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Water is the lifeblood of Montana ranching
Water is not just a resource in Montana — it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land and…
Best days ahead for hunters
If you love to hunt, the best 10 days of the general deer and elk season are just ahead. Most hunters who are reading this column will still have their un-notched deer and elk tags in their pocket.
Letters to the editor Nov. 19
Letters to the editor Nov. 19
Letters to the editor Nov. 16
Letters to the editor Nov. 16
Late season kayaking creates its own surprises
After two consecutive weekends of foul weather, the Flathead Paddlers kayaking group I belong to was finally able to sneak in one more outing Nov. 1 under relatively mild temperatures and fair winds, the latest thi…
Newcomers should embrace Montana's conservative agenda
Montana conservatives had an historic night on Election Day. After taking out a slew of Republicans in the primary – some voting with democrats over 200 times …
Judge Barrett and 2nd Amendment revisited
At Judge Amy Coney Barret’s recent confirmation hearing for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, she stated that the 2nd Amendment grants individuals the right to bear arms for self-defense.
Listen to young Republicans; support a market-based solution for clean energy
Montana had a record turnout at the recent general election with over 80% of voters casting ballots.
Montana's health-care system on the brink
Imagine pulling up to your local hospital and finding a “no vacancy” sign. You have COVID and need hospitalization, but no beds are available. Or you are barely able to walk due to intense chronic pain, only to fin…
Connecting globally in a time of pandemic
Mike Mansfield of Montana was a Marine, a miner and a professor even before he began his political career.
Wear a mask and get your flu shot
The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Here are the most effective, noninvasive ways we can combat this virus, together:
Kalispell Chamber hands baton to seasoned leader
An exciting new chapter has begun for the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce as its staff and members welcome new President and Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Clarno. Retiring CEO Joe Unterreiner has handed off the ba…
Letters to the editor Nov. 15
Letters to the editor Nov. 15
Columbia Falls girl is an inspiration to all
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Ice is coming!
Its almost mid-November and like it or not (ice anglers definitely like it) old man winter is knocking again.
Letters to the editor Nov. 12
Letters to the editor Nov. 12