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Pyramid Lumber in Seeley Lake runs last log through sawmill Tuesday afternoon
Crews pushed the last log of Pyramid Lumber through the sawmill Tuesday afternoon as the company winds down operations. Rising industry costs and a lack of employee housing contributed to the closing of the mill, Wendy Dalrymple, controller at Pyramid Mountain Lumber said in a press release.
Seeley Lake Campground closed for a couple more weeks
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Lolo National Forest will not be able to open the Seeley Lake Campground and day use area until mid-July. A social media post from the agency says workers doing initial repairs found more contamination in the water system than originally anticipated. You won't be able to enjoy the area for at least a couple more weeks. You won't be able to camp there for July 4 holiday.
Giddy Up! Unique RMEF Fundraiser Supports Conservation
If you love horses and you love experiencing wild landscapes, this ride is for you. The Seeley Lake Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recently hosted a different way to experience conservation firsthand, all while raising funding to support RMEF’s mission. Some 55 men, women and children mounted their horses for a leisurely ride on the Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in western Montana.
Entitlement funds could help Pyramid, but city nonprofits want the money
(Missoula Current) Looking to keep a struggling mill in Seeley Lake from closing for good, Missoula County may look to steer a one-time state grant toward the operation. Commissioners and the county’s grant administrators met Monday to discuss the parameters of a Community Development Block Grant earmarked for economic development toward Pyramid Mountain Lumber, which announced its plans to close earlier this year.
Montana Has Nearly The Most Expensive Energy Costs In The Nation
I'm not going to lie; when I first learned that Montana has some of the highest energy costs in the nation, I was a bit irritated. After all, Montana is home to some of the richest natural resources in the nation, yet here we are paying some of the highest prices for our energy.
Loyalty, abortion and immigration take center stage at state GOP Convention
Montana Republicans met in Billings over the weekend to update their party’s platform. This is the document that outlines what the party stands for and its policy priorities. Montana Public Radio’s Shaylee Ragar was at the event and joined host Austin Amestoy to talk about the Republicans' debate on election law, immigration, abortion and party loyalty.
Could Montana Watermelons Become Biodegradable Plastics?
Let's face it. With Montana's shorter growing seasons, watermelons are not exactly in our wheelhouse. But it can be and is being done. And maybe with the help of some high-tech horticulture happenings these days, there could be a little added incentive to do the Watermelon Crawl (thank you, country singer Tracy Byrd).
Strong Drying Winds May Hasten the Chance of Montana Wildfires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula valley has been buffeted over the last few weeks with strong, gusty winds; so much so that I called Bob Nester, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service to ask about the effects the winds might have on potential wildfire risks, even this early in the fire season.
Nonprofit working to provide effective PTSD treatment for Montana veterans
MISSOULA, Mont. - Many Montana veterans today suffer from various mental health problems including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is one of the reasons why the treasure state has the highest veteran suicide rate in the country.
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