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Bigfork revives community choir for the summer
“There aren’t a lot of churches that have choirs anymore, and there’s lots of reasons for that,” Community United …
Freemasons award annual trades scholarships
Bigfork Masonic Lodge 150 held their scholarship award luncheon July 8 and presented three Bigfork High School students with $1,000 scholarships each.
Adaptive recreation program makes splash during watersports week
“We’re really focused on providing a safe environment for people to feel confident to push their limits,” said Julie Tickle, DREAM’s executive director.
Bigfork Library design team had a focus on ethical building practices
The new Bigfork branch of Flathead County Library — set to open August 6 — is one of a series of projects worldwide that aims to draw awareness toward unethica…
Woods Bay author’s book delves into secrets of Flathead Lake
“I look at Flathead Lake as kind of everybody’s favorite Montana lake,” author Butch Larcombe said. “I’m proud of the research too, I’ve written about some of …
Wheels of Time: Stagecoach tours at Wrangler Springs Ranch
Dale Mee and Doug Howser are hooking the horses up to the stagecoach before the summer heat fills the barn, their mustaches waxed to hooked points “for histori…
HAPPENINGS: Flathead Cherry Festival, Bear Fair, Bring Your Own Book Club
Hosting a FREE community event in Bigfork or the surrounding communities? Email editor@bigforkeagle.com to be posted in Happenings.
BLOTTER: Camper catches fire in Somers
In Somers, a camper was reported on fire off the highway near Marco Bay.
Botello talks a wide range of issues facing Flathead Forest
The loss of Pyramid Lumber in the Swan Valley was also a concern. “Anytime we lose an industry partner we feel it,” Flathead National Forest Supervisor Anthony…
Flathead Forest OKs 3 projects to reduce wildfire risks
Work is expected to begin this fall on projects aimed at reducing the severity of wildfires at three locations around the Flathead Valley.
Adaptive exercise in action: Chair yoga comes to Bigfork
“I think people need to know that this class is accessible to anyone who’s maybe having some difficulties with balance and flexibility,” Krista Sanderson said.…
Sportsman’s Bridge project will begin with new fishing access site
“After recent delays, we are excited to have this project moving forward,” Bob Vosen, MDT Missoula District Administrator, said in a press release. “Constructi…
Bigfork School Board tables sports and activities cooperative agreement
Bigfork Public Schools Board of Trustees tabled a decision on their cooperative sports and activities agreement with Swan River School after a decision by the Swan River board to limit the time their teachers can b…
Happenings: Vacation bible school
Bigfork Summer Community Choir welcomes all singers 15 and up to practices at the Community United Methodist Church Mondays at 5:30 p.m., directed by Dr. Art Crane and Dr. Jordan Neiman. Bigfork Community Unit…
BLOTTER: Boat sinks in Echo Lake
A 22-foot surfboat was reported fully submerged about 12 to 15 feet deep at a dock in Echo Lake overnight, Bigfork Fire Department was called to assist.