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Notes from Ranger Doug
I’ve had the pleasure over the years of getting correspondence from longtime Glacier National Park ranger/naturali…
Claims survey affirms policy decisions
A recent University of Montana survey confirms what legislators have been hearing from our constituents: Montanans are seriously concerned about several issues that they say are negatively impacting quality of life.
Quilters say thanks
Talent abounds in our local Teakettle Quilt Guild, and our annual quilt show was surely a magnificent display.
Student asks folks to support levies
As a sophomore at the high school, I have no vote, but you do.
Please vote Yes
As both a parent and educator in my 25th year, I urge our community to vote “yes” on the upcoming school levies. These levies are vital for maintaining education quality and ensuring our students’ success.
Levy makes sense
It’s easy to understand why people want to find a reason to vote no on the upcoming school levies. Everyone’s taxes are up, and everything is more expensive. So it can be tempting to believe it when people blame th…
Coalition appreciates community support
hank you to the 250 plus Columbia Falls and Flathead Valley residents who showed up to learn about and express your concerns about the proposed plan for the cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund …
Likes Glimm, Sprunger and Regier
Please support and vote for Republicans Courtenay Sprunger (Montana House), Matt Regier (Montana Senate) and Carl Glimm (Montana Senate) in the upcoming primary election.
Likes Powers
Montana needs state legislators who represent all of us. Debo Powers is that candidate.
Apgar Lookout: This early season jaunt a great way to get in shape, with views
The Apgar Mountain Lookout Trail is one of those trails to hike first thing in the season because it’s easy to get to and it’s a good conditioning trail, which…
School needs a roof
My dream is to see myself out of high school — getting out as fast as I can. But I never had to think about the reality of high school being taken away from me.
CFAC acronyms
CFAC. Glencore. Slurry walls. Waste in place. Cyanide. Spent Pot Liner. Affordable housing. CCC. EPA. ROD. TANA. TAG. CLP. ECRWSSEDDM... Whew! Enough already! In the words of the late, great John Lennon: “Just gimm…
Coalition urges CFAC involvement
CFAC/Glencore representatives will be in Columbia Falls Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to speak up for a brighter future and a more comprehensive cleanup of CFAC’s toxic waste …
Opinion: A North Fork report
I went up the North Fork on Sunday so in the tradition of a good old-fashioned Larry Wilson column, I feel obligated to give a report.
Plenty of CFAC questions
News that CFAC/Glencore and Columbia Falls-based developer Mick Ruis have agreed to enter into a buy/sell for some 2,400 acres of CFAC land was big and important news this week.
The end of Democracy?
“Welcome to the end of democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely,” said conservative activist Jack Posobiec at the February 2024 meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). To which Stev…