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Deep Dive into FLBS: The Story of the Flathead Lake Freeze
My wife loves reminding me that, more often than not, I have no idea what I’m talking about. I don’t disagree wi...
North Valley Music School offers free first lessons for new students in January
North Valley Music School in Whitefish invites new students and returning performers to enroll for their continuing winter music programming.
Despite best efforts, swan dies from lead poisoning
Last week, an adult trumpeter swan was found lethargic on the ice of Somers Bay of Flathead Lake, something was obviously wrong with the majestic bird.
PHOTOS: Christmastime in Bigfork
The Christmas spirit was alive in Bigfork this month. Community members gathered together to give back, and spend time with family and friends.
Bigfork VFW honors couple and Montana Legends for preparing annual Christmas dinner
Bigfork Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4042 took some time to honor a couple who prepares their Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners every year. VFW Post Comman...
First Interstate Bank Branch Manager Nancy Fratt retires
Branch Manager Nancy Fratt is retiring after 35 years of working at First Interstate Bank.
Looking local to keep New Year's resolutions
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rebekah King writes about new years resolutions and how you can utilize shopping local to realize them.
Bowling alley in Bigfork now “Grizzly Lanes” with professional bowler at helm
The bowling alley in Bigfork recently came under new ownership after it was purchased by professional bowler Rhino Page and his business partner Jeff Heinle....
CFBB looks to recruit younger board members, outlines plan for leadership transition
The Community Foundation For a Better Bigfork met for their monthly meeting last week to discuss end-of-year business and look towards 2022. Discussions mostly revolved around terms and recruiting membership, wit...
Bigfork Schools and law enforcement look for leads as bomb threat investigation continues
A message sent to parents from Bigfork Schools administrative team said officials are still searching for the person who left a message indicating a bomb threat on Friday morning.
PHOTOS: Fire and Ice Oyster Roast at Kelly's Casino
The first annual Fire and Ice Oyster Roast at Kelly's Casino featured an ice bar, ice cups, and ice sculptures, not to mention delicious fire roasted oysters.
Bigfork High School evacuated and cleared after bomb threat found in bathroom
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook that Bigfork High School has been evacuated and cleared after a bomb threat Friday morning.
PHOTOS: Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre presents "Elf Jr."
"Sparklejollytwinkle...what?!" The Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theater debuted their production of Elf Jr. this weekend to a sold-out audience.
From pandemic unemployment to receiving “Best Chef” in Bigfork, Schafer’s Jeans Matheros reflects on his journey
Schafer’s Restaurant chef Jeans Matheros was living a very different life in Los Angeles before the pandemic hit. After being laid off due to mandatory shut...
Swan River students learn the basics of pickleball at the Jewel Basin Center
Students at Swan River Schools got the opportunity to learn how to play pickleball at the Jewel Basin Center in Bigfork on a school field trip this month.
Bigfork Food Bank in need of holiday food items
The Bigfork Food Bank is looking for holiday food items to give in their Christmas donation boxes. Co-Director Tricia Polett said this could include anything that could contribute to a normal holiday dinner for f...