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Who knows what the weather may be on Saturday, but, rain, snow, or shine, the Whitehall Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt will commence on Saturday, April 8th at 11 AM on the Main Street Green (next to the Star Theatre). The Whitehall Easter Eggs-Travaganza and Scavenger Hunt are brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Gold Junction Presents, and the many donations and volunteer hours put in by the Whitehall community businesses and individuals. The Easter Egg hunt is for ages 0-10 but...
The Whitehall Assembly of God Church, located at 6 First Street East, will be holding Give Back Saturday on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 1 PM to 4 PM. This free event is open to the public! The Give Back Saturday event has new women’s shoes (sizes 3-8), new women’s clothing (sizes S-2X), new socks, undergarments, purses, scarves, and more all available to pick up. Over 500 pairs of shoes, boots, casual shoes, and tennis shoes have been donated to this event. Doors open at 1 PM (please, no early birds). Everything will be separated by size and...
In a tense monthly meeting of the Whitehall Recreation Complex Board on Monday, March 27 in the Town Hall, it was voted and approved to recommend to the Whitehall Town Council early termination of the Whitehall Saddle Club’s (WSC) lease. The motion, made by Gina Ossello and seconded by Tim O’Donnell, came after much discussion as to who owns the property at the Whitehall Recreation Complex was debated, as well as questions to WSC rep Bridge Morse as to whether the property owned by the WSC would remain if the lease was not renewed in 2024, whi...
Whitehall resident Stanley Olsen was recently bestowed a rare honor, the title of Honorary Warrior of the Blackfeet Nation. The title gift came as a surprise to Olsen, who had volunteered to help the Blackfeet Nation with their first-ever Skijor Race in Browning, MT. Contacted for assistance by Skijoring Magazine Editor/Publisher Scotty Ping while working a race in Driggs, ID, Olsen thought it sounded like an adventure he couldn't pass up. After talking to Wendy Bull Child with Blackfeet...
MARCH 23: Christopher Nolan Spotlight Series at Star Theatre: Interstellar, 6:30 PM. Brought to you by Gold Junction Presents. MARCH 25: Whitehall High School Prom in WHS Multi-purpose room. Grand March open to public, 7:30 PM. MARCH 29: Jefferson High School Trivia Night Fundraiser, 6-10 PM. MARCH 30: Christopher Nolan Spotlight Series at Star Theatre: Dunkirk, 6:30 PM. Brought to you by Gold Junction Presents. MARCH 31: Car Seat Safety Day at Whitehall Town Hall, 1-4 PM. Limited supplies of free car seats. MARCH 31: Cowboy Dinner & Hoedown...
The Whitehall Town Council’s March meeting was quick and to the point, lasting less than 45 minutes on Monday, March 13. The biggest news of the evening: the announcement of Allissa Christensen’s resignation from the Whitehall Town Clerk/Treasurer position. Christensen has taken the School Clerk position effective April 17. “It has been a pleasure working with some of you,” she said. “I appreciate those who have been kind and patient with me as I navigated through this challenging job. Those members of the public who have been vindictiv...
On Wednesday, March 8th, the Whitehall Sustainability Committee (WSC) heard two legacy grant projects - the Town of Whitehall’s Recreation Complex and Gold Junction Present’s Multi-Use Flexible Stage. The WSC is a group of Whitehall residents who assist Golden Sunlight Mine in identifying “legacy” projects for the mine to invest in: the projects would leave a lasting effect on the Whitehall area and hit several of the pillars identified by the committee and GSM (cultural, economic development, education, environment, and health). The Town of...
It was a busy, well-attended, and productive meeting of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, held Thursday, March 9th at the Borden’s conference room. Over a dozen were in attendance to give their feedback on the many upcoming events of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. If you have any Whitehall Chamber Bucks lying around, now is the time to cash them in. The program, which offers “Bucks” to be used like gift certificates to local Chamber Businesses, is in the process of being revamped by the Whitehall Chamber. New Chamber bucks will be issue...
If you're looking for a little extra help around the house, with your medications, or with running errands, you might consider new area business Helping Hands Personal Care Service. Owner Haley Smith, LPN is excited to offer a variety of services to the Whitehall, Cardwell, and Ennis areas. Located in McCalister, though originally from Arkansas, Smith loves Whitehall like it is home. "The more I'm here, the more I love it. Small communities are really lacking personal care service providers,...
In February, Cardwell resident Thad Powell took a powerful message with him to Washington, DC, representing Montana at the Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day, celebrated in person for the first time in two years. Powell, who is a Special Olympics Montana (SOMT) Health Messenger visited the capitol with SOMT staff Nancy Undercofler, meeting with Representative att Rosendale, Congressman Ryan Zinke, Senator Steve Daines, and Senator Jon Tester to discuss the Special Olympics Unified Champion...
Bringing a child into the world is also hoped to be a beautiful, healthy experience, counting the tiny fingers and toes and enjoying baby snuggles. However, sometimes this beautiful experience becomes a heart-wrenching test of strength, both for the baby and the parents. Unfortunately, this is exactly what Liam, Samara, and baby Doran are currently going through. Due to Samara’s previous health issues, the couple and their doctors believed the chances of conceiving were very slim. However, on S...
At the February school board meeting held on Tuesday, February 7, Cardwell School board member Levi Simon appealed to the Whitehall School Board to address inconsistencies in the letter sent to elementary students by the school the previous week. For background, the Whitehall Ledger had published an article announcing that Family Minded online had deemed the Cardwell School as the top elementary school in Montana. This was based on not only test scores but a plethora of other criteria. The Whitehall school responded with a letter to parents...
The February 8th edition had a front page picture of senior Kyle Denny wrestling an opponent. However, the photo was mislabeled with the name of his twin brother, Nick Denny. Apologies to Kyle! Great job wrestling this year!...
The Whitehall Trojans traveled to Manhattan Christian on Thursday, February 9. "We were a little outsized and we struggled against their press. We just need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball, said Lady Trojan coach Kelly Nieskens. The Ladies lost 58-36, while the men lost 43-90. The Ladies were led by senior Maxine Hoagland with 15 points. Junior Gavin French led the men with 15. On Friday, February 10 the Trojans played their last regular season games and celebrated Senior...
The Western Legacy Center's first annual Montana Author Night hosted local writers, which included Kristine Erinn, Ron Hunt, Glenn Marx, Janet Hill, Shirley Baustian, Arlene Weber, Stephen Ore, Gerry Robinson, Marc Beaudin, Ellie Atchison, Julie Ryder, Ellie West, Ray Marxer, and Jolene Weber....
The falling snow was the biggest news of the evening at the February Town Council meeting, held Monday, February 13 in the Whitehall Town Hall. Before the monthly meeting, the town held a public hearing on the town’s chicken ordinance. The Council suggested that a max of six poultry (no roosters allowed) would be allowed, with a required five square feet available per animal. The coops are also required to be covered from predators in the evenings and owners must clean up after their animals. Comments and further questions may be addressed to t...
Whitehall now has an additional option for heating and air conditioning services - 1st Call Heating & Air. Mike Ildvad and his wife moved to the Whitehall area in June of 2022 and, after getting a bit bored with living the "retired" life, Ildvad has reopened his business, the work he has known for over two decades. "We are enjoying the small-town feel of Whitehall and of Montana overall," said Ildvad, who previously lived in Minnesota. Make the call to 1st Call (406-266-1675) for all your...
Montana is being flooded with transplants from all over the country looking for small-town, less-stress life. For many locals, this is frustrating because our Montana ways are being forgotten for big box stores, expensive condos, and less "traditional" ways of making a living in the Big Sky state. Schooling options are limited, all dependent upon where one decides to call home. With miles between each school, and private education options limited, students go to where they live closest....
Tucked into the backroom of Settings by All Things Montana you will now find The Healing Spot, a tea room and area of overall well-being and happiness orchestrated by Whitehall resident Heidi Lynn. Entering in, you’ll notice a variety of smells, and then you’ll see the many different herbs and teas available for your medicinal needs or tasting delight. “Most of the teas I have are for medicinal and functional purposes - to help with digestion or mood - but there are several that are for yummi...
The Western Legacy Center (WLC) is off to a strong start in 2023, having closed on the Roberts Building at the end of 2022 and now preparing for demolition and creation of the museum aspect of the building, as well as the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. The WLC hosted an update meeting on Friday, January 20th with members of the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in attendance, including world champion bareback rider Deb Greenough and pro rodeo announcer and Hall of Fame President Brent Jordan. The...
The Whitehall Sustainability Committee (WSC), with oversight from Golden Sunlight Mine, was formed in 2022 to help Golden Sunlight rank community projects in the Whitehall area by a local advisory group. The project funding cycle is once again open and accepting project proposals until February 1, 2023. In 2022 the WSC funded $135,000 worth of projects in the form of the upcoming playground on Legion Avenue and the upcoming daycare facility next to the Whitehall Schools. Think big, think about the legacy of Golden Sunlight and what they hope...
The Western Legacy Center (WLC), located at 1 Whitetail Road, Whitehall, will hold an Author Signing Night on February 11, 2023, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Authors Henrietta Goodman, Kristine Erinn, Janet Hill, Ray Marxer, Ellie West, Elise Atchison, and Marc Beaudin will be joining the event to present their books and to sign their works. Drinks, snacks, and sweets will be served to all, as well as other surprises through the Western Legacy Center. Follow the WLC on Facebook or their website for...
Did you think your paper was a bit off last week? Didn't know that page 1 is followed by 14, 13, 4, then 5? Did you get deja vu reading about the wrestling team? Well, due to a printing error last week, we all had a good laugh. What's the old saying: A man plans and God laughs. That was definitely last week. The best comment received on the paper was from Karen Ranta on Facebook: "I was happy, got 2 crosswords to do. The second one was easy, ha ha!" What did you miss? Thankfully, nothing major!...
Over fifty local business owners and Whitehall residents attended the Whitehall Chamber’s first Business After Hours of 2023, held at the Borden’s conference room on Wednesday, January 12. New President Elizabeth Pullman introduced the incoming board, which consists of Pullman (Whitehall Ledger) as President, Pamela Polachi (Settings) as Past President, Dana Brunet (Peppertree Deli) as Vice President, Sherre Mead (Numb3rs Bookkeeping and Tax) as Treasurer, Carey Burnside (Arctic Heat), Anna Cole...
