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Pinedale Renaissance Faire (September 12, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Residents and visitors to Pinedale enjoyed the 1st Annual Renaissance Faire on the Pinedale Library grounds on Saturday, Sept. 10. Local musicians strolled the grounds with guitar, mandolin, violin and drums; as visitors partook of games, crafts, food and drin
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Lance Koppenhafer Championship 2016 (August 27, 2016)
by Terry Allen
It was a nice sunny morning up at the rodeo grounds in Pinedale on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Bob Bing and Todd Stevie were there early giving the tractor a jump start. When Todd figured the battery had been juiced up enough, he gave it a go and it belched a c
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Cowboy Shop Classic 2016 (August 31, 2016)
by Terry Allen
The Pinedale Rodeo Grounds was the site of the 17th Annual Cowboy Shop Classic Roping Invitational this past Sunday, August 28, 2016. 440 teams competed for prizes and Bob Bing said it was the biggest turnout since it started in 1990. "In 1990, which was our f
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Wild Game processing near Pinedale and Big Piney (Original post August 31, 2016 | Updated September 1, 2016, Updated September 15, 2018)
by Pinedale Online!
Editor’s Note: We’ve had several hunters ask us where can they get their wild game processed in Sublette County? Here are the names of businesses we are aware of that provide butchering service. Please note that the phone number we posted earlier for WR Proces
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Culvert to be replaced on LaBarge Creek Road near Kemmerer (August 31, 2016)
Temporary Road Closure August 30 through Sept. 30, 2016
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
KEMMERER, WYOMING, August 29, 2016 – Road construction activities are scheduled on the LaBarge Creek Road (FS 10138 Rd) on the Kemmerer Ranger District for the replacement of a culvert. Delays of up 20-minutes are possible. Construction will occur on the roa
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Middle Fork Valley Photo Gallery (August 30, 2016)
Dave Bell is posting pictures from a recent trip into the Middle Fork Valley in the Wind River Mountain Range. This is a picture of the upper valley with Lee Lake. Click on this link for more of Dave’s scenic photos of the area: Middle Fork Photo Gallery.
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Roping Review (August 30, 2016)
by Terry Allen
The Lance Koppenhafer Championship roping and the Cowboy Shop Classic Invitational Roping were held this past Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th. Here are a few photos to whet your appetite for the full photo stories to come in a little bit.
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Administration takes aim at gunsmiths and other firearms hobbyists (August 30, 2016)
2nd Amendment infringement: Restricting public’s right to keep and bear arms by inflicting high registration fees
by Wyoming Senate Delegation - Senator Mike Enzi, Senator John Barrasso
Washington D.C. – The U.S. State Department recently published regulatory guidance which may require small to medium-sized gunsmithing operations and other firearms hobbyists to pay hefty annual registration fees of more than $2,000.
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Berry Fire update Aug 30 – Highway 191 reopened (August 30, 2016)
Tuesday, August 30, 8:30AM: Highway 89/191/287 has been reopened allowing direct travel between Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The highway pullouts along the highway in the fire area will remain closed. The parking
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Pinedale Fine Arts Council turns 40 (August 29, 2016)
Announces lineup for their 2016-2017 season
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) is proud to announce the lineup for its 2016-2017 season, which also marks the organization’s the 40th anniversary.
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Yellowstone Park Traveler Advisory, Berry Wildfire update (August 27, 2016)
South Gate to Yellowstone National Park remains closed due to wild fire
by Pinedale Online!
Saturday, August 27, 10:30PM: The South Gate of Yellowstone National Park remains closed due to the Berry wildfire. Highway 89/191/287 is temporarily closed from Leeks Marina to the South Gate of the Park. The road is not expected to open this weekend. Both G
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4.8 Earthquake reported in western Wyoming (August 27, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
Saturday, August 27, 2016, 3:00PM: An earthquake has been reported by many people across western Wyoming today around 2:48PM. No damage has been reported. The quake shook for from 10 to 15 seconds and rattled things in houses. The National Earthquake Informati
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (August 26, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Bridget Murdock called out a welcome to me from high in a pine tree as I entered Boyd Skinner Park to attend The Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
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Sommers Homestead 6th Annual Open House Sept. 3 (August 26, 2016)
Featuring the 2015 Sublette County Inductees into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame
The 6th Annual Sommers Homestead Living History Museum Open House will be held on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 from 10AM to 3PM.
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Modern Wolf Fable (August 26, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A speculative yet highly cited article in the Washington Post entitled "Storied Alaska wolf pack beloved for decades has vanished, thanks to hunting" opined that the East Fork wolf pack roaming Denali National Park since the days of Adolph Murie has vanished d
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Pinedale Community Blood Drive Aug. 29 (August 26, 2016)
A Community Blood Drive will be held at the Pinedale EMS Barn on Monday, August 29th from 1-6PM, 635 E Hennick in the Training Room. Schedule your appointment online here.
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Marbleton-Big Piney Clinic Meet & Greet Aug. 31 (August 26, 2016)
Meet the newest health care providers at the Clinic
Marbleton-Big Piney Clinic will host a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, August 31 to welcome its newest providers: Brendan Fitzsimmons, MD and Jason Ray, PA. Come meet them! 8AM-5PM at the Clinic. Refreshments provided.
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Half Moon Lake Lodge End-of-Season Party Sept 10 (August 25, 2016)
Half Moon Lake Lodge will be holding their End-of-Season Party on Saturday, Sept 10th. Dress Up in Ties and Dresses or Dress Down in Rags and Fishnets. All You Can Eat Buffet, live music by Pinedale’s own "Science Rockets Reunion" from 6:30PM to 10PM. Admissio
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Cook with your Kids and help your local school (August 25, 2016)
Ben’s Beginners Contest has chance to win $15,000 for your family plus a $30,000 makeover for your school cafeteria
by Pinedale Online!
Food company Uncle Ben’s is hosting a contest to encourage families to do more cooking and eating together. As part of the contest, your school could win a Cafeteria Makeover and other prizes.
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Town Park Moose (August 25, 2016)
Terry Allen snapped this photo of two bull moose entering Boyd Skinner Park in Pinedale on Wednesday morning, August 24th.
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Lower Fremont Lake road repair work through Aug. 26 (August 25, 2016)
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
PINEDALE, WYOMING - The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has started milling the Lower Fremont Lake Road. This project will continue until Friday, August 26, 2016, in which short delays and one lane traffic restrictions should be e
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Where is all the smoke coming from? (August 24, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
The Upper Green River Valley woke up to a lot of smoke in the air on Wednesday morning, August 24th. There are multiple wildfires burning to the west and north causing smokey skies. Fire danger is rated Very High on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and campf
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Half Moon Lake Lodge Free Fishing Derby (August 23, 2016)
Joe Zuback was the First Place winner of the Half Moon Lake Lodge Free Fishing Derby held on Sunday, August 21st. He brought in a 15 pound, 2 ounce giant. Half Moon Lake Lodge thanks to all who came out Sunday.
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Berry Fire Update, Grand Teton National Park (August 23, 2016)
At 6,319 acres, road closure in effect in GTNP
Tuesday, August 23, 9:15AM: US Hwy 89/191/287 between Leeks Marina on the south and Flagg Ranch on the north in Grand Teton National Park remains CLOSED due to wildfire activity from the Berry Fire. It is not expected to reopen anytime today. Access to the so
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Fire News, Grand Teton National Park (August 22, 2016)
Monday, August 22, 6:15PM: US Hwy 89/191/287 temporarily CLOSED to north and south-bound traffic between Flagg Ranch and Leeks Marina in Grand Teton National Park due to Berry Fire. No estimate on reopening. Lizard Creek Campground is currently being evacuated
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Transportation Commission awards $16.5 million in highway contracts (August 22, 2016)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Motorists will see additional passing lanes along WYO 59 between Douglas and Bill to help with traffic flow. The Wyoming Transportation Commission during its meeting on Aug. 18 awarded a $6.3 million passing lane contract to Concrete Foundations Inc. of Dougla
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NPS response to closure of Yellowstone River outside the Park (August 22, 2016)
Soda Butte Creek Project will continue to restore Cutthroat Trout
by National Park Service – Yellowstone National Park
Due to an ongoing and unprecedented fish kill, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) has implemented a full closure of all water-based recreation on the Yellowstone River and its tributaries north of Yellowstone National Park’s northern boundar
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Yellowstone River closed in response to fish kill (August 19, 2016)
by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
(Friday, August 19, 2016) - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is implementing an immediate closure of all water-based recreation (fishing, wading, floating, tubing, boating, etc.) on the Yellowstone River and its tributaries from Yellowstone National Park’s nor
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Board member training available Aug. 23 in Marbleton (August 22, 2016)
Are you on a board or thinking of getting on a board and wondering what your roles and responsibilities are? A free board member training session is being offered on Tuesday, August 23rd at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center in Marbleton from
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Pinedale Half Marathon Sept. 24 (August 22, 2016)
The Pinedale Half Marathon will be on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. In addition to a half marathon, there will be a 10K and 1-Mile race. These events take runners and walkers of all ages from the center of downtown Pinedale along the shore of scenic Fremont Lake.
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Washington's Wolves (August 18, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
TVW Public Affairs, a Washington state public affairs network, has produced a half-hour documentary on the return of wolves to the state. The program provides a look at the impacts of wolves on livestock producers and issues surrounding wolf management in Wash
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Fall Expo Sept. 7 (August 22, 2016)
Sublette BOCES and the Pinedale Aquatic Center are having their annual Fall Expo on Wednesday, September 7th. It will be from 3:30 to 6:00PM at Sublette BOCES, 665 N Tyler. There will be free food, raffle prizes and free BOCES Class Demos. Check out the renov
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Upper Green River Valley Freeze Warning (August 19, 2016)
Friday, Aug. 19: Near freezing overnight temperatures possible early Saturday morning in the western Green River Basin and foothills. Unseasonably cold air and clearing skies behind an exiting cold front will cause nighttime lows to dip briefly to 28 to around
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Wyoming Tourism welcomes visitors to view the 2017 Solar Eclipse (August 18, 2016)
by Wyoming Office of Tourism
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will be visible from a 60-mile band of the earth that stretches the width of the United States for the first time since 1918. In support of this global event, the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) launched a new page on
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M.E.S.A. Horseback Prize Ride and BBQ Sept 11 (August 18, 2016)
Fundraiser for M.E.S.A.
MESA Therapeutic Horsemanship will be holding their Horseback Prize Ride and BBQ on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The event is a fundraiser to help support MESA Therapeutic Horsemanship programs. The ride will be in the Soda Lake area, follow signs towards Littl
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Loba Memorial Spay & Neuter Foundation Dinner and Auction Oct. 1 (August 18, 2016)
The Loba Memorial Spay & Neuter Foundation Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, October 1st in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Tickets are $100/person. There will be music, a silent auction, raffles and more. MC will be Andy Nelson. Dinner by
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Children’s Learning Center offering fall enrollment (August 18, 2016)
The Children's Learning Center (CLC) is now offering preschool enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year for children ages 3-5 years old. Morning and afternoon sessions in Big Piney and Pinedale schools available. CLC is considered among the top of early chi
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Sublette County Canvassing Board to meet Aug. 18 (August 18, 2016)
To certify the primary election results
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
The Sublette County Canvassing Board will meet on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Sublette County Courthouse. All election results are unofficial until the Canvassing Board has certified the election. The Coun
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OSHA to increase fines to keep up with inflation (August 17, 2016)
OSHA Penalties to increase in Wyoming in February of 2017
by State of Wyoming media release
CHEYENNE – Maximum penalties, which can be assessed by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Occupational Safety and Health Administration division (OSHA), will increase in Wyoming in February of 2017. The change is the result of Congressional act
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Bondurant Library Concert Aug. 17 (August 17, 2016)
Featuring 'V' the Gypsy Cowbelle
The Bondurant Library is having a special Library Concert on Wednesday, August 17th at 7:00PM outside of the Bondurant Church featuring "V" the Gypsy Cowbelle. Alix Crittenden will be playing the fiddle before the concert. Back by popular demand!
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Fundraisers in Sublette County (August 16, 2016)
Raising money for worthy causes
by Pinedale Online!
We recently posted a new page on Pinedale Online to highlight fundraising efforts people are doing in Sublette County. We’ve added two new fundraisers going on into September:
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WY Supreme Court oral arguments in Neely case Aug. 17 (August 16, 2016)
The Wyoming Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments in the Judge Ruth Neely case on Wednesday, August 17th starting at 9AM. The hearing will be broadcast in the District Court Courtroom in the Sublette County Courthouse in Pinedale for the public.
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Concealed Firearm Permits-New Requirements in Wyoming (Original post August 16, 2016 | Updated August 31, 2016)
Clarification update from the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office, August 31, 2016: In 2011 the Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit State Statute was revised which removed the requirement for Wyoming residents that wanted to carry a concealed firearm in the state fr
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K-9 Kato retires (August 15, 2016)
by Wyoming Highway Patrol
Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 Kato is officially retired today (Monday, August 15) after seven years of service to Wyoming.
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Grand Teton National Park’s Centennial Celebration of Founder’s Week (August 15, 2016)
Free entrance to National Parks August 25-28
by National Park Service
MOOSE, WY —Several special events are planned at Grand Teton National Park to celebrate the National Park Service Centennial. All events are free and open to the public, and the park entrance fee will be waived Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28.
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2nd Annual Ride for Reid Memorial (August 15, 2016)
by Terry Allen
Jessie Jensen stood on the corral rail and watched her brother Bodie work rosin into the rope he was going to hold onto when he rode in the steer riding event. I shook the bells at one end of the rope. "They put those cowbells on him and it makes him buck," sh
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Skinner Brothers 60/80 Anniversary Reunion (August 14, 2016)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Alumni who attended the Skinner Brothers Outdoors Wilderness Camps over the past 60 years gathered on the banks of the Green River at their former river rafting camp to celebrate and reconnect over the weekend of August 13 & 14th. Skinner Brothers Outdoor Wild
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Watch video of the Big Piney Candidate Forum (August 12, 2016)
For Sublette County Commissioner candidates
by Pinedale Online!
Here is a link to the YouTube video of the Big Piney candidate forum held on Thursday, August 11th at the Big Piney Fine Arts Auditorium for candidates running for Sublette County Commissioner.
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Skinner Brothers 60/80 Anniversary Reunion Aug. 13 & 14 (August 11, 2016)
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
Saturday and Sunday, August 13 & 14, will see a reunion of many past participants of the Skinner Brothers Outdoor Wilderness Camps. Former campers and friends will join up with Monte, Courtney and Ole Skinner at the Green River Rafting Camp for a weekend of ce
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HEAR Animal Adoption Day Aug. 14 (August 11, 2016)
The Town of Pinedale animal shelter is flooded with pets in need of forever homes. Happy Endings Animal Rescue will hold an Animal Adoption Day on Sunday, August 14th from 11am to 2pm. The Shelter is located on South Tyler Avenue in the Town Shop. Call 307-360
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Half Moon Lake Resort Fishing Derby Party August 21 (August 11, 2016)
Half Moon Lake Resort is hosting a Fishing Derby Party on August 21st. Registration and check-in start on Sunday at 8AM, or call 307-367-6373 to pre-register. There is no entry fee. Last weigh-in at 4PM. 1st Place Prize Dinner for 2 at Half Moon Lake Lodge, 2n
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Sally Mackey Celebration of Life (August 10, 2016)
by Terry Allen
A Celebration of Life was held for Sally Mackey on Wednesday August 10th in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. It was her 95th birthday. Sally passed away on January 26, 2016.
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Candidate Forum August 11 in Big Piney (August 10, 2016)
For Sublette County Commissioner candidates
There will be a Candidate Forum on Thursday, August 11th at the Big Piney Fine Arts Center starting at 7PM. This forum is sponsored by the Sublette County Chamber of Commerce, Wyoming Newspapers, KPIN Radio and Pinedale Online. It is an opportunity for people
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David Rule completes swim across length of Fremont Lake (August 10, 2016)
Pinedale resident, David Rule successfully completed a 9-mile swim from the north to south end of Fremont Lake on Sunday, August 7th. The event started out with six swimmers, but several opted out and only one, John Kelly, came to within two miles of finishing
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Memorial Funeral Service for Bill Barney Aug. 15 (August 10, 2016)
by Covill Funeral Home
A memorial funeral service for Bill Barney of Big Piney will be held Monday August 15th at 11:00 a.m. at the Marbleton Senior Center. Interment and Military Honors will follow in the Plainview Cemetery.
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Cliff Creek Fire update - Granite Creek Road reopens (August 10, 2016)
Granite Hot Springs and Campground reopen
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
JACKSON, WYOMING – Today (Wednesday, August 10), the U.S. Forest Service’s Granite Creek drainage will be opening for overnight camping. The hot springs and campground will also be opening. An Emergency Area Closure remains in effect for the fire area east of
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Audio available from Aug. 4 Candidate Forum (August 9, 2016)
For those who missed attending the Candidate Forum in Pinedale on August 4th, here is the audio of that night. The forum was the first of two being held to give the public a chance to meet the candidates vying for the three open seats for Sublette County Commi
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Moose and Pronghorn (August 9, 2016)
Photo taken Sunday, August 7th at 11 AM at the American Legion Park in Pinedale.
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Ranch Mass in Boulder (August 8, 2016)
St. Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church with Salzburger Echo
by Terry Allen
St. Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church held their Annual Ranch Mass in Boulder, Wyoming at the home of George and Harriet Fort. Special musical guests were the Alpenhorn group Salzburger Echo. They played Old World and contemporary folk music from the alpin
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Perseid Meteor Shower in August (August 6, 2016)
by Pinedale Online!
The Perseid meteor shower will be in August as Earth passes through the long trail left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. According to astronomers, this meteor shower will only occur once more, in the year 2026. This year’s show is expected to be quite spectacular. Shoot
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Cliff Creek Fire Emergency Area Closure Modified (August 6, 2016)
by Cliff Creek Fire Information
BONDURANT, WYOMING – A Forest Service Area Closure for Granite Creek Road was modified today (Friday, August 5, 2016) after Teton County Board of County Commissioners lifted the evacuation order for Granite Creek Homeowners. The revised area closure allows the
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Banff wolf poses human safety threat (August 4, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Like mother, like daughter: A young female wolf has been deemed a threat to human safety for its bold behavior in seeking out food from humans in Banff National Park. The troublesome wolf is the daughter of a member of the Bow Valley wolf pack that was killed
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Wyoming Wolf Compensation (August 4, 2016)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is currently accepting public comment on regulations for compensation of livestock losses due to wolf depredations in the state's predator zone. The Wyoming Legislature allocated $60,000 for the compensation program throug
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Annual Bondurant Heritage Day Sale August 13 (August 4, 2016)
The Annual Bondurant Heritage Day Sale will be held on Saturday, August 13th at St. Hubert the Church/Community Center from 9AM to 2PM. Everyone is welcome to come to Bondurant us for the community sale. Burgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches will be available for
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Third Annual Sublette County Fair Lynn Thomas Memorial Art Show (August 4, 2016)
The Third Annual Sublette County Fair Lynn Thomas Memorial Art Show was held at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Community Hall July 24 through July 30, 2016. A diverse exhibit of 154 paintings and sculptures was submitted by 32 local and regional artists. Vi
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Notice of street closure August 3 (August 2, 2016)
by Town of Pinedale
Please be advised that the intersection of Hennick Street and Tyler Avenue will be closed due to continuing road work tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3, 2016. There may be additional closures. Please note the road closure and detour signs. The improvements to the
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Wyoming Legislature update – July 25, 2016 (August 1, 2016)
by Albert Sommers, House District #20 Representative
Hello Sublette County, on June 28-29 in Gillette I participated in a meeting of the Joint Minerals, Business, and Economic Development Committee. During this meeting we heard updates on such issues as self-bonding for mining reclamation, new EPA rules for und
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Partial Fire Restrictions in effect for western Wyoming (August 1, 2016)
Campfires allowed in designated recreation sites only
by Interagency media release
Based upon a current fire danger rating of Very High and current predications of continued warm and dry weather, Teton Interagency fire managers announced today that partial fire restrictions will begin at 12:01am, Wednesday morning on August 3, 2016, for Gran
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