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Schweikert to retire from football coaching
After a distinguished career, Columbia Falls High School football coach Jaxon Schweikert announced his retirement …
Commission takes up public input plan
The Columbia Falls Planning Commission took its first look at a public participation plan last week. The plan is part of the city coming into compliance with the Montana Land Use Planning Act, which was passed by t…
Forest eyes big snowmobile use swap
The Forest Service is proposing to close some areas to snowmobile and other over-the-snow vehicle use in the Spotted Bear Ranger District while opening more terrain in the Glacier View and Hungry Horse Ranger Dist…
If school roof levy fails, the alternatives are not pleasant
School District 6 will make a public push to inform voters about an upcoming building reserve levy request to fix the roof on the classroom wing of the Columbi…
Another round of CFAC meetings planned for next week
The Columbia Falls Aluminum Company, in partnership with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency, will offer two pu…
Yesterdays: Canyon Elementary facing closure
School District 6 superintendent Michael Nicosia warned that if the elementary levy failed, the district would close Canyon Elementary School. The district was…
Flathead River Alliance now recruiting volunteers
Flathead Rivers Alliance announces 2024 River Ambassador volunteer program trainings ahead of float season to enhance river safety, stewardship and citizen science, on the Three Forks of the Flathead River.
The Blotter: Wreck on 206
A 15-year-old girl was extricated from a vehicle that wrecked and landed on its side on Highway 206. The report said she was found conscious and listed hitting her head as the only injury.
Glacier National Park hosting junior ranger events
Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in Glacier National Park’s Junior Ranger Days during National Park Week.
New Spotted Bear District Ranger has a full plate
When Adam LaDell started as the new Spotted Bear District Ranger last fall, he said he spent most of his time doing paperwork and getting things organized. He …
Biologist talks the evolution of bear management
Tim Manley, retired Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologist and bear specialist, pulled up a National Geographic video of the Craighead brothers from their …
Run to benefit junior high programs next month
Run Wild 2024 is an enjoyable 5K and 1-mile fun run benefiting Columbia Falls Junior High School and local nonprofit organizations.
City will continue to explore affordable housing at Railroad Street
The Columbia Falls City Council last week gave the nod to moving forward with an affordable housing project at Railroad Street after hearing some assurances fr…
Flathead snowpack likely to end season at 78% of median
The region’s snow pack will likely end up about 22% less than an nromal year.
Levy meetings on tap in coming weeks
Columbia Falls School District 6 will hold a series of informational meetings on three levies slated for the upcoming school election.