Thursday, November 30
Four Vikings named to All-State football team
The Vikings placed four players on the Class A All-State football team and received nine All-Conference selections as Montana’s postseason awards were announced last week.
Charlene Dale, 80
Charlene Dale, 80, died on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Logan Health Hospital in Whitefish, Montana.
Please round up for safety
Swan Mission Search & Rescue wishes to sincerely thank the Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety, for fulfilling our request for an award to purchase a drone for our SAR unit headquartered in Swan Lake.
EVENTS
Happenings in and around Bigfork
Children’s Theatre to host two shows in December
The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents “A Touch of Christmas” – Brach Thomson & Friends in concert, Saturday December 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts.
Vikes looking to build on third-place finish as they move to Class A
When the Vikings dropped their first game at the State B Tournament last season, they refused to pack it in and fought their way back to a third-place finish.
Vals looking to defend title, extend 29-game winning streak
Last season was one for the ages for the Bigfork Valkyries basketball squad. Not only did the team win its first-ever state title, it did so in dominant fashion going a perfect 26-0.
Zinke’s Fill the Lake Act met with mixed reactions
Shortly after Rep. Ryan Zinke introduced legislation aimed at keeping Flathead Lake at full pool during the height of summer, operators of the SKQ Dam called the congressman’s proposal unworkable.
Ho Ho Ho Project bringing joy to children in need
Every child should find a little something in their Christmas stocking, at least Bigfork local Debbie Ingram thinks so.
Wednesday, November 22
Science meets art at Flathead Lake Bio Station
Since 1908 the Yellow Bay site has served as a biological field station, the oldest in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River. Science happens here year-round. In the fall the Flathead Lake Biological Station also becomes home to artists, courtesy the Missoula-based nonprofit Open AIR.
Valkyries place two on all-Northwest A volleyball teams
The Valkyries had two players honored as Montana Northwest A volleyball announced its all-conference teams last week.
Bigfork family searching for answers in shooting death of pet
When the Harker family let their beloved dog out to go potty Thursday evening, they had no idea it would be the last time they would see Lucy alive.
Lafontaine approaching two decades announcing Bigfork sports
A lot has changed for the Vikes and Vals over the past two decades. Players come and go, coaching staffs and administrators change. One thing has stayed the same: The Voice.
Flathead National Forest announces new Forest Supervisor
Anthony Botello has been named Forest Supervisor for the Flathead National Forest. His anticipated start date is December 31.
The Montana Land Reliance partners with Creston farmer to preserve historic farm
A 731-acre Creston-area farm will be preserved for future generations with the help of the Montana Land Reliance (MLR). The MLR announced the completion of a conservation easement with Myron and Vicky Mast on their property located east of Kalispell last week.
Thursday, November 16
Holiday tradition ‘Nutcracker’ ballet returns to stage
The Northwest Ballet Company will be making that happen for the 35th production of this holiday tradition on Thanksgiving weekend at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts under the direction of Marisa Roth.
Wednesday, November 15
Ruth Pinkerman, 98
Ruth Irene (Lewis) Pinkerman, age 98, passed away October 29, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1925, to Kenneth Arnold Lewis and Mary Escoe (Rumfelt) Lewis in the hospital at Crow Agency, Montana where her older brother Kenny was also born.
Heroes honored at Bigfork Veterans Day assembly
Democrat Sen. Jon Tester was joined by Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke at a Veterans Day assembly at Bigfork High School on Friday where the two shared common ground on their efforts to take care of veterans.
Bio station expanded aquatic invasive species prevention program in 2023
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) early detection and prevention remains a crucial cause for keeping our waters clean and blue in Montana. While the number of out-of-state visitors is not as high as it has been over the past few years, tourism still continues to dramatically increase the risk of invasive mussel infestations in our state and region.
Somers cafe bases menu on connection with herb manufacturer
Owing to its connection with a local herb manufacturer the Mountain Cafe in Somers focuses on health-conscious food and drinks.
Bigfork blood drive set for Dec. 5
Bethany Lutheran Church on Hwy 35 in Bigfork will host a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. December 5.
Bigfork man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide
A Bigfork man arrested after allegedly killing a motorcyclist in an alcohol-fueled collision near Somers last year is facing 15 years in state prison.
Wednesday, November 8
Law Roundup
Calls for service made to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office from the Bigfork area over the past few weeks.
Glenn Wagers, 69
Glenn Wagers, 69
Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre to hold auditions for “A Totally Awesome Christmas Carol!”
The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theater invites students and Adults - grades 3 and up, and Adults (any age) to audition for Holiday production of “A Christmas Carol.”
Tamarack Time! returns to Bigfork with delectable dishes
After a three-year hiatus, Tamarack Time! returned to Bigfork last month with its delectable array of delicious dishes and tasty treats.
Vals go 1-2 at divisional volleyball
The Valkyries showed they belonged during their first trip to the Western A Divisional Volleyball Tournament in Polson over the weekend, going toe-to-toe with some of the best squads in the state.
International gift festival returns to Creston Thursday
As it has since 1999, the Mountain View Mennonite Church in Creston will once again be hosting its International Gift Festival Thursday through Saturday.
5,400 acre timber project planned near Bob Marshall
A proposed timber project on about 5,400 acres in the Swan Valley is under review by the Flathead National Forest.
U.S. Forest Service may face steep fine for leaks
The U.S. Forest Service could be fined as much as $10,000 a day for violations related to leaks and unreported, unapproved repairs at the wastewater treatment system at Holland Lake, according to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Monday, November 6
PHOTOS: Valkyries at Divisional Volleyball
Valkyries at the Western A Divisional Volleyball Tournament in Polson
Wednesday, November 1
Community Players rendition of Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” continues through this weekend
The Bigfork Community Players are bringing Neil Simon to town for one more weekend.
Leland A. “Lee” Murphy, 90
Leland A. “Lee” Murphy, 90
Sheriff investigating dead dogs found between Bear and Peterson creeks
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino says his department is looking into a pair of dead dogs found on a trail between Bear Creek and Peterson Creek over the past year and a half.
Vikes season comes to a close with 34-21 playoff loss to Broncs
Bigfork’s first season in Class A football came to a close on the road Friday as the Vikings fell to Hamilton in the first round of the playoffs, 34-21.
Vals grab critical third seed for Divisionals
The Valkyries went into last Tuesday’s volleyball match at Polson needing a win to secure a guaranteed spot in this weekend’s Western A Divisional Tournament and they got just that as they downed the Lady Pirates in five sets.
Bigfork ImagineIF library project breaks ground
The long-running effort to give the Bigfork branch of ImagineIF Libraries a new building culminated Wednesday with a ceremony celebrating the start of construction on the Bethany Lutheran Ark Building.
