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New 'dashboard' provides visitors real-time Glacier Park info

Visitors to Glacier National Park now have a new way to keep up with the park’s ever-changing weather and traffic conditions.

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Mildred Emerson

Mildred Hardie Emerson, 84, died July 10, 2009, at her home near Columbia Falls.

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Cecelia O. Todnem

U.S. Telemark Team says thanks

The local members of the U.S. National Telemark Team would like to thank our community for their continued support. We're working to raise money so we can host the 2010 U.S. Telemark National Championships, which will be held at Whitefish Mountain Resort on March 18-21. Recently, a fundraiser was held at the Great Northern Bar and Grill.

Leasing one option to preserve historic cabins

Imagine leasing an historic cabin on the shores of Lake McDonald, taking in the expansive views of the Continental Divide.

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Hunting and fishing regs

One Day for Glacier campaign kicks off Aug. 2

More than 150 businesses will join the Glacier National Park Conservancy in a fundraising effort for Glacier National Park called One Day for Glacier starting Saturday, Aug. 2. GNPC is Glacier Park’s official philanthropic and outreach partner.

Peace Corps volunteers complete 292 kilometer run

Sally Kintner, a Flathead Valley resident who worked at Glacier Park for several years and played in the Glacier Symphony, recently took on a 175-mile run across northern Ethiopia to promote HIV awareness and education.

Prescribed burns begin near Cd'A

SMELTERVILLE — The Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to start fall prescribed burning the week of Sept. 12 in the Magee area of the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District. Approximately 3,000 acres are on the burn list for the Upper River project. Ignitions will occur predominantly in roadless areas in the upper end of the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River. The purpose of this prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous fuels, to decrease the risk of wildfire, and to benefit wildlife by increasing the quality and quantity of browse available for big game such as elk, deer and moose.

IPNF issues county road closures

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho -- The Idaho Panhandle National Forests issued additional road closures on multiple Forest Service roads in Boundary and Bonner County for public health and safety due to flooding damage and unsafe conditions. Warmer weather, snowmelt and heavy spring rains are creating soft road surfaces and spring “break up” conditions on many Idaho Panhandle National Forests roads.

Forest Service proposes 1,300-acre salvage sale

Chamber seeks new executive director

The Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is searching for an executive director. Stacey Schnebel, who has held the post since May of last year, is stepping down.

Annual park pass goes up $5, senior pass to rise $70

The 2017 Glacier National Park annual entrance pass will see a $5 price increase from $45 last year to $50 this year.

Heavy rains caused flooding near Augusta, closing popular roads, trails into the Bob Marshall

Up to 8 inches of rain fell on the Rocky Mountain Front last week near Augusta, causing flooded roads and trails, while some people had to be flown out of the wilderness because they were trapped.

U.S. Census Bureau workers hand-delivering forms

U.S. Census Bureau workers began hand-delivering census forms to Lincoln County residents last week with the goal of handing out the last batch by the end of next week, according to Western Montana’s Census Office Manager Bill Knowles.

Stunt Pilot soars toward opening date

Be one of the first to ride new Silverwood roller coaster May 29

Silverwood's new coaster Stunt Pilot opens May 29, auction to reserve seats on the first ride will benefit Children's Village

Classic offers events for all

The 25th annual Whitefish Winter Classic begins Thursday with the first of four action-packed days with events for people of all ages and incomes. Friday and Saturday have many free events with opportunities to meet the celebrity NFL players.

Jacqueline Alice "Jac" Brewer, 91

Jacqueline Alice "Jac" Brewer, 91, of Lakeside, and Glacier Park, died peacefully Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at her home in Lakeside, of age-related causes.