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Fire closes backcountry trails in upper end of Spotted Bear River
Several popular backcountry trails in the upper reaches of the Spotted Bear River have been closed, including a po…
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It was interesting to read the article about the Columbia Falls trustees interviewing an “in-house” candidate for the superintendent’s position. Was I the only who thought the statement, “We’re underfunded. It’s st…
Pursuit builds parking lot in West Glacier, mini golf course planned as well
Trees have been cleared and land has been leveled for a 90-car parking lot off Old River Bridge Road in West Glacier. A miniature golf course is also planned f…
Poachers and gropers
A Classic G. George Ostrom column from March 29, 1989
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Dec. 9
Pig in a pit
Over the years my wife and her father have piled a fair amount of junk in my backyard, which, to put it mildly, is a bit of a disaster.
Road advice
I have really enjoyed reading what Flannery writes about the North Fork. She carries about the same things I do for roadside emergencies, except I also carry an ax, but have never included a shot of whiskey or a sl…
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70 years ago
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Michael Allen Thole
Speech team gets seventh straight win in Class A
The Wildcat speech and debate team earned its seventh straight tournament win Saturday as they held of Whitefish to win in Hamilton. Columbia Falls held onto its winning streak against tough competition from Class …
MatCats see tough competition at Mining City Duals in Butte
The MatCats were on the road for another grueling trip last week as they picked up a win in Dillon Thursday before going 3-3 at the Mining City Duals in Butte Friday and Saturday.
Wildkats survive slow start, blow out Yellowjackets
The Wildkats survived a sluggish start to pull away for a 59-30 home win over Stevensville Saturday behind 26 points from sophomore guard Maddie Robison and 12…
Wildcats down Stevensville 55-36 for first win of the season
The Wildcats picked up their first road win in nearly two years Saturday, downing the Yellowjackets in Stevensville, 55-36.
Chamber hands out year-end awards
Columbia Falls business and community leaders were recognized at the Chamber’s annual Christmas luncheon at the Cedar Creek Lodge last week.
Weyerhaeuser announces sale of its Montana lands
Weyerhaeuser Company on Tuesday announced an agreement to sell its 630,000 acres of timberland in Montana to a private timberland investment company for $145 m…
Many Glacier will see significant road work in the next two years; parts will remain gravel for awhile
Folks heading into Many Glacier for the next two years can expect delays and in some cases, the road to the valley will be closed down entirely.