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‘So we can breathe on public land’ – Death of beloved dog spurs grassroots group for change in trapper laws.

By Julie Dockstader Heaps SVI Media A Star Valley woman hopes changes in statewide trapping regulations would mean the tragic death of her beloved dog — Jester — will not have been in vain. “My requests are minimal but will…

Afton Parks Master Plan is Thursday

• Pickleball, skateboarding and splash pad are options.  So as not to interfere with this Thursday’s Community of Kindness event scheduled from 4-7 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center, the Town of Afton scheduled their Parks Master Plan for right…

SVI Radio Interview-Oct. 10: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator

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Despite rain and muddy water, Swift Creek slide remains stable

The Town of Afton says the recent mud slide that occurred earlier this year in Swift Creek canyon has not begun to slide again, despite the recent rain and muddy water. “There is a lot of water coming down the…

New Afton Star underway, volunteers needed

• Old material has been removed, holes prepped to stabilize Star.  The old material for the Star on the east hill above Afton has been removed with the help of 20 volunteers and a bulldozer provided by DNS Excavation. The…

Interviews Radio

Aug. 24: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator

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Star Trail restoration work underway east of Afton

Six people from various locations throughout the United States gathered on Star Hill east of Afton this past week to build a walking trail. They are part of a Star Hill restoration project the Town of Afton is coordinating with…

Intermittent Spring Trail now open

• Town will continue maintenance after trail is open. The Town of Afton, working with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, is now open. The trail serves as the main route to view the spring. Josh Peavler  told SVI on Monday, the…

Town of Afton monitoring the mud slide in Swift Creek Canyon

◆ Mayor commends public works director The Town of Afton will continue to monitor a slide in Swift Creek Canyon in the coming weeks after initially clearing it with trackhoes. The slide backed up heavy water flow from spring runoff,…

(Video) – Swift Creek Canyon Road open, trail closed due to mudslide

A mudslide that occurred the week of June 12 continues to move and cause problems below the intermittent spring up Afton’s Swift Creek Canyon. Afton Mayor Jeff Jensen said he expects the road up the canyon to remain open, however…