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FWP looking for information on deer poached in Upper Rock Creek Area Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is seeking information on a white-tailed deer that was poached earlier this week in the upper Rock Creek area east of Missoula. The whitetail buck was likely shot sometime early on Tuesday, Dec. 17 and found between Rock Creek Road and US Forest Service Grizzly Campground in the Ranch Creek area. Only the antlers were taken and the rest left to waste. FWP game wardens say that wildlife crimes like this one are often solved because of...
Santa Claus is coming to Swan Valley SWAN VALLEY – Santa Claus will be at the Mission Mountains Mercantile Saturday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to visit with all the children and children-at-heart in the valley. Bring your camera and wish list for Santa. It is sure to be a Holly, Jolly Time. Missoula City-County Air Quality Advisory Council seeks members MISSOULA - Do inversions, forest fire smoke, or road dust concern you? Volunteers are needed to become members on the Missoula Cit...
Rich Ranch Community Appreciation Day, Dec. 15 WOODWORTH – The community is invited to the Rich Ranch for their annual Community Appreciation Day Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the Rich Ranch, 939 Cottonwood Lakes Road. The Seeley Lake Lions Club will be hosting their annual Chili Contest Lunch complete with cookies from the Seeley Lake Trailblazers 4-H club. There will be sleigh rides through the pasture and local musher Jessie Royer will return with the J Team offering rides in her dog sled. Santa will stop for a visit at 3 p.m. with g...
New iRide phone number SEELEY LAKE - The phone number for the I Ride van service has changed to 406-916-7860. MT Veterans Camp Ponderosa informational meeting, Dec. 7 SWAN VALLEY - Everyone is invited to attend an informational meeting about the NW MT Veterans Camp Ponderosa from 3 - 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Swan Valley Community Hall. For more information contact Cinnamon 406-250-2394. Step into a Christmas card, Dec. 8 SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan Mountain Bells handbell choir invites you to their annual Winter concert Sunday, Dec. 8...
First annual SLE Pajama/Book Drive SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake Elementary staff and students are collecting new pajamas, new or gently used books or monetary donations to help children in need. Donations can be dropped off at the SLE Office or with kindergarten through third grade teachers. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 16. They will be delivered to Sparrow’s Vine, Watsons Children’s Shelter, Mountain Home and the Ronald McDonald House. Santa comes to Seeley Lake, Dec. 3 SEELEY LAKE - Santa Claus is stopping in Seeley Lake Tuesday, Dec....
SLE Quilting Class seeking donations SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake Elementary School is starting a quilting class Nov. 19 and will also be offering a sewing elective. They are in search of new clean cotton fabric (1/4 yard cut minimum), thread, batting and any good tools (rulers, rotary cutters, cutting mats, sewing machine needles, scissors, etc). The class runs through Jan. 19. Fabric and supplies may be dropped off at SLE or Deer Country Quilts. SSHS Leos Club Turkey Drive, Nov. 22 SEELEY LAKE – Help support the Seeley-Swan Community Food Bank b...
Free Developmental and Preschool Screening, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 SEELEY LAKE – A free development screening for children ages 0 to 5 for Seeley Lake and Swan Valley School Districts will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Seeley Lake Elementary School. The same screening will be held for those in the Potomac School District Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This free screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication concepts, communication skills, hearing and vision screening. For the SLE screening...
Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction, Nov. 9 OVANDO – Join the community of Ovando for their Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction Friday, Nov. 9 at the Ovando School gymnasium. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a favorite dish to share for the potluck. There will be a live auction that will begin at 7 p.m. followed by the conclusion of the silent auction at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring baked goods, crafted items or other gift-like items for the silent auction. All proceeds support O...
Local Food Bag Drive started at Cory’s Valley Market SEELEY LAKE - The Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake (VFSL) started their annual food drive at Cory’s Valley Market to support the Seeley Swan Community Food Bank through the holiday season. Needed items are pre-packaged into bags that are available to purchase for $10. After purchase, the bag is dropped off in the box near the exit of the store. The bags are delivered to the Food Bank to help keep the shelves stocked. This program runs through Dec. 15. VFSL appreciates the com...
Information sought on moose poached near Clinton CLINTON - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is seeking information on a bull moose that was poached this week near Clinton in western Montana. The moose was found in the Swartz Creek area southwest of Clinton. FWP Game Wardens say that wildlife crimes like this one are often solved because of leads provided by the public. Anyone with information regarding the poaching is encouraged to contact FWP at 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a...
RV Park meeting rescheduled for Nov. 11 SEELEY LAKE - The Oct. 18 neighborhood meeting with Territorial-Landworks, Inc regarding the proposed RV Park has been canceled. A representative from Territorial-Landworks, Inc. will be speaking at the Nov. 11 Seeley Lake Community Council meeting at 6 p.m. at the Seeley Lake Historical Museum and Visitors Center. Those who would like more information or have questions are invited to attend. PHC Cares Food Drive through Oct. 30 SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley-Swan Medical Center is running a PHC Cares Food D...
Start planning your trunks for the annual Seeley Lake Trunk-or-Treat, Oct. 31 SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake Trunk-or-Treat is back for the sixth year this Halloween. The fun will start at 6 p.m. at the Seeley Lake Elementary School. The community is invited to decorate their cars and trucks and participate in the annual event. It is a great way to allow young Seeley Lakers to trick-or-treat in a centralized, safe location. For more information or to get involved contact Alex Kues, 210-1755. Volunteers needed for Driftriders work day, Oct. 13 S...
TNC Beeskove Fire closure lifted POTOMAC - The Nature Conservancy’s western Montana forest land that had been closed due to the Beeskove fire reopened to the public Thursday, Sept. 26. Users are asked to follow TNC’s Open Lands Policy that can be found at https://www.nature.org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/documents/OpenLandsPolicy_022118.pdf Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Call Activity Sept. 22 – Sept. 29 • 9/22, 1:27pm, 31XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Accident – No Injury • 9/23, 9:13am, mile marker 1 Highway 83, Clearwater Junction: Acc...
DNRC to burn piles in the area The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Clearwater Unit is proposing to burn slash piles from timber harvest and other treatments in several areas including: the Seeley Lake area, Placid Lake area, Salmon Lake, Kozy Korner, the Game Range, Greenough and the Blanchard Creek / Lost Prairie Creek area. Pile burning will occur after receiving approval from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Missoula County. If conditions are acceptable and the smoke columns are transported in...
Essential oils for preparedness, Sept. 19 & Sept. 28 SEELEY LAKE – Learn how you can empower your family now and in times of emergencies with essential oils in your emergency kit during National Preparedness Month. Join doTERRA Wellness Advocates Mari Bergeson and Marjorie Pelletier Sept. 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Seeley Lake Elementary Multi-purpose Room for a free seminar on how to use the power of essential oils for health and wellness. No purchase or enrollment is required to attend. Everyone is i...
Seeley Lake Community Park Work Day, Sept. 14 SEELEY LAKE – Weather permitting, the Seeley Lake Community Parks Committee will be hosting a workday Saturday, Sept. 14 starting at 10 a.m. to do maintenance on the park at Seeley Lake Elementary school. Projects will include painting, staining and sanding the playground equipment and bleachers. Please bring work gloves and wear clothes for painting and staining. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Nathan at 677-2155 or email nathan@seeleylake.com. Please indicate the number of...
William Oscar Keiper Death Notice SEELEY LAKE - William Oscar Keiper met Jesus Aug. 29. There will be a graveside service at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula Sept. 7 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Closure lifted on Cottonwood Lakes Road SEELEY LAKE - Cottonwood Lakes Road 477 Swamp Creek Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) work is mostly complete and the road is now open for public use. While only a section of this road was closed for a portion of time, this project finished ahead of schedule and before the fall hunting season. This type of...
Join in the fun at the Huckleberry Festival in Seeley Lake SEELEY LAKE – Michelle Brumfield and Dawn Butler are looking forward to hosting the first Huckleberry Festival in Seeley Lake Sept. 21 starting at 10:30 a.m. in The BBQ Pit and Fat Hippie parking lot on Highway 83. The event will include contests, games and music as an end of the summer celebration with the community. Everyone is invited to get involved with the free event. There will be a cooking contest for both men and women. Chefs are encouraged to make up their best recipe to e...
Pets in campgrounds SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Ranger District clarified their regulations for pets in campgrounds after questions and comments were posted on social media. In Big Larch Campground and other developed recreation campgrounds, pets need to be leashed on a six foot tether at all times. No pets are allowed in roped off swimming areas or beaches unless designated like the Seeley Lake Pet Area Swimming Beach, north of the public swimming beach area at the Seeley Lake Campground. SSHS football spaghetti feed and auction f...
Van Lake Dispersed Area closure SWAN VALLEY - A portion of the Van Lake Road (Road #558) on the Swan Lake Ranger District will be closed for public safety from Aug. 5 – Sept. 30 for the Van Lake Improvements Project. Road #558 will be closed at Mile 1.28, restricting access to the Van Lake Dispersed Area and Road #1076. The project includes improvements to campsites, the boat launch and dispersed recreation, road management actions and hazard tree removal. As always, please be safe and cautious when traveling near closed areas and obey all s...
Vacation Bible School in Condon Aug. 5-9 SWAN VALLEY – Venture to Athens and experience Paul’s journey to share the TRUTH with others at this year’s Vacation Bible School at Condon Community Church. The event runs every day the week of Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. with a closing program Friday, Aug. 9 from 12-12:30pm. Each day will include Bible lessons, snacks, games and music. VBS is free for all pre-school aged children through sixth grade. For more information contact Condon Community Church at 406-754-2499. Seeley-Swan High School pre-seas...
Dog Park looking for involvement SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Laura Wood is looking for people interested in creating a Dog Park in Seeley Lake. Anyone who has ideas or wants to get involved in the process is invited to contact Wood at seeleylakedogpark@gmail.com. Calming emotions with essential oils class, July 27 SEELEY LAKE – Feeling down and need a boost? Join Mari Bergeson and Marjorie Pelletier Saturday, July 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Seeley Lake Elementary Multi-purpose Room to learn how essential oils can reduce anxious fee...
Lion Neil Ruttenbur Memorial Celebration, July 20 SEELEY LAKE – The community is invited to a memorial potluck for Neil Ruttenbur Saturday, July 20 at the Seeley Lake Community Hall starting at 1 p.m. The Seeley Lake Lions Club will provide the main course of meat prepared by Pop’s Place and the Seeley Lake Senior Center is providing the refreshments. The public is invited and encouraged to bring a side dish to share. Anyone wishing to contribute is welcome to donate money to the Seeley Lak...
North Fork Cottonwood Reroute Project Begins SEELEY LAKE - Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited contractors started the north Fork Cottonwood Reroute project Monday, July 8. This project is on the #477, Cottonwood Lakes Road, 0.25-0.5 miles east of the North Fork Cottonwood Creek. The project intends to move a segment of road off the banks of the North Fork Cottonwood Creek and replace an existing culvert/fish barrier into a location of the stream that is more stable. This will require less maintenance while enhancing aquatic habitat and ac...
Fourth of July Bike Decorating SEELEY LAKE – Anyone with a bicycle, tricycle, wagon or scooter are encouraged to stop by the Seeley Lake Community Foundation building on Highway 83 from 10 a.m. until the parade to decorate their ride. All ages are welcome. Decorations and supplies will be provided. This is a free event sponsored by Faith Chapel. Volunteers will be available to help. Assistance will be provided for those who want to participate in the parade. The Kramers return to the Seeley-Swan July 4-6 The Kramers are returning to Seeley L...
