Opinion
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Opinion: Christman recalls flood
The Great Flood of 1964 had a profound effect upon my life. In fact, in my stories of “Tales of a Misspent Youth,…
Thoughts on Homeless
This week, our county commissioners called for the community to share their experiences with the homeless.
Thoughts on Homelessness
Recently the Flathead County Commissioners penned a letter to the public condemning homelessness and in particular the City of Kalispell’s handling of homeless services.
Opposition to speed bumps
To the editor: In regards to your sleep issues and subsequent ‘ideas’.
Defend your water rights, deadline Feb. 9, 2023
Objections to the Preliminary Decree (CSKT Water Compact) must be received by the Montana Water Court in Bozeman by Feb. 9.
Thoughts on gun control
A new year brings with it new hope for a new beginning.
Putting construction traffic down private road untenable
Development is inevitable and the proper planning of development is critical. After attending the Columbia Falls City Council meeting on Jan. 3 regarding the proposed Tamarack Meadows subdivision, it’s clear the Ci…
More concerns about Tamarack Meadows
The planning board rejected the River Highlands development just less than six months ago. The recurring themes for denial were “the character of the neighborhood,” “the impact on the Flathead River,” and what seem…
Opposes River Highlands
1. We don’t need it. The City has already approved the 102 unit Garnier Heights subdivision, 24 condo units on Nucleus, two 6 plexes on Diane, and the tentative approval of 103 lots in Meadow Lake. There are also…
Late night ideas
You ever have a long day and then get in bed and start working on problems you have absolutely no good reason to work on? Or ideas that just have to be explored at 2:47 a.m.?
Lessons from fire
Another house fire! This week the nearly new Barge home at the junction of the North Fork Road and Moose Creek Road was severely damaged by a fire which started in an upstairs wall and spread into the attic.
Mitchell ready for session
The 2023 legislative session is shaping up to deliver on the Montana Values that House District 3 voters overwhelming endorsed in November.
More thoughts on River Highlands
The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board will once again be considering the River Highlands Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat request on Jan. 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Falls Junior Hig…
A Christmas Party and some cold weather
What a Christmas season! We have a ton of fresh snow which had everyone out shoveling, plowing and snowblowing. Add to that a bitter cold snap with temperatures dropping to 40 below and you have a real northern win…
Rotary thanks
For 12 years, Brunch with Santa was one of the most anticipated Christmas events and the biggest fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Columbia Falls. Then came Covid and the event was canceled for two years.
Development threatens elk
Last Saturday I had a problem – a big problem – not just anyone’s problem! There were 115 head of elk in the fields southwest of my house. Some of these majestic animals were as close as 30 yards from my house an…