Wednesday, April 28
Locals turn out in droves for springtime community events
Volunteers showed up in force at Clean Your Fork
Bigfork track teams qualify for state
The Vikings had 14 top-3 finishes at the meet, including the three winners.
The man who started it all
Dr. Doug Smith reflects on the early days of Bigfork Ambulance Service
Whitewater Festival returns this May
Whitewater Festival Champion will be awarded to the individual with the fastest combined time of the upper slalom, down river and giant slalom races.
Wednesday, April 21
Governor signs bill giving elected officials power over health boards
The new law allows city councils and county commissioners to amend or rescind emergency orders
Eat and drink your way down Electric Avenue at Taste of Bigfork
Local chefs will be presenting special menus featuring new creations alongside longtime favorites
Bigfork track teams dominate in Ronan
The Vikings won both the 4X100 and 4X1,600 relay races
Women-led team revamps Electric Avenue restaurant
A lot of kitchens are male-dominated — not Grille 459.
Candidates challenge school board incumbents in Bigfork, Swan River
Voters have until May 4 to return their completed ballots
Wednesday, April 14
Bigfork Inn changes hands
The Bigfork Inn on Electric Avenue was recently sold to Kelly and Michael Brooks
Celebrity zookeeper and TV show host Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia
His family added that it's believed he now has Alzheimer's disease that has quickly progressed in the last few months.
Valkyries bring home first at Eureka Invite
Golfers were forced from the course at Indian Springs by hail Saturday
Board approves Bigfork apartments
The board voted 4-1 to grant a conditional-use permit to Mark and Tina Gillette to build a dozen apartments
Track teams face strong winds in Kalispell
The Vikings had 30 top-5 finishes in Kalispell
Proposed recreation park near Lakeside draws local opposition
The Wedels say they aim to provide family-friendly activities for both locals and tourists outside the more popular areas of the Flathead Valley.
Stone Hill Kitchen and Bar offers fine dining with a local focus
Stone Hill prides itself on sustainability and an educational company culture
Wednesday, April 7
Kids Bike Swap seeking donations of children's bikes
Kids can trade too-small bikes for one that fits properly
Schafer’s brunch brings something new to to the table
Try unique offerings like the banana fosters waffle topped with bourbon whipped cream
Many hands make light work: Clean Your Fork event helps tidy town
“It takes a couple of hours and it makes a huge impact on the community."
Bigfork track off to a running start
Vikings took first and Valkyries took second
"Cowabunga" to include local talent, virus-related skits
“Let's not make light of the people that lost their loves and the hardships, but let's make fun of wearing a mask."
