Letters to the editor Dec. 3

Compact in court

The Montana Water Court heard oral arguments on various pending motions on Nov. 14 and 15 at the Russell Smith Federal Courthouse in Missoula.  All counsel and representatives of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes business corporation, the state of Montana, the federal government and various objectors identified in prior court orders were present.  

The Compact parties filed a motion for approval of the Flathead Reservation Compact and for summary judgement dismissing all remaining objections on July 10, 2024.  This is far from being a deal done, in my opinion.