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The MatCat wrestlers went 7-1 to finish third at the Western Montana Duals in Ronan over the weekend, picking up wins over Bigfork, Superior, Hamilton, Browning and Polson while also defeating the host Chiefs twice.

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Homeless in Columbia Falls

At a time of year when many people have gone home for the holidays, Columbia Falls resident Greg Fortin is worried about those who have no home to go to.

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C-Falls senior sets sights on becoming fighter pilot

Columbia Falls High School senior Shaela Tuell is hoping her future is up in the air, literally.

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Plea deal reached in Columbia Falls stun gun attack

A man who allegedly used a stun gun on the mother of his children while she tried to call 911 on him has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

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Plea deal struck in C-Falls stun gun attack

A man who allegedly used a stun gun on the mother of his children while she tried to call 911 on him has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

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Columbia Falls teen faces weapons charge

A Columbia Falls man is awaiting trial on an assault with a weapon charge after being released from the Flathead County Detention Center on his own recognizance Dec. 19.

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Our top 10 stories of 2019

As the year comes to an end, here’s a look back at what were some of the top local stories of 2019.

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State titles, records highlight 2019 year for Wildcats

It was another successful year for the Columbia Falls High School Wildcats. From state titles to state records, the Wildcats made 2019 a year to remember.

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Six to be honored at Wildcat Hall of Fame Game Thursday

Six Columbia Falls athletes will be the center of attention Thursday as they are inducted into the Wildcat Athletic Hall of Fame during at halftime of the girls basketball game against Bigfork.

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Berube Physical Therapy expands to fourth location

Columbia Falls based Berube Physical Therapy continues to expand its operations in the Flathead Valley, recently announcing the planned opening of their fourth location.

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Heavens Peak Health Care going strong after first year

One year after opening their doors in Columbia Falls, Heavens Peak Health Care is doing well.

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Sky's the limit

Columbia Falls High School senior Shaela Tuell is hoping her future is up in the air, literally.

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Wildcats have a tough go against Wolfpack on the road

The Class AA Glacier Wolfpack were too much for the Wildcats basketball squad to overcome Thursday as the Columbia Falls team fell in Kalispell, 62-38.

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Windauer, Betram lead MatCats at Holiday Classic

Justin Windauer earned a seventh-place finish and Josh Bertram was eighth in his weight class over the weekend as the MatCats were in action at the CM Russell Holiday Classic in Great Falls.

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MatCats see tough competition at Mining City Duals in Butte

The MatCats were on the road for another grueling trip last week as they picked up a win in Dillon Thursday before going 3-3 at the Mining City Duals in Butte Friday and Saturday.

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Wildkats survive slow start, blow out Yellowjackets

The Wildkats survived a sluggish start to pull away for a 59-30 home win over Stevensville Saturday behind 26 points from sophomore guard Maddie Robison and 12 rebounds from junior forward Madysen Hoerner. Up by just six at halftime, the Kats used a 22-3 third quarter run to a 25-point …

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Wildcats down Stevensville 55-36 for first win of the season

The Wildcats picked up their first road win in nearly two years Saturday, downing the Yellowjackets in Stevensville, 55-36.

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Chamber hands out year-end awards

Columbia Falls business and community leaders were recognized at the Chamber’s annual Christmas luncheon at the Cedar Creek Lodge last week.

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Cats swimmers open season at Kalispell Invitational Saturday

The Columbia Falls High School swim team was in action for the first time this season Saturday in the Kalispell Invitational at The Summit.

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MatCats open wrestling season at Owens Invitational in Pablo

The MatCats wrestlers were in Pablo over the weekend as they opened the season at the Owens Invitational on the campus of Salish Kootenai College.

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Cats drop pair to open basketball season in Frenchtown

The Wildcats basketball season opened with a pair of losses over the weekend as Columbia Falls fell to Glendive and Corvallis at the Western A Tip Off Tournament in Frenchtown.

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Wildkats open season with overtime win over Glendive

The Wildkats survived a strong test from a pair of quality teams over the weekend as Columbia Falls opened the season with wins over Glendive and Corvallis at the Western A Tip Off Tournament in Frenchtown.

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Adams will head to Central America for Mission work

Former Wildcat soccer player Chance Adams is trading in his cleats for a plane ticket.

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When it comes to giving blood, Wildcats step to the plate

Columbia Falls students are giving back to their community and helping to save lives.

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Night of Lights, in pictures

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Wildkats to open basketball season at Frenchtown Friday

The Wildkat basketball team is ready to make another run to the state tournament this season after finishing third there the past two years.

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Cats basketball looking for wins open season this weekend

The Wildcat boys basketball squad is looking to improve on a 3-17 season a year ago as they open the 2019-2020 season against Glendive at the Tip Off Classic in Frenchtown Friday.

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Young MatCats squad ready to open wrestling season this weekend

Wildcat head wrestling coach Jessie Schaeffer says he is excited about the upcoming season, despite his team’s youth and inexperience. In fact, it is that youth and inexperience that has him excited.

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Gordon leaves community kitchen board after 25 years

After 25 years serving the community, Tina Gordon is moving on from her position on the Columbia Falls Community Kitchen Board of Directors.

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A Thanksgiving all the way around as a dog is rescued from death on the Flathead River

Social media and the heroic efforts of a pair of local men helped lead to the rescue of a stranded dog along the Flathead River between Columbia Falls and Hungry Horse early Wednesday morning.

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The science of sewage: Students tour wastewater treatment plant

Eight Columbia Falls High School students got the chance to learn about the town deals with its wastewater Friday as Erin Quintia and her sustainable systems class toured the town’s treatment facility with Chief Operator Grady Jenkins.

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Speech squad wins home meet handily

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team played host to 22 teams and came away with another first-place trophy over the weekend.

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Columbia Falls couple celebrates 65 years of marriage

After 65 years of marriage, Columbia Falls couple Joanne and Ralph Johnson are still going strong. The pair celebrated their sapphire anniversary Friday, 58 years of which have been spent living in Columbia Falls.

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Local artist using rocks to raise autism awareness

Columbia Falls resident Christine Wiley is using her love of art to help promote autism awareness.

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Finberg-Roberts named NAIA Volleyball Setter of the Week

Former Wildkat athlete Cydney Finberg-Roberts was named the NAIA National Women’s Volleyball Setter of the Week Nov. 12 after having an outstanding performance in the University of Providence’s loss to Rocky Mountain College Nov. 9.

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Wiltrout to receive helicopter lifetime achievement award

Much of Gary Wiltrout’s life has been spent up in the air, literally.

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Kats win one, drop two at state volleyball tourney

The Columbia Falls volleyball season came to a close in Bozeman Friday as the Wildkats went 1-2 at the State Volleyball Tournament at the Brick Breeden Field House on the campus of Montana State University.

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Kats place five on All-Conference, three on All-State volleyball teams

Columbia Falls dominated the Northwest A All-Conference volleyball list released Monday, placing five players as senior libero Angellica Street was named Most Valuable Player and head coach Jolandie Brooks earned Coach of the Year honors.

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Speech and debate team gets win at Missoula AA tourney

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team picked up another win over the weekend as the Wildcats were in action in Missoula. The Cats matched their orating skills in nine events against some of the largest schools in the state and came away with first place among Class A, B …

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After 54 years, Columbia Falls man finds his birth mother

A small crowd gathered around Craig Blair as he nervously waited to greet his mom at Glacier Park International Airport on Oct. 16.

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Kats sweep Hardin to open State Volleyball Tournament

The Wildkats made short work of Hardin in the opening round of the State Volleyball Tournament in Bozeman Thursday, sweeping the Lady Bulldogs 25-21, 25-10, 25-17.

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Triplett takes second at PBR bull riding finals

Columbia Falls bull rider Matt Triplett got off to a rough start at the 2019 PBR Unleash the Beast World Finals at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas over the weekend, but bounced back to finish second at the event and end the season ranked seventh in the world standings.

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School board to begin search for new superintendent

School District Six will soon begin its search for a new Superintendent to replace Steve Bradshaw after the school board “reluctantly” accepted his letter of resignation at their regular meeting Monday evening. Bradshaw’s resignation will take effect June 30, 2020.

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After 54 years, man reunited with mom through DNA testing

A small crowd gathered around Craig Blair as he nervously waited to greet his mom at Glacier International Airport in Kalispell Oct. 16. His small, hand-written sign had drawn a number curious onlookers to the event he had waited for all his life. The sign said simply, “Mom, I’ve been …

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Book by former HHN employee chronicles North Fork adventures

A former Hungry Horse News employee has recently released a book detailing her family’s adventures in the North Fork.

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Windauer leaves mark on Wildkat record books

Josie Windauer is taking her love of soccer to the next level.

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Balanced effort leads to speech and debate win in Ronan

A balanced effort helped the Columbia Falls speech and debate team to its third straight win to start the season as the Wildcats placed in each event at the Gail Patrick Miller Tournament in Ronan Saturday.

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Coram water rates could go up significantly

Coram residents will get their chance to voice their opinion on a proposed increase in water rates next week as the Canyon Community Church will host a public hearing on the subject. The meeting will take place at the Education Building at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11.

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Glacier's common loon population 'cautiously stable'

The Glacier National Park Citizen Science Program announced some of its preliminary data gathered during the 2019 summer season at the Montana House in Apgar Wednesday, including population reports on loons and mountain goats as well as reports on pikas, lynx and huckleberries.

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A rare piece of music highlights upcoming Community Band concert

Columbia Falls residents will get the opportunity to hear music with local roots next week as the Flathead Valley Community Band presents its fall concert.

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Wildkat spikers complete perfect district run

The Wildkats volleyball team cruised to a win at home in their final match of the regular season Saturday, sweeping Browning 25-10, 25-17, 25-13 to finish the regular season a perfect 10-0 in Northwest A Conference play.

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Soccer squads combine to put 15 on All-Conference teams

The Columbia Falls boys and girls soccer teams combined to place 15 players on the Northwest A All-Conference Team, including five All-State selections.

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Speech and debate earns win at Kalispell Kickoff meet

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team won its second meet in two weeks in Kalispell over the weekend, bringing home the Class ABC trophy from the Kalispell Kickoff Saturday.

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Congressional candidate aims to protect rural Montana

Democratic Congressional candidate Matt Rains feels he understands the needs of the average Montanan.

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Football season ends with home loss to Maroons

The Wildcat football season came a close on cold and rainy night Friday as Columbia Falls came up just short in their comeback bid against Butte Central.

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Soccer season ends with loss to Laurel

For the second straight year, the Wildkat soccer season ended at home with a loss to Laurel in the state semi-final Saturday.

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Cats runners earn second straight state title

The Wildcat cross country team came home from Great Falls with its second straight Class A state title Saturday after a close battle with Fergus and Hardin.

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Glacier's common loon population 'cautiously stable'

The Glacier National Park Citizen Science Program announced some of its preliminary data gathered during the 2019 summer season at the Montana House in Apgar Wednesday, including population reports on loons and mountain goats as well as reports on pikas, lynx and huckleberries.

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Kats clinch conference volleyball title

The Wildkat volleyball team clinched the Northwest A Conference title in dominating fashion at home Tuesday, sweeping second-place Polson in three sets.

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Volleyball sweeps Whitefish, finishes second at Butte tourney

The Wildkat volleyball team continued to dominate conference competition last week before going on the road to play in a pair of large tournaments over the weekend.

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Kats cruise to 3-0 win in playoff opener

Everything went according to plan for the Wildkats soccer team Saturday as they cruised past Stevensville in the opening round of the Class A soccer playoffs, 3-0.

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Penalty kicks doom Cats in playoffs against Broncs

For second straight season, the Wildcat soccer season came to an end on penalty kicks as Columbia Falls fell in Frenchtown in the opening round of the Class A playoffs Saturday, 3-2.

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Cats runners earn divisional title in Hamilton

The Wildcat cross country team brought home another trophy over the weekend as they won the divisional crown at the Western A Fall Classic in Hamilton.

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Football falls in Frenchtown, 53-7

The Wildcat football team fell behind early and never recovered Friday as they fell to the Broncs in Frenchtown, 53-7.

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Columbia Falls council OKs subdivision, nixes cabins

The Columbia Falls City Council voted unanimously last week to approve a new major subdivision east of the Flathead River outside Columbia Falls, but denied a planned-unit development proposal that would have also allowed 30 resort rental cabins on the same property.

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Columbia Falls council OKs subdivision, nixes cabins

The Columbia Falls City Council voted unanimously last week to approve a new major subdivision east of the Flathead River outside Columbia Falls, but denied a planned-unit development proposal that would have also allowed 30 resort rental cabins on the same property.

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Volleyball suffers first loss of season at Corvallis Saturday

The Wildkat volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season Saturday as they were swept by the Lady Blue Devils in Corvallis. Stats and set scored from the match were not available.

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Cross country teams earn wins at Shadow Duels meet

The Columbia Falls cross country runners faced an unfamiliar format Saturday, but both the boys and girls teams came away with wins as they raced at the Mission Shadow Duels.

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Cats soccer squad splits pair against Whitefish, Polson

The Wildcats soccer squad showed grit and resolve last week as they suffered a tough 1-0 loss to rival Whitefish Tuesday before grinding out a 2-1 win against Polson Thursday.

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Wildkats win pair to clinch conference title

The Wildkats will be entering the Class A soccer playoffs as the top seed from the Northwest Conference for the second straight season after picking up home wins over Whitefish and Polson last week.

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Schweikert optimistic despite loss to Hamilton

Columbia Falls head football coach Jaxon Schweikert saw a lot of good things from his squad Friday, despite the Wildcats’ 56-7 loss to second-ranked Hamilton.

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Council OKs homes, but not cabins, in development east of river

The Columbia Falls City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve the preliminary plat for a new major subdivision east of the Flathead River just outside Columbia Falls, but denied a Planned Unit Development that would have also allowed the construction of 30 resort rental cabins on the same property.

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Whitefish man faces felony charges in Taser incident

A man faces up to 20 years in state prison and a maximum fine of $50,000 after using a Taser to assault a Columbia Falls woman in her home Sept. 22.

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Columbia Falls adds propane buses to its fleet

Columbia Falls School District 6 could save thousands on fuel and maintenance costs over the next few years with the recent purchase of three propane-powered buses.

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Whitefish man charged with assault in Taser incident

A man faces up to 20 years in state prison and a maximum fine of $50,000 after allegedly using a Taser to assault a Columbia Falls woman in her home Sept. 22.

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Whitefish man charged with assault in Taser incident

A man faces up to 20 years in state prison and a maximum fine of $50,000 after allegedly using a Taser to assault a Columbia Falls woman in her home Sept. 22.

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Wildcats drop homecoming heartbreaker

The Wildcats saw a homecoming victory slip away in the final seconds Friday as Browning used 24 fourth-quarter points to down Columbia Falls 32-26.

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Kats dominate in pair of soccer wins

The Wildkats continued their domination of the Northwest A soccer conference last week, picking up blowout wins at Libby Thursday and at home against Bigfork Saturday.

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Wildcats find offense to down Libby, Bigfork

The Columbia Falls boys soccer team had a strong showing last week, picking up lopsided wins against Libby and Bigfork.

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Kats netters cruise past Ronan in 3

The Wildkat volleyball team remains undefeated this season after sweeping the Ronan Maidens at home Tuesday.

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Man faces felony charges in Taser incident

A man faces up to 20 years in state prison and a maximum fine of $50,000 after using a Taser to assault a Columbia Falls woman in her home Sept. 22.

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Kats soccer splits pair on tough eastern road trip

The Wildkats soccer team battled fatigue, rain, cold and even hail over the weekend as they traveled to the eastern side on Montana to take on top-ranked Billings Central and Laurel.

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Loggers buzz Cats on the road

The gridiron Wildcats were able to keep up with the Western Division leading Loggers for a half in Libby Friday before eventually falling, 54-14.

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Mustached Cats runners win Thompson Falls meet

It was a busy week of running for the Columbia Falls cross country teams as they were in action at Thompson Falls Tuesday and in Great Falls Friday.

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Kats perfect through first round of conference

The dominant start to the volleyball season continued for the Wildkats last week as they defeated Whitefish and Ronan to improve to 6-0 overall and remained undefeated through the first round of conference play.

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Volleyball Kats improve to 4-0

The Wildkats volleyball teams continued it’s quick start to the season last week, downing Libby, Ronan and Stevensville to improve to 4-0.

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Cat runners second, girls fifth at Flathead Invite

Several Columbia Falls runners battled through illness Saturday as the boys took second and the girls were fifth at the Flathead Invite at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell.

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C-Falls drops home opener to Whitefish, 17-14

Miscues at the wrong time led to the downfall of the Wildcats in their football home opener Friday as Columbia Falls fell to Whitefish in a hard-fought contest, 17-14.

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Soccer squads down Rangers in home openers

Columbia Falls soccer fans were treated to a pair of wins in the home openers for both the boys and girls Saturday as the Wildcats defeated Park 4-1 while the Wildkats also picked up a blowout win over the Rangers, 6-0.

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Smith's putting in gas station at Blue Moon intersection

Columbia Falls residents will soon have another option when it comes to fueling up their cars.

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Wildcats come up short against Bulldogs, 17-14

The Wildcats came up short at home Friday as they fell to the Whitefish Bulldogs 17-14.

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Soccer squads split games in Whitefish

The Columbia Falls soccer teams came away with a split in Whitefish last week as the girls picked up a 4-3 win while the boys squad fell 5-2.

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Wildcat runners dominate at Cut Bank Time Trial

The Columbia Falls boys track team picked up another impressive win last week, holding off several AA schools to finish first at the Mike Reynolds Time Trial in Cut Bank Thursday.

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Cats down Chiefs for first win of the season

A week removed from their season-opening loss to Polson, the Wildcats looked like a different football team at Ronan Friday as they cruised to a 37-6 victory against the Chiefs.

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You have to escape from this business

Dennis Mickelson and Cole Toftun are providing area residents with a chance to escape, but only a chance.

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C-Falls varsity squads sweep Libby cross country meet

Runners battled hot conditions to open the high school cross country season Saturday as both the Columbia Falls boys and girls squads took first place at the Libby Invitational.

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Cats stumble in season opener at Polson

The Wildcats may have come up short in their opening football game of the year at Polson Friday, but head coach Jaxon Schweikert isn’t worried.

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Kats volleyball wins Tipoff Tourney in Butte to open season

It was a great opening weekend in Butte for the Wildkat volleyball team as Columbia Falls went 6-1 to win the NW/SW Tipoff Tournament.

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Wildcat golfers play busy opening week schedule

The Columbia Falls High School golf season is already in full swing as the Wildcat teams were in action in three tournaments last week.

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Clinic keeping students, teachers in school

It may be hard to find a doctor who makes house calls these days, but some North Valley Profession Center physicians are doing the next best thing, taking care of students and faculty at Columbia Falls High School as part of the North Valley School-Based Clinic.

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Photo Gallery: C-Falls soccer splits pair at Whitefish

The Columbia Falls High School soccer teams split a pair of games at rival Whitefish Tuesday afteroon as the Wildkat girls picked up a 4-3 win while the Wildcat boys fell 5-2.

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Volleyball to start season on the road

The Wildkat volleyball team will open the season in Butte this weekend in action at the Tip-off tournament.

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Soccer teams open season against Pirates Thursday

The Columbia Falls High School soccer season gets underway Thursday as both the boys and girls teams open the year at Polson.

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Cross Country team hoping to repeat as state champs

Columbia Falls head cross country coach Jim Peacock is ready for another season.

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Wildcats football set to open season in Polson

The Wildcat football team will be looking to get the season off to a good start Friday as they open the season at Polson.

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City unveils plans for River's Edge Park

The City of Columbia Falls released the final draft of the River’s Edge Park Development Plan last week, outlining a plan to make improvements to the park in six phases over time at a total cost of $1.73 million.

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Plea deal reached in homicide case

The man accused of shooting and killing a 54-year-old man in Coram in February has pleaded guilty to the crime, taking a plea deal with the state to reduce the charges due to mitigating circumstances.

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Woman could see plea deal in high-profile DUI case

The alleged drunk driver who crashed through a fence and nearly hit three children at Horine Park on June 11 was back in court Friday, accepting a plea deal and once again illustrating weaknesses in how the state of Montana deals with repeat DUI offenders.

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Teen formally charged in robbery incident

One of the teens caught last week in connection with an armed robbery in Columbia Falls will be facing felony charges of robbery and assault with a weapon.

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New telescope explores Glacier's night skies

Each evening, as the last rays of sunlight fade from the striking mountain views of Glacier National Park, the park begins to showcase another side of its natural beauty — a starry side.

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Each evening, as the last rays of sunlight fade from the striking mountain views of Glacier National Park, the park begins to showcase another side of its natural beauty — a starry side.

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School board approves new 2-year Classified Union contract

The School District 6 Board approved a new two-year contract with the Columbia Falls Classified Union last week that will see several positions at the school receive raises.

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Columbia Falls Swim Team takes fourth at state meet

The Columbia Falls Swim Team finished up the season with a fourth place finish at the state meet in Sidney Aug. 3-4 as the team finished first in eight races.

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Great Fish Community Challenge to benefit local nonprofit organizations

Farm Hands – Nourish the Flathead is looking for support for its programs in Columbia Falls over the next few weeks as part of the Great Fish Community Challenge.

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City moving forward with River's Edge Park plans

The final draft of the master plan for the improvements to River’s Edge park will be released on the City of Columbia Falls website later this week, according to a press release from City Public Works Director Tyler Bradshaw.

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Insomnia has its benefits

Sleeping has not always come easy to me. Sure, my insomnia means some long, tedious days of exhaustion sometimes, but it also means that sometimes I get to see some amazing things while the rest of the world is sleeping.

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City council considering 2.69 percent tax increase

Columbia Falls citizens are looking at a 2.69 percent tax increase in the coming year, according to preliminary budget numbers released at Monday’s city council meeting.

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Middle school soccer league starting soon

Young soccer players in Columbia Falls will soon be getting another chance to hone their skills this fall as the town will host several new middle-school age teams.

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Columbia Falls teen wins national O-Mok-See title

Some people are just born to ride. Just ask friends of the family of Violet Erickson.

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Columbia Falls teen wins national O-Mok-See title

Some people are just born to ride. Just ask friends of the family of Violet Erickson.

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At first go, a national title for a girl and her horse

Some people are just born to ride. Just ask friends of the family of Violet Erickson.

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2019 Boogie to the Bank draws 283 runners

After a close race last year, the finish at this summer’s Boogie to the Bank was not quite as dramatic as Columbia Falls runner Marcelo Laguera won the 10K race by nearly four minutes.

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Exotic creatures featured in Hungry Horse Museum

Mark Petersen is hoping to share his love of exotic animals with the millions of visitors that come Glacier National Park each year.

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Longtime West Glacier RV Park, restaurant changes hands

The new owners of the Moose Creek Resort are living their dream.

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Ten Commandments Park struck by vandal, again

For the fourth time in as many years, the God’s Ten Commandment Park in Columbia Heights was the target for vandals early Monday morning as a lone individual snuck onto the property to spray paint anti-Christian messages and destroy property.

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Rocky Mountain Riders Saddle Club is 70

Seventy years ago a group of Columbia Falls horse enthusiasts got together to form the Rocky Mountain Riders Saddle Club.

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Short-handed swim team takes second in Chester

The Columbia Falls Swim Team had a strong showing in Chester over the weekend, taking second with only 32 of its 65 swimmers in action.

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Walking 4,400 miles to promote foster care reforms

Glenn Koster is nearing the finish line.

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DUI case illustrates weakness in the law

The alleged drunk driver who crashed through a fence and nearly hit three children at Horine Park on June 11 pleaded not guilty to DUI and reckless endangerment charges in Flathead County District Court recently.

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In Glacier, visitors spend an evening with some flying friends: bats

Locals and tourists got the chance to get up close and personal with some Glacier National Park wildlife last week, but it wasn’t bears, wolves, moose or mountain goats — it was bats.

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Babe Ruth All-Stars dominate state tournament

The Glacier Babe Ruth 15U baseball All-Stars will be headed to the regional tournament in Camas, Wash. next week after earning a state title on their home field Saturday.

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Columbia Falls Swim Team takes first at Conrad meet

The Columbia Falls Swim Team earned another first place finish over the weekend as 40 swimmers brought home the championship trophy from the Conrad Meet.

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Youth mountain bike racing teams forming

Area kids will soon get the chance to improve and showcase their mountain biking skills as the Flathead Valley is in the process of putting together a racing team.

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C-Falls physical therapist helping get dogs back on their feet

After working with people as a physical therapist for more than 25 years, Stacy Upton decided to make a change.

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Grad returns to Columbia Falls to help feed the hungry

Andrea Getts is glad to be back home.

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Babe Ruth All-Stars on a roll heading into this weekend's state tournament

The Glacier Babe Ruth Baseball All-Stars are on a roll.

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C-Falls Swim Team takes first place at home meet

The Columbia Falls Swim Team was at full strength of the weekend as they picked up first place at their home meet at Pinewood Park.

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Police looking into rash of vandalism in C-Falls

Columbia Falls police are looking to a number of incidents involving vandalism to area murals in which spray painters left a series of graffiti messages throughout town.

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City considering upgrades to River's Edge Park

Columbia Falls residents got their first look at three proposed plans for the future of River’s Edge Park recently as the City and the WGM planning group hosted a meeting on the subject June 20.

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Highway 206 to see an overhaul

One of the main roads to Glacier National Park is getting a facelift.

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Teen making a difference this summer feeding less fortunate

Mailee Windauer is helping battle hunger this summer.

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Gatorade names Street Montana Track Athlete of the Year

After dominating the Montana high school javelin scene for the past two seasons, Angellica Street picked up another honor last week when she was named the Gatorade Montana Girls Track and Field Player of the Year.

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Woman who rammed into playground had a valid driver's license, despite a troubling history of DUIs

The alleged drunk driver who crashed through a fence and nearly hit three children at Horine Park on June 11 still had a valid license, despite a long history of drinking and driving, according to Flathead County Court documents.

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4-H club looking to improve Coram crosswalk

The Glacier View 4-H Club is looking for a safer way to cross the highway.

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Swim team takes second at Choteau meet

The Columbia Falls Swim Team was second in Choteau over the weekend on the strength of 33 top-3 finishes. Catherine Opalka accounted for all three of the individual first-place finishes for the Columbia Falls team, winning the girls 25 freestyle, 25 breaststroke and 50 freestyle in the 8 and under …

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Swimmers take third in Hamilton

The Columbia Falls Swim Team earned a third-place finish at the Bitterroot Meet in Hamilton last, despite only having a fraction on the team available to swim.

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Columbia Falls places 45 on spring sports Academic All-State list

Columbia Falls High School recently had 45 athletes named Academic All-State for the fourth quarter of the 2018-19 school year, including 25 with perfect 4.0 grade point averages.

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Memorial restored

More than 35 years after their deaths, the victims of the 1984 school bus crash near Essex have a new memorial, thanks to the efforts of Mike Shepard, Acutech Metal Works and the American Legion posts of Whitefish and Columbia Falls.

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Softball teams earn third in Polson tourney

Several Columbia Falls youth softball teams were in action at the Polson Splash Classic over the weekend, where two squads came away with third-place finishes.

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Swim team takes second in opening meet at Shelby

The Columbia Falls Swim Team earned third in its opening meet of the season in Shelby over the weekend on the strength of 24 top-3 finishes.

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Hotter summers mean larger, more destructive fires

Several government agencies came together at the Montana House in Apgar Thursday to give residents a history of wildfire in the area and teach them how to better protect their homes against such fires.

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Glacier Outfitters opens location in Kalispell airport

Glacier International Airport has a new resource for visitors eager to explore Glacier National Park and beyond with the opening of the newest Glacier Outfitters location there.

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For Stahr, the Sun Road was home every spring

On June 21, after more than 20 years plowing the snow from the roads in Glacier National Park, Road Supervisor for the West Side, Stan Stahr, is walking away from most fun job he has ever had.

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Glacier Park's Sun Road pretty much snow-free

Glacier National Park plow crews had Going-to-the-Sun Road nearly snow free as of Wednesday afternoon, but tourists will still have to wait a few more weeks before the road is open to motorists.

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'It's what God wanted me to do,' grad gives car prize to classmate

When Maddy Stoddard won a car at the Columbia Falls High School graduation party early Sunday morning, she knew she wasn’t keeping it.

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Homework assignment could net Columbia Falls woman a $30,000 college scholarship

What started out as an assignment in a high school art class could turn into a $30,000 scholarship for one Columbia Falls student.

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Two Kats softball players named All-State, five All-Conference

Five Wildkat softball players picked up post-season honors last week as the Northwest A All-Conference and All-State teams were named.

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Man pleads out in date rape case

A 21-year-old Columbia Falls man awaits sentencing after entering an Alford plea to raping a 15-year-old girl in 2016.

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Man pleads not guilty in teen's death

The man who drove his pickup truck into an Evergreen home, killing a Columbia Falls High School student who was asleep inside, was arraigned on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to a charge stemming from the incident.

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Wildkats go 3-2 at Class A state softball tournament

The Wildkats went 3-2 at the Class A State Softball Tournament in Polson over the weekend, downing Stevensville, Custer County and Ronan while falling to eventual champion Belgrade and runner-up Polson.

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Schweikert takes third for Kats at state tennis tourney

Hannah Schweikert fought her way back from a second-round loss to earn third place at the Class A state tennis tournament over the weekend while the boys doubles team of John Gilk and Camryn Lingle earned sixth place.

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Kats sixth at state track meet, boys take eighth

The Columbia Falls High School track teams both finished in the top 10 at the state track meet in Laurel over the weekend, the boys relying on senior experience to earn an eighth-place finish while the youthful girls team came in sixth.

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High school hosts 'mini maker' fair

Ruder Elementary fifth graders got the chance to team up with some their high school counterparts last week as the Columbia Falls High School Library hosted a “mini maker” fair.

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Small steps, big dreams for Columbia Falls senior

As graduating senior Cole Burger looks back over his time at Columbia Falls High School, he realizes just how far he has come.

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C-Falls netters qualify four for state tourney

Four member of the Columbia Falls High School tennis teams will be in action at the state tournament this weekend after earning top-four finishes at the divisional tournament in Kalispell.

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Softball team drops three heading into state tourney

The Wildkat softball team will head into this week’s state tournament in Polson as the second seed from the Northwest A Conference after dropping three games to close out the regular season last week.

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Track teams looking to do well at state meet this weekend

The Columbia Falls High School track team will be taking a busload of athletes to the state meet in Livingston this weekend after a strong showing at the divisional meet in Butte.

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Genesis Kitchen doing well in C-Falls

Genesis Kitchen owner David Cohen was not sure Columbia Falls was ready for artisan olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop when he decided to move his main business here from Whitefish earlier this year, but business has been better than expected since he opened the doors on the north end …

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Nicosia doing well for UM track squad

Former Wildkat track star Carla Nicosia continues to make her way to the top of the college scene, recently taking second in the triple jump at the Big Sky Conference outdoor track championships in Missoula.

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C-Falls student experiences culture in Guatemala

One Columbia Falls High School student recently got a unique look at Central American culture, spending a week in Guatemala courtesy of the Rotary Interact Club and Maya Pedal.

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Farm Hands looks to feed youth, elderly, this summer

Farm Hands – Nourish the Flathead will be looking to battle hunger in and around Columbia Falls as the non-profit organization unveiled a plan to operate several feeding stations around the area this summer.

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Tennis teams ready to host divisionals

The Columbia Falls High School tennis teams had a busy week as they prepare to host the divisional tournament at FCVV this weekend.

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Softball wins 4 of 5 heading into important final week

The Wildkat softball team continued to roll last week, winning four of five games, including downing Browning to maintain their hold on the top spot in the Northwest A Conference.

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Park warns about avalanches on Sun Road

Glacier National Park reminds hikers and cyclists to be aware of possible avalanche conditions along the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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School board to make bond decision Monday

Citizens will have their last chance to voice their opinion on School District Six’s future elementary building plans as the Long Range Planning Committee is set to make its final recommendation to the school board at Monday evening’s regular meeting.

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Kats softball maintains hold on first place with pair of wins

The Wildkats softball team used a pair of wins to solidify its hold on the top spot in the Northwest A Conference last week, taking down Flathead 20-4 in a non-conference Tuesday game before besting Ronan 10-7 Thursday.

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Tennis squads play host to Libby, Ronan

The Columbia Falls boys tennis team made a strong stand at home at Columbus Park Saturday, taking 11 of 14 matches against Libby and Ronan.

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League of her own: Street blowing away competition

Angellica Street is leaving the competition behind.

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Williams caps off college career with a host of accomplishments

Former Wildcat running star Derrick Williams recently finished his college running career with a number of achievements, both on and off the field.

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State warns folks about the threat of hantavirus

The Department of Public Health and Human Services and local public health agencies are reminding Montanans and visitors to the state to be aware of the risk of hantavirus and to take precautions to avoid exposures to rodents, their droppings and nests.

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Record-setting week for C-Falls track teams

It was another record-setting week for the Wildcat track teams as Angellica Street set a new school record in the javelin while many other Columbia Falls athletes set new personal records to qualify for the state meet.

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Drugs on the playground illustrates local drug problem

Police estimate 90 percent of local crime can be traced back to drugs and in one disturbing case, an elementary student tried to sell dope to another student at the school playground.

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Track teams win in Eureka, compete in Whitefish

The Columbia Falls High School track team was split in two Tuesday as part of the team competed at the Eureka meet while the top finishers so far this season were in Missoula for the Top-10 meet.

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C-Falls netters fall to Pirates

The Columbia Falls High School tennis teams were on the road last week as they took on the Pirates in Polson.

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Softball team goes 3-2 in busy week of action

The Wildkats softball team maintained its tie with Polson for the top spot in the Northwest A Conference last week, picking up a 22-0 win over conference foe Browning and going 2-2 in non-conference matchups.

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High School hosts first community health fair

The first-ever Columbia Falls High School Health Fair was a success Thursday, according to organizers.

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At 80, Columbia Falls artist is still going strong

Columbia Falls jewelry maker Carol Franco is not slowing down, even though she will be celebrating her 80th birthday with her two daughters next week.

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Super doesn't favor marshal program

Columbia Falls School District 6 and schools around the state may soon have a new option for dealing with threats as House Bill 567 is slated to go to the governor’s desk for final approval.

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Wildcat netters busy against Glacier, Flathead and Whitefish

The Columbia Falls tennis teams had another busy week, taking on Glacier and Flathead high schools at FVCC Tuesday before taking on Whitefish Saturday.

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Softball team picks up wins over Libby, Polson

The Wildkats softball team was on a roll last week, picking up wins over Libby and Polson to move into a tie for first place in the Northwest A standings before being rained out against Browning Friday.

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Cats win Iceberg meet, Kats a close second

Both Columbia Falls track teams had strong showings last week as the boys finished second at the Sapphire Twilight meet in Corvallis Thursday before winning their home Iceberg Invitational Saturday. The girls were second in Corvallis and missed winning the Iceberg meet by half a point.

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Sew and tell: Wheeler featured quilter at Teakettle show

After 10 years in the Teakettle Quit Guild, Sherry Wheeler says her sewing buddies have become more than just her friends, they are more like family.

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Health Fair at high school on Thursday

Columbia Falls High School and local health providers will be looking to spark more interest in personal well-being and preventing illness Thursday as the school hosts the Blue Waves and Sun Rays Community Health Fair.

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He's autistic. Has two kids. And is a world champion

If someone had told Sylvester Vermillion 10 years ago that he would someday be a world champion powerlifter, he probably would have laughed at them. The 45-year-old autistic father of two, who also suffers from severe depression, anxiety and PTSD, made his dreams come true last month when he earned …

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Tennis squads split with Stevi

The Columbia Falls High School tennis teams were in action on the road Saturday as the boys picked up a 5-2 victory while the girls fell by the same score.

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C-Falls track teams dominate at Libby meet

Both the Columbia Falls boys and girls track teams made short work of their competition in Libby over the weekend, easily outpacing their competition to earn first-place team titles.

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School board green lights Boys and Girls Club

The Columbia Falls School District 6 board voted to move forward with pair of projects near Ruder Elementary Monday, electing to give preliminary approval to put aside land there for a new Boys and Girls Club facility as well as soccer and sports fields.

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School District 6 board race: Bruce Crockett

Bruce Crockett is a relative newcomer to the Flathead Valley, having lived in Columbia Falls for the past two and a half years. Crockett, 35, is the lead pastor of the new Gateway Church in Columbia Falls, which holds its services at the Teakettle community Building on Sundays.

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School District 6 board race: David Shaffer

David Shaffer was a math teacher at the junior high for 18 years and taught math and physics at the senior high for 12 years before retiring in 2000. He also taught math at FVCC for several years at night and in the summer months. He also taught physics in …

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School District 6 board race: Heather Mumby

Heather Mumby is from the Flathead Valley and graduated tom Flathead High School. She moved to Columbia Falls 11 years ago and has served as the district clerk for Cayuse Prairie School for the past 12 years. She has a son who attends Glacier Gateway and she also volunteers on …

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Wyoming man named new junior high principal

Columbia Falls Junior High students will have a new principal in the fall as School District 6 has hired Doug Hazen to fill the position while current principal Dave Wick serves as president of the National Association of Elementary Principals during the 2019-20 school year.

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School District 6 board race: Larry Wilson

Incumbent Larry Wilson has served on the school board for 33 years and has been with the Columbia Falls School District for nearly 50. Wilson spent 14 years teaching social studies at the Columbia Falls Junior High School and several as a high school American history teacher and wrestling coach. …

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Track teams open season in Frenchtown

Three Columbia Falls track athletes qualified for state at the opening meet of the season over the weekend as the girls finished seventh and boys were ninth at the Frenchtown Invitational.

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Back Country Horsemen to host Challenge Cabin event

The Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead will play host to other Back Country Horsemen chapters from around Montana and one from Canada in August as they put on the first-ever “Challenge at Challenge Cabin.”

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Wildcat tennis squads open season with three matches

The Columbia Falls tennis season got underway last week as the Wildcats opened the season in Ronan Tuesday before hosting Whitefish Thursday and Dillon Friday.

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Conger headed to Central America with Interact Club

Columbia Falls High School junior Laney Conger will be getting a unique look at a foreign culture next week as she travels to Guatemala with a group of students from the Big Fork and Bigsky (Polson) school Interact Clubs.

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Forum introduces junior high principal candidates

Columbia Falls residents got their first look last week at the three finalists vying to be the interim principal at the Junior High School as current principal Dave Wick will be away next year serving as the president of the National Association of Elementary Principals.

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Outlaw Diner opens its doors on Nucleus

With a menu so good it should be a crime, the Outlaw Diner has opened its doors on Nucleus Avenue in downtown Columbia Falls.

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Clewein looking to compete in Australia's Down Under Games

Columbia Falls senior track and field athlete Kaedan Clewein will be getting the chance to showcase his skills on the other side of the earth in July as he travels to Australia to compete in the Down Under Games.

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Don K Subaru dealership donates $12,000 to Columbia Falls backpack assistance program

The Columbia Falls backpack assistance program got a much-appreciated boost from Don K Subaru in Whitefish Monday morning as the car dealership donated more than $12,000 to the Farm Hands Nourish the Flathead organization to help fund the effort.

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C-Falls tennis looking to have big year

The Columbia Falls High School tennis teams are hoping for big things in 2019 as the teams will host both the divisional and state tournament this season.

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Bearfoot Reflexology opens its doors on Nucleus Avenue

Columbia Falls residents have a new option when it comes to wellness therapy as Bearfoot Reflexology has opened its doors on Nucleus Ave.

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West Glacier students raise $1,200 for food bank

West Glacier School students put away their tablets, shut off their phones and turned off their televisions and picked up books last week as part of the school’s REDA (Read, Earn, Donate, Achieve) challenge.

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Cats track looking for another strong season

Head coach Jamie Heinz and the Columbia Falls High School track teams will be looking to have another successful year in 2019 as the season opens in Frenchtown April 6.

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LC Staffing opens office in Columbia Falls

Those seeking employment in the area now have a new resource as LC Staffing has opened its newest location in downtown Columbia Falls.

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Wildkat softball to open season in Polson this weekend

Head coach Dave Kehr and the Wildkats softball team will be looking to earn another trip to the state tournament this year as their season gets underway in Polson this weekend.

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To model a cell, students made cool models, some even baked a cake

From three-dimensional models to intricate drawings to even a cake or two, Columbia Falls sixth grade students found inventive ways to illustrate the parts of plants and animal cells as part of a science project over the past few weeks.

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Locals do well at skijoring event

Several Columbia Falls competitors were among the top finishers at Rebecca Farm March 4 as Montana Equestrian Events sponsored a skijoring event there.

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C-Falls basketball players earn post season honors

Six Columbia Falls basketball players picked up post season honors this week as the All-State and All-Conference teams were announced.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Kats bounce back from loss, take third at state

The Wildkats saw their hopes for a state title dashed after the opening game of the Class A State basketball tourney, but battled their way back through the bracket to win three games to earn the third-place crown for the second consecutive year.

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Overcrowding, age main issues at elementary schools

Leaky roofs, cramped classrooms, 140-degree crawlspaces and security issues were among the concerns highlighted as School District 6 administrators took the Hungry Horse News on a tour of all three area elementary school campuses Feb. 27.

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Former Wildkats pick up Frontier Conference honors

A pair of former standout Wildkat basketball players are making waves at the college level as Sydney Hovde and Peyton Kehr recently picked up conference honors at Montana State University-Northern in Havre as the team went 13-18 this season.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

High school, Glacier to team up on cabins

Columbia Falls High School and Glacier National Park are teaming up as their new School-to-Park program will gain students valuable workforce experience while battling the housing shortage inside the park.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

C-Falls student spearheads snowshoe donation for Special Olympics team

The Columbia Falls Special Olympics team has 10 new pairs of snowshoes, thanks to the efforts of junior high student Hope McAtee and Sportsman & Ski Haus of Kalispell.

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C-Falls student spearheads snowshoe donation for Special Olympics team

The Columbia Falls Special Olympics team has 10 new pairs of snowshoes, thanks to the efforts of junior high student Hope McAtee and Sportsman & Ski Haus of Kalispell.

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Kats defeat Laurel in overtime, earn third at state tourney

The Wildkats survived a strong comeback bid from the Laurel Locomotives in the Class A Girls State Consolation game in Great Falls Saturday to earn a 46-44 overtime victory and the third-place trophy.

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Kats down Rams to advance to consolation final

The Wildkats are headed back to the consolation final at the Class A State Basketball Tournament for the second year in a row after picking up a 43-38 win over Billings Central Saturday morning.

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Wildkats down Libby to advance at state tourney

The Wildkats season continues after Columbia Falls picked up a convincing win over Libby in a loser-out contest at the Class A State Basketball Tournament Friday morning, 48-33.

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Kats fall to Laurel in state tourney opener

The Wildkats had a tough outing in their opening game of the Class A state basketball tournament Thursday, committing 30 turnovers in a 58-29 loss to the Laurel Locomotives.

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Wildkats ready to rumble at state tourney

The Wildkats quest for their second basketball state title in three years continues Thursday as the team begins play at the Class A state tournament in Great Falls.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Columbia Falls bull rider makes professional debut

Columbia Falls resident Cody Sorenson realized his dream of becoming a professional bull rider last month as he made his debut on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) circuit in Kalispell.

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She loved to be read stories, now she's passing it on

Kyla Johnston had no idea that her love of reading would help pay for her college education someday.

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Seventh grader helps Special Olympic team gain new equipment in time for competition

The Columbia Falls Special Olympics team has 10 new pairs of snowshoes, thanks to the efforts of junior high student Hope McAtee and Sportsman & Ski Haus of Kalispell.

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Wildkats earn Western A crown

The journey may not have been as easy as the Wildkats had planned, but they got the result they were looking for in Hamilton over the weekend as the team went 3-0 to earn the Western A Divisional girls basketball title.

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At basketball tournament, a small sign causes a big row

A nondescript sign displaying three simple letters at Saturday’s Girls Western A Divisional Basketball Championship has led to a social media storm over the past few days as Browning fans and many Native Americans have denounced the sign’s owner for what they say was racism.

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Glacier Park 'dashboard' to give real-time updates

Glacier National Park visitors should soon have a new way to keep up with conditions inside the park, Park Superintendent Jeff Mow told the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce last week.

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Glacier Park 'dashboard' to give real-time updates

Glacier National Park visitors should soon have a new way to keep up with conditions inside the park, Park Superintendent Jeff Mow told the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce last week.

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Kats down Browning for divisional title

The easiest game in the Western A Divisional Basketball Tournament came in the championship game for the Wildkats Saturday as they defeated the Browning Lady Indians 59-52 for the title.

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Kats advance to divisional final with close win over Libby

For the second day in a row, the Wildkats survived a tough test at the Western A Divisional Tournament in Hamilton, defeating Libby in the semi-finals Friday, 37-33.

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Kats survive tough test against Corvallis in Divisional opener

The Wildkats had their hands full in the opening game of the Western A Divisional Basketball Tournament Thursday as they battled to earn a 65-57 win over the Corvallis Lady Blue Devils.

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C-Falls weighs in on elementary school options

The public last week weighed in on options for Columbia Falls elementary schools, with a contingent saying it’s a tough sell as long as Canyon Elementary School in Hungry Horse remains empty.

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C-Falls weighs in on elementary school options

The public last week weighed in on options for Columbia Falls elementary schools, with a contingent saying it’s a tough sell as long as Canyon Elementary School in Hungry Horse remains empty.

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Kats edge Browning for district title; open with Corvallis in divisional round

The Wildkats basketball team will enter this weekend’s Divisional Tournament in Hamilton as a top seed after defeating Ronan and Browning to earn the Northwest A District title last week.

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Wildcats drop pair at district tourney to end season

The Wildcat basketball season came to a close over the weekend as Columbia Falls fell to Polson and Libby in the Northwest A District Tournament in Whitefish.

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Youth wrestlers do well in Butte tourneys

Eighteen Columbia Falls youth wrestlers were in action in Butte over the weekend as they competed in the Cyclops meet as well as a middle school competition.

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Public weighs in on elementary school options

The public weighed in on options for School District 6 elementary schools, with a contingent saying that it’s a tough sell as long as Canyon Elementary remains empty.

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Glacier dashboard looks to give real-time updates on Park conditions

Glacier National Park visitors should soon have a new way to keep up with conditions inside the park, Superintendent Jeff Mow told the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce last week.

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Wildkats win district title over Browning, Cats fall to Libby

Down one with under a minute to play in the Northwest A District championship game Saturday, the Wildkats got just what they needed from senior guard Ryley Kehr as her three-pointer bounced off the rim and through the hoop to put Columbia Falls up two with 53 seconds to play. …

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Peacock scores as Kats demolish Ronan in district semi-final

The Wildkats basketball team played its way into the district championship game Friday night as they picked up a 74-34 victory over Ronan in the semi-finals.

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Cats fall to Polson in opening round of district tourney

The Wildcats fourth-quarter comeback bid came up just short against the Pirates Thursday as Columbia Falls fell to Polson in the opening round of the Northwest A Distirct Tournament in Whitefish, 58-49.

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Kats push win streak to seven heading into district tourney

The Wildkats basketball team pushed its winning streak to seven with victories over Whitefish and Browning last week, but the team will have to settle for the second seed in this weekend’s district tournament in Whitefish.

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Wildcats drop pair heading into district tourney

The Wildcats finished up the regular season with a pair of losses last week as they fell at home to Whitefish Thursday and on the road at Browning Saturday.

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Cats swimmers earn fourth at state, girls fifth

A number of strong individual finishes helped push the Wildcats swim team to a fourth-place finish at the state swim meet in Bozeman over the weekend while the Columbia Falls girls finished fifth.

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Board votes to create committee to look at Boys and Girls Club

The School District 6 School Board agreed Monday evening to establish a committee to look into what conditions it would want in place before pursuing a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club to build a new facility on the Ruder Elementary School campus.

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Wildcat pair qualify for national speech and debate team

Two Columbia Falls students could be making the trip to the National Speech and Debate tournament in Dallas, Texas in June after earning alternate spots at the National Qualifying Tournament in Billings over the weekend.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tyree to pitch at Dakota Wesleyan

Columbia Falls baseball standout Trenton Tyree will be taking the diamond at the next level in the fall after signing to play at Dakota Wesleyan University last week.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Need a job? Get a job. Job Fair coming up next week

Columbia Falls High School will be kicking off it’s third annual “Bleed Blue” week Thursday, Feb. 21 as it hosts the 2019 Wildcat Job and Career Fair at the CFHS gym.

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Cats wrestlers take fifth at state

The MatCats wrestling squad came away from the state tournament over the weekend with a fifth place team finish after earning an individual state championship, one second, a third and a pair of sixth-place finishes.

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Kats hold off Browning at home, 57-55

What looked early on to be a blowout early on Saturday turned into the expected close game down the stretch as the Columbia Falls Wildkats basketball team held off the Browning Lady Indians to pick up a 57-55 victory.

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C-Falls splits games with Whitefish

It was an up and down night for Columbia Falls basketball fanson senior night Thursday as the boys fell to Whitefish, 60-39, while the Wildkat girls picked up a 54-28 victory.

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Angel Theater to host Valentine's event next week

The LaSalle Angel Theater will play host to “Three Nights of Love,” a new show devised and directed by Jesse DeVine, Feb. 14-16.

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Cats Swim team ready for state tourney

The Columbia Falls swim team will be sending 18 athletes to Bozeman this weekend as the Bozeman Swim Center hosts the state meet Friday and Saturday.

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Wildcats drop pair of road games to Pirates, Loggers

The Wildcats basketball team dropped to 3-13 with a pair of road losses last week as they fell at Polson Tuesday, 57-45, and at Libby Friday, 50-32.

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MHSA says title reversal was first ever

The Montana High School Association says it will not be changing the way it scores speech and debate meets after mistakes led to a controversial result at this year’s state meet in Belgrade.

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Severe winter weather on its way

Northwest Montana residents will be facing extreme winter weather conditions over the next few days as a strong cold front will bring with it snow, strong winds and below-zero temperatures.

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Severe winter weather expected in area this weekend

Columbia Falls and Northwest Montana residents will be facing extreme winter weather conditions over the next few days as a strong cold front will bring with it snow, strong winds and below-zero temperatures.

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Kats cruise past Libby at home, 62-41

Hannah Schweikert knocked down five threes and scored a game-high 18 points for Wildkats Thursday as Columbia Falls cruised past Libby at home, 62-41.

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Kats get lopsided wins against Ronan, Corvallis

The Wildkats basketball team made short work of their competition last week, downing Ronan by 37 Thursday before defeating Corvallis by 15 Saturday.

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Triplett set to represent U.S. at Global Cup event

Columbia Falls bull rider Matt Triplett is once again set to represent his country as the United States hosts this year’s Professional Bull Riders Global Cup event in Arlington, Texas next month.

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The Wildcat swim team got its last warmup before state over the weekend as Columbia Falls competed at the large Missoula Invitational Meet.

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The MatCats wrestling team was well short of full strength Friday as they wrestled against Whitefish and Thompson Falls at the Whitefish Tournament.

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Wildcats win pair of thrilling home games

It took overtime and a buzzer-beating three pointer, but the Wildcats basketball team picked up a pair of home wins last week, defeating Ronan 58-55 Thursday and Corvallis 48-47 Saturday.

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They're saying good-bye to the big yellow buses

This year will mark the end of an era for Columbia Falls schools as District 6 says goodbye to a pair of longtime employees in bus driver Walt Crawford and mechanic John Anders.

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Reopening Canyon School isn't as easy as it sounds

The future of elementary education in Columbia Falls is an uncertain one. As School District 6 continues to debate the possibility of refurbishing older facilities and building new ones, the question of what to do with the largely unused Canyon Elementary in Hungry Horse continues to linger.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Kats blow out Lady Pirates at home, boys fall in Polson

The Wildkats basketball led wire to wire at home Tuesday as Columbia Falls cruised past the Lady Pirates of Polson, 70-18.

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Buzzer beater lifts Cats past Corvallis, girls win in blowout

The Wildcats used a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback and buzzer beater to get past Corvallis at home Saturday, downing the Blue Devils 48-47.

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MatCats drop pair at Libby

It was a tough week for the MatCat wrestlers on the road as they dropped a pair of duals at Libby Tuesday.

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Wildcats fall to Browning, Hamilton

It was another tough week for the Wildcat basketball team as they fell at home to Browning 67-37 Thursday before dropping a game on the road at Hamilton Saturday, 78-40.

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Wildkats split pair of physical matchups

It was a bruising week for the Wildkats basektball team as they split a pair of physical games against Browning and Hamilton.

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Clark to take over as Wildkat head soccer coach

The Wildkat soccer team will have a familiar face leading the squad next season as Thomas Clark takes the reigns of the girls soccer program.

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Teaching is a family affair

For one Columbia Falls family, the hallways and classrooms of School District 6 have become like a second home.

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Speech and debate primed for another run at title

The Wildcat speech and debate team will be sending 24 competitors to this weekend’s state meet after picking up a second place finish at divisionals in Whitefish Saturday.

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Wildcats edge Ronan in overtime, 58-55

The Wildcats basketball team got 15 points each from Drew Morgan and Sam Hovde Tuesday as Columbia Falls edged Ronan for it’s second win of the season, 58-55.

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Wildkats hold off Hamilton, boys fall on the road

The Wildkats basketball squad picked up a 39-21 win over Hamilton at home Saturday in a contest that seemed more like a football game at times.

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Wildkats fall in overtime at Browning, boys lose at home

A heroic Wildkat comeback come up just short in Browning Thursday as Columbia Falls lost to the Lady Indians in overtime, 70-67.

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Committee narrows down Columbia Falls Elementary school projects to two options: $29 million and $34 million

The School District Six Long Range Planning Committee narrowed its construction and renovation possibilities for the Ruder and Glacier Gateway elementary schools down to two Tuesday.

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Youth wrestlers do well at tourney

Columbia Falls had 15 youth wrestlers in action Saturday as Helena hosted the Helltown Throwdown Tournament.

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MatCats battle in Polson, Missoula

The MatCats wrestling team faced some tough matchups last week as they wrestled at Polson Thursday and at the Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic in Missoula Friday and Saturday.

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Cats set new bests at home swim meet

The Wildcat swimmers were in the pool for their home meet Saturday as The Wave in Whitefish hosted the annual Cat/Dog Invitational.

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Speech and debate wins close tourney in Polson

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team picked up another win in a close meet Saturday, scoring 145 points to win the Pirate Palooza Tournament in Polson. Whitefish was second with 120 points while Polson was third at 79.

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New officer has east L.A. roots

Columbia Falls’ newest police officer is well on the way to his goal of making 1,000 traffic stops in his first six months on the job.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wildkats 10-0 after blowout win in Whitefish

The Wildkats basketball team seemed to be hitting on all cylinders in Whitefish Thursday as Columbia Falls cruised past the Lady Bulldogs 61-27 to improve to 10-0 this season.

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Wildcats fall on the road in Whitefish, 60-45

A slow start helped doom the Wildcats basketball team on the road Thursday as Columbia Falls fell to the Bulldogs in Whitefish, 60-45.

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Weyerhaeuser honors Nagel with $2,000 donation to Wildcats

The Columbia Falls High School athletic program got a boost to its budget recently as Weyerhaeuser made a $2,000 donation in the name of volunteer coach Chris Nagel.

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Basketball teams split games at Whitefish

It was an up and down night for Columbia Falls basketball fans in Whitefish Thursday as they boys fell to the Bulldogs, 60-45, while the Wildkats picked up a 61-27 victory.

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MatCat wrestlers come up short in Polson

The MatCat wrestling team came up short on the road at Polson Thursday, falling to the Pirates, 48-24.

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Yoga, massage, what could be better?

Kelsey Holmes is bringing a new type of massage therapy to Columbia Falls as Kelsey’s Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork on Nucleus Ave. —recently offering yomassage classes.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Kats roll in blowout wins, boys drop two

It was an up and down week for Columbia Falls basketball as the Wildkats picked up a pair of blowout wins on the road while the boys dropped a pair of home games.

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MatCats finish third at Western Montana Duals

The Columbia Falls MatCats wrestling team went an impressive 51-19 in Ronan over the weekend to finish third at the 2019 Western Montana Duals.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Gifts of Love visits Montana Veterans Home

Residents of the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls got a special treat right before Christmas as they were paid a special visit by a “wheelchair angel” as part of the Moving Forward Adaptive Sports Gifts of Love Program.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wildcat swimmers take seventh in Kalispell

The Wildcat swim team set 13 new personal bests and qualified for state in nine events Saturday as the competed at the Kalispell Invitational at the The Summit Saturday.

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Eight Wildcats selected for annual Shrine Game

Eight members of the Wildcats football team will be representing Columbia Falls in the 73rd annual Montana East-West Shrine Game this summer.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

C-Falls students second in business challenge

Five Columbia Falls High School students will get the chance to compete for college scholarships in the fall after finishing second in this fall’s Montana High School Business Challenge.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Wildcats fall at home to Libby, 55-36

The Wildcats basketball team could not overcome another slow start Thursday as they fell at home to the visiting Libby Loggers, 55-36.

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Peacock named cross country coach of the year

In just his third year as the head cross country coach at Columbia Falls High School, Jim Peacock was recently named the 2018 Montana Coaches Association Class A Cross Country Coach of the Year after guiding the Wildcats to a state title last season.

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State titles highlight C-Falls sports in 2018

It was another strong year for Columbia Falls sports teams as the Wildcats and Wildkats brought home three state championships and had strong showings in several sports.

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Seven inducted into Wildcat Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018

Seven Columbia Falls athletes were the centers of attention Dec. 22 as they were inducted into the Wildcat Athletic Hall of Fame at halftime of the boys basketball game against Bigfork.

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MatCats fall to Polson, bounce back against Ronan

After a rough outing against the Polson Pirates and Corvallis Bluedevils at home Tuesday, the MatCats wrestling team bounced back with a strong showing at home Thursday as they hosted Ronan and Bigfork.

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Wildcats lose heartbreaker in Ronan, fall at home to Bigfork

The Wildcat basketball team dropped to 1-7 last week as they lost a nailbiter on the road at Ronan Friday before falling to defending Class B state champion Bigfork by 50 at home Saturday.

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Kats take different paths to earn victories

The Wildkats basketball team took opposite paths to victory last week, building a large early lead in Bigfork to down the Valkyries Thursday before having to overcome a 14-point second-quarter deficit against Ronan at home Friday.

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Couple looks to breathe new life into old alley

Derek and Kristen Larson are hoping to breathe new life into Glacier Lanes in Columbia Falls.

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Planning board OK's short-term rental regs in Canyon

Canyon property owners may soon have to meet new requirements to host short-term rentals in single-occupancy dwellings.

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Chamber awards businesses, organizations at Luncheon

Columbia Falls business and community leaders were recognized at the Chamber’s annual Christmas luncheon last week.

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MatCats finish 19th at C.M. Russell Holiday Classic

The MatCat wrestlers went 18-23 against tough competition over the weekend to finish 19th at the C.M. Russell Holiday Wrestling Classic in Great Falls.

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Wildkats survive AA test, down Glacier and Flathead

Strong defense and physical play were the keys to victory last week as the Wildkats basketball team picked up a pair of wins over AA opponents to improve to 5-0 this season.

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Wildcats come up short against pair of AA opponents

The Wildcats basketball team finally found the range from three -point territory last week, but still came up short to a pair of AA opponents as they fell to Glacier and Flathead.

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Heavens Peak Health Care opens in Columbia Falls

Laura and Dan Hall are glad to be back home in Columbia Falls.

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FWP looking at the future of mountain lion management

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hoping to finally be able to pinpoint the number of mountain lions living in the state.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wildcats drop pair at Tip Off Tourney in Missoula

The Columbia Falls boys basketball team suffered a pair of losses in Missoula over the weekend as they dropped games to Butte Central and Frenchtown at the Western A Tip Off Tournament.

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Wildkats win pair at Western A Tip Off Tourney

The Columbia Falls Wildkats picked up a pair of wins at the Western A Tip Off Tournament in Missoula over the weekend, blowing out Butte Central Friday and surviving a close game against Frenchtown Saturday in girls hoops.

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Speech and debate wins in Bigfork

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team picked up another win last week as they stayed close to home for the Bigfork Invitational. The Wildcats scored 178 points to take the sweeps title over Polson, which finished second with 100.

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Byrd resigns as Wildkat soccer coach

COLUMBIA FALLS — The Columbia Falls School Board Monday Night accepted the resignation of coach O’Brien Byrd from the girls soccer team. He will continue to coach the boys team.

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Byrd resigns as Wildkat soccer coach

COLUMBIA FALLS — The Columbia Falls School Board Monday Night accepted the resignation of coach O’Brien Byrd from the girls soccer team. He will continue to coach the boys team.

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Cats swimmers ninth in Kalispell

The Columbia Falls swim team opened its season close to home Saturday as the Wildcats took ninth at the Kalispell Invite.

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Wildkats blow out Yellowjackets 67-30 in season opener Saturday

The Wildkats opened the basketball season with a lopsided road win Saturday as they defeated the Yellowjackets in Stevenville, 67-70.

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Wildcats open season with win over Stevensville

The Wildcats erased a nine-point first-quarter deficit to open their season with a win at home Saturday as they downed the Stevensville Yellowjackets 58-50.

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Speech and debate wins again in Stevensville

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team earned another first-place finish in Stevenville over the weekend as the Wildcats picked up nearly twice as many points as second-place Stevensville.

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Initial school expansion options run from $42 million to $24.6 million

The School District Six Long Range Planning Committee got its first look as the possible costs of expansion Wednesday as the committee discussed construction and renovation possibilities for the Ruder and Glacier Gateway schools.

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New monuments set for Nucleus in the spring

The south end of Nucleus Avenue will have a new look next year as construction on a pair of new entrance monuments is set to begin this spring.

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C-Falls resident Morrison living the DREAM

Naomi Morrison thinks she has found the perfect job.

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Matcats ready to open the wrestling season in Polson this weekend

The Matcats are ready to pick up where they left off last season as they open the year in Polson this weekend.

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Wildkats looking to make another trip to state

The Wildkats basketball team is hoping to make yet another trip to the Class A state tournament in Great Falls this season as the team brings back a mix of experience and youthful talent.

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Wildcats basketball looking for improvement this season

The Wildcats basketball team will be looking to improve on its 5-15 record last year as they open the season at home against Stevensville Dec. 1.

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C-Falls speech and debate team dominates home meet

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team dominated its home meet over the weekend, defeating more than 16 schools to win the meet while compiling more than twice as many points as second-place Whitefish.

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Tail gunner to smokejumper, retired teacher saw it all

John K. “Jack” Dunne has led an interesting life, just ask him.

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C-Falls will restrict 'cryptocurrency' operations to heavy industrial zones

The Columbia Falls city council Monday voted to recommend an amendment of zoning regulations to allow cryptocurrency businesses, but only in areas zoned for heavy industry and only under a conditional use permit.

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Adams to play for Northwest University next season

Columbia Falls soccer player Chance Adams will be taking his skills to the next level as he has signed to play for the Eagles of Northwest University in Kirkland, Wash.

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Wildkats go 1-2 at state volleyball tournament, Kehr All-State

Senior Wildkat volleyball player Ryley Kehr was named to the Class A All-State team after Columbia Falls went 1-2 at the state tournament in Bozeman over the weekend.

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Wildcats fall to Hamilton in state semi-final

The Wildcats’ quest for a second straight Class A football championship came to an end at home Saturday as Columbia Falls fell to the Hamilton Broncs at Satterthwaite Field in the state semi-final, 41-27.

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High school honors local veterans

Hundreds filled the Columbia Falls High School gym Friday as the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society hosted its annual Veterans Day Assembly.

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British couple offers dog training in C-Falls

Man’s best friend has a new place to learn in the valley as All Day Dog Adventures has opened its doors on Elk Park Road south of Columbia Falls.

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Speech and debate team second at Missoula

The Columbia Falls speech and debate team earned a second-place finish over the weekend as it competed against larger Schools at the Missoula AA meet.

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Countryman reflects on career in the Navy

Tom Countryman stood on the deck of the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy watching the American bombers taking flight towards Kuwait and Iraq. It was Jan. 17, 1991 and Operation Desert Storm was just getting underway. He was a long way from his home in Columbia Falls, watching history unfold before …

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Photo Gallery: Wildcats fall to Hamilton in State Semi-Final, 41-27

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Cats survive playoff thriller against Eagles

The Wildcats are headed to the Class A state semi-final game for the third straight year after surviving a tough test at home against Lewistown in the quarterfinals Saturday, 23-22.

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Kats third at divisionals, headed to state tourney

The Wildkats volleyball team will be making the trip to the state tournament in Bozeman this weekend after finishing third at the Western A divisional tournament in Whitefish last week.

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Photo Gallery: Wildcats down Lewistown 23-22

Up by as many as 16 Saturday, the Wildcats held off a late Lewistown rally to down the Fergus Golden Eagles 23-22 in the Class A state quarter-final at Satterthwaite Field.

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Photo Gallery: Divisional Volleyball day 1

The Wildkats swept past Stevensville in their first game at the Western A Divisional Volleyball Tournament in Whitefish Thursday before falling to Libby 3-1 later that evening. The Wildkats play again today at 4 p.m.

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Kats headed to divisionals after third-place finish

The Wildkats volleyball team punched it’s ticket to the Class A Western Divisional Tournament this weekend as Columbia Falls went 2-1 to finish third at the Northwest A District Tournament.

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C-Falls soccer players earn post-season honors

Several Columbia Falls soccer players received post-season honors this week as the Class A All-State and All-Conference teams were announced.

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Wildcats poised to begin playoff run

After a bye in the first round last week, the Columbia Falls Wildcats are set to begin the 2018 football playoffs as they host the Fergus Golden Eagles of Lewistown at Satterthwaite Field Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Columbia Falls elementary schools are cramped, but will taxpayers stomach the cost of expansion?

Finding a solution to the need for space in its two crowded elementary schools was the topic of discussion Wednesday night as Columbia Falls School District 6 hosted a planning meeting on the subject.

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Cats dominate state XC meet

Columbia Falls head cross country coach Jim Peacock describes his sport as “a herd of turtles,” a sport that is about pace and patience, not speed.

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Community rallying to help Hill battle breast cancer

For Lisa Busby Hill it started just like any other day, get up, get dressed, get ready for for work. Then she found the lump.

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Martin City man pleads out in house shooting case

A Martin City man was sentenced to 10 years in prison earlier this month in a case where he shot up a Hungry Horse home.

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California arstist shares unique view of Glacier

For the month of October, California artist Jamie McHugh will be calling Glacier National Park home.

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C-Falls soccer seasons end with pair of close losses

Columbia Falls suffered a pair of heartbreaking losses to end both the boys and girls soccer seasons last week as the Wildcats fell in Polson Tuesday while the Wildkats fell at home Saturday.

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Kats survive close game against Whitefish

The Wildkat volleyball team dropped the first set to the Lady Bulldogs in Whitefish Thursday but came back to win in five, 20-25, 25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 15-6.

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Wildcats run away with divisional championship

The Wildcats dominated the course at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell Saturday as the Columbia Falls boys easily won the Western A Divisional cross country title.

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The Wildkats volleyball team came up short at home last week as they fell to conference-leading Libby in three sets, 25-16, 25-20, 25-18.

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Wildkats claim conference soccer championship

The Wildkats are the Northern A Conference soccer champions.

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Wildcats dominate Chiefs in 64-7 victory

The Wildcats proved to be too much for visiting Ronan Friday as Columbia Falls opened the game with 64 unanswered points on Senior Night at Satterthwaite Field.

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Cross Country teams do well in final regular season meets

The Columbia Falls High School cross country teams had another strong week as they ran at the Capital City 7X7 race in Helena Thursday and the Browning Invitational Saturday.

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Fridge donation to help C-Falls students in need

The Columbia Falls Child Assistance Team (CF CAT) has a new way to help homeless and students in need battle hunger after a new refrigerator was donated to the program in September.

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Cross country competes in Whitefish, Missoula

The Columbia Falls cross country teams had a busy week as they ran in Whitefish Tuesday before traveling to Missoula for the Mountain West Classic Saturday.

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Cats set state records in win over Browning

It was a record-setting night for the Wildcats Friday as they picked up a lopsided 78-20 victory over the Indians in Browning.

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Kats win 3 of 4 heading into showdown with Libby

The Wildkats volleyball team was looking strong heading into Tuesday’s matchup with conference-leading Libby after picking up wins over Whitefish, Ronan and Hamilton and playing a tough match against Southwest Conference-leading Corvallis last week.

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Wildkats get win in Whitefish, fall to Polson

It was an up and down week for the Wildkat soccer team as the girls picked up an important 3-0 win at Whitefish Thursday before falling at home to Polson Saturday, 2-1.

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For C-Falls senior, summer was spent in basic training

Dillon Wanner knows the meaning of discipline and hard work.

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Soccer teams win two, ready for rematch with Whitefish

The Columbia Falls soccer teams will be looking to keep their momentum rolling this week as they play a much anticipated rematch with rival Whitefish Thursday.

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Kats volleyball sweeps Polson, blows past Browning

The Wildkats volleyball squad made short work of both of their opponents last week as they swept Polson and Browning.

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C-Falls sending three to state golf tourney

Three Columbia Falls golfers will be making the trip to the State Golf Tournament in Hamilton this weekend after finishing in the top-30 at Divisionals in Libby Saturday.

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Cross country teams second in Thompson Falls

It was a week of second-place finishes for the Columbia Falls cross country teams as both varsity squads and both junior varsity squads were runners up in Thompson Falls.

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Wildcats cruise past Yellowjackets 55-14

Going into Friday night’s matchup in Stevensville, many might have expected a close game between the Wildcats’ top-ranked run defense and the Yellowjackets top-ranked running offense, but it was all Columbia Falls as the Wildcats cruised to a lopsided 55-14 victory.

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Cross country team does well at Polson, Kalispell

The Columbia Falls cross country team had another strong showing in Polson Saturday as the boys were first at the Mission Shadow Duels Invitational, one week after coming in fourth at the Flathead Invitatation at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell.

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Wildcats destroy Dillon, down Beavers 48-20

If the Wildcats had any lingering doubts coming off their season-opening loss to Hamilton, they didn’t let it show Friday as they dominated the visiting Dillon Beavers en route to a 48-20 blowout victory.

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Wildkats crush Ronan at home, sweep Stevensville

The Wildkat volleyball team dominated their competition last week, picking up sweeps against Ronan and Stevensville.

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Soccer teams close out busy week

The Columbia Falls soccer teams had a busy week as they played at Frenchtown Tuesday before traveling to take on Belgrade Friday and Park High in Livingston Saturday.

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Scientists cite climate as cause of expanding fire season

Climate change is a driving factor in the current wildfire in the western U.S., a pair of leading experts said in a teleconference hosted by the National Wildlife Federation Wednesday.

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Local company an industry leader in manufacture of firearm actions

Precision is the name of the game at Defiance Machine in Columbia Falls.

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City council raises mill levy to balance budget

Columbia Falls residents will be seeing a tax increase of nearly $18 on a $200,000 home after the City Council approved a resolution last week to levy 226.97 mills, 6.55 mills more than it did a year ago.

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Coffee and more available at new C-Falls shop

Starting this week, Columbia Falls residents will have a new place to get their coffee fix as Copper Mountain Coffee opens its doors at 830 First Ave. West in the southwest corner of O’Brien’s Liquor Store.

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Cats fall to Hamilton in season opener

It was a tale of two halves for the Wildcats in their season opener Friday as Columbia Falls fell to visiting Hamilton in a state final rematch, 35-24.

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Cats golf team earns fourth in Ronan and Corvallis

The Wildcat golf team had strong showings in two tournaments this week as they competed at Corvallis and Ronan.

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C-Falls soccer teams sweep visiting Bigfork

The Wildkat soccer team put on an impressive offensive show in its first outing of the season Thursday, scoring seven first-half goals en route to a 10-1 victory over visiting Bigfork.

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Kats come up short in Libby

The Wildkats volleyball team put up a good early fight in Libby Friday but had trouble down the stretch as they fell to the Lady Loggers in four sets 16-25, 27-25, 25-27 and 9-25.

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Cross country squad does well at Cut Bank Trials

The Columbia Falls cross country team had a good start to the season Friday as it competed at the Cut Bank Time Trials. The unscored meet featured four Class AA schools, several Class A, B, and C schools, and a team from Canada.

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Wildcats to open season with state title rematch

The Wildcat football team will begin its state title defense at home Friday as Columbia Falls hosts Hamilton in a rematch of last season’s Class A state title game.

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Wildkats volleyball squad off to hot start to begin 2018 season

The Columbia Falls volleyball team has opened the 2018 season on a roll, going 11-3 at the Tipoff Tournament in Browning over the weekend before sweeping Browning at home Monday evening.

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C-Falls soccer squads have high hopes for 2018

After losing in the state semi-final in 2017, the Wildkats soccer team will be looking to take the next step this year as they open the 2018 season at home against Bigfork Thursday.

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Kats volleyball aiming high in 2018

Head coach Jolandie Brooks has high hopes for the Columbia Falls volleyball team this year as the squad looks to build on its Northwest A title from a season ago.

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Seasonal ranger reflects on time in Many Glacier

The Many Glacier area changed Diane Sine’s life.

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Park Service evacuating additional areas around Howe Ridge Fire

The National Park Service has issued additional evacuation warnings around the Howe Ridge Fire this morning after the fire nearly doubled in size overnight.

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Chisholm receives national sports journalism award

University of Montana student and 2015 Columbia Falls High School graduate Henry Chisholm was recently selected as one of five nationwide recipients of the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation scholarship for excellence in college sports writing.

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From the ashes, new archaeological discoveries in Waterton

While wildfire is a destructive force, it has been extremely beneficial in the archaeological community. According to Parks Canada archaeologist Bill Perry, the Kenow Wildfire has opened vast opportunities for learning about the history of the Waterton area, adding to the understanding of the past 10,000 years of human history …

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More fires expected, researcher says

Following a 2017 fire season that saw significant burning in Glacier and Waterton parks, with Kenow and Sprague wildfires, scientists and researchers have been hard at work determining what the fires mean for both parks as another fire season starts cooking.

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Swim Cats finish fifth at state meet

With 46 swimmers competing at the state meet in Conrad over the weekend, the Columbia Falls Swim Team came away with a fifth-place finish in Class A.

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Supan wins close Boogie to the Bank 10K race Saturday

Only seven seconds separated the top two finishers in the mens’ 10K race during the Heritage Days Boogie to the Bank Saturday. Sean Supan (37:16.13), a 17-year-old runner from Normal University High School in Illinois, barely beat out 41-year-old Seth Westfall (37:23.46) of Westerville, Ohio for the title while Gabe …

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Swim Cats take second at Divisional Meet

Fourty six members of the Swim Cats will be making their way to the state meet in Conrad this weekend after the team finished second at the Divisional Meet in Choteau Saturday and Sunday.

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Glacier View Golf Course celebrating 50 years

Nestled in a bend in the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, the Glacier View Golf Course in West Glacier has been entertaining golfers with its luscious greens and spectacular views for 50 years. Situated at the west entrance of Glacier National Park, the panoramic mountain views can be distracting.

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Swim team earns third at Fort Benton

The Columbia Falls swim team earned a third place finish in Fort Benton over the weekend, despite being shorthanded.

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As Columbia Falls family fights cancer, Amazon closes their account

Sophia Moss is happy to have her Kindle back.

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Daines says Senate Farm Bill helps timber industry

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is looking to help stimulate Montana’s timber industry with several proposed amendments to the Senate Farm Bill. The bill, which passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee (on which Daines sits) on a 20 to 1 vote, passed the Senate.

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Columbia Falls welcomes two new police officers

There are two new officers at the Columbia Falls Police Department and one of them should be a familiar face to many residents.

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50,000 people hiked the Hidden Lake Trail last year, in July alone

Glacier National Park’s high country trails are seeing tens of thousands of visitors a month, according to data presented from a group of researchers during talk last week.

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Sparrow's Nest receives donation from visiting Long Islanders

Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana is a little closer to completing the renovation of their Kalispell facility this week after receiving a donation from an unexpected source.

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Swimmers host home meet, take second in Plains

The Columbia Falls swim team was at home over the weekend as they hosted a meet at the Pinewood Park Aquatic Center.

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Visitation dips in June, but hikers continue to pack Glacier trails

Large crowds have not deterred tourists from Glacier National Park so far this summer as the park continues to see increased visitation after setting a new record in May.

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Planning Board approves new apartment complex

The Columbia Falls city-county planning board Tuesday approved plans to move forward with the construction 207-unit apartment complex on 13.83 acres at the end of Bill’s Lane. The vote was unanimous, with member Anna Stene absent.

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Construction of new grandstands underway

The framework is set and construction continues at the Sapa-Johnsrud Baseball Field in Columbia Falls as crews work to replace the grandstands that were lost in a fire more than two years ago.

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By 8 a.m., hundreds hitting Logan Pass Trails

Large crowds have not deterred tourists from Glacier Park so far this summer as the park continues to see increased visitation after setting a new record in May.

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Kalispell filmmaker returns to Flathead; looking for people

Kalispell’s Britni West has once again decided to bring her love of filmmaking back home.

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Columbia Falls swim team earns second at Cut Bank meet

The Columbia Falls swim team had another successful weekend June 30 and July 1 as the team finished second at the Cut Bank Invitational, missing first place by only two points.

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Waterton Lakes National Park is on the road to recovery after the September 2017 Kenow wildfire, which burned nearly 40 percent of the park’s surface and 50 percent of its vegetation.

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Waterton Lakes National Park: Beauty rising from the ashes

I didn’t know what to expect as I drove into Waterton Lakes National Park Thursday. I had visited the park twice before with my father, but that was before the Kenow Wildfire had burned a large portion of the park last fall.

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Columbia Falls swim team competes at Chester Meet

The Columbia Falls Swim Team was in action in Chester last week as Nathan Niles led the way with first and second-place finishes. Niles won the 50-yard breaststroke (11-12) with a time of 52.64 seconds and was second in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 3:37.96.

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Waterton Lakes National Park is on the road to recovery after the September 2017 Kenow wildfire, which burned nearly 40 percent of the park’s surface and 50 percent of its vegetation.

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Daines says Farm Bill helps timber

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is looking to help stimulate Montana’s timber industry with several proposed amendments to the Senate Farm Bill. The bill, which passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee (on which Daines sits) on a 20 to 1 vote, passed the Senate.

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Grizzly committee looking for consistency in food storage orders

As the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee wrestled with a conservation plan during their summer meeting in Polson last week, they also contemplated how to deal with another problem: The diverse and often confusing variations in food storage orders issued on public lands in grizzly country.

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C-Falls Swim team takes second at Bitterroot Invitational, fifth in Shelby

The Columbia Falls swim team has already been in action three times this summer, swimming at meets in Shelby, Hamilton and Chester.

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Fewer junior high kids in summer school this year

End of year reports from all campus were heard by the School District 6 board last week as they held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening.

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Grizzly committee delays endorsement of conservation strategy

The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Tuesday delayed a decision on whether to endorse a new strategy that would guide the recovery of the grizzly bear population in Northwest Montana.

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Grizzly committee delays endorsement of conservation strategy

The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Tuesday delayed a decision on whether to endorse a new strategy that would guide the recovery of the grizzly bear population in Northwest Montana.

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Grizzly committee delays endorsement of conservation strategy; will give public more time to review the plan

The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee Tuesday delayed a decision on whether to endorse a new strategy that would guide the recovery of the grizzly bear population in Northwest Montana.

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Faith, friendship and the art of the 'tag'

The voices are growing louder and the footsteps coming nearer as Father Sean Raftis sits crouched in the trunk of a car ready to pounce as soon as the compartment opens. What kind of desperate situation is this? What would bring a Catholic priest to prepare such an ambush? It’s …

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Exchange students enjoy C-Falls experience

Jakob Iken and Sebastian Hogvall have enjoyed their time away from home.

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Work crews have nearly cleared Going to the Sun Road

Glacier Park plows crews from the east and west sides of Logan Pass met at Big Drift Thursday afternoon, making the first clear path across the extent of the Going to the Sun Road.

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Regional EPA director addresses CFAC concerns

Local officials were able to get some of their questions answered about the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site Tuesday as they got the chance to sit down with the Regional Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, Doug Benevento and project manager Mike Cirian at the CFAC …

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Small horses bring big smiles to Timber Creek Village

The residents of Timber Creek Village Assisted Living in Columbia Falls were treated to a pair of special visitors Saturday as two miniature horses from Dagnoli Quarter Horses brought smiles to everyone’s faces.

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Local legend Doody inspiration of new restaurant in Coram

Locals and travelers have a new place to eat and drink in Coram with the opening of Josephine’s Bar and Kitchen recently.

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Wildkat softball drops two at state, tennis teams go 1-4

The Wildkats finished out the softball season with an 11-13 record after dropping a pair of games at the Class A State Tournament in Frenchtown over the weekend.

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Street wins state javelin title, boys finish 8th

Angellica Street completed her dominance of girls Class A javelin and the boys used a balanced effort to finish eighth as a team Saturday as Columbia Falls competed in the State Track Meet in Laurel.

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Williams named Academic Athlete of the Year

Former Wildcat Derrick Williams continues to excel running long distance for the ThunderWolves of Colorado State University – Pueblo.

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Former Wildkat Hovde to play for Skylights

Former Wildkat basketball star Sydney Hovde will be playing for the Skylights of Montana State University- Northern next season, the school announced last week.

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C-Falls sends pair of doubles teams to state

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Columbia Falls sending bus load to state track meet

Columbia Falls will be well represented at the Class A state track meet in Laurel this weekend as 17 boys and 12 girls earned spots at the meet with their performances at the divisional in Polson.

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Wildkats to play in state tournament Thursday

The Columbia Falls Wildkats will be making their way to Frenchtown for the state tournament this weekend despite going 1-4 last week.

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Kats down Browning, win four at Butte tournament

The Wildkat softball team seems to have hit its stride, winning five games last week and pushing their winning streak to eight games.

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Wildcats ready for divisional track meet

Columbia Falls head track coach Jamie Heinz has said all season that he wants his teams to peak at the right time. The Wildcats seem to be doing just that as several new personal bests qualified the Cats for state in three more events last week.

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Women United continues to give back to the community

The Columbia Falls Church Women United was generous to local organizations in 2017, just as they are every year.

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C-Falls students host pro-gun walkout

More than 100 Columbia Falls High School students gathered on the lawn west of the gym Wednesday, May 2 in support of the Second Amendment.

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Supporters gather to cheer on Derby runner Bolt d'Oro

Dozens of well wishers filled the Dam Town Tavern in Hungry Horse Saturday afternoon to cheer on Bolt d’Oro in the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby.

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Wildkats score 10 in the fifth to down Ronan, 15-5

The Wildkats exploded for 10 runs in the fifth inning Thursday to pick up a decisive win against Ronan to stay alive in the conference softball race.

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Punching their tickets to state

Several more Wildcat athletes will be headed to the Class A state track meet in Laurel May 26-27 after strong performances in Whitefish and Kalispell last week.

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Another up and down week for Wildkats softball

The Wildkats softball team went 2-2 over the last week with wins over Whitefish and Corvallis and losses to Ronan and Hamilton.

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Columbia Falls track teams gaining momentum

The Columbia Falls track teams had another strong week as the girls took fourth and the boys were third at the Whitefish ARM Invitational Saturday. Several athletes also saw action at the Russ Pilcher Top-10 Meet in Missoula Tuesday.

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Kats down Browning 21-0 for first win of season, drop two

It was an up and down week for the Wildkat softball team as Columbia Falls lost their home opener to Libby 12-2 Wednesday before bouncing back with a 21-0 win over Browning at home Friday afternoon and then suffered a 23-11 loss to Polson at home Monday.

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Wildcats second at home track meet, Kats fourth

The Columbia Falls track teams battled the elements at home Saturday as the school hosted its annual Iceberg Invitational track meet.

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Sew much fun: Show to feature work of quilter

Sewing has become more than just a hobby for Whitefish’s Mona Benson, it has become a passion.

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Kats softball falls short against Stevensville, Corvallis

The Wildkats came up short in a pair of road games last week against Stevensville and Corvallis.

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Council approves new drive-through coffee shop

Columbia Falls will soon have a new drive-through coffee shop as the city council unanimously approved a conditional use permit Monday for Three Byrd’s Properties to place one adjacent to O’Brien’s Liquor and Wine.

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Tennis teams open season against tough competition

After a number of weather delays, the Columbia Falls High School tennis season finally got underway last week as the Cats took on Stevensville and Whitefish.

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Three qualify for state in first two track meets for Cats

The Columbia Falls track teams got their first taste of competition last week as the Cats and Kats traveled to Kalispell for the Mini-Invitational Tuesday before heading to Missoula Saturday for the MCPS Invitational.

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Track team will lean on youth this season, particularly girls

The Columbia Falls track teams can’t wait to take the field.

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Teacher experiencing new cultures in Saudi Arabia

Joshua Byrd is a stranger in a strange land.

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Ceremony honors Vietnam veterans

“Not everyone who lost his life in Vietnam died there. Not everyone who came home ever left there. Freedom is not free.”

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Wildkats open softball season with losses in Polson

The Wildkats opened the softball season with a pair of losses in Polson Saturday as they took on defending Class A state champion Belgrade and Butte Central.

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Sew much fun: Show to feature work of local quilter

Sewing has become more than just a hobby for Whitefish’s Mona Benson, it has become a passion.

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Four Kats receive post-season basketball honors

Four Wildkats players and their head coach picked up post-season honors recently as the Class A All-State and All-Conference selections were announced.

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Ruis' horse to race in Kentucky Derby

Columbia Falls resident Mick Ruis is proof that dreams really do come true.

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Dreams do come true: Ruis horse in Kentucky Derby

Columbia Falls resident Mick Ruis is proof that dreams really do come true.

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Wildkats to open softball season in Polson Saturday

The Columbia Falls softball team will open its season on the road this weekend as the Wildkats travel to Polson Saturday to face Butte Central and defending state champs Belgrade.

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Walk out part protest, part memorial

More than 100 Columbia Falls High School students took to the school’s driveway at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning to protest gun violence and the loss of life at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Florida last month.

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Wildkats capture third at state tournament

The Wildkats earned another Class A state basketball trophy in Great Falls over the weekend as the team went 3-1 to finish third at this year’s event.

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Students learned from Legos at event last week

Dozens of Columbia Falls students and teachers got a chance to build on their education as the school hosted a Lego Serious Play learning workshop at Cedar Creek Lodge Thursday.

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Morrison, Schriver named to All-Conference basketball team

Wildcat seniors Matthew Morrison and Quintin Schriver received post-season honors last week as the pair was named to the Northwest A All-Conference team.

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Kats finish third at state with win over Hamilton

The Wildkats finished the season with an emphatic win over Hamilton Saturday to finish third at the Class A state tournament in Great Falls as Columbia Falls downed the Broncs 52-36.

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Kats advance to state consolation game

The Wildkats will be battling for the chance to bring home a trophy from the state basketball tournament this evening as they take on either Hamilton or Butte Central in the Class A consolation game at 6:30 p.m.

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Wildkats down Glendive to stay alive at state tourney

The Wildkats bounced back from Thursday’s loss at the state tournament Friday afternoon as they defeated Dawson County (Glendive) in a loser-out contest, 57-44.

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Kats open state with loss to Hardin, will face Glendive today

The Wildkats’ hopes of a back-to-back state basketball titles were dashed Thursday evening as Columbia Falls fell to Hardin in the opening round of the Class A State Tournament in Great Falls, 60-34.

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With nerves of steel, bus driver travels a treacherous route

Gerard Byrd thinks he has the greatest job in the world.

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Wildkats ready to defend state title in Great Falls

If the Wildkats are to repeat as Class A state basketball champions in Great Falls this weekend, they will have to go through some very familar competition.

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Glacier Gateway hosts annual science fair

The Glacier Gateway Elementary gym was full of amazing models, displays and gadgets last Tuesday as Columbia Falls School District 6 hosted its annual science fair.

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Wildkats to open divisional play against Butte Central

The Wildkats will open the divisional tournament against a familiar foe Thursday as they open against the third seed from the Southwest Conference, Butte Central.

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Wildcats drop pair to Ronan, Libby at district tourney

The Wildcat basketball season game to a close at the Northwest A District Tournament in Ronan over the weekend as Columbia Falls lost to the host Chiefs and the Libby Loggers.

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Kats finish second at district tournament

The top-seeded Wildkats had to settle for second place at the Northwest A District Tournament in Ronan over the weekend as they defeated the host team in the semifinal Friday before falling to second seed Browning in the championship game Saturday.

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Swim team competes at state

Several Columbia Falls swimmers set their best times of the season at the state meet in Great Falls over the weekend as the both the boys and girls teams finished fourth among Class A competitors.

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Wildcats win at Whitefish, fall at home to Browning

The Wildcats will be entering this weekend’s district tournament as the No. 4 seed after picking up a win at Whitefish last week.

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Kats to enter district tournament as top seed

Despite splitting the final two games of the regular season, the Wildkats will enter this weekend’s district tournament as the top seed.

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Windauer earns state title, Matcats 8th

Ben Windauer needed only just over eight minutues to earn a state wrestling title this weekend as he pinned all four of his opponents to earn the Class A 170-pound championship in Billings.

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Peddlers Post offers unique combination of furniture and firearms

Kim Best is glad to finally have her store, the Peddlers Post, in Columbia Falls.

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Archer wins silver at National Championships

Columbia Falls archer Miranda Lauria earned a silver medal this weekend as she competed at the United States Intercollegiate Indoor National Championships in Las Vegas, Nev. She won the gold medal for the University of the Cumberlands in the women’s recurve competition at the Mid-South Conference Indoor Championships last month.

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Wildcats down Polson, fall to Libby in OT

The Wildcats came up just short of picking up two wins last week as they defeated the Pirates in Polson Tuesday but fell at home to Libby in overtime Thursday.

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Matcats take second at Divisionals

The Matcats made a strong push for their sixth straight divisional wrestling title Saturday but came up just short as Columbia Falls hosted the Class A Western Divisional Tournament.

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Wildkats overcome slow start in Polson, down Libby

The Wildkats overcame a slow start in Polson Tuesday and survived a good test at Libby Thursday to stay undefeated in conference play with a pair of wins last week.

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Falls Creek Cabin more than just sewing supplies

Those looking for sewing supplies and vintage items have a new place to shop in Columbia Falls after the Falls Creek Cabin opened for business in November.

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Wildcats win in overtime at Ronan, fall against Corvallis

It was an up and down road trip for the Wildcats last week as they fell at Corvallis Thursday but defeated the Chiefs in Ronan in overtime Saturday.

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Kats use D to down Ronan, blow out Corvallis

The Wildkats improved their season record to 13-1 with a pair of lopsided home wins last week as they defeated Corvallis 64-45 Thursday and downed Ronan Saturday, 68-41.

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MatCats go 2-2 in final week before hosting Divisionals

The MatCats got in their final matches of the regular season last week as the team competed in duals against Polson, Libby-Troy, Eureka and Whitefish.

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Wildcats drop close game to Hamilton, fall in Browning

The Wildcats put up a good fight against a pair of tough teams last week, but came up short as they fell to conference-leading Browning on the road Thursday and Class A top-ranked Hamilton at home Saturday.

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Wildkats secure conference lead, down undefeated Hamilton

The Wildkats secured their hold on the Northwest Conference and all of Class A last week as they took down Browning and Hamilton.

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MatCats win in Polson, 15th in Missoula

The MatCats picked up a win in Polson Thursday as they outdueled the Pirates in a dual, 42-30.

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Kats overcome rough first half to down Whitefish

The Wildkats led by just four at the half against rival Whitefish Thursday but found their groove in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 57-35 victory.

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Wildcats down rival Whitefish, 57-37

Columbia Falls used a strong second-half performance to cruise past rival Whitefish at home Thursday as the Wildcats picked up a 57-37 victory.

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Girls take third, boys fifth at home swim meet

The Columbia Falls swim team was in action in their only home meet of the season Saturday as they, along with Whitefish, hosted the Cat/Dog Invitational at The Wave in Whitefish. Both the boys and girls finished in the top five as the girls team finished third overall while the …

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Wildcat swimmers take 7th in Missoula

Columbia Falls swimmers finished in the top-10 in 13 events over the weekend as the Wildcats finished seventh at the Missoula Invitational.

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MatCats take third at Western Montana Duals

Nathan Hader went undefeated for the MatCats in Ronan over the weekend as Columbia Falls finished third at the Western Montana Duals.

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Hader returns to open Glacier Nutrition and Tanning

Michael Hader is bringing his love of nutrition and fitness back to his hometown.

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Kats get by Libby, crush Lady Pirates

The Wildkats picked up a pair of home conference wins last week as they defeated Libby by 11 Friday before crushing Polson by 28 Saturday evening.

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Wildcats come up short against Polson, Libby

A rough shooting stretch led to a pair of losses for the Wildcats last week as they fell 49-42 in Libby Friday before losing to Polson at home Saturday, 56-48.

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Roberts continues winning ways at collegiate level

Former Wildcat wrestler Shonn Roberts continues to make his mark at the collegiate level as the 2017 NAIA All-American was recently named the Cascade Conference Wrestler of the Week.

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Whole Living Community Center offering healthy cooking classes

Residents of Columbia Falls have a new place to learn about healthy living and vegetarian cooking techniques.

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Football coach explains why he wasn't named 'Coach of the Year'

For Wildcats fans wondering why coach Jaxon Schweikert was not named the Montana Coach’s Association 2017 Football Coach of the Year, the reason is simple. Schweikert is not a member of the organization.

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Wildkats survive Bigfork, cruise past Maidens

The Wildkats picked up another pair of wins last week as they survived a close game at home against Bigfork Thursday before opening conference play with a 73-40 victory in Ronan Friday.

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Wildcats lose overtime thriller to Ronan

It was another tough week for the Wildcats on the basketball court as Columbia Falls dropped a non-conference matchup in Bigfork Thursday before dropping its conference opener in overtime to Ronan at home Friday.

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Hellroaring Crossfit gives new life to bank building

The old First Citizens Bank building in downtown Columbia Falls has new purpose.

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Chamber awards businesses, organizations

Columbia Falls business and community leaders were recognized at the Chamber’s annual Christmas luncheon last week.

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Wildcats to honor 10 at annual Hall of Fame game

Ten Columbia Falls athletes will be honored Thursday as the school hosts its annual Hall of Fame game.

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Cats swimmers compete in Great Falls

The Columbia Falls High School swim team was in action over the weekend as the Wildcats competed at the Great Falls Invitational.

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MatCat pair take fourth in Great Falls

The MatCats earned a pair of fourth place finishes in Great Falls over the weekend as Ben Windauer was fourth in the 170-pound weight class and Colton McPhee was fourth in the 182-pound division. The team finished 11th overall at the meet.

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Wildcats win in Stevensville, fall at home to Flathead

It was an up and down week for the Wildcats as they picked up their first win of the season on the road at Stevensville Thursday before falling at home to Flathead Saturday.

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Wildkats blow past Stevensville, down Flathead

The Wildkats picked up a pair of wins at home last week as Columbia Falls defeated Stevensville by 26 Thursday before picking up a 49-41 win over Flathead Saturday.

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Old plywood plant coming down

Cranes and bulldozers can be seen hard at work near several Weyerhaeuser facilities as demolition of the structures continues in Columbia Falls.

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Station 8 has familiar face as new owner

It’s all different, but everything is the same.

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MatCats go 2-4 at Mining City Duals in Butte

It was a busy week for the Columbia Falls MatCats as the team was on the road at the Dillon Mixer Thursday and in Butte for the Mining City Duals Friday and Saturday.

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Wildkats open season with wins in Missoula, fall to Glacier

The Wildkats opened their basketball season with a pair of wins in Missoula over the weekend as they defeated Dillon and Frenchtown at the Northwest A Tip-Off Tournament at the University of Montana.

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Wildcats fall to Dillon in OT to open season, fall to Frenchtown and Glacier

Strong defense and double-digit second-quarter lead were not enough for the Wildcats Friday as they opened the season with an overtime loss to Dillon at the Northwest A Tip-Off Tournament in Missoula.

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Wildkats win pair at Stillwater

The Wildkats froshmore and junior varsity teams opened the basketball season with wins Saturday as they defeated Stillwater Christian School in Kalispell.

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Wildcats open basketball season with two wins

The Wildcats opened basketball season with a pair of road wins Saturday as the Columbia Falls junior varsity defeated Stillwater Christian School’s varsity squad, 29-22, while the froshmore team defeated the Cougar junior varsity, 44-6.

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Swim teams compete at Kalispell Invitational

The Columbia Falls swim team opened the season at the Summit in Kalispell over the weekend as the girls earned eighth place at the Kalispell Swim Invitational while the boys were ninth.

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MatCats wrestling finishes fourth in Polson

The Columbia Falls MatCats opened the wrestling season with a fourth place team finish at the Owen Invitational in Polson over the weekend as wrestlers took home one first, three second and a pair of third place individual titles.

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Dentist and family making a home in Columbia Falls

The smiling faces of Columbia Falls have a new option when it comes to dental care.

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Swim team to open season in Kalispell

The Columbia Falls High School swim team will get its season underway this weekend as it competes at the Kalispell Invitational Saturday.

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MatCats looking to improve on last season's strong finish

The Columbia Falls wrestling team will be looking for another strong season as they open their 2017-18 campaign at Polson and Ronan this weekend.

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'Captain Crunch,' others, to lead high school HOSA

Eight Columbia Falls High School students were honored last week as they were inducted as officers in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).

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Wildcats to open season at Stillwater Christian

The Wildcats will be looking to rebound from last year’s 4-17 season as they open their 2017-18 basketball campaign Saturday at Stillwater Christian School in Kalispell.

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Wildkats ready to defend state basketball title

The Columbia Falls Wildkats basketball team will be looking to fill some key positions early this season as they begin the defense of their first state title since 1983.

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Police shoot dog, arrest owner, after pit bull attacks another dog near the Montana Veterans Home

A Columbia Falls man is facing charges of resisting arrest, obstructing a police officer and owning a vicious dog after an incident Friday in which officers were forced to shoot and kill the animal.

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