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Bring your scout in their uniform to the Alaska Avalanche Hockey game at 7, toni...

Bring your scout in their uniform to the Alaska Avalanche Hockey game at 7, tonight at the MTA Events Center against the Dawson Creek Rage and the scout and their parents get in...

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Free Ice Skating Show

from:City of Wasilla

The Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center will be having a FREE ice show the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Fun and free entertainment for the entire family! The show is from...

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e-Reader Q & A

from:City of Wasilla

  Are you curious about e-readers and want to try one out? Do you own an e-reader, but can't figure out how to use it? Are you confused about which reader to buy for a...

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Call for Artists

from:City of Wasilla

The Dorothy G. Page Museum is seeking applications for its fourth annual 12x12 Days of Christmas art exhibit December 3-23, 2011. This exhibit will feature artwork that is 12...

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Gingerbread House Competition

from:City of Wasilla

Show off your creative talent by entering in the annual Gingerbread House Contest. Entries will be judged and displayed at the Wasilla Community Christmas Celebration on Saturday...

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An adoption Fundraiser Craft Fair is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 19 at Farm Loo...

An adoption Fundraiser Craft Fair is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 19 at Farm Loop Christian Center, 5900 N. Farm Loop Road, Palmer. The event includes about 28 different vendors,...

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'Tis the Season Under the Clock Tower

from:City of Wasilla

Last space available in the Square! Located in the heart of Wasilla’s developing downtown, approximately 1,345 square feet is available downstairs - the...

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Big Lake Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Big Lake area

Big Lake AK Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Big Lake area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic produce...

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Big Lake Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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City's 2011 Comprehensive Plan Approved

from:City of Wasilla

After numerous public workshops and meetings, including adoption by the City Planning Commission and City Council, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly approved the new...

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Wasilla City Council Special Meeting Packet

from:City of Wasilla

Interested in City government?  Have you ever gone to a meeting and felt unprepared?  You never have to experience that when you want to attend a Wasilla City Council...

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U.S. Sen. Mark Begich and his wife Deborah Bonito placed a wreath at the grave o...

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich and his wife Deborah Bonito placed a wreath at the grave of WHS graduate ET1 Ron Hemenway at Arlington National Cemetery today. Hemenway was killed at the...

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Remember "Miracle Boy" Christian Aldrich? The one-year anniversary of his snowma...

Remember "Miracle Boy" Christian Aldrich? The one-year anniversary of his snowmachine vs. truck accident is Sunday and you are all invited to share in the celebration of...

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The Palmer Jazz Festival will be this Saturday, Nov. 12 at Palmer High School. F...

The Palmer Jazz Festival will be this Saturday, Nov. 12 at Palmer High School. Free admission, great music! Noon: The UAA Jazz Band 4:00: The Greatlanders 6:30: The Mat-Valley...

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As a Thank You to all of our Military Heroes who serve our country & keep us fre...

As a Thank You to all of our Military Heroes who serve our country & keep us free, we would like to serve you a free dessert on Veteran's Day. THANK YOU from Rusty's...

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Is your business doing something special to honor veterans? Send info to news@fr...

Is your business doing something special to honor veterans? Send info to news@frontiersman.com and I'll help with a shout out.

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In observance of active military and veterans receive free latte or mocha at Ak...

In observance of active military and veterans receive free latte or mocha at Ak Wildberry Wasilla location.

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In honor of Veterans Day, Subway will offer free six-inch regular or flatbread s...

In honor of Veterans Day, Subway will offer free six-inch regular or flatbread sandwiches to active or retired members of the United States Armed Forces, on Friday at select...

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Palmer-Wasilla Highway has reopened. I see cars passing my window in both direct...

Palmer-Wasilla Highway has reopened. I see cars passing my window in both directions, so I think normal traffic has resumed. Drive safely please!

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Old Glenn Highway has reopened, but now the Palmer-Wasilla is closed at Shenandoah.

Old Glenn Highway has reopened, but now the Palmer-Wasilla is closed at Shenandoah.

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Vehicle accident closes Old Glenn -

Vehicle accident closes Old Glenn - http://t.co/DnvgqWCi

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Emergency crews are on scene at two-vehicle, off-set head-on collision on the Ol...

Emergency crews are on scene at two-vehicle, off-set head-on collision on the Old Glenn Highway at Clark-Wolverine Road. We have no information about injuries or road closures at...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Big Lake Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Big Lake elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Goodbye, Coach B -

Goodbye, Coach B - http://t.co/9eJMyKyM

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99-year-old Ham radio operator still tuned in -

99-year-old Ham radio operator still tuned in - http://t.co/w5EY0icK

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Sen. Murkowski talks economics at Valley town hall meeting -

Sen. Murkowski talks economics at Valley town hall meeting - http://t.co/VA3hLkdK

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All I Saw Cookware in Wasilla is sponsoring a cake-baking contest to benefit the...

All I Saw Cookware in Wasilla is sponsoring a cake-baking contest to benefit the Wasilla Senior Center. Entries should be turned in at All I Saw Cookware on Nov. 3. Chefs Janice...

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A free screening of the award-winning, short film “Change” is at 7 p.m., Saturda...

A free screening of the award-winning, short film “Change” is at 7 p.m., Saturday at the Alaska Club theater in Wasilla. 1964 Motion Pictures cast and crew are still...

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Greater Palmer, Greater Wasilla and Big Lake Chambers of Commerce featuring keyn...

Greater Palmer, Greater Wasilla and Big Lake Chambers of Commerce featuring keynote speaker Senator Lisa Murkowski at the Palmer Moose Lodge today from Noon-1:30 p.m. Doors will...

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City Creates Ethics Task Force

from:City of Wasilla

On September 26, 2011, the Wasilla City Council adopted Resolution Serial No. 11-36, thereby creating an Ethics Task Force and prescribing its duties.  Resolution Serial No....

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You Choose: Bands rock on, give back -

You Choose: Bands rock on, give back - http://t.co/Rbp9qySc

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Sales Tax Reminder

from:City of Wasilla

City sales tax filings and payments for September 2011 are due to City Hall no later than 5pm on Monday, October 31, 2011.  If you have any questions or need...

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'Occupy' movement makes its way to the Valley -

'Occupy' movement makes its way to the Valley - http://t.co/2svER5GS

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The You Choose concert at the AT& T Sports Center at 9 a.m., Saturday is sold ou...

The You Choose concert at the AT& T Sports Center at 9 a.m., Saturday is sold out. Organizers say they expected to sell 500 tickets, but they've sold 2,500 tickets. They...

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PHS senior, swim team captain and schools page reporter Dylan Gette-King preview...

PHS senior, swim team captain and schools page reporter Dylan Gette-King previewed the You Choose concert at the AT&T Sports Center at 9 p.m., Saturday. Tickets are $10. Oh,...

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Coal protesters rally -

Coal protesters rally - http://t.co/jZUT2uM5

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Wasilla City Council Regular Meeting Packet

from:City of Wasilla

Interested in City government?  Have you ever gone to a meeting and felt unprepared?  You never have to experience that when you want to attend a Wasilla City Council...

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It's free ticket giveaway time. We have a pair of tickets for the Friday and Sat...

It's free ticket giveaway time. We have a pair of tickets for the Friday and Saturday night Avs games against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs at the ice arena in Palmer. And we have...

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Palmer Little League general board meeting and elections for 2012 Officers are a...

Palmer Little League general board meeting and elections for 2012 Officers are at 7 p.m., Oct. 24 downstairs in the MTA building. Newcomers and new ideas for next year are needed....

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Planning Commission Meeting

from:City of Wasilla

Planning Commission regular meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month; unless otherwise noted on the City Calendar. Get a snap shot of what is before...

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Wasilla City Council Regular Meeting Packet

from:City of Wasilla

Interested in City government?  Have you ever gone to a meeting and felt unprepared?  You never have to experience that when you want to attend a Wasilla City Council...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alaska AK

Alaska Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alaska. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Kohring to enter guilty plea -

Kohring to enter guilty plea - http://t.co/6A9JmGuj

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Big Lake and across the country. With...

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Set Free Alaska has organized a fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 22 at Evangelo...

Set Free Alaska has organized a fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 22 at Evangelo’s Banquet Hall in Wasilla. The event includes a silent auction, sharing testimonies,...

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Motor vehicle accident on the Palmer-Wasilla. Stay off the road while the clear...

Motor vehicle accident on the Palmer-Wasilla. Stay off the road while the clear the accident if you can. Sounds like both lanes of traffic will be affected. This as reported as an...

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Alaska Avalanche play at home Friday at 7:30 p.m. I have a few tickets to give a...

Alaska Avalanche play at home Friday at 7:30 p.m. I have a few tickets to give away. What would you do for two free tickets to see the Avs play in Palmer?

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Our open house to say goodbye to longtime Publisher Kari Sleight continues until...

Our open house to say goodbye to longtime Publisher Kari Sleight continues until 4 p.m. today. Stop by and help us say farewell.

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Brassieres to Nowhere Returns for a Second Year

from:City of Wasilla

Bra is the word again at the Dorothy G. Page Museum. Brassieres to Nowhere an exhibit recognizing breast cancer awareness is on display at the Museum. Local artists have created...

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Wasilla to Celebrate Autumn the Old-Fashioned Way

from:City of Wasilla

Wasilla to Celebrate Autumn the old-fashioned way Wasilla – The Dorothy G. Page Museum invites the community to celebrate the arrival of autumn with our first annual Old...

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