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Donna Shafer given 4-H Lifetime Volunteer Award (February 28, 2014)
2014 Wyoming 4-H Southwest District Salute to Excellence Lifetime Volunteer Award
by Sublette County 4-H
Sublette County 4-H’s very own volunteer, Donna Shafer of Big Piney was selected to receive the lifetime volunteer award this past weekend at the annual State 4-H Leader’s conference in Riverton.
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Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser March 7th (February 28, 2014)
Emmanuel Baptist Church is having a fundraiser spaghetti dinner/silent auction to raise funds to help send Sarah Pitchford and Bethany Essington to Ukraine this summer. They will be at a camp in Crimea helping to teach young people English, which opens doors o
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McKenzie Meningitis Volleyball Tournament April 26 (Original post February 28, 2014 | Updated March 4, 2014)
The McKenzie Meningitis Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 26th at the Wrangler Gym starting at 8AM (time correction). Cost is $200/team (price correction, not $180), limited to 20 teams. Proceeds benefit the McKenzie Meningitis Foundation.
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 28, 2014 (February 28, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, Feb. 28, 9:00AM report: All trails above groomed this morning. About 1" of new snow this morning. Mostly cloudy, 29 degrees, occasional breeze blowing. Pretty nice. CCC Pond trails should still be in good shape. Golf Course trails have some blow over s
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Rolls with the Mayor Feb. 28th (February 27, 2014)
Everyone is welcome to a roundtable discussion on anything Pinedale with Mayor Steve Smith on Friday morning, Feb. 28th at 10AM at the Pinedale Town Hall, 210 W. Pine Street. Enjoy coffee and home-made rolls. Call John Anderson at 307-367-4136 for more infor
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Pancake Supper March 4th (February 27, 2014)
St. Andrew's in the Pines Episcopal Church Youth Groups are holding a Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4th at the church in Pinedale. There will be pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee served from 5-7pm all for a Free Will donation. Everyone welco
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High School Alpine Ski Race at White Pine March 1st (February 27, 2014)
Pinedale High School will host the High School Alpine Ski Race at White Pine on Saturday, March 1st. This is the make-up for the race that was cancelled on Feb. 8th.) High School ski teams from Cody, Jackson, Laramie, Casper Kelly Walsh, Casper Natrona and Pin
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 27, 2014 (February 27, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, Feb. 27, 10:15AM report: CCC trails groomed this morning. Also Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge and Kelly Tie-In. We had some wind that blew in some of the trails. Beautiful right now, slight breeze, really warm, about 32 degrees.
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One person killed, another injured in snowmobile accident (February 27, 2014)
Colan Deatherage of Pocatello, Idaho killed upon collision with a tree
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
On Friday, February 21st at approximately 11:20 a.m. the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a medical emergency in the Upper Green. The reporting party stated that a snow machine had struck a tree near the Red Cliff Bible Camp and two subje
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Pinedale’s Cary Laine appears on ‘The Voice’ (February 27, 2014)
Aspiring singer performs on national TV talent hunt show
by Pinedale Online!
Pinedale resident, Cary Laine was featured on the NBC TV program "The Voice" on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. She did a blind audition in front of four professional performers, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton. Shakira, and Usher, singing "Better Dig Two." She got a four-chai
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 25, 2014 (February 25, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 9:00AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning except for Heart Attack. Couple of inches of snow from yesterday – snowing now. 32 degrees. Trails below at the CCC Ponds and Pinedale Golf Course should still be in pretty good sha
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Rendezvous Pointe’s Annual Pie Sale March 14 (February 25, 2014)
Preorder pies by March 7th
Rendezvous Pointe Senior Center in Pinedale is holding their annual Pie Sale on Friday, March 14, 2014 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. These homemade pies are made by Sue Eversull and the Rendezvous Pointe kitchen staff. Flavors available are peach, cherry, apple, rhubar
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Telephone scam advisory (February 25, 2014)
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
(Rock Springs, Wyo. - February 24, 2014) The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert concerning two telephone scams circulating locally.
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 24, 2014 (February 24, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, Feb. 24, 9:15AM report: Golf Course groomed for both classic and skating this morning. Might be a bit soft. Green pin flags mark the trail there. CCC Pond trails were groomed yesterday. No new snow there. No grooming above today. Expecting more snow o
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Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 23, 2014 (February 23, 2014)
by Wyoming HD#20 Representative Albert Sommers
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from the Capital on Sunday. The last two weeks have been a blur of issues and voting, with early mornings and late nights, but I expect the next two weeks will be somewhat slower, as we begin to a
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 23, 2014 (February 23, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Moose alert update, 10:15AM: There is a puny calf moose on the new little loop trail at the bottom where Kelly Tie-In trail meets the Kelly Park trail. Didn’t see a mama around. The snow is very deep in this area and the calf is having trouble getting off the
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 22, 2014 (February 22, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, Feb. 22, 9:30AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning. About 2" of new snow overnight, and snowing now. Trails should be in good shape. There’s a moose on the loose in Kelly Park. Keep control of your puppies and as always please clea
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Wolves Return to Germany (February 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The return of wolves to Germany in the last two decades has come with the same controversy associated with wolf and human co-existence in other regions of the world where wolves are making a comeback.
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Isle Royale Wolf Debate (February 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
While wolf biologists and advocates argue and debate whether there should be human intervention to boost the dwindling Isle Royale wolf population, nature proceeds. At least two wolf pups have been found, and frigid winter temperatures have allowed an ice brid
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ESA Reform Recommended (February 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A group of Congressional Representatives have released a report calling for reform of the Endangered Species Act. The ESA Congressional Working Group, Co-Chaired by Rep. Doc Hastings of Washington and Rep. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming,
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Idaho Ranchers Can Protect Livestock (February 21, 2014)
by Idaho Fish & Game Department
One of the five management goals listed in the 2002 Idaho Wolf and Conservation Management Plan was to "minimize wolf-human conflicts by coordinating with USDA Wildlife Services to achieve prompt response to notifications of wolf depredation and prompt resolut
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2014 Lenten Soup Suppers (February 21, 2014)
Big Piney area Churches offer good soup, good bread, good company
Everyone is welcome to come for food and fellowship on Wednesdays for Lenten Soup Suppers at the Community Congregational Church Fellowship Hall in Big Piney, 410 Black Avenue from 5-6:30PM. The meals are sponsored by the Community Congregational and Christian
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Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 21, 2014 (February 21, 2014)
by House District #20 Representative Albert Sommers
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne on Friday evening. On Friday, we heard third reading amendments on the Budget Bill. We heard nearly 50 budget amendments, and did not finish until after 6PM. A budget amendment pas
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 21, 2014 (February 21, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, Feb. 21, 10:20AM report: Old Road Trail, Tree Loop, Kelly Tie-In, Kelly Park and some of Upper and Lower Surveyor all freshly groomed this morning. 3" of new snow at the Nordic building, ½ foot of light, fluffy snow at White Pine. Temperature is 16 deg
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 20, 2014 (February 20, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, Feb. 20, 8:15 AM report: Most of the trails above freshly groomed this morning except for Tree Loop and Heart Attack. ½" of wind-blown new snow. Temperature is 9 degrees above at Kelly Park. The sun is shining and it is calm, partly cloudy - was blus
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BLM seeks public comments on grazing permit renewal (February 19, 2014)
Comments due by March 18th
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew a livestock grazing permit for the James Ryegrass and Webb Draw Pasture allotments west and northwest of Pinedale, Wyo.
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 19, 2014 (February 19, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 9:30 AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning except for Tree Loop, which should be good skiing with a dusting of new snow on it. Starting to snow now. Should be good skiing thi morning. The road was plowed yesterday, is ok
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Big Piney Recreation offers Concealed Handgun Safety class Feb. 22 (February 19, 2014)
Also offering volleyball, archery, indoor soccer, bingo and kids classes
Big Piney Recreation is offering a variety of classes in February and March including a concealed handgun safety class on Saturday, February 22. Below is more information about all their upcoming offerings.
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Snow Roller (February 19, 2014)
Photos by Arnold Brokling
by Pinedale Online!
Arnold Brokling stumbled on this phenomenon Tuesday morning in the boulder fields along the Fremont Lake Road near Pinedale. After some research, he determined it was a "snow roller" – a feature caused under specific snow, wind and hilly terrain conditions. T
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Upcoming events in Daniel (February 18, 2014)
Mark your calendar
Here are 2014 upcoming events scheduled for Daniel, Wyoming. All events will take place at the historic Daniel Schoolhouse community center, 18 Schoolhouse Lane in Daniel, Wyoming. For more information contact Schoolhouse1920@yahoo.com, 307-859-8606.
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Archaeology Society group to meet Feb. 18 in Pinedale (February 17, 2014)
The Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 18th at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale. There will be a short business meeting starting at 6:30PM to discuss orga
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 17, 2014 (February 17, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, Feb. 17, 9:30 AM report: All trails above groomed this morning except for Flatline and Heart Attack. Overcast skies, 22 degrees, a little flat light. The high winds yesterday left a lot of debris on the trails. Had to chainsaw cut out two big trees th
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Paying federal employees not to work (February 17, 2014)
The high cost of federal employees to taxpayers
by Pinedale Online!
Today is President’s Day, one of ten public holidays that taxpayers pay federal employees for not working. It costs taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars to fund just a single paid holiday.
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Avalanche! (February 16, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
At least seven avalanches were reported in northwest Wyoming with the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center on Sunday, Feb. 16th.
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Blizzard! (February 16, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Strong winds buffeted the Upper Green River Valley Sunday afternoon picking up snow and creating near white-out conditions in places. This was what it was like driving on US 191 near Duck Creek around 1PM Sunday when a wall of wind and blowing snow suddenly hi
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 16, 2014 (February 16, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, Feb. 16, 9:00 AM report: All trails above groomed this morning. 1-2" of new snow. Really warm, 31 degrees. Soft skiing, tracks may not set. Recommend classic skiing. Headed to the CCC Ponds next, should have in by lunch time.
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23 Wyoming residents become Responsible Beverage Service Trainers (February 15, 2014)
Free training for liquor servers to help curb intoxication
by Ranae Pape
In an effort to foster cooperation among prevention specialists, law enforcement and local liquor dealers, 23 people recently qualified as Training for Interventions Procedures (TIPS) trainers in Wyoming.
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PFAC presents Ballet West II Feb. 19th (February 15, 2014)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present touring dance ensemble Ballet West II performing live Wednesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. in the Pinedale Auditorium.
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 15, 2014 (February 15, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, Feb. 15, 10:30 AM report: All trails above except for Heart Attack groomed today. Tree Loop and Upper Surveyor were done first, so probably the firmest. 8" of new wet snow. 32 degrees. Snowing off and on. Flat light. Road plowed, but snowpacked. Got
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 14, 2014 (February 14, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, Feb. 14, 9:10 AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning. Doing Kelly Park right now – it will be a little softer than the rest. Should be good skiing everywhere. About 3" of new snow yesterday, then the wind came up last night. Overcast
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Alberta wolf bounties (February 13, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Conservationists are calling for a halt to the wolf bounty system used in Alberta – which pays up to $500 per wolf killed in the province. Last spring, bounties were paid on more than 600 wolves killed in Alberta.
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Idaho posts new predator plan (February 13, 2014)
by Idaho FIsh and Game press release
A predation management plan for the Middle Fork Salmon River area, largely within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, is now posted on the Idaho Fish and Game website.
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Sunny Korfanta Ski/Snowboard Race Feb. 15 (February 13, 2014)
The Pinedale Ski & Snowboard Association will host their annual Sunny Korfanta Ski/Snowboard Race on Saturday, Feb. 15th at White Pine Resort. The event is a dual giant slalom fun ski/snowboard race, open to all ages and abilities. The course is set under the
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Feds Delay Wolf Delisting (February 13, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Following successful recovery efforts in the Northern Rocky Mountains ("NRM") and the western Great Lakes regions, in June 2013 the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposed to remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened and endangered species throughout the
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February Photo Gallery (February 13, 2014)
Pinedale Online photographer, Dave Bell has posted photos from the first half of February. Click on this link for his pictures: First Half Of February, 2014 Album
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Coyote in a tree (February 13, 2014)
On a recent trip to Yellowstone National Park, Betty Boehm was witness to a coyote climbing a tree to steal a duck from the jaws of a bobcat sitting in the top of the lodgepole pine. For more images and the full story check out her blog at www.elizabethboehm.
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 13, 2014 (February 13, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, Feb. 13, 9:10 AM report: 36 degrees, 6-8" of new snow in the last 24 hours. Bit of a breeze, but not too bad. Not snowing now, but has been all morning. Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop and Moose Ridge all freshly groomed t
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February Community Conversation Luncheon Feb. 20th (February 12, 2014)
by Sublette County Chamber of Commerce
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will host their February Community Conversation Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 20th from Noon until 2PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Lunch will be provided for attendees.
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Public Notice: Medical Clinic closure Feb. 18th (February 12, 2014)
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
PUBLIC NOTICE: On Tuesday February 18th, the Pinedale Medical Clinic will be closed from 8 AM to 12 PM and the Marbleton/Big Piney Clinic will be closed from 1PM to 5PM. Both clinic staffs need to complete an important in-service training. Please know that on-
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Wyoming Legislature update – Feb. 11, 2014 (February 12, 2014)
by Wyoming HD 20 Representative Albert Sommers
Hello Sublette County, this is Albert Sommers reporting to you from Cheyenne. Bills that passed introduction vote on Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2014), included bills increasing District Court filing fees and notary fees. A Funeral Practitioners Act passed introductio
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 12, 2014 (February 12, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 9:15 AM report: Most of the CCC trails have classic track in. Wildlife still hanging around there - please contain your dogs. The Pinedale golf course has both classic and skate grooming. There are green pin flags in to mark the trail at th
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Snow curl (February 12, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
A series of storms has brought wet, heavy snow to the Upper Green River Valley. Usually our snow is dry and not-sticky, to the frustration of children who look at a yard full of snow and are not able to make a snowball to throw because it won’t stick together.
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Apply now or build Preference Points? (February 11, 2014)
Improving your odds to draw a moose or bighorn sheep hunting license
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Is it better to buy a preference point or wait until more points are accumulated to apply for a moose or bighorn sheep license? That question is asked numerous times each year by both resident and nonresident hunters looking to bolster their chances for drawin
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Plant Identification classes offered (February 11, 2014)
Free class to learn about Wyoming plants
The Sublette Chapter of the Wyoming Native Plant Society is offering classes on plant identification in February and March. These classes are parts 2 and 3 of a three-part series. The classes go through the plant families of Wyoming and how to 'key' the plants
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Natural gas prices rise with colder weather (February 11, 2014)
Highest prices at Opal hub since 2008
The Wyoming Business Report posted a story on Feb. 5th saying spot prices on natural gas at the Opal hub in southwest Wyoming were the highest they have been since 2008. Click here for the full story: Natural gas hits seven-year high By Mark Wilcox, Feb. 5, 20
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Suicide Prevention Training Feb 20 & 21 (February 11, 2014)
by Ranae Pape, Sublette County Community Prevention Specialist
When people learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, they help create a safety net in their communities for fellow residents who may find themselves in crisis, according to officials with the Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming (PMO).
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WYG&F continues bighorn sheep research (February 11, 2014)
Learning more about migration patterns and testing for disease sampling
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is continuing its multi-year research project on bighorn sheep in the Jackson Region. Recently, ten female bighorn sheep were captured for disease sampling with eight of those being fitted with radio collars in an effort to
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Wyoming Cutt-Slam sparks romance (February 11, 2014)
by Mike Kaul, Two Rivers Emporium
Awhile back I received a phone call from a lady who wanted to participate in the Wyoming Cutt-Slam. The Wyoming Game and Fish department sponsors this program to call attention to the plight of the four sub-species located in western Wyoming. She had been to
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 11, 2014 (February 11, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 9:30 AM report: 22 degrees temp. Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Flatline, Heart Attack and Tree Loop all freshly groomed this morning. Note that there is heavy equipment operating and crossing over the ski trail in Kelly Park and Tre
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Senators look to Wyoming to change culture of Congress (February 10, 2014)
by Senators Enzi and Barasso
Washington, D.C. – In order to limit backroom deal-making and stop Congress from passing bills with countless unrelated measures, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., are taking a page from the Wyoming Legislature’s handbook.
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Yoga Dance Fundraiser and Indian Dinner Feb. 27th (February 10, 2014)
Wind River Yoga & Body Works
Students of Darcie Peck, at Wind River Yoga & Body Works travelled to Lehi, Utah in mid-January to attend the Utah/Wyoming Regional Yoga Competition. Nine youth girls and one adult competed from Pinedale, Wyoming. All the girls performed well and Wyoming has t
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WYDOT plow catches fire in Bondurant (February 10, 2014)
by Joy Ufford
A Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) plow truck caught fire around 4:30 p.m. Monday (Feb. 10th) - fortunately only about 150 feet from Bondurant Fire Station on Highway 191.
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Funeral Service for Donald 'Donny' Pope Feb. 15th (February 10, 2014)
by Covill Funeral Home
Donald 'Donny' Pope, 75, of Marbleton, Wyoming passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 in Shelley, Idaho. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 15 at 11:00 AM at the Big Piney L.D.S. Church. A viewing will take place one hour prior to the service. Mil
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Streeper wins IPSSSDR, Crittenden 6th, Teasley 7th (February 10, 2014)
by Joy Ufford
After the Kemmerer dogsled-race stage was cancelled Friday due to terrible snowy weather and whiteout conditions, International Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) mushers had one last chance to better their overall times.
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 10, 2014 (February 10, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, Feb. 10, 8:15 AM report: Pinedale golf course freshly groomed this morning. Probably a little soft for skate skiing. Put in a classic track, should be good skiing. The Pinedale 5th grade class will be out skiing at the golf course this morning and tomo
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 9, 2014 (February 9, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, Feb. 9, 9:50 AM report: Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Tree Loo, Moose Ridge, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Old road Trail all freshly groomed this morning. 6-8 inches of new snow in last 24 hours – heavy, wet snow. There is quite a bit of snow at White Pine. 28
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Snow Totals (February 9, 2014)
Here are the latest snowfall totals from the major snowstorm that begin early Friday through sunrise Sunday morning, Feb. 9th. Data from the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wyoming.
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LOTS of snow! (Original post February 8, 2014 | Updated Sunday, February 9, 2014)
Weather Update, Saturday, Feb. 8th, 4:30PM: Multiple Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories out for western Wyoming through Monday morning. Chains required on some mountain passes. Snowfall off and on all weekend, heavy at times. 12-21 inches has already fallen
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 8, 2014 (February 8, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:15 AM report: 8" new snow and still coming down now. 20 degrees temp. Road is plowed. All trails freshly groomed in past 8 hours, except for Heart Attack. Kelly Park the most recently done. Soft conditions. Hope to get to the CCC Ponds late
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Stage 7 of IPSSSDR cancelled due to weather (February 7, 2014)
Kemmerer Leg
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
KEMMERER, WYOMING, Feb. 7, 2014 - Stage 7 of the International PEDIGREE® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, also known as the Kemmerer Leg has been cancelled due to weather conditions affecting the trail.
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 7, 2014 (February 7, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, Feb. 7, 9:00 AM report: Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Lower and Upper Surveyor, Tree Loop and Old Road Trail all freshly groomed this morning. A couple of inches of new snow – snowing heavily at the time of this report. 10 degrees. The Pinedale High School
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Bondurant mushers Crittenden, Teasley hold steady (Original post February 6, 2014, Updated February 8, 2014)
International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), Big Piney/Marbleton Stage
by Joy Ufford
Alix Pearson Crittenden, of Bondurant, maintained a sixth-place overall standing in the field of 16 mushers and dogsled teams when the snow settled after Day 6 -¬ the Big Piney/Marbleton stage of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR).
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Streeper takes lead for Pinedale Stage (February 5, 2014)
IPSSSDR
The Streepers gave up the yellow bib for one day to Stacey Teasley on Tuesday during Day 3 of the IPSSSDR race, but wasted no time in taking it back on Day 4 in Pinedale. Buddy Streeper took back the Yellow Bib at the Pinedale Stage with a time of 3:19:30. He
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MS Support Group meeting Feb. 24 (February 5, 2014)
There will be an MS Support Group meeting on Monday, Feb. 24th at 5:30 p.m. at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. For more information contact Julie at 307-231-1012.
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Path of the Pronghorn Love Benefit Feb. 14th (February 5, 2014)
Tickets on sale now
The Path of the Pronghorn Love Benefit will be held on Friday, February 14, 2014 in the Lovatt Room of the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is an event to take your loved one for an evening of dinner & danc
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Rocky Mountain Power offers $10,000 cash reward to catch vandals (February 5, 2014)
Public asked for information to help catch people who shot insulators on transmission lines
by Rocky Mountain Power
LITTLE AMERICA, Wyoming (Feb. 5, 2014) – Rocky Mountain Power is working with law enforcement officials in Sweetwater County, Wyoming to stop the vandalism of electrical equipment in the western part of the county that has impacted electrical service for some
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WYDOT STIP update available (February 5, 2014)
Upcoming Wyoming Department of Transportation road and bridge projects
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
An update to WYDOT’s "State Transportation Improvement Program" (STIP) for 2014 has been issued and is available for viewing on the agency’s website, www.dot.state.wy.us.
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St. Patrick’s Day Lunch & Dinner March 14 (February 5, 2014)
Corned beef & cabbage
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale will host their annual St. Patrick’s Day corned beef & cabbage dinner on Friday, March 14th. Lunch will be from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. Dinner will be from 5:00 to 7:30PM. Take out will be available. For more informatio
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Cold (February 5, 2014)
Temps as low as -30 reported in Sublette County overnight
by Pinedale Online!
The National Weather Service shows these recorded temperatures around Wyoming for the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 5th:
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Welcome Mushers! (February 5, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
The 2014 IPSSSDR, International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, takes place January 31 through February 8th. The race uses a "stage stop" format, meaning teams do a race each day in a designated stop, then has a chance to rest the night in their next host
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 5, 2014 (February 5, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 8:00 AM report: Old Road Trail, Upper and Lower Surveyor, Kelly Tie-In, Kelly Park all freshly groomed this morning. About 1 inch of new snow. Warmest temperature recorded this morning was -22, coldest -40, average -25 in Kelly Park. Bring
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IPSSSDR LEG 4 - Stacey Teasley turns in the fastest time in Lander Stage (February 4, 2014)
by International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Stacey Teasley turns in the fastest time of leg 4 with 2:07:28 followed by Aaron Peck 2:09:39, Blayne "Buddy" Streeper 2:11:02, John Stewart 2:14:44, Dave Turner 2:14:55, Alix Crittenden 2:15:05, Jerry Bath 2:17:36, Frank Moe 2:24:42, Ryan Redington 2:24:46, a
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 4, 2014 (February 4, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 9:30 AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning. 2-4" of new snow. 10 degrees, warming up fast. A little breeze starting. Come up this morning before the wind comes up. Supposed to get some more snow this afternoon.
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Scuba at PAC (February 3, 2014)
by Pinedale Aquatic Center
The Pinedale Aquatic Center along with Teton Aquatics will be offering Scuba classes this month at PAC. February 4th we kick things off with Discover Scuba. This introductory course will run from 5:30-7:30pm and introduce participants to the sport of scuba.
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Hunter Education classes offered (February 3, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Most big game and bird seasons have ended with many hunters already planning for next fall (online applications for some species opened earlier this month). So if you have a child, friend or relative who will need a hunter education certificate in order to hun
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PFAC presents Saxophobia in Big Piney Feb. 5th (February 3, 2014)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present Rob Verdi’s "Saxophobia" live Wednesday, February 5 at 7 p.m. in the Big Piney Fine Arts Center. The performance is free and will feature members of the Big Piney High School and Middle School bands.
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Cover Crop and Soil Health Forum Feb. 18 (February 3, 2014)
by Natural Resources Conservation Service and Sublette County Conservation District joint release
Please join us in learning about Soil Health and its importance to our sustainability as a nation. The National Cover Crop and Soil Health Forum will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Natural Resources Conservation Servi
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BLM holds public meetings on Sage-Grouse RMP amendments (February 3, 2014)
Meeting in Pinedale Feb. 11th
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold public meetings for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Wyoming Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan/Land Use Plan Amendments in February.
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BLM Pinedale sets Wildlife Annual Planning Meeting for Feb. 19 (February 3, 2014)
Annual wildlife monitoring reports available online
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office (PFO), in coordination with the Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO), will host the wildlife annual planning meeting (APM) on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1625 W. Pine St., Pinedale,
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 3, 2014 (February 3, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, Feb. 3, 11:15AM report: Only groomed the Pinedale golf course this morning. Flat groomed, should be decent skiing. A little grass showing up here and there. Be cautious of the paved paths underneath in places with skimpy coverage. Waiting for more sno
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Sweets for your Valentine (Original post February 3, 2014, Updated February 8, 2014)
Valentine’s Day is Friday, Feb. 14th
by Pinedale Online!
Saint Valentine's Day is observed on February 14th each year as an informal day to express affection for a loved one. For those who wish to send flowers or a unique gift to their special someone in the Pinedale area, here are links to local businesses.
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 2, 2014 (February 2, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, Feb. 2, 8:45AM report: Kelly Park, Kelly Tie-In, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Moose Ridge, and Old Road Trail all freshly groomed this morning. A little chilly, 0 degrees, warming up a bit as the sun comes out. Dress warm.
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Nordic ski grooming report – Feb. 1, 2014 (February 1, 2014)
Saturday, Feb. 1, 8:45AM report: Old Road Trail, Upper & Lower Surveyor, Tree Loop, Flatline, and Moose Ridge all freshly groomed this morning. Dusting of new snow, very lightly snowing now. 5 degrees temperature on the average. Better come out here today and
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