EDITORIAL: Lend a hand to our firefighters

Public-safety organizations from across the Flathead Valley and beyond will converge Sunday on Legends Stadium in Kalispell ­— and everyone is invited to join in.

The Firefighter Walk-a-Mile fundraiser is from 3 to 9 p.m. on the Legends track.

The event is a benefit for the Smith Valley Fire Department, which suffered a senseless loss when its Foy’s Lake station was set on fire early this month.

Firefighters and others are taking pledges for Sunday’s fundraiser. They will walk at least a mile around the track.

Our firefighters (and citizen participants if they want) will do so while bearing the burden of 75 pounds of firefighting gear.

This is a chance for people to show their support for our firefighting volunteers who are always there to help us. Now they need our help.

It promises to be a big community event (upwards of 1,000 people are expected) that will be fun for children, families and everyone. Come on out and join the fun.

To register as a participant or for more information, call 406-854-2555 or email roets@yahoo.com.

Fun at Heritage Days

Another major community event is going on this weekend in Columbia Falls as the North Valley city celebrates its annual Heritage Days.

From community markets and a concert tonight through a golf tournament Sunday, there is plenty of fun to be had in Columbia Falls.

Saturday’s the busiest day for events. People can choose activities ranging from athletic (three-on-three basketball or the Boogie to the Bank running race in the morning), to traditional (the main parade at noon down Nucleus Avenue) or Western-themed (a wild horse drive, barn dance and rodeo in the afternoon and evening).

Whichever attraction entices you, Columbia Falls is the place to be this weekend.