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(13 pictures) 2012 – Year in Review (December 31, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
Here are highlights for happenings in the year 2012 in Sublette County, Wyoming. Scroll down to the end of the article for names of people who passed away in 2012. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) PFAC presents Cleo Parker Dance Jan. 11 (December 31, 2012)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble performing live Friday, January 11 at 7 p.m. in the Pinedale Auditorium. ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 31, 2012 (December 31, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
Hollywood challenged over their role in gun violence in American society (December 31, 2012)
Several recent YouTube videos take a look at the role of Hollywood in displaying and reinforcing the perceived gun culture and violence in America. The videos highlight the hypocrisy of Hollywood actors and actresses who participated in a public service announ ... FULL STORY
BLM issues Oil and Gas Best Practices for wildlife protection (December 31, 2012)
by Bureau of Land Management
Washington, D.C. – As part of ongoing efforts to continue to increase responsible domestic energy production while protecting wildlife near oil, gas, and geothermal facilities on BLM lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today (Friday, Dec. 28, 2012) anno ... FULL STORY
Despite the government being $16 trillion dollars in debt (and rising), President Obama gives federal workers a pay raise (December 31, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
On Thursday, Dec. 27th, President Obama issued an executive order that would lift the pay freeze on federal employees and implement a 0.5 percent across-the-board increase starting the first pay period after March 27, 2013. Included in the increase, is a $6,00 ... FULL STORY
(4 pictures) Winter scenery (December 31, 2012)
Scenic photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell posted a photo gallery of winter scenes for Christmas 2012. He has photos from around Fremont Lake, the CCC Ponds and in the Upper Green. ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 27, 2012 (December 27, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Rural Living Education Workshops (December 27, 2012)
Sublette County Weed and Pest is offering a series of Rural Living Education Workshops over the winter. All workshops will be held at the Sublette County Weed and Pest office located at 12 South Bench Rd. in Pinedale from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Free, ok to just ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Bald Eagles and Magpies (December 27, 2012)
Sid Stanfill sent in this photo of two bald eagles and magpies sitting on a fence on Ehman Lane in Pinedale on Christmas Eve. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Christmas Bird Count Dec. 30th (December 27, 2012)
The annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count is taking place throughout the country. Every year at the holiday season, large and small groups of birders head out into the cold weather to count birds. This is the largest citizen-based study in the world an ... FULL STORY
Avalanche training workshop & field day Jan. 11 & 12 (December 26, 2012)
by Pinedale Snow Explorers
Pinedale Snow Explorers and Tip Top Search and Rescue will host a free workshop and field day to educate winter recreationists on the factors that contribute to avalanche hazard, analyze snowpack stability, learn terrain analysis and examine group dynamics. At ... FULL STORY
Hunters take 64 wolves in Wyoming (December 26, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Hunters harvested 41 wolves in Wyoming trophy game hunt this year, with the season set to close Dec. 31. In addition to the wolves harvested in the trophy game areas, an additional 23 wolves were taken in Wyoming's predator zone. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – Dec. 25, 2012 (December 26, 2012)
Santa spotted ... FULL STORY
White Christmas (December 26, 2012)
2-8 inches new snow for the holiday
Snow in western Wyoming Christmas Eve Day gradually spread east of the Continental Divide during the evening. Light snow continued until around sunrise Christmas morning leaving a fresh blanket of white to begin the day. Following are snowfall totals beginning ... FULL STORY
Two of three wolf lawsuits merged (December 26, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has merged two of the three lawsuits filed over the removal of federal protection for wolves in Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 26, 2012 (December 26, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) To Grandmother’s house we go (December 25, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
In Wyoming, the road to Grandmother’s house for Christmas might easily be miles from any paved road and oncoming traffic of the four-legged, rather than four-wheeled, kind. Thankfully, the winter storm let up and it was blue sky and sunshine all day long in th ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) The line at the Pinedale Post Office (December 24, 2012)
The line at the Pinedale Post Office stretched from the main lobby, around the corner and into the back of the building with people waiting to send and pick up packages on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24th. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Holiday weather outlook (December 24, 2012)
Snow tapering off, possible lightning
2:35AM Monday, Dec. 24: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 4PM Monday, Christmas Eve. Steady snow in the morning, then expected to taper off in the afternoon. Possible isolated lightning strikes around western Wyoming Monday afternoon. Another snow storm ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 24, 2012 (December 24, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
(16 pictures) New friends (December 22, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The ranch kitties had a friendly visitor on Saturday morning. A young buck mule deer wandered by to munch on grass and weeds near their shelter building. One of the younger cats went out to see who was there and the buck responded with curiosity. At one point, ... FULL STORY
Colville Tribe begins wolf hunt (December 22, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Colville Tribal members are now able to hunt wolves in their reservation in Washington state, with a quota of nine wolves. ... FULL STORY
Italian wolves prefer boar (December 22, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves inhabiting northwestern Italy apparently prefer to feast on wild boar, according to reports from a research project studying wolf diets in the Tuscany region. Two-thirds of the total prey biomass found in wolf dung was attributed to the consumption of w ... FULL STORY
Wolf restoration in Pacific West? (December 22, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The confirmation of a single wolf in California has provided inspiration for wolf advocates to form a 25-organization alliance committed to recovering wolves in the Pacific states. ... FULL STORY
The Economist: The Call of the Wild (December 22, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Economist reports on wolf recovery in America and Europe, and human attitudes about wolves over time. ... FULL STORY
Impasse for wolf conservation in France? (December 22, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Guardian reports on the conflict involving wolf conservation and livestock production in France, where wolves were re-established in 1992. A wolf population of 250 adults is believed responsible for killing 5,000 sheep last year, and the conflict over wolf ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Senior Winter Games February 21-24 (December 22, 2012)
Fun for those ages 50+! Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, biathlon, snow relays, hockey tournament, ice events, pickle ball, racquetball, swimming, walking and rock climbing – there is sure to be something for everyone! Events will be at the Pinedale Aquatic Center ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Indoor Triathlon Jan. 19 (December 22, 2012)
The Pinedale Aquatic Center (PAC) partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to offer this annual event in recognition of National Mentoring Month. Competitors can register individually, as a pair, or as a relay team to complete the 15 minute swim – 20 minute bik ... FULL STORY
DEQ prepares for winter ozone season in Upper Green River Valley (December 21, 2012)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD), is again reaching out to residents of the Upper Green River Basin in anticipation of elevated ozone levels. Elevated levels of ozone have been observed in previous years during ... FULL STORY
BLM plans new herbicide treatments on public lands in 17 states (December 21, 2012)
Public scoping meetings in January
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced opportunities for the public to share ideas on the potential utilization of three new vegetation treatments to be evaluated in the national, programmatic Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to Evaluate the Use o ... FULL STORY
EPA releases update on ongoing hydraulic fracturing study (December 21, 2012)
by Environmental Protection Agency
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today (Friday, Dec. 21) provided an update on its ongoing national study currently underway to better understand any potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. Results of t ... FULL STORY
Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen meeting Jan. 7 (December 21, 2012)
Mountain Man Back Country Horsemen will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Pinedale Game and Fish building, 432 E. Mill St on Monday, January 7th. A speaker from BLM will discuss the wild horse program. All members, as well as anyone interested in finding out more abo ... FULL STORY
PAC Holiday Hours (December 21, 2012)
by Pinedale Aquatic Center
The Pinedale Aquatic Center will close early at 4:00pm on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th. They will be closed on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th. They will go back to their regular hours for the rest of the week ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES offers new classes (December 21, 2012)
by Kaidi Raney, Sublette BOCES Community Education Coordinator
Sublette BOCES wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Courthouse closed Dec. 24 & 25 (December 21, 2012)
Holiday hours notice
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
Public Notice: The Sublette County Courthouse will be closed Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve, and Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day. We will be open until 5 p.m. Friday, December 21st and back on Wednesday, December 26 at 8 a.m. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup – Dec. 21, 2012 (December 21, 2012)
All I want for Christmas… ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Special Meeting Dec. 21st (December 20, 2012)
by Town of Pinedale media release
The Town of Pinedale will hold a special meeting Friday December 21st at 4 pm, Town Hall. The purpose and single agenda item is to consider a special use permit for the "Frosty 5K Road Race" to be held next week. There is no 2nd regular meeting of the Town C ... FULL STORY
Wolf attacks snowmachiner (December 19, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Alaska media reports that a wolf attacked a man riding a snowmachine down a frozen creek. The man suffered only a scratch on his arm, but now must undergo rabies treatment as a precaution. ... FULL STORY
Editorializing About Wolves (December 19, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Once again those who disagree with the legal wolf hunting seasons instituted in western states are demonizing those involved and claiming that the sustained harvest of animals is really a "culture war ... between those who recognize the gray wolf's right to ex ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – Dec. 18, 2012 (December 19, 2012)
Jingle Bell Jogger ... FULL STORY
Date change for DEQ meeting with Ozone Advisory Task Force in Pinedale (December 19, 2012)
Changed from Jan. 7th to Jan. 10th
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Following the Upper Green River Basin Air Quality Task Force recommendations made in September, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will meet with the group on Thursday, January 10, 2013 (rescheduled from Monday, Jan. 7th). ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 18, 2012 (December 18, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
2013 Unemployment Insurance tax rate notices in the mail (December 17, 2012)
by State of Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
CHEYENNE – This week, about 22,000 Wyoming employers will receive notices outlining their respective 2013 Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax rates from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) UI division. ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 17, 2012 (December 17, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Snow in Bondurant (December 17, 2012)
Bondurant got several inches of new snow overnight with more forecast on the way on Monday. The build up on a bird feeder at the Dell Fork Ranch makes for a nice winter scene. There is a little over two feet of snow on the ground at this location as of Monday ... FULL STORY
SCSD#1 response to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting (December 16, 2012)
by Jay Harnack, Superintendent, Sublette County School District #1
In light of the school shooting that took place in Connecticut, Sublette County School District #1 would like our parents and community members to rest assured that the district continues its ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our studen ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup – Dec. 14, 2012 (December 14, 2012)
Slow Opening Day ... FULL STORY
Wyoming hunters take 58 wolves (December 16, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
With two weeks remaining in the wolf hunting season, hunters have harvested 39 wolves in Wyoming's trophy game area, and an additional 19 wolves in the predator zone, according to information provided by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department on Friday, Dec. 14, ... FULL STORY
Did MT break law in closing wolf season? (December 16, 2012)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Questions have arisen about whether the Montana Wildlife Commission violated public participation laws when it recently voted to close wolf hunting seasons adjacent to Yellowstone National Park. The commission took action on this item which had been listed as ... FULL STORY
Third wolf lawsuit filed (December 16, 2012)
by press release
The Humane Society of the United States and The Fund for Animals filed a lawsuit in federal court on Dec. 7, 2012 challenging the decision of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove wolves in Wyoming from the federal list of endangered species. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Winter scenes (December 16, 2012)
Photos by Dave Bell
Fremont Lake usually freezes over by sometime in January. For now, adventurous and hardy fishermen can still use boats! Photos taken the weekend of Dec. 8 & 9th. Click here for more scenic photos of the area by Dave Bell. ... FULL STORY
Winter Storm Warning (December 16, 2012)
For heavy snow Dec. 16-17
Sunday, Dec. 16, 3:16PM Weather Advisory: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow in effect from 11PM Sunday to 11PM Monday for Upper Green River Basin foothills. Moderate to heavy snow Sunday night into Monday. 4-6 inches ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) South Pass fog advisory (December 15, 2012)
by Pinedale Online!
Saturday, Dec. 15, 8:30AM Travel Advisory for South Pass: Dense fog from South Pass to Farson this morning will hamper travel. Travelers using this route should use extreme caution due to thick fog and slick roads. Periods of light to moderate snow this morni ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 15, 2012 (December 15, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
Flag half staff notice – for Connecticut school shooting victims (December 14, 2012)
by Governor Matt Mead’s office media release
Governor Matt Mead, pursuant to President Barack Obama’s Proclamation, as a mark of respect for the victims of today’s tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut, has ordered both the U.S. and the State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective im ... FULL STORY
Poison prevention tips for the holidays (December 14, 2012)
Do You Know What is Naughty or Nice?
by Wyoming Poison Center
The holiday season is a time for celebration and happiness. Research shows that the number of poisoning incidents involving children rises during the holiday season. Common calls to the poison center during this time include cigarettes, batteries, food poison ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) 2012 Pinedale Middle School Science Fair results (December 14, 2012)
by Sublette County School District #1
Best Project in Fair ... FULL STORY
Sublette Commissioners meeting agenda – Dec. 18, 2012 (December 14, 2012)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
BLM seeks public comment on proposed Fremont Lake Road improvements (December 14, 2012)
Informational Open House planned January 15th
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) is seeking public comment on a proposed Fremont Lake Road/County Road 23-154 improvement project and will hold an informational open house on Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1625 W. Pin ... FULL STORY
Freepoint Commodities agrees to acquire interest in 66 Pinedale area natural gas wells (December 14, 2012)
Freepoint Commodities LLC, through its subsidiary Freepoint Resources LLC, announced on Thursday, December 13, 2012 that it signed an agreement to acquire sixty-six natural gas producing wells from a subsidiary of Bucking Horse Energy Inc. (TSX: BUC), an expl ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette County residents urged to sign up for Everbridge Emergency Alert program (December 14, 2012)
Get time-sensitive local alerts for severe weather, fires, road closures, missing persons, evacuations on your cell phone, email, text messages and hearing-impaired devices
by Pinedale Online!
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and Sublette County Emergency Management have partnered with Everbridge, a national leader in community notification, to implement a system which will allow the SCSO to notify Sublette County residents of emergency s ... FULL STORY
BLM reminds Miners to file Notice of Intent to Hold by December 31, 2012 (December 14, 2012)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reminds certain mining claimants that the deadline to file a Notice of Intent to Hold (NOI) their claims or sites is December 31, 2012. Miners who paid maintenance fees for the assessment year ending September 1, 2012, who ... FULL STORY
Verizon Wireless begins offering 4GLTE Dec. 20 (December 14, 2012)
According to a Verizon Wireless media release, the company is officially launching 4G LTE in Jackson Hole, Teton Village, Kemmerer and Pinedale, Wyoming beginning Thursday, December 20. Residents and visitors who live in the area are the latest to receive Veri ... FULL STORY
A Woman’s Work Christmas Open House Dec. 20 (December 14, 2012)
A Woman’s Work (AWW) will host a Christmas Open House on Thursday, December 20th from 2:00-6:00 pm at the AWW office, 415 Budd Avenue in Big Piney. Come see the office, meet the new director and see what AWW is all about! ... FULL STORY
Suicide training information/planning meeting January 18th (December 14, 2012)
A suicide training information/planning meeting will be held in Sublette County on Friday, January 18th. The purpose is for community stake-holders to increase their understanding of how to become involved in suicide prevention efforts. Speakers will be Julie ... FULL STORY
DEQ-Air Quality Task Force to meet Jan. 7 (Original post December 14, 2012 | Updated December 19, 2012)
by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
EDITOR'S UPDATE 12/19/12: This meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 10th, at 6:00 PM in the Pinedale Library. The meeting is open to the public. ... FULL STORY
Jingle Bell Run Dec. 15 in Big Piney (December 14, 2012)
Fundraiser for Angel Tree program
Everyone is invited to the ‘Jingle Bell Run’ in Big Piney on Saturday, Dec. 15th. ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 14, 2012 (December 14, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer: ... FULL STORY
Hunting and Fishing licenses expire Dec. 31 (December 14, 2012)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds hunters and anglers that 2012 conservation stamps and most 2012 hunting and fishing licenses expire on Dec. 31. ... FULL STORY
Last registration for Pinedale Pummelers Wrestling Club Dec. 18 (December 14, 2012)
The 2013 wrestling season is right around the corner. The Pinedale Pummelers will be holding their last registration for the upcoming season on December 18th at the Pinedale Aquatic Center from 4 – 7 p.m. The club is open to all kids, both boys and girls fr ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Update on the Pinedale Anticline (December 13, 2012)
Representatives from Shell, Ultra Petroleum and QEP Energy give updates
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Representatives from Shell, Ultra Petroleum (UP) and QEP Energy met with Pinedale Online on Tuesday, December 11th to give an update on their operations in the Pinedale Anticline. Cally McKee with UP, Carolyn Tucker with Shell Oil, and Lynn Welker and Kevin W ... FULL STORY
‘Eat, Drink,’ and Be Careful (December 13, 2012)
by Jennifer Jacobsen, Nutrition & Food Safety Educator, Univeristy of Wyoming Cooperative Extension
Although this may be the season to "Eat, Drink and Be Merry", be sure to exercise portion control in all you do, especially the drinking part. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Lions Club holds annual snowmobile raffle (December 12, 2012)
Sandy Sletten wins 2012 grand prize
by Pinedale Lions Club
The Pinedale Lions Club held their drawing for their 2012 Lions Club Snowmobile Raffle on Saturday, December 8th. Sandy Sletten was the winner of the 2013 Polaris 800 Pro RMK 155" Special Edition sled. ... FULL STORY
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 (December 12, 2012)
Everyone is invited to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Wind River Baptist Church in Pinedale on Monday, December 24th. The service will be at 6:00 p.m., 115 S. Bridger (turn on the road between Sugar Shack & Obo’s). ... FULL STORY
Encana provides new water features for CDC Outdoor Classroom (December 12, 2012)
by Children’s Discovery Center and Encana Oil & Gas joint release
Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. granted the Pinedale Children’s Discovery Center (CDC) $1,500 to include new water features to the Outdoor Classroom. The CDC built the Outdoor Classroom to create a safe and natural space for children to play and learn. ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 12, 2012 (December 12, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Pinedale Robotics teams compete in Lego Championships (December 11, 2012)
Two Pinedale Robotics teams compete at the 7th Annual First Lego League Wyoming Championships in Casper - One brings home top honors
by Robin Schamber, University of Wyoming Extension/Sublette County, 4-H & Youth Development
For the 5th year, Pinedale was represented at the First Lego League (FLL) championships November 30 - December 1st at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming. Teams were sponsored through grants to the Sublette County 4-H and 4-H Afterschool programs by S ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) Pinedale Middle School Science Fair Dec. 12 & 13 (December 11, 2012)
Pinedale Middle School invites the public to their annual Science Fair on Wednesday, December 12th from 8AM to 5PM. Judging will be held all day on Thursday. The Award ceremony will be held on Thursday starting at 6:30pm in the Middle School gym. ... FULL STORY
South Pass Weather Advisory (December 11, 2012)
South Pass Weather Advisory, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6:23PM: National Weather Service advises strong southwest winds will continue through the night. Visibility will occasionally be reduced in falling and blowing snow. Drifting snow will also make travel difficult o ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – Dec. 11, 2013 (December 11, 2012)
Smile for Santa! ... FULL STORY
UW Extension Office Holiday Open House Dec. 18 (December 11, 2012)
UW Extension Office invites everyone to their Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 18th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 621 South Pine St Suite B in Pinedale. Join them in welcoming their two new staff members: Ms Windy Kelley, Sustainable Management of Range ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) 4-H Treats for Troops ships 73 boxes to overseas military (December 11, 2012)
by Sarah Shafer, Sublette County 4-H
Thank you to everyone who helped with the Sublette County 4-H Treats for Troops program. We were able to ship 27 large boxes overseas to military personnel, and 46 medium boxes to US military personnel including extra boxes to people who could distribute them ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 11, 2012 (December 11, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
Closures noted for Game and Fish Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (December 11, 2012)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
Most big game seasons are over and many of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wildlife Habitat Management Areas that provide big game winter range are closed for the season. ... FULL STORY
Game and Fish announces Conservation Stamp Art Contest (December 11, 2012)
by Wyoming Game and Fish
Wyoming Game and Fish Department will begin accepting entries January 1 for the Wyoming Conservation Stamp art contest. The ruffed grouse will be the subject of the contest, which is now in its 30th year. The winning artwork will appear on the 2014 Wyoming Con ... FULL STORY
Antler hunting season closed January to April on State lands (December 11, 2012)
On State lands west of Continental Divide
by Wyoming Game and Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reminds the public that shed horn and antler gathering is prohibited on most public lands west of the Continental Divide between January 1 and April 30. The regulation has been in effect since 2009. However, beginning Janua ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Game & Fish to no longer print and mail hunting info booklets (December 11, 2012)
2013 Hunting Information and Application booklet to be published online only
by Wyoming Game and Fish
CHEYENNE –The Wyoming Game and Fish Department "Hunting Information and Application Booklet" (previously mailed to nonresident hunters and provided to resident hunters at department offices and license agents) is no longer being printed. Instead, Game and Fish ... FULL STORY
Encana donates $8,000 to PFAC (December 11, 2012)
To promote art education and cultural outreach in Sublette County
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. contributed $8,000 to the Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) to support a year-long, culturally diverse arts program and high quality education project. Through the grant, Sublette County residents will benefit from arts education in ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale seeks volunteers for Bald Eagle survey Jan. 12 (December 11, 2012)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) is seeking volunteers to conduct a midwinter bald eagle survey on Saturday, January 12, 2013. ... FULL STORY
(21 pictures) Marbleton Cattle Drive (December 10, 2012)
Caught on the WYDOT US 189 webcam
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) US 189 webcam caught a cattle drive into Marbleton on Monday morning, Dec. 10th. WYDOT has many web cameras now strategically placed to view road conditions. These are especially helpful for travelers during the ... FULL STORY
ALCO works with Food Basket for shampoo donations (December 10, 2012)
The Pinedale Food Basket wants to obtain bottles of shampoo to give to their Food Basket families, since this is an item that cannot be purchased with food stamps. They don’t give out shampoo in their distributions, but because it is an item everyone uses, th ... FULL STORY
(74 pictures) Beautiful wreaths on display at Museum’s annual Wreath Auction (December 10, 2012)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
The Museum of the Mountain Man held their 2012 Wreath & Chocolate Auction on Friday, December 7th at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. A good crowd turned out to see and bid on all the beautiful and unique hand-made creations More than 50 wreaths and holiday dec ... FULL STORY
A Festival of Lessons and Carols Dec. 16 (December 10, 2012)
A Community Tradition
by Pinedale Community Choir
For over 30 years, the Community Choir has presented a celebration of the Christmas story through music and scripture. The tradition that began at one church now encompasses the entire community with performances hosted at different churches each Christmas sea ... FULL STORY
Ultra Petroleum to sell pipeline and Liquid Gathering System in Pinedale Anticline (December 10, 2012)
The Oil and Gas Financial Journal posted a story on Monday, Dec. 10th saying that Ultra Petroleum (UP) has agreed to sell its pipeline system and central gathering facilities ("LGS") in the Pinedale anticline in Wyoming to Pinedale Corridor for $225 million in ... FULL STORY
Funeral Mass for Bill Schertz Dec. 11 (December 10, 2012)
by Covill Funeral Home
A Funeral Mass for Pinedale resident Bill Schertz will be held on Tuesday, December 11th at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale. The rosary/vigil will be held Monday evening, December 10th, at 6:00 PM at the church. Interment will be in t ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) White Pine Ski Area to open Dec. 13 (December 9, 2012)
by Citizens to Save White Pine LLC media release
White Pine Ski Resort will open for the Winter 2012/2013 season at 9.00am on Thursday, December 13th. ... FULL STORY
Christmas tree safety and smoke detector maintenance (December 9, 2012)
by Sublette County Fire
Here are some tips from Sublette County Volunteer Fire Departments regarding Christmas tree safety and smoke detector maintenance: ... FULL STORY
BLM Pinedale Field Office land closures protect big game (December 9, 2012)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO) is notifying the public that BLM-administered big game winter ranges will be closed to all motorized vehicle travel (e.g., snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, pickups, and sport utility vehicles) f ... FULL STORY
Daniel Christmas Party Dec. 16 (December 9, 2012)
The annual Daniel Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 16 at the Historic Daniel Schoolhouse in Daniel. Dinner starts at 5 pm. Santa arrives at 6 pm. Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert. Parents are encouraged to bring a small gift for San ... FULL STORY
Christmas Bird Count Dec. 30 (December 9, 2012)
The 113th Annual Audubon Society Christmas bird Count will take place on Sunday, December 30, 2012. Everyone is welcome: beginning to professional birders. The count is a 24-hour period in which we count and try to identify every bird seen. Routes will be ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 8, 2012 (December 8, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 7, 2012 (December 7, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Roundup – Dec. 7, 2012 (December 7, 2012)
So be good for goodness sake ... FULL STORY
Flag half staff notice - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – Dec. 7 (December 7, 2012)
by Governor Matthew H. Mead media release
Governor Matthew H. Mead, pursuant to President Barack Obama’s National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2012 Proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. flag and the State of Wyoming flag be flown at half staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Friday, December 7, ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Predator Board to meet Dec. 14 in Pinedale (December 5, 2012)
The Sublette County Predator Management District Board meeting has been set for Friday, Dec. 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the commission meeting room of the Sublette County courthouse in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) So that's where all the dog food went! (December 4, 2012)
Cat Urbigkit took this picture earlier this week of a white-footed deer mouse that had stashed about 40 pounds of dog food in the front of one of their stock trailers. ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – Dec. 4, 2012 (December 4, 2012)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer: ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Helping hands (December 4, 2012)
Employees from Denbury Resources Inc. served Thanksgiving lunch to the seniors and their guests at the Marbleton Senior Center on Wednesday, Nov 21st. Denbury also paid for every meal that day and all the home-delivered meals as well. Photo by Joan Mitchell, ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – Dec. 4, 2012 (December 4, 2012)
Classic Christmas on Ice ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Bucks, ducks and other fowl creatures (December 3, 2012)
Photos by Fred Pflughoft
Fred Pflughoft posted new photos of "Bucks, Ducks and other Fowl Creatures" in an end-of-November photo gallery. Click on this links to get to his latest scenic photos of Sublette County. Photo by Fred Pflughoft. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fiery sunrise (December 3, 2012)
Photo by Dave Bell
Dave Bell caught this beautiful sunrise over the Wind River Mountains on Monday, December 3rd. Click on this link for more of his scenic photos of the area: Dave Bell photo gallery ... FULL STORY
County Commissioners agenda for Dec. 4 meeting (December 1, 2012)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY

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