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Pinedale Online News - March 2014

(2 pictures) Griz! (March 31, 2014)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell has posted some great photos of grizzly bears that he saw while on Spring Break last week. Click on this link to see his latest pictures: Spring Break Photo Gallery. ... FULL STORY
Bar J Wranglers concert in Farson April 24 (March 31, 2014)
Fundraiser benefit concert
The Bar J Wranglers will appear in concert at the Farson-Eden Community Center on Thursday, April 24th. The concert is presented by the Big Sandy Clinic and is a fundraiser. One half of the funds raised go to help a family with costs for cancer treatment for a ... FULL STORY
Encana to sell its Jonah field operations in Wyoming (March 31, 2014)
To an affiliate of TPG Capital for $1.8 billion
by Encana media release
Calgary, Alberta (March 31, 2014) TSX, NYSE: ECA ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) Pinedale Clinic gets new Ultrasound machine (March 29, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
On Friday evening, March 28th, the Sublette County Rural Health Care Foundation (SCRHCF) held a reception at the Pinedale Medical Clinic to show the public the new Ultrasound diagnostic unit acquired for the Sublette County Rural Health Care District (SCRHCD). ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) There’s dancing on the leks (March 29, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit
Greater Sage Grouse are currently on their leks (traditional breeding grounds), with the males dancing, displaying, and fighting for their hens. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Roundup – March 28, 2014 (March 28, 2014)
Wyo. Board of Ed. votes to not reject science standards ... FULL STORY
Don’t fall victim to computer and telephone scams (March 28, 2014)
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office in Rock Springs is warning of two internet and telephone scams that continue being circulated. ... FULL STORY
National Park Service announces Record Of Decision not to remote vaccinate Yellowstone Bison (March 28, 2014)
by National Park Service
National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Regional Director Sue Masica signed a Record of Decision (ROD) to not implement a remote vaccination program to address brucellosis in Yellowstone Bison. ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Range parcels to be offered for oil and gas leasing (March 28, 2014)
Bridger-Teton National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office release Notice of Intent
by Joint media release
The Bridger-Teton National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office are proposing to offer specific parcels for oil and gas leasing on the eastern slope of the Wyoming Range, along the western portion of Sublette County in areas identifi ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES #1 offers Spring classes (March 28, 2014)
The Sublette Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) for School District #1 in Pinedale is offering these classes for spring: ... FULL STORY
(12 pictures) District History Day held in Pinedale (March 28, 2014)
Local competition for middle and high school students
by Pinedale Online!
District No. 7 History Day Competition was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in the Sublette BOCES building in Pinedale, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
Rocky Mountain Power requests price increase (March 28, 2014)
Asking for an increase of 5.3%, about an average of $4.50 on monthly bill
by Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power is requesting a price change to occur in January 2015 to support the growing costs of serving its Wyoming customers. If approved by the Wyoming Public Service Commission, prices would increase by an overall average of 5.3 percent beginning ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 28, 2014 (March 28, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, March 28, 9:30AM report: 28 degrees, slight breeze. 4-6 inches of fresh snow this morning – snowing now. Looks like clouds might be breaking up a bit. All trails above freshly groomed. The trail closure to the new loop trail section where Kelly tie ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Obituary – Phyllis Ann Boye’ (March 27, 2014)
Phyllis Ann Boye’ passed away in Pinedale, Wyoming on March 11, 2014. She was 85 years old. ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: Cally McKee (March 27, 2014)
Cally McKee passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, March 26th. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, March 31st in the Pinedale High School Auditorium starting at 3:30PM. A reception will follow in the Lovatt R ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 27, 2014 (March 27, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, March 27, 8:30AM report: 21 degrees, slight breeze blowing. Supposed to be some weather coming in for the weekend. Up to ½ inch of fresh snow this morning. All trails above groomd except for Heart Attack and Flatline. There is a closure to the new ... FULL STORY
Sublette Examiner – March 25, 2014 (March 25, 2014)
WYDOT snow control costs exceed budget ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Albert Sommers announces reelection bid for HD20 (March 24, 2014)
On March 24th, Albert Sommers announced his intention to seek reelection for the position of House District #20 representative. He has served in that position for the past two years. Below is his media release. ... FULL STORY
Flooding preparation discussions begin (March 24, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
Even though the high water flooding season is still two to three months away, discussions are underway about potential flooding problem spots in the county. About 40 interested citizens attended a workshop on Monday night at the Daniel Community Center in the ... FULL STORY
(11 pictures) Pinedale Glacier Pee Wees place 2nd at Salt Lake Spring Fling tourney (March 24, 2014)
The Pinedale Glaciers Pee Wee Hockey Team headed to Salt Lake City, Utah March 13-16th to play in a year-ending Salt Lake County Spring Fling Youth Hockey Tournament. The Pinedale Glacier Pee Wees played teams from Idaho and Utah. Pee Wees are youth age 11-1 ... FULL STORY
Energy Department authorizes Jordan Cove to export Liquefied Natural Gas (March 24, 2014)
by Wyoming Delegation
Below is a release from the Wyoming Delegation: ... FULL STORY
Ecological Site Description (ESD) Workshop in Farson May 20 (March 24, 2014)
Are you a Range Specialist, Wildlife or Habitat Biologist, or other natural resource professional? How about a public land grazing permittee or lessee? ... FULL STORY
Green River flooding workshop in Daniel March 24th (March 24, 2014)
by Sublette County Commissioners
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Roundup – March 21, 2014 (March 21, 2014)
Big Piney looks at water rates to comply with law ... FULL STORY
Prenatal Classes start April 9th (March 21, 2014)
All expectant parents are invited to attend a series of prepared childbirth classes starting Wednesday April 9, at 6pm at the Pinedale Public Health office. This is a series of classes covering topics such as labor & delivery, breathing and relaxation techniqu ... FULL STORY
Rocky Mountain Power requests price increase (March 21, 2014)
Overall average of 5.3% starting 2015
by Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power is requesting a price change to occur in January 2015 to support the growing costs of serving its Wyoming customers. If approved by the Wyoming Public Service Commission, prices would increase by an overall average of 5.3 percent beginning ... FULL STORY
Report: National Association Of Counties (NACO) Legislative Conference (March 21, 2014)
by Sublette County Commissioner Joel Bousman
As chairman of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA) Public Lands Committee, and as a member of the Public Lands Committee for NACO, I recently attend the Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. This is my report to Sublette County on the issu ... FULL STORY
Italy's Urban Wolves (March 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
BBC News reports that Italians are increasingly worried that wolves are becoming too comfortable around humans as the animals are seen in villages and towns in daylight hours around the country. ... FULL STORY
Colville Tribes to Monitor Wolves (March 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Wolves inhabiting Washington's 3.1 million-acre Colville Reservation will soon be the subject of an intensive monitoring effort by the Tribes, thanks to a $187,000 grant from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The money will allow the hiring of a wildlife biolo ... FULL STORY
Methow Wolf Research Program (March 21 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Eastern Washington's Methow Valley will be the focus of a new $600,000 research program investigating conflicts between wolves and livestock. Members of six wolf packs and two domestic cow herds will be radio-collared, and the calves will be fitted with ear ta ... FULL STORY
Montana allows landowner-take of wolves (March 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials have approved new rules allowing landowners to kill wolves posing a potential threat to human safety, livestock, or domestic dogs, without the need for a state-issued wolf hunting license. ... FULL STORY
Alaska wolf kills dog during daylight attack (March 21, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A Haines, Alaska woman was snowshoeing with four dogs near her home when a wolf attacked the dogs, killing one and consuming it in front of the woman. The woman, according to the Anchorage Daily News, hit the wolf with her ski poles on several occasions as the ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 21, 2014 (March 21, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, March 21, 9:30AM report: Chilly this morning, -7 degrees around 6AM, but warming up, 17 degrees now. All trails above groomed. CCC trails were groomed yesterday and should still be good skiing – getting a lot of use. Golf Course should still be skiable ... FULL STORY
Wolf roaming Jackson Hole (March 20, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that a lone wolf has been spotted by numerous residents of the South Park area of Jackson Hole, as the wolf roamed the residential neighborhood on Monday morning. Tracks exiting the area indicated the wolf was headed towar ... FULL STORY
Biodiversity Conservation Alliance Closes Doors (March 20, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Associated Press reports that the Laramie-based environmental group Biodiversity Conservation Alliance is "disbanding amid financial difficulties." ... FULL STORY
Youth Horse Packing & Leave No Trace Clinic April 5th (March 20, 2014)
Free to all youth
Back Country Horsemen is sponsoring a Youth Horse Packing & Leave No Trace Clinic on Saturday, April 5, from 9AM to 4PM at Sullivan’s Arena in Boulder. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 2014 Air Race Classic will land in Pinedale in June (March 19, 2014)
Women pilots in a 4-day, 2400 miles coast to coast air race
by Pinedale Online!
The 38th Annual Air Race Classic will take place June 16-19, 2014. The race is for women pilots only. The race route is approximately 2,400 statute miles in length traversing from coast to coast across the United States. Contestants have four days to reach the ... FULL STORY
Will sage grouse be used to limit oil & gas drilling in the West? (March 19, 2014)
Going around the public input process
by Pinedale Online!
The Wall Street Journal posted an article on March 11th saying it appears the Obama administration and environmental activists are working hand in hand using the Endangered Species Act to limit oil and gas drilling and other activities on federal land. In elev ... FULL STORY
Sublette Examiner – March 18, 2014 (March 18, 2014)
BTNF accepts $12 million offer for land parcel ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) Thompson is 'Ranch Woman of the Year, 'Wallers are 'Friends of Ag' (March 18, 2014)
by Joy Ufford
On Saturday, March 8, dozens of members, friends and families of the Green River Valley Cattlewomen (GRVC) and Cattlemen's Association (GRVCA) gathered in Marbleton for the group' special awards luncheon and banquet. ... FULL STORY
ASIST Suicide Prevention Training educates community to save lives (March 19, 2014)
by Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming
Since the beginning of 2013, nearly 7,900 people in Wyoming have been trained to recognize the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide – and how to act quickly to get that person help. ... FULL STORY
Archaeology meeting March 25th (March 18, 2014)
The Upper Green River Basin Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeology Society will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25th at the Museum of the Mountain Man. 6:30PM updates and planning for State meeting in May. Program at 7:00PM Presentation by Dave Vlcek, ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 18, 2014 (March 18, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, March 18, 9:30AM report: 15 degrees. All trails above groomed except for Heart Attack and Flatline. ½" of new snow at the Nordic building, 2" new snow at White Pine. Very wind-blown from yesterday’s winds. No breeze when I left this morning though. Ni ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Path of the Pronghorn Bronze Project update (March 17, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
The Steering Committee has re-engineered the display of the Path of the Pronghorn Bronze Project to better fit the elements of the site location. The new bronze will go on a small triangle of Town of Pinedale property on the west bank of Pine Creek on the sout ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 7th Grade Travel Basketball Team takes 1st Place at Cokeville Basketball Tournament (March 17, 2014)
by Dawn Ballou
The 7th Grade Travel Basketball Team took 1st Place at the Cokeville Basketball Tournament last weekend. These students are from Pinedale, however the team has no affiliation with the school. Pictured are Front Row: Blake Illoway, Colt Ramsey, and Joey McCullo ... FULL STORY
Civilian Handgun Training Course in Rock Springs (March 17, 2014)
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is offering Civilian Handgun Training Courses in Rock Springs between April and September, 2014. ... FULL STORY
Moose count update and lecture at the Pinedale Library March 27th (March 17, 2014)
by Sublette County Library
Wildlife Biologist Gary Fralick from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department will return to the library in Pinedale to speak about the ongoing monitoring of Sublette County moose populations on Thursday, March 27th at 6:30 pm. He will share recent data from the moo ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Medical Clinic Gala Open House March 28th (March 17, 2014)
For new ultrasound machine
The public is invited to the Pinedale Medical Clinic for a Gala Open House on Friday, March 28th from 5:30-7:00PM. The event is being hosted by the Sublette County Rural Health Foundation and Sublette County Rural Health Care District to introduce the communit ... FULL STORY
Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff and Dessert Auction Fundraiser April 5th (March 17, 2014)
Everyone is invited to the Aniel Daniel Chili Cookoff and Dessert Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, April 5th at the Daniel Community Center. Make a crockpot of your best chili for entry into their contest, then stick around for the chili dinner and dessert auct ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 17, 2014 (March 17, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, March 17, 9:30AM report: Groomed the golf course this morning. All the other trails were groomed yesterday and should still be in pretty good shape. There might be some places with a bit of drifting from the wind. ... FULL STORY
Sage Grouse Workshop March 20th in Pinedale (March 16, 2014)
There will be a Sage Grouse Workshop in Pinedale on Thursday, March 20th from 10AM until 5PM in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. The public is welcome to attend part or all of the workshop. Attendees include representatives from the BLM, University of ... FULL STORY
EPA lifts suspension and debarment of BP from Federal government contracts (March 16, 2014)
by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
On Thursday, March 13th, the Environmental Protection Agency and BP executed an agreement resolving all suspension and debarment actions against BP that barred the company from doing business with the federal government following the company’s guilty plea in t ... FULL STORY
Community meeting on special health care needs March 18 (March 16, 2014)
The Wyoming Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Unit is hosting a public meeting to get public input about health issues that impact women, infants, youth, and children with special health care needs in the community. Every five years, the Materna ... FULL STORY
Groundwater awareness (March 16, 2014)
Regular testing of private wells helps ensure water quality and safety of drinking water
Whether for drinking, irrigation, industry or as part of a healthy ecosystem, groundwater is a vital natural resource affecting all walks of life. The Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) and Wyoming Natural Resource Foundation (WNRF) held Nati ... FULL STORY
Sublette Center holds Pillow Push (March 16, 2014)
Fundraising effort to replace pillows, linens and other items
During the month of March, the Sublette Center is asking the community to partner with them to help replace pillows, linens, blankets, towels, recliners and beds. Donations in the form of "Paper Pillows" are available at 1st Bank, Ridley’s, Altitude Drug, The ... FULL STORY
Premiere of ‘Energy’s Crossroads: Pinedale, Wyoming’ March 18 (March 16, 2014)
Shell sponsors special showing of ‘Rational Middle’ film on the energy issue
Shell is sponsoring a special showing of the film, "Rational Middle" on Tuesday, March 18th at the Pinedale Entertainment Center. The film is part of a series about the energy issue. There will also be the Pinedale premiere of the film, "Energy's Crossroads: P ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Game & Fish holds public meetings on 2014 hunting season proposals (March 16, 2014)
Meeting in Pinedale March 20th
by Wyoming Game & Fish
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) invites you to our upcoming open houses in communities statewide. We look forward to visiting with you about your thoughts, ideas and questions regarding the 2014 hunting season proposals (big game, small game, game ... FULL STORY
Youth Horse Packing & Leave No Trace Clinic April 5th (March 16, 2014)
Back Country Horsemen is sponsoring a Youth Horse Packing & Leave No Trace Clinic on Saturday, April 5, from 9AM to 4PM at Sullivan’s Arena in Boulder. Call 307-360-7001 to register by April 1. ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda – March 18, 2014 (March 16, 2014)
At the Marbleton Town Hall
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 16, 2014 (March 16, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, March 16, 9:00AM report: 27 degrees. All trails above freshly groomed this morning. Beautiful day. Should be pretty good skiing today. Recommend coming in the morning – supposed to get really warm today. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Moose and More! (March 15, 2014)
Photos by Dave Bell
Pinedale Online photographer Dave Bell has posted some great moose pictures in his latest photo galleries. Click here to see the latest pictures: Dave Bell Photo Gallery ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 15, 2014 (March 15, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, March 15, 9:15AM report: 20 degrees. All trails above freshly groomed this morning except for Flatline and Heart Attack. Breezy at times, some of the trails may get blown back in. Tree Loop might be the best skiing today because it is more protected. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sandhill Cranes are back (March 15, 2014)
Cat Urbigkit reports seeing sandhill cranes back in Sublette County. Their distinct call is a sure sign of spring. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Roundup – March 14, 2014 (March 14, 2014)
PTC looks at lighting fixtures, redesign of pronghorn sculpture ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Republican Convention March 15 (March 14, 2014)
The Sublette County Republican Convention will be held on Saturday, March 15 starting at 1:00PM in the Sublette BOCES building, 665 North Tyler Avenue in Pinedale, Wyoming. Time will be given to individuals running for Republican elected positions. Public welc ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 14, 2014 (March 14, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, March 14, 10:15AM report: All trails above freshly groomed this morning except for the new portion of Lower Surveyor called Powerline Loop and Tree Loop, which should still be in good shape. Use caution on the reconstructed trail adjacent to the White ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 13, 2014 (March 13, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Thursday, March 13, 10:30AM report: Golf Course and CCC trails freshly groomed this morning. Trails above should still be in good shape today. ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone bears emerging from dens (March 13, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Grizzly bears are emerging from hibernation in the Greater Yellowstone Area, so hikers, skiers and snowshoers are advised to stay in groups of three of more, make noise on the trail and carry bear spray. ... FULL STORY
Staying Safe in Bear, Lion and Wolf Country workshop in Pinedale March 13 (March 13, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
With reports of bears venturing out of their winter dens, we’re reminded that it’s a good time to think about how to avoid conflicts with large predators. Wildlife officials encourage anyone who spends time in bear and lion country to attend one of the upcomin ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 12, 2014 (March 12, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Wednesday, March 12, 10:00AM report: All trails above freshly groomed except for Flatline and Heart Attack. The portion of Lower Surveyor that goes to White Pine not groomed. That section of trail got obliterated with the Snowmobile Hillclimb event and has not ... FULL STORY
Sublette Examiner – March 11, 2014 (March 11, 2014)
White Pine Hillclimb ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale Workshop March 13th (March 11, 2014)
Public Notice: The Town Council of the Town of Pinedale will be holding a Workshop on Thursday March 13, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the Pinedale Town Hall, 210 West Pine Street to review the Personnel Handbook Revision and the Proposed Parking Ordinance. Public welc ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski trail grooming report – March 11, 2014 (March 11, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Tuesday, March 11, 8:00AM report: No grooming today. Snowing and blowing up there this morning. Will try again tomorrow. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Cat Urbigkit photos on display at Isabel Jewelry & Gallery (March 10, 2014)
Reception on March 20th
Cat Urbigkit's award-winning photographs are now hanging in Isabel Jewelry & Gallery in Pinedale. Urbigkit earned the Wyoming Arts Council Artist Fellowship Honorable Mention in 2012 for these photos. She traveled to Mongolia in 2008 to chronicle Kazakh eagle ... FULL STORY
Medical Mojo - ‘How to Stay Active in Cold Weather’ talk March 17th (March 10, 2014)
On Monday, March 17th Dr. Rebecca Stroklund of the Pinedale Medical Clinic will be speaking at Rendezvous Pointe. This series, titled "Medical Mojo" will begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. This month's topic is, "How to Stay Active in Cold Weather". All ... FULL STORY
Sung Evening Prayer (March 10, 2014)
At St. Andrew’s in the Pines Episcopal Church
Everyone is invited to join in the ancient tradition of sung Evening Prayer. Every Wednesday evening at 6:15 p.m. there will be a service of Evensong at St. Andrew's in the Pines Episcopal Church in Pinedale. This simple, sung prayer service in a rich and ple ... FULL STORY
Where can you see 200 Pink Flamingos in Sublette County?? (March 10, 2014)
The Flamingo Cup Giant Slalom Ski Race March 15th at White Pine
by Sublette County Ski and Snowboard Association
The Flamingo Cup! Come on up White Pine on Saturday, March 15th and join the Sublette County Ski and Snowboard Association (SCSSA) for the Flamingo Cup ski race. ... FULL STORY
Rendezvous Pointe Rummage Sale March 15th (March 10, 2014)
Rendezvous Pointe’s staff are having a huge Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 15th from 9AM to 2PM at Rendezvous Pointe in Pinedale. Here are some of the items that will be on sale: Antique dishes, Antique furniture, Home-made items, Antique Oil cans, Clothing, ... FULL STORY
Scout Pack 18 Annual Spaghetti Dinner April 11th (March 10, 2014)
The boys of Pack 18 of the Cub Scouts and Troop 18 of the Boy Scouts would like to invite the community of Pinedale to our annual Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction. The event will be held Friday, April 11 beginning at 5:30 PM at the Wrangler Cafeteria whic ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda – March 11, 2014 (March 10, 2014)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES offers Community Education grants (March 10, 2014)
Application deadline is April 15th
Sublette County School District #1 Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) offers Community Education grants that offer educational opportunities to youth and adults in the community. They have given over $650,000 in grants to programs such as youth r ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Bluebirds are back (March 10, 2014)
We’re hearing reports of bluebirds being in town and sandhill cranes getting closer our way, which means spring has to eventually win over a determined winter that doesn’t want to let go of its grip. If you see/hear a crane in Pinedale or Big Piney, or hear t ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pizza Moose – take out? (March 10, 2014)
Emi Domoto-Reilly snapped this picture recently of a young moose standing under the sign at Wind River Pizza in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Snowmachining Fun Run March 15th (March 10, 2014)
Everyone is welcome to come join the Pinedale Snowmobile Fun Run on Saturday, March 15th at The Place. The fun run begins at 9:00am and the end check-in is 4:00pm. The ride will be along the Upper Green. All level of riders welcome. The Place will be serving l ... FULL STORY
Landscaping Bids Wanted for Marbleton Senior Housing (Original post March 10, 2014 | Updated March 12, 2014)
(Editor's Note: This story has been updated to revise the bid request from landscaping to lawn maintenance.) ... FULL STORY
Cindy Hill denied access to her office (March 10, 2014)
by Cindy Hill
Below is a statement from Wyoming Department of Education Superintendent Cindy Hill. ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – March 10, 2014 (March 10, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, March 10, 8:45AM report: Only did the CCC Pond area trails this morning. Supposed to get more snow tonight. If so, will do the trails above tomorrow. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Roundup – March 7, 2014 (March 7, 2014)
Session ends, Gov. Mead signs budget ... FULL STORY
Cows suffer PTSD-like symptoms (March 7, 2014)
by Oregon State University
Unlike cows that haven't ever had a run-in with wolves, ones that have can experience stress-related illnesses and have a harder time getting pregnant – meaning decreased profits for ranchers, according to a new study by Oregon State University. ... FULL STORY
Seven wolves harvested in Wyoming (March 7, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department reports that as of 3 p.m. on March 4, seven wolves have been harvested in Wyoming's predator zone since the start of the year. ... FULL STORY
Idaho calculates wolf control cost (March 7, 2014)
by Idaho Fish & Game Department
Idaho Fish and Game estimates that last month's wolf control action in the Lolo elk zone cost approximately $30,000. The entire cost will be paid using license dollars paid by sportsmen and women. Fish and Game receives no state general tax dollars. ... FULL STORY
Oregon learns of wolf trouble (March 7, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Livestock producers in Oregon gathered at a recent meeting to learn what it's like to live with wolves entering your cattle herd. Todd Nash of the Oregon Cattlemen's Association provided details of wolf attacks on cattle, as well as the experience of having wo ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – March 7, 2014 (March 7, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Friday, March 7, 9:00AM report: All trails above groomed this morning except Heart Attack and the part of Lower Surveyor by White Pine ski area, which is closed because of the hillclimb this weekend. The CCC Pond trails were groomed first this morning so shoul ... FULL STORY
Legislature updates (March 6, 2014)
by HD20 Representative Albert Sommers
Thursday, March 6, 2014 ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Incredible Snow Year (March 6, 2014)
Timberline Lodge in the Wyoming Range
This was the scene of the front porch at Timberline Lodge on Thursday (March 6th). Timberline Lodge provides lodging and meals in the wintertime for snowmachiners and is ideally located west of Daniel and near Horse Creek for access to more than 330 miles of g ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Volunteer Fire Department Open House March 15 (March 6, 2014)
Pinedale Volunteer Fire Department is having an open house on Saturday, March 15, from 11am – 2pm. They will be cooking hamburgers and hot dogs, and will have fire truck rides for the kids. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Museum of the Mountain Man Annual Meeting and Spring Thaw Party March 13 (March 6, 2014)
The Museum of the Mountain Man and Sublette County Historical Society will host their Annual Meeting and Spring Thaw Party on Thursday, March 13, 2014 from 6-9PM at the Museum. Chance for the public and Sublette County Historical Society members to get an upda ... FULL STORY
Wyoming Legislature update (March 6, 2014)
by HD20 Representative Albert Sommers
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 ... FULL STORY
Cattlemen’s Annual Meetings & Banquet March 7 & 8 (March 5, 2014)
The Green River Valley Cattlemen’s will hold their Annual Meetings on Friday & Saturday March 7th & 8th. The meetings are on both Friday and Saturday starting at 1PM at the Marbleton Town Hall. The Annual Banquet is on Saturday at the Southwest Sublette Count ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – March 5, 2014 (March 5, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sublette Examiner – March 4, 2014 (March 4, 2014)
Waiting on a bite ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Looking for a Job? Check out our Job Board! (Original post March 3, 2014 | Updated March 5, 2014)
Over 20 jobs on the Job Board right now
by Pinedale Online!
If you are looking for a job, and haven’t found our Pinedale Online Job Board yet, we want to make you aware of this resource for finding jobs in Sublette County. Currently there are over 20 jobs listed. These are real jobs, looking for good workers, available ... FULL STORY
Black Wolf in Black Hills? (March 3, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
A logger has reported spotting a black wolf northwest of Rapid City, South Dakota. And numerous residents of Spearfish have reported a wolf in a residential area in the last few months. Yet a state wildlife official discounts these reports. It appears the only ... FULL STORY
Feds Produce Wolf-Coyote Pups (March 3, 2014)
Is Eastern Coyote a Valid Species?
by USGS press release
Scientists have successfully produced hybrid pups between a male western gray wolf and a female western coyote in captivity. ... FULL STORY
Idaho Kills 23 Wolves in Lolo (March 3, 2014)
by Idaho FIsh and Game press release
Idaho Fish and Game, in cooperation with the USDA Wildlife Services, has completed another wolf control action in northern Idaho's Lolo elk zone near the Idaho/Montana border to improve poor elk survival in the area. ... FULL STORY
Isle Royale Wolf Death (March 3, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The debate about the future of wolves on Isle Royale just got a little more complicated. While wolf biologists and advocates debate whether there should be human intervention to boost the dwindling Isle Royale wolf population, frigid winter temperatures have a ... FULL STORY
Wolf on Mount Hood (March 3, 2014)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Oregon's wolf population is growing and wolves are being documented in regions of the state where wolf presence hasn't been confirmed in a half-century. State wildlife officials even documented a wolf on Mount Hood in the Cascades, hundreds of miles from the c ... FULL STORY
Storm brings even more snow (March 3, 2014)
1-26 inches in Sublette County
by National Weather Service
A late season winter storm brought rounds of light to moderate snow across much of the lower elevations of Wyoming Friday into Saturday (Feb. 28th and March 1st). ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Lots of snow in the Upper Green (March 3, 2014)
The Kendall Valley Fire Station in the Upper Green has lots of snow to deal with this winter. This all-volunteer fire department handles the area about 30 miles north of Cora. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Junior Council learns about the State Legislature (Original post March 3, 2014 | Updated March 6, 2014)
Pinedale Junior Council members met with Wyoming Governor Matt Mead on Monday at the Capitol in Cheyenne to discuss issues relating to their community and learn more about the State legislative process. Pictured left to right: Fallon Ramsey, Taner Trujillo, G ... FULL STORY
Please give wildlife plenty of room and patience (March 3, 2014)
Deep snow forces animals into residential areas
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Wyoming Game and Fish officials are asking residents in the Jackson, Wilson and Pinedale areas to be aware and show patience with moose and other wildlife that often show up in residential areas during the winter months. The Jackson Game and Fish office has r ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks seeking recruits for 2014 Youth Conservation Program (March 3, 2014)
by Pinedale Online!
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are accepting applications for youth to participate in their 2014 Youth Conservation Programs (YCP). ... FULL STORY
Sheriff’s Office warns of resurgent ‘delinquent taxes’ scam (March 3, 2014)
by Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a resurgent "delinquent taxes scam" circulating once again throughout the county. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Pummelers 2014 Wrestling Tournament March 8 (March 3, 2014)
The Pinedale Pummelers will host the 2014 Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, March 8th. Around 200 kids ages 5 to 18-years old from all over Wyoming will be traveling to Pinedale to compete. ... FULL STORY
WYDOT awards road contracts (March 3, 2014)
by Wyoming Transportation Commission
Contracts totaling nearly $17.4 million for 13 projects around the state, including two that will be funded through increased fuel tax revenue, were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during its February meeting in Cheyenne. ... FULL STORY
Book Bingo at the Library in March (March 3, 2014)
Adult Winter Reading program
by Sublette County Library
Why let the kids have all the fun? They have their Summer Reading Programs, so we are now offering Adult Winter Reading for both Pinedale and Big Piney library users. Read four books of your choice and get a small prize. Read eight and get a slightly bigger pr ... FULL STORY
Sublette Chamber Community Conversation Luncheon March 18 (March 3, 2014)
The Sublette County Chamber of Commerce will host its March Community Conversation Luncheon on Tuesday, March 18 at noon in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Special presentation by the Wyoming Community Foundation and their granting process and fundin ... FULL STORY
Public comment sought for proposed changes to Unauthorized Practice Of Law rules (March 3, 2014)
by Wyoming State Bar
The Wyoming State Bar today (Monday, March 3) announced that it will accept public comment relating to proposed changes to the rules governing the unauthorized practice of law. ... FULL STORY
Wind River Skate Club Spring Recital March 7th (March 3, 2014)
The Wind River Skate Club presents "Back to the Barn Yard" a Spring Recital. Performance will be held at the Sublette County Ice Arena in Pinedale on Friday, March 7th. The doors will open at 6:30pm and the show will begin at 7:00pm. Admission is $2 a perso ... FULL STORY
Marian Gants Memorial Service March 8 (March 3, 2014)
There will be a memorial service for Marian Gants on Saturday, March 8th, at 11 am, at the Boulder Community Center. Please join us as we celebrate and remember her life. Please bring a dish to share. ... FULL STORY
Wyohistory.org debuts new education package (March 3, 2014)
Website offers Wyoming students Wyoming history education
by WyoHistory.org
Online encyclopedia WyoHistory.org presents a new education package especially for students, teachers and others who enjoy learning more about the state’s history. The package includes lively articles on nine historic sites on the Oregon Trail in Wyoming enhan ... FULL STORY
Deadline for Nonresident Deer, Antelope applications March 17 (March 3, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
Nonresidents who would like to hunt deer and antelope in Wyoming during the 2014 hunting season are reminded the application deadline to be included in the drawing is 5 p.m. on March 17. Starting this year all applications must be made online. No paper applica ... FULL STORY
Game and Fish offers online application assistance (March 3, 2014)
by Wyoming Game & Fish
With two application deadlines now past, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports that the online only application process is going very well. ... FULL STORY
March Film Fest returns with double feature format (March 3, 2014)
by Sublette County Library
The Sublette County Library and Pinedale Fine Arts Council are excited to announce the lineup for the 2014 Daphne Platts March Film Festival which kicks off Saturday, March 8. This year the annual festival will feature a new ‘double feature’ format. Each Satur ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – March 3, 2014 (March 3, 2014)
by Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Monday, March 3, 8:30AM report: All trails above groomed this morning except Heart Attack. 1-2" of new snow, 28 degrees. Got a dusting more snow on Kelly Park and Kelly Tie-In after they were groomed this morning. Road being plowed now, has a dusting of snow o ... FULL STORY
Presenters sought for Sixth Annual Yellowstone Winter Photo Festival (March 3, 2014)
by Yellowstone National Park
Photographers are invited to share their favorite winter images of the region with the public during the Sixth Annual Winter Photo Festival to be held next month in West Yellowstone. ... FULL STORY
Library celebrates Women’s History Month (March 2, 2014)
by Sublette County Library
March is Women’s History Month. Pack a bag lunch and head to the Pinedale library’s board room at noon on Thursdays to watch MAKERS: Women Who Make America, a three part PBS documentary that tells the extraordinary story of the most sweeping social revolution ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Nordic ski grooming report – March 2, 2014 (March 2, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Sunday, March 2, 9:15AM report: Buried. 20" of new snow at White Pine. Unbelievable. With the wind yesterday I couldn’t even find the trail in some places this morning. Groomed Old Road Trail, Lower Surveyor, the outer perimeter of Upper Surveyor (Hummer Loop, ... FULL STORY
Legislative Updates (March 1, 2014)
by HD20 Representative Albert Sommers
Friday, February 28, 2014 ... FULL STORY
Death Notice: Marian Gants (March 1, 2014)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office media release
At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Saturday March 1st the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a welfare check in the area of Boulder Lake Estates. The reporting party stated he was working out of town and had not heard from his wife, 61-year ... FULL STORY
Snow (March 1, 2014)
Photos by Dave Bell
Did we mention that we have a lot of snow this winter? ... FULL STORY
Nordic ski grooming report – March 1, 2014 (March 1, 2014)
Report courtesy of Mike Looney, Groomer
Saturday, March 1, 8:30AM report: 8 to 10 inches of new snow at the Nordic building at White Pine. All trails above groomed except Heart Attack this morning, however it is blowing hard and trails getting blown back in fast. Warm, 25 degrees. Don’t recommend sk ... FULL STORY

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