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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…
Climate change impacts pocketbooks too, study claims
A report earlier this fall commissioned by the Montana Wildlife Federation predicts wide-ranging economic impacts from climate change in the coming years, from…
Glacier will look to narrow goat population estimate in coming years
Glacier National Park biologists will likely take a multi-pronged approach in the coming years to try to narrow down mountain goat population estimates and tre…
Bob Marshall Foundation continues to expand scope of mission
You might say Cliff Kipp is getting a new look at the old woods.
It was another busy year in Glacier National Park
Debates over an expanded vehicle reservation system, construction on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and seeing bison return to the plains all made for an interestin…
2023: A year in review
Here’s a look at some of the top stories of 2023.
Schweikert officially signs with Grizzlies
It’s official. Columbia Falls senior quarterback Cody Schweikert is a University of Montana Grizzly.
Former Forest Service official claims leadership training lacking
A career Forest Service employee and former staffer at the Flathead National Forest claims the training afforded those in leadership positions is sorely lacking.
Yesterdays: Columbia Heights mountain lion
A young mountain lion was shot after it attacked a dog in Columbia Heights.
New Columbia Falls daycare specializes in infants
In September of 2023, the Delgados opened Lil Buckaroo’s, an infant-only childcare service, at 729 Nucleus Avenue A in Columbia Falls.
Holiday Songs
Photos from Columbia Falls Christmas Concerts
Seniors sign to play ball at the college level
Three Columbia Falls seniors signed with colleges to play ball next year.
Residents look to work with city on CFAC cleanup
The Columbia Falls City Council wrapped up its business for 2023 last week.
Yesterdays: Last Chance Theater fire
Firemen were able to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings and also attended to three other fires — a vehicle, a wall and a chimney fire — with…
New easements protect lands across the Flathead Valley
Just east of Kalispell sits a 731-acre farm property owned by Myron and Vicky Mast. With hay bales stacked to the sky, a litter of red heeler puppies running a…
Grant will help boost river access
Flathead Rivers Alliance has received a $30,411 grant to help fund its effort to improve American Disability Act (ADA) accessibility on the Flathead River.