeley Lake Liquor Store • True North Massage ...
SWAN VALLEY - Highway 83 was lined with parade-goers for this year's annual parade in Condon. The parade was sponsored by the American Legion Post #63 and ran from Liquid Louie's north to the Swan Valley Community Hall. There the festivities continued with huckleberry ice cream, a barbecue and the O-Mok-See. The Swan Valley Community Foundation also put on a fireworks show in the arena at dusk....
SWAN VALLEY - Highway 83 was lined with parade-goers for this year's annual parade in Condon. The parade was sponsored by the American Legion Post #63 and ran from Liquid Louie's north to the Swan Valley Community Hall. There the festivities continued with huckleberry ice cream, a barbecue and the O-Mok-See. The Swan Valley Community Foundation also put on a fireworks show in the arena at dusk....
OVANDO – After searching by helicopter and on the ground, the grizzly bear that killed a woman Tuesday morning has not been found. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks bear specialists and wardens are continuing to monitor culvert traps set in the area. The woman was identified as 65-year-old Leah Davis Lokan of Chico, California. The search even included the use of infrared technology from Two Bear Air Rescue out of Kalispell, but efforts to find the bear are now focusing on traps near Ovando. Details surrounding the circumstances of the attack i...
KALISPELL - National Forest System Trail #35, also known as the Holland Gordon Trail, and National Forest System Road #44A are closed to all traffic and public use. The closure is in place to protect public safety due to a horse carcass along the trail. Trail #35 is closed from the junction with Road #9558 in section 35, T20N, R16W, to the junction with Trail #415 in sections 31, 315, and 36, T20N, R16W. The closure for Road #44A begins at the junction of Road #9558 in sections 35 and 36, T20N,...
MISSOULA - Due to increasing temperatures and drying vegetation, wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) have raised the fire danger within Missoula County to HIGH and closed outdoor burning by permit effective Tuesday, June 29. High fire danger means that dry grasses and needles ignite easily, fires can spread rapidly and may be difficult to control. Unattended campfires are likely to escape. Always attend your campfire and use established fire rings. Remember to completely drown your campfire with...
SEELEY LAKE - A dislodged hitch caused a stolen trailer to flip on its side at mile marker 19 Highway 83 just north of Boy Scout Road Wednesday, June 23. Three people were in the towing vehicle, the driver in her early 40s and her four-year-old twins. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported. Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Billy Munoz said that he received the call at approximately 12:39 p.m. According to Munoz, the pickup truck was traveling south when the trailer began "fi...
SEELEY LAKE - Forty years ago Seeley Lake residents Glen and Mary Ann Morin moved to Seeley Lake. They started a business and served on various elected and non-profit boards focusing on building relationships and serving the community. To recognize this commitment and dedication, the Morins were chosen as this year's Grand Marshals for the Seeley Lake Fourth of July Parade. "Glen and Mary Ann have given so much of their time, energy and resources to this community over the past 40 years asking...
MISSOULA - Health Officer and Director D’Shane Barnett advises Missoula County residents to take caution to protect their health amid this week’s heat wave. “As many of you are aware, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory warning for Missoula County in effect from 12 p.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Thursday,” Barnett said in a press release. “Hot temperatures can lead to the occurrence of heat-related illness in humans and animals. Please take appropriate precautions to prevent this from happening.” According to the National We...
