Southwest Montana Snapshots
Animal control lists impounds The following animals were recently picked up by Butte Animal Control. If you think one of them is yours, call the Chelsea Bailey Animal Shelter, 699 Centennial, at 782-8450 or stop by 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Healthy kids on ice
Help the kids keep their New Year's Resolutions -- or your resolutions to keep them active and healthy -- at the Blue Cross RiverRink's Healthy Kids Fest Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Feather River Inn project passes hurdle, faces others
The Feather River Inn project cleared one hurdle in late December when it received one set of approvals, but immediately ran smack dab into another when those approvals were challenged ? a pattern that is likely to repeat itself as the project moves forward.

10 Back-to-School Bargains for College Students
January is a good time for students to get some great values.

Nags Head employees tighten up expenses
The weak economy has municipalities looking at ways to cut back on expenditures without affecting their staff and employees.

Inilex Acquires SkyWay Systems, Expanding Its Telemetry Automotive Solutions
Inilex , a leading provider of intelligent telemetry solutions, today announced the acquisition of SkyWay Systems ? automotive telemetry business. SkyWay provides telemetry safety and security features for the commercial consumer automotive and enterprise fleet markets. The completed acquisition means expanded capabilities for in-vehicle safety and security services and positions Inilex at the ...

Avalanches block roads into southern B.C.
Road travel between B.C.'s Lower Mainland and the rest of the country was effectively cut off Wednesday after avalanches and threats of avalanches closed numerous roads.

Local, state parks have many ways to enjoy winter
Just because it's cold outside, you don't have to stay inside. Here are some good reasons to get out and make the most of winter.

Adventure of the Week: It's high time for snow-going
You can join the fun at Sierra cross-country ski and snowshoe areas Saturday. When you're out snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, gravity is a give-and-take proposition. You get your share of ups, downs and flats. But it's all good because you're dressed properly, you're able to make headway with those contraptions on your feet. Thanks to those snowshoes or cross-country skis, ...

Dream Weddings are Possible, Even on a Budget
Comments ( No comments posted. ) (ARA) - Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, one you have probably spent years dreaming about.

Sports shorts: Jan. 8, 2009
Wrestling: AVCS @ NAC from Wednesday, Jan. 7 to Tuesday, Jan. 13. Boys Basketball: NAC @ AVCS from Wednesday, Jan. 7 to Friday, Feb. 6. Family Fun Ski Night slated for Jan. 18 PLATTSBURGH ? The Towns of Plattsburgh and Beekmantown are sponsoring a Family Fun Ski Night, Sunday, Jan. 18 at Beartown, weather permitting.

Snowsports events can be found all around
When snow buries us, as it did New Year's Eve, snowsports enthusiasts rejoice and encourage their friends to get out and play. This January offers a range of opportunities to learn something new. This applies both to those who have yet to discover the joy of being out on the snow and to those who want to broaden their activities.

College Lift Ticket Discount at WXG
College Lift Ticket Discount at WXG

THIS 'N THAT
Free Clothing There will be free clothing, coats and blankets available on Tuesday, January 13, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at Saint Stephen Catholic Church. More information may be obtained by calling Sister Margie at 485-5917.

Icemen cometh
A village of ice huts is massing along the shores of Cook's Bay as operators prepare for an early start to the fishing season. While [...]

Calendar of Events
First Baptist Church - Hempstead  Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7 a 10-week Bible Study for women ?Esther: It?s tough being a woman?, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. All ladies welcome. Childcare provider. $15.00 for workbook.

Money Saving Honeymoon Tips
Some of the best tips for saving money on your honeymoon are to use the calendar to your advantage. Look at what time of year you are getting married, and think about destinations where that time of year is off-peak.

Slick ski styles at Silver Star
Park City's newest ski rental shop is open and only a few paces from one of Park City Mountain Resort's most convenient lifts.

Summit County: Businesses seek creative solutions
Almost every day this winter, Alan Henceroth and his higher-ranking Arapahoe Basin staff members have gotten together to talk about something they don't normally get together to talk about on such a regular basis.

Outdoor Extremes calendar: 1/6-1/13
SUBMISSIONS: Send info 14 to 21 days in advance to: OEcalendar@denverpost.com or send fax to 303-866-9004 (attn: Outdoor Extremes).