Stories for October 2020

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Wednesday, October 28

Cross country runners face snow, cold conditions at state meet
October 28, 2020 2:50 a.m.

Cross country runners face snow, cold conditions at state meet

The meet was their best showing at the state level since 2013.

Bigfork Eagle celebrates one year anniversary after relaunch
October 28, 2020 2:40 a.m.

Bigfork Eagle celebrates one year anniversary after relaunch

Editor reflects on pandemic challenges and local highlights

October 28, 2020 2:40 a.m.

Bigfork Children's Theatre celebrates 20 years of entertainment

Showcase to feature top hits from two decades on stage

Volunteers needed for Decorating Day tradition
October 28, 2020 2:35 a.m.

Volunteers needed for Decorating Day tradition

Bigfork Elves in need of helpers

October 28, 2020 2:35 a.m.

State sues 4 Flathead businesses over lack of COVID protocols

Two Bigfork area businesses named in suit

Breast cancer survivor shares importance of checkups
October 28, 2020 2:30 a.m.

Breast cancer survivor shares importance of checkups

Bigfork's Ree Jones used faith, positive attitude to persevere

Soccer team advances to state playoffs for the first time in a decade
October 28, 2020 2 a.m.

Soccer team advances to state playoffs for the first time in a decade

They shoot and they score

Wednesday, October 21

Health board backs away from additional restrictions
October 21, 2020 2:45 a.m.

Health board backs away from additional restrictions

Board of Health axes additional restrictions, meanwhile COVID-19 cases continue to climb

Grounded Teen Center provides space for Bigfork high schoolers
October 21, 2020 2:40 a.m.

Grounded Teen Center provides space for Bigfork high schoolers

Center includes homework space, entertainment for youths

Deep Dive into the Flathead Lake Bio Station
October 21, 2020 2:30 a.m.

Deep Dive into the Flathead Lake Bio Station

The monster hunters of Flathead Lake -- and beyond

What monsters, you ask? Will we be venturing among vampires? Wandering with werewolves?

Charter airline to offer flights to Canada
October 21, 2020 2:25 a.m.

Charter airline to offer flights to Canada

Bigfork-based Rocky Mountain Airways is finalizing plans to fly passengers from Missoula International Airport to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Chamber presents drive-in movie as trick-or-treating alternative
October 21, 2020 2:10 a.m.

Chamber presents drive-in movie as trick-or-treating alternative

Some business owners opt to continue longtime tradition

October 21, 2020 2:05 a.m.

Restrict legal immigration to protect American workers

Without question, Bullock would vote in lock-step with Chuck Schumer to support Biden's agenda.

Volleyball back in action after two-week hiatus
October 21, 2020 2 a.m.

Volleyball back in action after two-week hiatus

Vikings trump Anaconda, soccer teams duke it out in chilly conditions

October 21, 2020 1 a.m.

Meth trafficking, firearm sends Bigfork man to prison for 15 years

Shane Alan Nault, 44, pleaded guilty in June to possession with intent to distribute meth and to prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

Wednesday, October 14

October 14, 2020 2:50 a.m.

Bigfork man accused of sexually assaulting teen

John Paul Wehrman, 65, is charged with one felony count of sexual assault and two felony counts of incest.

Bigfork farm grows hops for local breweries
October 14, 2020 2:45 a.m.

Bigfork farm grows hops for local breweries

“Last Saturday, I got to go to Flathead Brewing with my family and have a beer that was made with our hops."

Football picks up big win in Polson, Soccer teams head to playoffs
October 14, 2020 2:25 a.m.

Football picks up big win in Polson, Soccer teams head to playoffs

The Vikings got five rushing touchdowns from Cormac Benn and another two from Levi Taylor Friday

Bigfork businesses report booming summer
October 14, 2020 2:20 a.m.

Bigfork businesses report booming summer

Springtime slowdown gave way to busier than average summer

October 14, 2020 2:10 a.m.

Winter sports delayed in hopes of flattening the curve

Basketball practices had been set to start Nov. 19, with wrestling and swimming drills beginning two days later.

Bigfork School Board considers options to ease burden on staff
October 14, 2020 2:05 a.m.

Bigfork School Board considers options to ease burden on staff

Trustees discuss setting switching to remote learning

Tuesday, October 13

Tighter restrictions proposed as Flathead COVID numbers climb
October 13, 2020 2:35 a.m.

Tighter restrictions proposed as Flathead COVID numbers climb

The proposal from the City-County Health Department would reduce capacity at bars, restaurants and churches to 25%.

October 13, 2020 2:15 a.m.

Many general election ballots to arrive this week

The county mailed a ballot to every “active” registered voter.

Wednesday, October 7

In the battle to represent the Bigfork area, candidates diverge on state spending, Medicaid expansion
October 7, 2020 3:55 a.m.

In the battle to represent the Bigfork area, candidates diverge on state spending, Medicaid expansion

Republican incumbent Rep. Mark Noland faces off against Democratic challenger Jennifer Allen

October 7, 2020 2:50 a.m.

Valkyries victorious at Libby Homecoming matchup

The Valkyries overcame a last-minute lineup change to pick up a much-needed win in Libby Friday.

Hundreds flock to Bigfork film fest
October 7, 2020 2:35 a.m.

Hundreds flock to Bigfork film fest

Attendees enjoy Q&A experience with filmmakers, variety of Montana movies

Construction starts along Swan River
October 7, 2020 2:20 a.m.

Construction starts along Swan River

PacifiCorp begins parking lot expansions

Bigfork man dies after crashing into school bus
October 7, 2020 2 a.m.

Bigfork man dies after crashing into school bus

Speed or alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash.

Friday, October 2

Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19
October 2, 2020 2:40 a.m.

Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19

New cases bring school total to five