Having difficult conversations as a caregiver, with Glacier Nurse Direct
For their February column, Glacier Nurse Direct owners Kristy Naylor RN And Marcy Kleinjan RN walk through how to have tough conversations as a caregiver.
Call 73103 - The Beginning of the Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department
Bigfork History Project Volunteer Kyle Stetler writes in his March column about the history of the Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department.
Deep Dive into FLBS: The Trailblazing Women of Science at FLBS
Just in time for Women's History Month, Flathead Lake Biological Station Information/Media Manager Ian Withrow writes about Jessie Bierman, an FLBS alumni who went on to become a pioneer in maternal and pediatric care for underprivileged communities.
Uncertainty is nothing to be afraid of
I have had my voting registration sheet sitting stationary at my house for an embarrassingly long time...
My biggest lesson from Super Bowl Sunday
Voices chattered downstairs, the chink of glasses and hiss of opening soda cans filling the room. Mountains of food were arranged across the kitchen table, a kind of haphazard buffet that everyone had contributed to. Between my friends and family, we had about 15 people occupying our home.
March 8, one of the best days of my life
The day I was adopted was one of the best days of my life, because of his decision, my whole life has changed.
New editor’s note
At the same time I was graduating high school and making the somewhat questionable decision to start college for photojournalism, a little village in Northwest Montana was fighting to get its local newspaper back in print after it was moved online in 2015.
Coexisting with ease; keeping the garden bear-free
Like so many new Montana residents moving here from elsewhere, we were naïvely unaware of the strong bear attraction to both compost and fruit trees. Luckily, through the advice of neighbors and Swan Valley Bear Resources (SVBR), we learned of the importance of electrifying our planned fence to keep the bears at bay. We proactively worked with SVBR to design and install the electric component of our fencing in advance of planting and composting. Through Defenders of Wildlife, we were able to recoup 50% of our investment, making the project quite affordable.
Navigating local and national tensions
As a weekly news source in rural Montana, the Eagle will not be the first place readers hear about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump this Saturday at a Butler, Pennsylvania campaign event. But I do think it can serve as a good place for community discussion.
Bears in Hyperphagia: A seasonal strategy for survival
The first brisk mornings of early fall have people thinking about pulling out winter coats, flannels, and hats in preparation for the winter ahead. Bears are also preparing for the cold winter in Montana. However, instead of wool coats and mittens, their idea of bundling up involves layering on a few extra hundred pounds of fat reserves.
