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Kavanagh named most outstanding 8th grader

As school ended for the year last week, the Columbia Falls Junior High gave out its year-end awards. Here are the …

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Memory bears keep people connected with loved ones

Remembering deceased loved ones often means keeping sentimental belongings. It is the sentiment attached to that favorite old shirt, fur coat or sweater that i…

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Grizzlies, captured, moved; FWP reminds folks to secure attractants

An adult male grizzly bear and a sub adult female grizzly bear were captured on Sept. 21 in northwest Montana. Both bears were fitted with GPS radio collars and released into the North Fork of the Flathead drainage.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
International cooperation highlighted at summit

Last week, 29 representatives from conservation initiatives across the globe convened at Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier to participate in Hands Across Bord…

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The Glow Run: In pictures

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Columbia Falls man faces drug charges

A Columbia Falls man is facing drug-related charges following his arrest in August. Jasper Howell, 39, was charged Aug. 31 with criminal possession with intent…

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Homecoming is next week in Columbia Falls

Next week is Columbia Falls High School’s Homecoming week. Here’s a schedule of events:

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Glacier's big crowds good for business

The big crowds in Glacier National Park this summer may have meant a few more people on a favorite trail, but they’ve been good for business.

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SPIRIT OF THE RADIO

The alarm at George Ostrom’s home goes off at 5:30 a.m. every weekday morning. Ostrom is usually awake about 15 minutes before that. For the better part of 61 …

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Serving country and community

Joan Ortmann never planned on joining the military. But, all these years later, through her involvement with the American Legion, she is glad she did.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Documentary focuses on battle to stop oil, gas leases

A new film, “Our Last Refuge” explores the 30-year battle to stop oil and gas leases on the Badger-Two Medicine just south of Glacier National Park.

Updated 8 years, 9 months ago
Culinary program a second career

Louie Bertino didn’t discover his passion until a little later in life. Now, the 45 year-old Columbia Falls man is thriving in the Culinary Arts program at Fla…

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Grizzly bear DNA database grows by the day

This summer, grizzly bears have been confirmed in the Big Hole River Valley of Montana for the first time in the last 100 years.