Being and belonging in the West
By Jen Jackson Quintano Reader Contributor It was a calculated kind of romance. From day one, I knew what I wanted and I sought out my ends with a single-minded conviction. I studied my...
Category: Sports and Outdoors
Little League registration deadline approaches
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It may seem crazy to think about baseball when there’s still snow on the ground, but spring is closer than you think. Do you have a child who wants...
Rognstad recovering from skiing injury
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff All’s well that ends well for Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad, who is back home after undergoing surgery for a relatively minor spinal injury. Rognstad sustained the injury while skiing...
Super Bowl Moments
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Almost a national holiday in its own right, the Super Bowl celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. When the Carolina Panthers face off against the Denver Broncos on Sunday,...
Coach:
By Cort Gifford Reader Contributor The late scientist Masaru Emoto (“The True Power of Water”) tells us that water has memory. I’m reminded of this as I leave the lobby and walk out onto...
Volunteer Spotlight:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Five years ago, Schweitzer ski instructor Jeff Rouleau received a thank you letter that changed everything. “Schweitzer does this great deal with local schools where they give every 4th...
Winter Trails Day at Schweitzer says the magic word: FREE
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Who said you can’t get anything for free anymore? As part of Snowsports Industries of America’s (SIA) Winter Trails Day, Schweitzer will be offering free access to Nordic and...
Travel at its best
By Sandy Compton Reader Columnist Travel is always good. Almost. Crammed elbow to elbow, knee to spine in an Aeroflot jet over Siberia was a bit challenging, but still, the rewards of arrival were...
Volunteer Spotlight:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Editor’s Note: In this first installment of an ongoing series, we are spotlighting area volunteers who have given back to this community and may not receive the recognition they...
Gun Culture:
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Far more often than not, range master Cliff Lanning is happy to see people with a gun in their hands. The individuals he helps at the city of Sandpoint’s...
