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Opinion: Heart advice
I’ve run into quite a few friends and readers since I had my double bypass heart surgery and I thought I’d share s…
Racicot wrong
Mark Racicot penned a long letter repetitiously trying to make a case that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from running for president due to the 14th amendment prohibiting “insurrectionists” from run…
Opinion: Ticker news
So I was walking up the Going-to-the-Sun Road on a frigid November morning and the same old pain returned to my chest, the pain I’d been experiencing for about a week or so and felt every once in a while hiking la…
Brunch a big success
The Christmas spirit was on display last month as the Columbia Falls Rotary Club kicked off the holiday season with its annual Brunch with Santa Dec. 2.
Presidential disqualification
There are four qualifications set forth in the U.S. Constitution that must be met before any “Person” can be placed on the ballot and run for the Office of President:
Best Buy
So I’m standing there in Best Buy eyeing the iPads and my thigh is all wet.
Climate crisis, we’re all in this together
The year 2024 will be the most consequential one in the history of the United States.
GOP says they’ve lowered taxes
There’s no way Republican legislators would rather ring in a new year than with lower taxes, and that’s exactly what we’ve done to kick off 2024.
North Fork Holiday celebrations
Residents of the North Fork celebrated the holiday season with gusto again this year.
Still time to address CFAC concerns
While the public comment period may be over, it is time for our elected officials to speak up for their constituents, many of whom have strong opposition to the current cleanup plan.
Concerned about vaping
As principals we strive to ensure our schools are engaging, safe and healthy environments that promote learning.
Opinion: Green gate forever changed
During the pandemic I would hike the Half Moon “green gate” trail on occasion, as Glacier National Park was closed to entry for a few weeks at the height of the mess.
Where have the snowbirds gone?
No, this isn’t about those folks who spend their winters in Arizona or Florida. The snowbird behind this warning is an actual bird, the dark-eyed junco, a small creature you probably know if you have a bird feeder …
Opinion: Bowled over
So I was eating some ice cream out of a cat dish the other night.
Objects to short-term rental
I bought property in Columbia Falls in 2000 for four reasons: Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort, the Flathead’s natural beauty, and the friendly spirit of the people.
Get educated on planning
The Columbia Falls City Council will hold its first workshop on The Montana Land Use Planning Act (Senate Bill 382) Monday evening, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.