Thursday, September 28
Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre’s ‘Matilda Jr.’ final performances this weekend
Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents season opener “Matilda Jr.” — a story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers.
Resurfacing proposed on MT 35 south of Creston
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about seven miles of Montana Highway 35 (MT 35), south of Creston.
Bigfork Art & Cultural Center offers homeschool art programs
Do you have a child whom you homeschool between the ages of 5-12? If so, the Bigfork Art & Cultural Center (BACC) has a fantastic integrated homeschool art program designed to make creating and learning art fun.
Keni Wade 2nd at divisionals golf, cross country in action
Keni Wade shot a 76 in Whitefish last week to tie for second at the Western A Divisional Golf Tournament and earn a trip to the state tourney in Sidney this week.
Valkyries battle C-Falls to 2-2 tie
Piper Buzzell and Braeden Gunlock buried late goals to forge a 2-2 tie with Columbia Falls in girls Western A soccer on Saturday.
Bigfork’s Swan River Gardens grows into 25th year
After suffering an injury during his career as a professional snowboarder some 25 years ago, Tamus Gannon shifted his focus to working with plants.
Hunting season forecast for Northwest Montana similar to last year's
As the start of the general hunting season nears, experts predict hunters will see conditions and opportunities similar to 2022 in Northwest Montana.
Vikings come up short on the road in Frenchtown
The Vikings got 164 all-purpose yards from Wyatt Johnson and 211 through the air from quarterback Tristen Herd, but it was not enough Friday as they fell to the Broncs in Frenchtown, 32-23.
Volleyball splits pair of matchups
The Vals volleyball squad earned a win and suffered a loss in their two matches last week, falling at home to Polson Thursday before taking down Browning on the road Saturday.
Wednesday, September 20
BACC to host suicide prevention event Thursday
Art has forever been a way to express our innermost feelings that are hard to express with words alone.
Volleyball earns split, cross country and golf in action
The Valkyries volleyball team split their past two matches, defeating Libby 3-1 Sept. 12 before falling at Whitefish Thursday, 3-0.
Grizzly Lanes introducing kids to bowling through youth leagues
Rhino Page and Grizzly Lanes are helping bring bowling to the next generation.
Northshore Woods decision postponed
The Flathead County Planning Board once again pushed back a decision on whether or not to recommend the approval of the proposed Northshore Woods housing development at their Sept. 13 meeting.
Valkyries hold Lady Loggers, Lady Pirates scoreless for wins
Keeper Irelynd Vigil and the Valkyries defense held both of their opponents scoreless this week as Bigfork’s lady soccer players picked up wins over Polson and Libby.
Vikings cruise past Libby to earn third win
Eli Thorness caught three touchdowns and the Bigfork defense got three interceptions from its defense as the Vikings had no trouble against Libby at home Friday, downing the Loggers 41-6.
Vikes battle to 3-3 tie with Libby
The Vikings soccer squad put up three goals at home Saturday but had to settle for a tie as they battled the Libby Loggers to a 3-3 draw.
Wednesday, September 13
Vals soccer earns tie to open conference, falls at Whitefish
The Valkyries and the Columbia Falls Wildkats added another chapter to their budding rivalry last week as the teams fought to a 4-4 tie at Carlyle Johnson Field Tuesday.
Vikings fall at home to defending state champs, on the road at Whitefish
Vikings soccer opened conference play with a tough matchup against defending state champion Columbia Falls last week before taking on the Bulldogs in Whitefish Saturday.
Volleyball opens conference with win at C-Falls, drops match to Ronan
The Valkyries volleyball team made their Northwest A Conference debut with mixed reults last week as Bigfork earned a 3-1 win at Columbia Falls Tuesday before falling at home to Ronan 3-1 Saturday.
BRIEFS - Week of September 11
Events in and around Bigfork
BACC offering glass and crafting workshops Saturday
The Bigfork Art & Cultural Center will be putting on a pair of workshops for art lovers Saturday.
Martel making the best of his return home to Bigfork
When he graduated from Bigfork High school in 2015, Isaac Martel knew he wanted to one day find his way back home.
Vikes football suffers first loss of the season at Hamilton
The Vikings’ football winning streak came to an end at two games Friday as Bigfork fell to the Broncs in Hamilton, 35-14.
Avian Influenza a concern as bears enter hyperphagia
As we enter into hyperphagia, a season of increased caloric consumption for bears, the likelihood for human-bear conflict tends to increase.
PHOTOS: Bigfork Volleyball vs Ronan
Photos from the Valkyries Volleyball match against Ronan Sept. 9
PHOTOS: Bigfork Vikes and Vals Soccer at Whitefish
Photos from the Vikes and Vals Soccer games at Whitefish Sept. 9
Thursday, September 7
PHOTOS: Bigfork volleyball at Columbia Falls
Photos from the Val's 3-1 win over the Wildkats Sept. 5.
Wednesday, September 6
PHOTOS: Bigfork football vs Ronan
Photos from the first half of Bigfork football's 35-0 win over Ronan Sept. 1
BACC offering basics of sewing class next week
The Bigfork Art & Cultural Center is offering the chance the learn the basics of sewing handwork with quilter Merrie Ford.
Bigfork ranch looking to teach skills of the Old West
One local ranch is looking to use it’s Old West heritage to held educate children and more.
Vikings upend Chiefs, 35-0
The Vikings continued making their mark in Class A football Friday as Bigfork rolled past the Ronan Chiefs at home, 35-0.
If you build it, they will come: Preparations underway for inaugural Bigfork High School baseball season
It may not be a corn field, but there is much work that needs to be done to prepare the Vikings’ field as Bigfork High School will be playing first baseball season this spring.
Vals soccer improves to 3-1, Vikes drop pair
The Valkyries earned a pair of home wins over Hamilton and Frenchtown last week to improve to 3-1.
Glacier Park visitor spending boon to economy of gateway communities
A National Park Service report shows approximately 2.9 million visitors to Glacier National Park spent an estimated $368 million in nearby communities.
