Friday, July 28
BLUAC recommends denial of North Shore Woods
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee voted to recommend the denial of three requests by Longbow Land Partners, Inc. pertaining to the planned North Shore Woods housing development project during its July meeting Thursday.
Tuesday, July 25
Seeley-Swan wildfire doubles in size
A wildfire burning northeast of Seeley Lake doubled in size Monday as critical fire weather blasted the region.
Monday, July 24
Fire in Seeley-Swan grows to 2,927 acres
Evacuation orders are in place for some residences in the Seeley-Swan Valley due to a wildfire burning about 12 miles northwest of Seeley Lake.
Friday, July 21
Fire Hall ceremony honors Rehard: ‘Keeper of the ole fire truck’
More than two dozen friends and family of Duane Rehard gathered at the Bigfork Fire Hall Friday afternoon for the dedication of a plaque to the man known as the “Keeper of the Ole’ Fire Truck.”
School Board approves addition of baseball, girls wrestling
Bigfork high school students will have two new options when it comes to extracurricular activities this coming school year with the addition of baseball and girls wrestling.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds everyone: A Fed Bear is a Dead Bear
If McDonald’s offered free Chicken McNuggets to anyone who showed up, could you resist? That’s what it’s like being a bear.
Construction of new trails well underway
Construction efforts are going well at the new Harrell Forest Tails, the Flathead Land Trust said recently.
Thursday, July 13
Photos - Bigfork 4th of July Parade
4th of July Photos
Photos - Bigfork Summer Rodeo
Photos from Bigfork Summer Rodeo
The Mystery in the Trees
Flathead Lake Bio Station and Flathead Valley Community College Launch Long-Term Educational Research Project to Assess Bigfork’s Dying Ponderosa Pines
Raising Flathead Lake's water level a complicated conundrum
As Flathead Lake’s water level continues to drop prematurely this summer, lake-reliant businesses like Marina Cay Resort are preparing for a substantial financial hit.
Road work begins in Swan Lake area
An extensive road construction project near Swan Lake is set to begin July 17.
BACC opens new art exhibit, offers several programs in July
The Bigfork Arts and Cultural Center has several exciting events lined up for the remainder of July, from a new art exhibit to workshops and more.
Bigfork native awarded scholarship
The Montana Nursery & Landscape Association is pleased to announce that True Gannon was recently awarded a scholarship during the Association’s Spring 2023 Scholarship award period. Gannon was born and raised in Bigfork, Montana, growing up at Swan River Gardens, the family-owned greenhouse and nursery.
BRIEFS
Happenings in and around Bigfork
Wednesday, July 12
Northshore Woods back on BLUAC agenda for July meeting
The topic that drew more than 100 concerned citizens to June’s meeting of the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Council is back on the agenda for July 27.
Wednesday, July 5
Swan Lake Rock House – Little used but always loved
Likely most of us, zipping down Highway 83, as the road approaches the south end of the lake, don’t have the split-second chance to look over to the west shore and catch a glimpse of the small, gray, square shape perched upon some cliffs.
DREAM Adaptive Recreation to host its 15th annual Water Sports Week
DREAM Adaptive Recreation has teamed up with Launch Watersports to provide the non-profit’s 15th Annual Watersports Week on Echo Lake.
Bigfork High School Board to vote on the addition of baseball
Bigfork High School is on the verge of an exciting decision as the Board prepares to vote on the addition of baseball as a new high school sport for the upcoming 2023/2024 school year.
