Community Page 10/28: Gear Swap and Recreation Expo is set for Nov. 7

The fifth annual Anaconda Gear Swap and Recreation Expo is coming up on Nov. 7th, 2026, from 12-4 p.m. The 2026 Gear Swap & Recreation Expo is an Anaconda Trail Society Fundraiser hosted by Pintler’s Portal Hostel, located at 218 W. Park Ave, Anaconda, MT 59711.  The Anaconda All-Season Gear…

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AJSHS Speech and Drama team starts their season strong

By Evann Johnson AJSHS Student Reporter On October 23rd, the Anaconda Junior-Senior High School speech and drama team headed down the road to Manhattan, MT where their first meet was held. For some, this was their very first competition, while others carried previous experience. Junior Loretta LaSalle placed 5th in…

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Copperhead Cross Country brings their best to state

Copperhead Cross Country saved their best for last, literally, as nearly every AHS runner at the State Cross-Country Championships – which took place at Amend Park in Billings on Oct. 24 – set personal-best times at the season’s final meet.  Much as he’s done throughout 2026 it was Gage Novak…

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‘Hoop Shoot’ set for Nov. 7

The Anaconda Elks Lodge is sponsoring the 2026 Annual “Hoop Shoot” to be held at the Memorial Gymnasium at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Contestants who are ages 8-13 may compete in this free throw event. Trophies, medallions and Certificates of Participation will be awarded. The contestants are grouped…

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Reminder: AHS Volleyball Senior Night is on Oct. 29

The Lady Copperhead volleball team will wrap up the regular season with Senior Night on Thursday, Oct. 29 vs. Arlee, with JV set to play at 4:30 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m.  The Lady Copperheads are coming off a 3-0 road sweep of Darby on Oct. 24 and stand…

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Halloween roundup: Anaconda’s got lots happening this holiday

The Smelter City is getting busy this holiday, with a variety of events happening on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. Thursday, Oct. 29 Smelter City Brewing is hosting a pet costume contest, awarding prizes for best pet costume and best pet-human duo. Judging starts at 6:30 p.m. and…

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Public Health encourages vaccination as respiratory illnesses circulate

By Lauren Bolton ADLC Public Health Director Every year around this time, we start reminding people to get their annual flu vaccine. This year, that reminder feels particularly timely. A-DLC Public Health has already received reports of influenza cases in our community. We are not seeing large numbers locally, and…

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