Wednesday, March 31
Spring sports teams ready for action this week
“Right now, we are really just trying to figure out what we have as far as golfers go."
Robert "Bob" Kolve Westrich
Sept. 27 1944 – Mar. 11 2021
Lake monitoring program and research high points for bio station
“These days the future seems more uncertain than ever, but for now we can all sleep a little more soundly knowing there are people standing watch to keep our waters free of invasive species,” the report states.
Samaa Retreat Center opens in Bigfork
“I believe that we all need to get some distance from our daily activities."
Art galleries struggle in changing times
“Numbers of people don't always turn into dollars spent.”
Ferndale boasts longest-running sewing circle in Montana
Group focused on giving back to the local community
Four to be interviewed for county administrator job
Daniel Sabolsky, Elishia Hayes, Pat Oman and Pete Melnick were identified as top candidates.
Board to consider apartments in Bigfork
The board will meet at 6 p.m. on April 6.
Wednesday, March 24
Remade on the mat
Bigfork's Cody Bessette will earn the coveted rank of black belt this Friday
Track and field team ready to face the unexpected
With 38 boys and 34 girls at practice already, Loeffler says she is happy with the turnout this season.
Forest Service updates documents on Bug Creek project
The new assessment was prepared to clarify and correct errors identified in the project’s initial assessment.
District soliciting bids to resurface high school track
Track to be resurfaced this summer
Park announces ticketed entry for West Entrance and St. Mary
Ticketed entry only will be required for 11 hours of the day from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day.
Tourism guide to offer local insight on Bigfork attractions
Visitors will be instructed on how to dine, drink, and shop like a local.
Retriever rescued by Bigfork Fire after falling through ice on Echo Lake
“The splashing just got heavy and I thought, ‘Oh no, it's gotta be one of the dogs,” Lord recalled.
Eagle Bend clubhouse slated for completion this fall
Club looks to expand hospitality offerings
Wednesday, March 17
Health officials announce additional virus-related death
“We extend our sympathies to the loved ones impacted by this death,” said Flathead County Health Officer Joe Russell.
Forest Service plans dozens of maintenance projects in Montana
The projects include trail maintenance, road resurfacing and extensive repairs of visitor facilities.
Spring sports begin after one-year hiatus
After last year's canceled season, spring athletes get to compete this year
Eye on the prize: Brandon Wenzel accepted to West Point
Bigfork's Brandon Wenzel joins elite freshman class at West Point
Bigfork players secure post-season honors
The Vikings had six players honored, including sophomore Isak Epperly’s selection as both All-Conference First Team and All-State.
Blackfeet leaders vote to open Glacier Park's east entrance
The decision to reopen the entry point, according to a news release, is based on the increased availability of COVID-19 testing and vaccines.
The tiles that bind
Bigfork mahjong group braves weather, pandemic for the love of the game
Invasive mussels finding new ways to threaten Montana’s waters
Preventing the spread of invasive species requires a team effort.
County approves Echo Lake rezoning over objections
Rowland Day, through his Day Family Trust, asked the county to rezone his property from agricultural to suburban agricultural.
Thursday, March 11
Bigfork man accused of sexually assaulting two young girls
Emerson’s alleged offenses were against girls who were 11 and 14 years old.
Bigfork School Board extends mask mandate
Teachers, staff given more time to obtain vaccine; some parents, students disappointed
Wednesday, March 10
Parking lot set to be done early June
The entire undertaking comes in at approximately $1.6 million.
Brewfest brings back sense of community
“We’re just here because we need social interaction after a year of like no events,” Bloch noted.
Top-seeded Vikings faced tough weekend in Eureka
The Vikings opened the tournament with a win but fell to Deer Lodge, Thompson Falls
Valkyries close season with fourth place finish
A pair of losses to Loyola kept the Valkyries from making a second consecutive trip to state
Pendlay puts up top performance for Vikings at state
Bigfork finished 25th in the state tournament.
Valkyries takes second at state swimming meet
Bigfork’s swimmers combined to earn eight top-three finishes.
Swan River School Board votes to make masks optional in early April
Teachers will determine if masks are required in class between now and April 5
Three people die in fiery crash near Creston
A Kalispell man struck another driver head-on on Montana 35
Friday, March 5
ImagineIF Libraries consider lifting mask mandate in June
"We're definitely opening full hours with or without vaccines in May," Connie Behe said.
Wednesday, March 3
Work to begin on Bigfork Bay sewer project this month
Road closures and construction noise anticipated this spring
Flathead County on par with other large counties for Tier 1B vaccinations
Russell said the team at the fairgrounds has the capacity to do around 150 doses per hour.
Flathead County passes 80 total virus-related deaths
The Flathead City-County Health Department reported seven additional COVID-19-related deaths Monday afternoon.
Pet CPR class offered this month
Learn basic first aid, how to free dogs from traps
Bigfork Chamber brings in $10,925 for Salvation Army
“Just like always - we ask and Bigfork rises to the occasion,” said former chamber president Janine Beaubien.
Bigfork wrestlers earn 11th overall at divisionals, prepare for state
The Vikings went 24-28 at the divisional tournament to earn 11th overall.
Great expectations: Bigfork basketball team enters divisionals as top seed
“We knew that we needed to get back to playing solid defense and I really think our kids have bought into that."
