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CFAC will do more investigative work this fall; says smelting did not create PFAFs
The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. will start doing further testing and more environmental investigation at the Super…
The Blotter: Rowdy fourth graders
Disorderly conduct from Fourth Graders in Glacier Gateway Elementary School front office, reports of children kicking and screaming.
Suspect still sought after Friday morning manhunt
A suspect wanted on a felony probation violation resulted a manhunt in Columbia Falls early Friday morning.
Rotary grant helps Guatemala water projects
A consortium of Montana Rotary Clubs has joined forces to win a $39,000 grant from Rotary International to fund ongoing clean water initiatives in Guatemala.
Yesterdays: ACM would build aluminum plant here
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company formally announced its plans to build a $46 million, four potline aluminum plant in the Flathead Valley. It was expected to …
The Blotter: Lots of rigs without license plates, one was in the ditch
Jan. 19 A driver was upset with parking lot conditions from snow plow drivers. A Hungry Horse resident claimed a female was trespassing on their property and staying in a trailer without their permission.
Warning: Marijuana and gun ownership could land you in prison
While marijuana became legal for adults to purchase in Montana on New Year’s Day, a key federal agency has confirmed a fact underreported in coverage of the st…
Writing coaches of Montana could use some help
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks community members in Flathead County to participate in its coaching program with the mission of helping local students improve their writing skills.
Grant will help nonprofit move building to junior high garden
The Whitefish Community Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to Land to Hand to support the relocation of the organization’s building next to the Wildcat Garden at Columbia Falls Junior High School, the organization …
Glacier speaker series on YouTube
Glacier Park Volunteer Associates 2022 Speakers Series YouTube event began Jan. 24. Presentations will also be available Feb. 28 and March 28. The YouTube viewing link for each presentation will be posted on the w…
Defense paints a different picture in Moskaloff meth case
A Hungry Horse woman was sentenced in federal court last week to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine in the Flathead Valley. But her defense paints a different …
Choirs will present “A Night at the Movies”
On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Columbia Falls High School Choirs will present “A Night at the Movies” featuring talented solos, small groups, and performances from th…
Columbia Falls speech and debate takes second at the Western A divisional tourney
The Columbia Falls speech and debate team had five champions at the Western A divisional tournament Saturday as they took second overall.
Free meals
Columbia Falls Community Kitchen will be serving free, delicious meals in the basement of St. Richard’s Catholic Church from 5-6 p.m. on Jan. 30-31 only. Everyone is welcome. We are nondenominational and a volunt…
City OK’s agreement for new bike/pedestrian path
The Columbia Falls City Council recently approved an agreement with the Montana Department of Transportation that OK’s a new shared path and sidewalk from Thir…
FEC elections coming up
Three seats on Flathead Electric Co-op’s Board of Trustees are up for election this year. Potential candidates must be members of the Co-op and live in the district they seek election to represent.