Yesterdays: 70 years ago, leash law passed
Demolition of the Wrest Glacier Bridge in June, 1965 after it was heavily damagd by the fllood of the previous year. (Mel Ruder photo)
70 years ago
June 17, 1955
Columbia Falls passed its first leash law. Dog owners were required to have a dog on a leash or somehow contained on their property. Fines were $3 minimum and $10 maximum. A Glacier Park employee was having engine problems with his truck. Opened the hood and a marmot jumped out and ran away, unharmed.
60 years ago
June 18, 1965
The new Bank of Columbia Falls on Nucleus Avenue opened and part of the attraction was the bank would have on display a collection of gold nuggets and sapphires owned by Marc Bielenberg.
50 years ago
June 19, 1975
An infestation of larch casebearers was making the trees yellow in Glacier National Park. The park wasn’t sure if fluoride emissions from the aluminum plant in Columbia Falls were a factor. The emissions primarily impacted pine species, so far.
40 years ago
June 20, 1985
The Apgar School House was being converted into a gift shop by Bill Krell in Glacier National Park, despite objections from the Park Service, whose master plan and land protection plans both wanted to limit any new commercial development in Glacier. The shop is still open to this day.
30 years ago
June 15, 1995
A flood that ravaged the North Fork was also destructive in Waterton Lakes National Park, where it caused about $5 million in road damage. Lakeshore cabins were also inundated.
20 years ago
June 16, 2005
The Flathead National Forest’s proposed Forest Plan set aside about 328,000 acres for timber use. Judy Rabidue, of Martin City lost 100 pounds with gastric bypass surgery and dieting through a local support group.
10 years ago
June 17, 2015
Glacier National Park welcomed what it said was its 100 millionth visitor. It was Becky Janssen and her children, Gretchen and Pierce. They were given some small gifts as recognition.