Tuesday, October 31
Flathead County Commissioners vote down Phase I of proposed North Shore Woods Development
Citing concerns about the possible impacts of future development, the Flathead County commissioners voted unanimously to deny the preliminary plat for a portion of the proposed North Shore Woods housing development Tuesday morning.
Sunday, October 29
Photos: Bigfork football playoff at Hamilton
Photos from the Vikings football playoff game at Hamilton Oct. 27, 2023
Thursday, October 26
Vals drop close match to Browning
The Valkyries found themselves on the losing end of a tough battle at home Saturday as they hosted Browning in the penultimate match of volleyball regular season.
Tough first half does in Vals in semifinal
It was a tale of two halves in Columbia Falls Saturday as the Valkyries found themselves down 6-0 to the Wildkats at halftime of the State A semifinal before battling back only to fall 6-4.
Vikings runners take 11th at state cross country
Jack Jensen took 11th overall and the Vikings also captured 11th as a team at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell Saturday as Bigfork competed in the State A cross country meet for the first time.
Vikings to face Broncs in cold weather Friday
Weather could be a big factor Friday as the Vikings travel to Hamilton to face the Broncs in the opening round of the State A football playoffs. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 20s with a 25% chance of snow at the scheduled kickoff of 7 p.m. as six-seeded Bigfork (4-4) looks to score an upset over third seed Hamilton (6-2).
Chamber contest aims to find best scarecrow in Bigfork
The public is being asked to help choose Bigfork’s best scarecrow this Halloween as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever “Scarecrows in Bigfork Contest!”
Create, & share gingerbread designs to support 2024 graduates
This year, in collaboration with George and Shauna Gibson, and sponsored by First Interstate Bank of Bigfork, the BACC is hosting its first annual “Gingerbread Design & Construction Contest & Auction”. The goal of fundraising for this event is to support highschool grads going into the design, architecture, & construction industry /trades.
Holland Lake Lodge once again up for sale
Holland Lake Lodge is back on the market — for $3.5 million. Holland Lake Lodge majority owner Christian Wohlfeil announced in a news release that he is relisting the lakeside resort in the Swan Valley. He is seeking offers through Jan. 28, 2024.
Wednesday, October 18
Bigfork company creates custom signs it ships worldwide
Right off the Swan River highway lies an unexpected building and home to an array of wooden and metal signs. The full service fabrication and design company Meissenburg Designs ships signs all over the world.
Feed the Need Concert returning to Jewel Basin Center in November
Feed the Need, a benefit concert for the Flathead Food Bank and Bigfork Food Bank, is back for a second year.
Vikings still playoff bound despite loss to C-Falls
The Vikings will be in the 2023 State A playoffs despite their 51-30 loss to Columbia Falls Friday, they are just not sure who their opponent will be quite yet.
Vals topple top seed Laurel, 3-2
The Valkyries 3-2 win over top-seeded Laurel in the State A soccer quarterfinals Saturday may have been an upset on paper, but don’t tell that to Bigfork head coach Park Schara.
Vals advance to consolation final at Blocktober Classic
The Valkyries volleyball squad had a 6-5 showing at the Blocktober Classic in Butte over the weekend and reached the consolation final, where they fell to Lockwood.
Thursday, October 12
County Planning Board recommends approval of 51 homes in North Shore Woods
After being tabled twice since August and a lengthy discussion Wednesday, the Flathead County Planning board voted to recommend the approval of the proposed North Shore Woods subdivision in Bigfork last night, but only part of it.
Valkyries battle to split week's matchup
Both Valkyries volleyball matchups went the distance this week as Bigfork downed the Maidens in Ronan in five sets Thursday before dropping a 3-2 decision to Lady Bulldogs at home Saturday.
Valkyries win pair, Vikes earn a victory
The Valkyries soccer squad picked up a pair of victories last week heading into the playoffs while the Vikes downed Polson for their first win of the season.
FLBS to host owl research Visitor Nights through Nov. 3
Following an exploratory research project last year, the Owl Research Institute (ORI) has officially embarked on a long-term Saw-whet Owl banding station at the Flathead Lake Biological Station.
Vikings take care of business against Indians
The Vikings amassed 523 yards of total offense, including 442 yards on the ground, in Browning Friday as Bigfork cruised past the Indians, 54-26.
New study looks to map ponderosa pine health around Flathead County
Citizen scientists are invited to join a Flathead Valley Community College student-directed opportunity to help map ponderosa pine health across the Flathead Valley.
A home run for Bigfork: community impact project transforms local baseball field
The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation, in partnership with The Toro Company Foundation, Flathead County Parks and Bigfork Baseball Association, completed a Community Impact project in Bigfork, Montana to benefit Aero Lane Park, a local baseball field.
Bigfork author to launch new literary comedy novel at BACC event Oct. 19
Hummel will kick off a tour for the new book with a book launch on October 19th starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center in downtown Bigfork.
Harrell Forest Community Trails now open to the public
Flathead Land Trust, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL) and Montana Land Reliance (MLR), is delighted to announce the opening of the Harrell Forest Community Trails just outside of Bigfork.
Plenty of variables if EV buses come to Glacier
As Glacier National Park examines ways to manage crowds into the future, one suggestion by Congressman Ryan Zinke has been a more robust shuttle system, possibly with clean running electric vehicles.
Thursday, October 5
Vikings drop Homecoming matchup to Bulldogs, 20-16
The Vikings saw a victory slip through their fingers as they celebrated Homecoming Friday as Bigfork fell to Whitefish 20-16.
Receipts collected for the benefit of Bigfork Elementary
The dynamic duo of TJ and Toot Sward are back at it again.
Tamarack Time returns to Bigfork Oct. 14
After a three-year hiatus, Tamarack Time will be returning to Bigfork next weekend.
Bears, conflicts, and availability of natural food sources
Each spring, summer and fall saddled with the challenge of creating enough fat reserves to live off through the denning season, bears are driven to exploit several caloric resources. Particularly in the fall when bears enter hyperphasia, a phase where bears metabolically have increased feeding activity to put on fat to survive in the den.
The strong legacy of Flathead Lake Bio Station’s female alumnae
Tucked away near the Elrod Building, the unassuming museum at the University of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) hides a treasure trove of historical significance.
BACC to host watercolor exhibit, workshops
Please join us for the opening reception for Montana Watercolor Society, WATERMEDIA 2023 on October 6th, from 5-7 p.m. at Bigfork Art & Cultural Center.
BRIEFS
Happenings in and around Bigfork
Soccer squads drop close Homecoming matchups
Both the Vikes and Vals soccer squads found themselves in close matches at home Thursday as they hosted Whitefish as part of the week’s Homecoming festivities.
Keni Wade 2nd at State A golf, cross country in action
Just four months after capturing a State B golf title, Bigfork’s Keni Wade brought home a second-place finish from the State A tournament in Sidney this weekend.
Vals down C-Falls for Homecoming victory
The Valkyries held off a spirited Columbia Falls squad to earn a four-set Homecoming win Saturday, downing the Wildkats 25-23, 22-25, 25-14, 25-21.
