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HAPPENINGS: Bridge open house, Elves Decorating Day, Tree lighting
SATURDAY, November 23 is Bigfork Elves Decorating Day, meet in front of the Bigfork Inn at 8 a.m.
BLOTTER: Llama on the loose
A llama was reported running loose in Bigfork.
Work on Bigfork bridge to begin this winter
Work to rebuild the Bridge Street Bridge in Bigfork is expected to begin this winter, according to state transportation officials.
Lake County entrepreneur proposes innovative housing option
At a meeting Oct. 10 with the Lake County Commissioners, Keith DeVille offered an overview of the “big idea” that he and his partners are planning and why.
Biological station study shows potential for toxic algae in Montana river systems
Blooms of toxin-producing algae exist in some pristine river systems, it’s a discovery from the Flathead Lake Biological Station that could have implications for Montana rivers and streams.
Bobfest celebrations set for Friday
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation invites the Flathead Valley to attend their annual year-end celebration and fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Flathea…
Feed the Need benefit concert for Flathead Food bank tomorrow
The Flathead Food Bank presents the third annual Feed the Need benefit concert. The event will take place at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell, the evening of Thursday, October 24.
HAPPENINGS: Seed cleaning, Trunk or Treat, community dinner
Community meeting with Eric Jacobsen and Thomas Knowles concerning Holland Lake Lodge, Condon Community Hall, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hansens Honored with Bucklew Service Award
The couple, who reside in Bigfork a portion of the year, said they were inspired to give back to UM to create educational opportunities for future generations.
BLOTTER: House not actually for sale
A person in Bigfork reported their house was being used for an online scam, with photos of it posted for sale when it was not in actuality.
Bigfork Booster Club eyeing new stadium
The goal of Turf Club, a subset of the Booster Club, will be to install an artificial turf field, renovate walkways and paving around the stadium, expand stora…
Tamarack Time! draws a crowd
Two hundred and twenty-seven people attended Tamarack Time! in downtown Bigfork this weekend, raising $1,135 for the upkeep of the Swan River Trail.
Lost piece of art found in Bigfork church
A piece of history, lost for 90 years, has turned up in the back of the sanctuary at Community United Methodist Church in Bigfork.
PHOTOS: Bigfork Homecoming
Football, volleyball, soccer and celebrations
Bigfork’s bank building gets new owners
Dustin and Molly Cumming closed on Bigfork’s “bank building” last Tuesday and started construction that week, determined and excited to bring a new set of busi…
Northshore Woods preliminary plat moves forward
Flathead County Commissioners approved Northshore Woods housing development’s preliminary plat on Tuesday, Oct. 1, despite resounding disapproval received in p…