Farmers market moves

The Columbia Falls City Council recently approved a fee reduction for Columbia Falls Farmers’ Market to use Marantette Park as a new venue in 2017. Without a fee reduction, the market would have to pay $4,602.50 for the season. With the fee reduction, they will pay $675 for fees and a deposit.

Gloria Nyswonger, who will help run the market this year, is thrilled about the fee reduction.

“It’s nice that they’re allowing us to use it for a reduced fee. It helps us out since we are a nonprofit,” she said.

The market, which is celebrating its tenth year in Columbia Falls, will be at Marantette Park on Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m.

Nyswonger said the market will still offer local crafts, handmade bath products and soaps, baked goods, and fresh produce.