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Junior instructors show how to roll with the waves
When the Montana Kayak Academy began in the fall of 2016, it was a volunteer organization that offered free instru…
Business watercooler
Best Practice Medicine of Bozeman, which recently opened an office at 600 Windmill Drive,Suite B, off U.S.2 near Columbia Falls, will hold an open house tour and barbecue from noon to 5 p.m. today, July 28. The med…
Frank Thomas, 82
Our beloved Frank Thomas passed away on July 22, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Thelma May Tutvedt Johnson, 92
On Norwegian Independence Day, May 17, 1927, Thelma May was born to Norwegian immigrants Hans and Andora Tutvedt in Kalispell. She was a little early and was baptized right at the hospital, not sure if she was goin…
Flathead High removes 'grade impact' from attendance policy
Flathead High School students can expect minor changes to the attendance policy this school year.
Columbia Falls Jr. High garden gets gazebo for sun safety
The American Dermatology Association threw some shade at the Wildcat Garden.
No room for abuse in the mission of Jesus
I hate reading and hearing the news today about Potter’s Field Ministry and MudMan Burgers. While I don’t know all the information, I have personally talked with some who have shared their story with me. Here is ho…
Affordable housing lawsuit an abuse of legal system
The lawsuit recently filed against the city of Whitefish attempting to invalidate the affordable housing program based on inadequate public process is an unfortunate abuse of the legal system and is contrary to the…
Tech alliance lists Montana companies to watch
The Montana High Tech Business Alliance has announced a list of eight Montana High-Growth Companies to Watch in 2019.
Time to turn up the heat about selenium pollution
Paul Samycia, owner of Elk River Guiding Company in British Columbia, and his guides and clients have caught dozens of deformed westslope cutthroat trout in the river reaches below four open-pit coal mines operated…
Local man forms extraordinary bond with pet bobcat
“Can I take a picture?” the woman asked, eagerly stepping toward Mike Kiel, arm extended, camera phone already in-hand.
Kay Evans Scott, 78
Kay Evans Scott passed away Friday, July 19, 2019.
A battle of wills - Manpower vs. horsepower
The goal was simple enough. Get the old fishing boat sitting behind the garage, fire up the old boat motor and head to Smith Lake. My husband Jim would tool around fishing for the pike and perch Smith Lake is well-…
Letters to the editor July 28
Thank you Mark Agather for your letter on July 15 demanding sanity from the Forest Service. You echoed my words that I’ve been preaching for three decades. I was feeling like an orphan out here; a voice in the wild…
Travelers losing money to 'Expedia' impostors
Hang up the phone! If you’re trying to call a travel company’s customer service number you found via search engine, read on before dialing. The Better Business Bureau has just learned about a network of scammers us…
'Gentleman' pawnbroker promises honesty, integrity
Jack Jones wore a sweat-stained Stetson. A red bandanna ringed his neck. His drawl betrayed West Texas roots.