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These guys were FLUME loggers! I'll have a fascinating Montana history book up for grabs tomorrow (Sat) morning on Puff Man Sports Trivia. This coffee table presentation is, "Logging for the Company: Marcus Daly & Flume Logging Near Anaconda, 1883-1917." H...

With the possibility of 8 inches of new snow over Marias Pass today, (Tues) Northern Transit, here in Shelby, has cancelled their trip over the mountain to Kalispell, today. For our immediate area in & around Shelby, the forecast calls for colder, snow with overnight lows down to 5, I'll be keeping you updated & posted on my Puff Man Blog. On the...

The compelling anthology, No Ordinary Journey, delves into the lives of our pioneer men who embarked on the arduous overland trails during the mid 19th century. They were seeking adventure, prosperity & a new life in the promising west. "ME?" I...

The Pondera County Commissioners are requesting a 1 year extension for the public comment period pertaining to draft permits & aquifer exemption decisions for Jody Field 34-1, & Jody Field 34-2. The EPA Has granted an extension until next Thursday, the 15th. Ponder...

The Red Cross Community Blood Drive, scheduled for today, Thursday, at the Mission Church, in Conrad, has been cancelled! Earlier this morning, the roads were dicey between Great Falls, & Conrad. Be safe & keep warm...

MVAD, Montana Veteran Affairs Division, has cancelled their outreach today (Tues) & tomorrow (Wed.) Browning's cancelled for today, with Shelby, & Cut Bank, tomorrow (Wed) because of the weather. Don't worry about a thing, I'll be keeping you posted & updated on the Puff Man Blog......

President's Day, is coming up on Monday, the 19th, & Valier's American Legion Auxiliary, has their annual luncheon planned at the Valier Civic Center. There'll be a patriotic lunch consisting of delicious turkey along with assorted salads & desserts will be available for $2. Happy ...

Dateline: Cooke City!  A Minnesota man's survived a recent avalanche while snowmobiling in Montana's back country, & government forecasters have now posted the details to serve as a cautionary tale. In fact, the avalanche safety specialists report the sheer number of skiers & snowmobilers visiting our backcountry areas is surging after the pandemic. Climate cha...

The Sweetgrass American Legion, is putting on a free will breakfast on Sunday, February 11th, 1 week from this Sunday. The hearty wholesome breakfast will be fit for a king, & served up at the Sweetgrass Legion Hall, from 8, to 1, on the 11th. AL...

No, not me, though I'm sure I have a great one. Tomorrow (Sat) morning, on Puff Man Sports Trivia, I'll have a real coffee table presentation, "An Authentic Montana Voice: The Architecture and Art of Phil Korell," up for grabs. Mark Gelernter, has put this beautiful presentation book that illustrates how the designs of architect Phil Korell, authentically reflects Montana's distinctive l

Help IS available in our Golden Triangle. The City of Shelby, reminds you there ARE resources to assist you if you find yourself in need. The LIEP-Low Income Energy Assistance program, has applications for assistance available from the North Central Area Agency on Aging, at 311 South Virginia, Suite #2, in Conrad...

MSU Extension, in Glacier County, moved their Greenhouse Gardening & Season Extension Basics workshop scheduled for tonight (Mon) at the Cut Bank Voter Center. The workshop's been moved over to the Glacier County Library. Don't worry about a thing, same time as before, 6 o'clock, & there's no fee & no registration. Stay warm....