Friday, April 29
Bigfork Water and Sewer candidate has history of long legal battle with district
A candidate for the Bigfork Water and Sewer District Board has waged a lengthy legal battle with the utility, but says the dispute spurred him to campaign for a seat on the panel.
Wednesday, April 27
Steps of Justice Crossfit works to show kids ‘they can do hard things’
Ready to move and test their limits, more than a dozen kids run into the Steps of Justice Crossfit session in Evergreen.
Deep Dive into FLBS: Honoring a Legacy of Learning
FLBS Media/Information Manager Ian Withrow writes in his April column about how humility leads to learning.
BLUAC meets Thursday to discuss permit for two more apartment buildings
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meets Thursday to consider the recommendation of two apartment complexes on Jewel Basin Court.
BCP take on “Monty Python inspired Sherlock Holmes” in three man show
Watch three actors take on the roles of 15 different characters in “The Hounds of Baskervilles,” a Sherlock Holmes mystery inspired by the style of Monty Python. The Bigfork Community Players unveil the show for its final weekend run on Friday.
Bigfork track teams continue strong start, tennis squads see action at home
The Vikings and Valkyries track team continued their strong season last week as they were in action at home Tuesday and at the Seeley-Swan Invitational in Missoula Saturday.
Tuesday, April 26
Nonprofit leader steps into library foundation role
A seasoned nonprofit leader has been tapped as the new executive director of the ImagineIF Library Foundation.
Friday, April 22
Bigfork School Board candidates answer community submitted questions
This is a transcript of the Bigfork School Board candidates' introductions and answers at the Candidate Forum hosted Thursday night by the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce and the ImagineIF Library Foundation.
Bigfork Water and Sewer candidates answer questions at community forum
This is a transcript of the Bigfork Water and Sewer candidates' introductions and answers at the Candidate Forum hosted Thursday night by the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce and the ImagineIF Library Foundation.
Wednesday, April 20
Flathead Electric’s Roundup for Safety Board awards grant to CFBB
The Roundup for Safety Board awarded a total of $46,600 in community safety grants to nonprofit organizations at its April 14 meeting. The board granted a $10,000 request from the Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork.
Community calendar 4/20-4/27
Community calendar for the week of April 20-27.
Melva June (Nebeker) McClain
Bigfork - Melva June (Nebeker) McClain, 86, of Bigfork, Montana passed away April 17, 2022 at St Joseph Hospital in Polson.
Tensions flare over proposed elementary school math curriculum
Concerned parents and community members criticized members of the Bigfork School Board at a fiery special meeting on Monday for not having enough parent input into the district’s curriculum choices.
Businesses use job fair seeking employees in challenging market
More than 100 employers gathered at Northwest Montana Job and Opportunity Fair Thursday looking to reach potential employees in a competitive job market.
Vikes and Vals track squads take first at Dilly Bar meet in Ronan
The Vikings and Valkyries track teams picked up another pair of convincing wins in Ronan Saturday, both taking first place at the annual Dilly Bar Meet.
Tuesday, April 19
Officials ID Swan Lake kayakers who died after capsizing
Officials on Tuesday released the names of two Flathead County residents who died in a kayaking accident in northwestern Montana last week.
Monday, April 18
Bodies of 2 teenage kayakers recovered in Montana lake
Search teams have recovered the bodies of two teenagers who went missing after their kayak capsized in a lake in northwestern Montana last week, officials said Monday.
Friday, April 15
Authorities search Swan Lake for missing kayakers
Authorities are searching Swan Lake for two people after Lake County 911 received a report Thursday afternoon of two kayakers struggling in the water about 1,000 feet from shore during high winds.
Wednesday, April 13
Bigfork to compete in Class A beginning in 2023-24
For the first time since 2008, the Vikings and Valkyries will compete in Class A beginning in the 2023-24 season.
Vikings win Whitefish meet, Valkyries take third
Several Bigfork athletes qualified for state or improved on existing qualifying marks this week as the Vikings and Valkyries track teams were in action at the Russ Pilcher Top 10 meet in Missoula April 26 and the Whitefish ARM Invitational Saturday.
PHOTOS: Cowabunga! Students rock the stage for a good cause
The Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presented their 19th annual Cowabunga Variety show fundraiser in conjunction with Bigfork ACES. This year’s theme “Mad-COW-gascar” featured an Island Show feel with a variety of Acts and an on-stage band. Performers of all ages gave their best to a packed house for a night that was "moooving!" and a blast for everyone involved.
Coexisting with Bears
Give a warm welcome to the Eagle's new columnists: Swan Valley Connections and Bear Friendly Ferndale. Swan Valley Connections Program Assistant Eli Estey writes in his April column about hungry bears coming out of hibernation in the springtime.
Bigfork resident releases first children’s book
Bigfork resident John Pogachar realized how easy small ideas can turn big after the success of his first project, “Love on Every Billboard.” When his grandson was born, he decided to channel that same positivity and love into his new children’s book, “Mom and Dad, 10 Things I Want You To Know by the Time I’m One Week Old!”
Bigfork tracksters dominate Libby Meet to open season
The Vikings and Valkyries dominated their first track meet of the season in Libby Saturday as Bigfork earned the top spot in both the boys and girls meets.
New technology improves sexual-assault exams at Logan Health
Logan Health Medical Center recently added new technology aimed at improving examinations of sexual-assault victims.
Tuesday, April 12
Bigfork family raising funds after losing their home in windstorm
A Bigfork family has lost their home after Monday’s windstorm knocked a tree down on their house.
Wednesday, April 6
Bigfork Community Calendar April 6-13
Community calendar events for April 6-13.
Bigfork tennis players compete against Mission and Superior
Spring sports are back in "swing," as Bigfork tennis players faced-off against Mission and Superior at last Thursday's home match.
BLUAC recommends approval of permits for two apartment complexes
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee met last week to hear two applications for conditional use permits to build two four-plex apartment buildings on Jewel Basin Court.
Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance sets sights on a year of planning
The Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance has officially come together under the stewardship of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Montana Access Project. The alliance has a goal of connecting already established trails and those currently in development to form an interconnected system, similar to what is available in Whitefish.
A view of the Aurora over Swan Lake
Brandy Connell Guy of Swan Lake grabbed her camera to take some photos when the northern lights made an appearance Wednesday night.
A Bridge to Somewhere – The 1911 Bigfork Steel Bridge
Read Bigfork History Project volunteer Kyle Stetler's April column about the history of Bigfork's favorite one lane bridge that is set to be replaced next year.
Bigfork man sentenced for sexually assaulting two girls
A Bigfork man who pleaded guilty to sexual intercourse without consent in January will spend the next two decades behind bars.
Monday, April 4
NWS issues high wind warning for Monday night
The National Weather Service in Missoula says a high wind warning is in effect from 3 p.m. this afternoon until midnight tonight.
