Stories for May 2021

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Thursday, May 27

Bigfork superintendent to join Kalispell administrative team this July
May 27, 2021 2:05 a.m.

Bigfork superintendent to join Kalispell administrative team this July

"I am so thankful for the opportunity the Bigfork community has given to me," Jensen said Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 26

Tease photo
May 26, 2021 2:40 a.m.

Bigfork boys and girls take Western B Divisional track titles

Bigfork looked unstoppable in the short hurdle events, sweeping the top three spots in the boys 110 and girls 100 meter events

Navigating rough waters: Local paddler ready to compete Bigfork Whitewater Festival
May 26, 2021 2:20 a.m.

Navigating rough waters: Local paddler ready to compete Bigfork Whitewater Festival

“I fell in love with whitewater and the whole community that surrounded it.”

Community asked to welcome summer travelers with kindness
May 26, 2021 2:15 a.m.

Community asked to welcome summer travelers with kindness

There are layers to the challenges the upcoming tourist season is going to bring. An approach of kindness, respect, and patience will become vital for our business owners and staff.

Riding to remember
May 26, 2021 2:15 a.m.

Riding to remember

Montana Legends 12th annual Memorial Poker Run honors local riders, supports veterans

Bigfork Youth Baseball begins fundraising for home turf
May 26, 2021 2 a.m.

Bigfork Youth Baseball begins fundraising for home turf

“We are probably looking at a three year minimum to be able to raise all the funds we need to pay for everything we want to build."

Wednesday, May 19

Students on the scene
May 19, 2021 2:40 a.m.

Students on the scene

Bigfork students get hands-on experience processing a crime scene with help from local law enforcement

Keith Eugene McClain, 86
May 19, 2021 2:35 a.m.

Keith Eugene McClain, 86

Keith Eugene McClain

Bio Station sees return of educational programs
May 19, 2021 2 a.m.

Bio Station sees return of educational programs

FLARE K-12 is partnering with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Flathead Lakers, and Montana State Parks to host a Mussel Walk for middle school students

Track teams sweep district meet
May 19, 2021 2 a.m.

Track teams sweep district meet

The Vikings and Valkyries each won District 7B titles by wide margins

Stewards of the Bigfork Inn
May 19, 2021 2 a.m.

Stewards of the Bigfork Inn

Brooks family focuses on updating historic property while preserving the past

Wednesday, May 12

Track team racks up personal records, state qualifiers
May 12, 2021 2:40 a.m.

Track team racks up personal records, state qualifiers

Wyatt Duke was the top finisher for the Vikings at Hamilton Tuesday as he won the high jump by clearing 6 feet, 4 inches

May 12, 2021 2:30 a.m.

Bigfork superintendent in the running for Kalispell schools position

Jensen and the two other candidates will be at a meet-and-greet event from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. this Thursday in Kalispell.

May 12, 2021 2:20 a.m.

Short-term rentals rejected in Bigfork

Adam Britt requested a conditional-use permit to build nine "cluster dwellings" on about 1.7 acres

Bigfork Soccer Club doubles membership, seeks additional coaches
May 12, 2021 2:15 a.m.

Bigfork Soccer Club doubles membership, seeks additional coaches

Bigfork Soccer Club provides two seasons of play for both leagues: a springtime session that starts in April and another one in the fall.

Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens season with "9 to 5"
May 12, 2021 2:15 a.m.

Bigfork Summer Playhouse opens season with "9 to 5"

The 62nd season of theater at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse will open June 5.

Community garden shares humble roots, looks to grow membership
May 12, 2021 2:10 a.m.

Community garden shares humble roots, looks to grow membership

Garden offers space for connection in small community

Wednesday, May 5

May 5, 2021 2:55 a.m.

Woods win seat on Bigfork School board

Woods narrowly beats out incumbent Relyea

Flathead Electric trims trees near power lines in Bigfork area
May 5, 2021 2:55 a.m.

Flathead Electric trims trees near power lines in Bigfork area

Every 10 years, five three-man crews work their way down the co-op’s 1,700 miles of primary line.

Bigfork qualifies additional track athletes for state meet
May 5, 2021 2:45 a.m.

Bigfork qualifies additional track athletes for state meet

Bigfork won six events last week at the Whitefish ARM meet

Leading from the front
May 5, 2021 2:30 a.m.

Leading from the front

Two Bigfork seniors have sights set on strong state finish

Bigfork woman wins Spartan Beast elite division
May 5, 2021 2:20 a.m.

Bigfork woman wins Spartan Beast elite division

Kaci Monroe doesn't shy away from a good competition.

Farmers market season opens next week
May 5, 2021 2:15 a.m.

Farmers market season opens next week

Bigfork Farmers Market Cooperative, Bigfork Village Market offer local produce