Oil and vinegar store adds C-Falls location

Flavors, flavors everywhere, just waiting to be sampled.

New director takes reins of adult-child mentor program

Todd Lengacher’s life was shaped by mentors, which led him to step into the role himself. Now, he oversees mentors throughout the Flathead Valley as the new executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County.

Fresh Life's downtown Kalispell upgrades completed

The Kalispell campus of Fresh Life Church reopened to the public on March 2 after a year and a half of renovation expansion of its downtown buildings.

Rams butt heads during aggressive rut, FWP reports

“Bighorn sheep are undoubtedly one of the most iconic and revered wildlife species in Montana, yet in comparison to most big game animals, relatively little is known about their population,” stated a 2013 Fish, Wildlife & Parks report. There are roughly 6,000 bighorns in Montana with approximately 700 living in Region 2 of the Fish, Wildlife & Parks map which includes herds up Petty Creek near Alberton and near St. Regis. Over the years, the numbers grew to 1,500 with the 1970s herd producing trophy-size rams.

Fleur Bake Shop a sweet dream come true

Whitney Brien remembers baking cookies with her family every year around Christmastime. They would have a ‘cookie day’ — an entire day to bake for their friends and family.

Trail transporter

When Kurt Schram and his family first visited Whitefish, he wanted to make every second count.

Community briefs for Nov. 7

Practice makes perfect

A patient in the emergency room at North Valley Hospital suddenly suffers cardiac arrest. Or a mother experiences complications while giving birth.

I'm against clean beds

A little off the top

Glacier Park campgrounds opening for summer season

Many of Glacier National Park’s campgrounds will open for the summer season in upcoming weeks. Apgar Campground opened with services on Friday, May 4, and St. Mary Campground will open with services on May 14. Additional campgrounds will open as the season progresses.  

Glenn Mueller

On February 18, Glenn Mueller celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends. After a marvelous party he said, “I made 100. I can go now.” Two weeks later, on March 2, he passed away peacefully,

Montana: home of the Frank Hervey Cook Scholarship

Few Montanans have ever heard of Frank Hervey Cook, a Montana resident from the Townsend area who spent his life running cows and ranching, or the scholarship named for him.

Glacier Park campgrounds opening for summer season

Many of Glacier National Park’s campgrounds will open for the summer season in upcoming weeks. Apgar Campground opened with services on Friday, May 4, and St. Mary Campground will open with services on May 14. Additional campgrounds will open as the season progresses.  

Lindeen answers questions about Obamacare

Six reasons to switch Medicare plans for 2014

(BPT) - Each year, Medicare open enrollment brings with it changes that can affect nearly 50 million people. The limited enrollment timeframe of just 54 days – Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 – gives all Medicare beneficiaries the opportunity to change their Medicare plans for the coming year to better match their needs and potentially save on health care costs. This includes anyone using original Medicare, Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plans.

Occupational Therapist adds depth to services offered at Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) welcomes the addition of Mary Russell, Occupational Therapist (OT), to their team of healthcare  providers.  As an OT, Russell works with patients to regain basic motor functions and reasoning skills when an injury, illness or medical condition affects their physical or mental abilities.

Sandra Jo Shaffer, 77

Sandra Jo Nielsen Shaffer passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, in Kalispell after struggling with cancer, while surrounded by her family that loves her dearly.

Fresh air, fresh food

Idaho farmers markets increase in popularity

Noticed something fresh cropping up in the neighborhood?

Ina Herriges, 86

Ina Mae Herriges (Rice), 86, passed softly away to heaven Oct. 2, 2024; surrounded by beloved family and caregiver friends.

Beatrice Ina O'Donnell, 94

Beatrice Ina O’Donnell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away June 3, 2025, at the young age of 94.