The Bainville Town Council held its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 13. Following the approval of the agenda and November minutes, public works director Lyle Lambert said that the water and sewer issues have been addressed and flows are stabilizing. Clerk Nikki Rogers presented a plaque to outgoing mayor Dennis Portra for service to the Town of Bainville from 2001-2021. She also present council member

Montanans have traditionally worked together to solve thorny issues related to wildlife conservation and public lands. That’s the Montana way. But, unfortunately, conflict has replaced collaboration as the status quo. In recent years, elk management has become one of the most divisive issues in the state, dividing groups who once worked together towards shared goals and harming our hunting