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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,…
GATRs abound in North Fork
What a glorious week! Warm and sunny, then the smoke from the west returned and the week ended with a heavy night rain.
Farewell to Monica and her cubs
Four female grizzly bears — a sow known as Monica, along with her three yearling cubs — were killed in the North Fork last week. The tragic loss of these magnificent animals is particularly heartbreaking because i…
Thoughts on masks
The Montana Nurses Association has referred to the recent emergency rule from Montana DPHHS regarding not masking in school as “promotion of junk science.” One might be wise to use caution as well as introspection …
Thoughts on masks
The Montana Nurses Association has referred to the recent emergency rule from Montana DPHHS regarding not masking in school as “promotion of junk science.” One might be wise to use caution as well as introspection …
Fines justified in North Fork bear case
Biggest news this week on the North Fork is the grizzly Monica and her three yearling cubs. The family of bears has been seen and photographed by most local residents as they wandered through yards up and down the …
Traffic down, a little
All fire restrictions have been lifted. That means campfires are legal and outdoor activities around a cheerful fire are back on the agenda. If it is not raining — or even if it is. No official that I know has been…
Thanks for trail support
Many thanks to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored and participated in Gateway to Glacier Trails recent Pints for Paths fundraiser at Heaven’s Peak. Because of you, we were able to raise $7,782.75 to help bui…
Please recycle batteries
The Flathead County Landfill has recently been dealing with a rash of fires that some suspect are caused by certain types of rechargeable batteries mixed in with conventional household waste.
Put city vision first
Within the next few months, Columbia Falls City Council will hear the first draft of the transportation plan that will guide development in and around the city for the next 20 year. This plan will be long term and …
Welcome rains, an election and thoughts on dust
Nearly an inch of rain and several days of much cooler weather. Even a clear view of Glacier’s peaks and a skiff of snow on the top of Kintla Peak. The combination has not caused the Hay Creek fire to be called co…
Thoughts from a ‘non local’
A few weeks ago your paper published a letter to the editor offering “advice” to us non locals about how to behave in Montana. As a “non local” who pays taxes in Montana, in addition to the state of my legal reside…
Student bloopers
Very few teachers in grade, high, or colleges save their student’s class reports but Richard Lederer began doing that many years ago and maybe he has earned more money from his columns and books than from teaching …
Future Olympian
I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of sad the Olympics are over. It was the sort of mindless television I could absorb, cocktail in hand, before going to bed. In other words, perfect.
North Fork updates
Smoke continues to obscure a clear view of the mountains. I am tired of seeing a red sun during the day and no stars or moon at night.
Just get the vaccine
I received my Covid-19 shots last winter when people were standing in line for them. I’ve been increasingly mystified by the vaccine resistance since then.