Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo pagent winners

Pro Rodeo Queen — Kayla Seaman, 23, of Kalispell. A graduate of Montana State University, she is pursuing an online graduate school degree at University of Montana. Her awards include Pinto world champion 2017, Montana hunter jumper association champion, Reserve champion 2016, Amateur Sportsmanship award, Regional Champion 2017 open flat, open fences and Western horsemanship

Easter events planned across the valley

Gather your kiddos, grab their Easter baskets and head for one of these fun Easter egg hunts. Here’s a rundown of where the action is:

Suspicion raised over last-minute shoppers

Someone told the Kalispell Police Department he thought some potential holiday shoppers looked suspicious. He was concerned about “two male[s] with a bunch of packages” near a storage facility.

Flathead ski foundation launches fall fundraisers

The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation announced two fall events skiers won’t want to miss.

Give Local fundraising effort extended until May 10

The Give Local Flathead fundraising campaign for 70 area nonprofits has been extended through May 10 due to technical problems with the national Give Local America website that shut out Flathead area donors.

County park plan ready for public comments

The new Flathead County Parks and Recreation Master Plan is ready for prime time and undergoes its first public hearing Wednesday before the Planning Board.

Douglas B. Remick, 67

Douglas B. Remick, 67, a longtime Flathead Valley resident, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at his home in Helena. Doug was born on Dec. 2, 1941, in a farmhouse near Red Lake Falls, Minn. He was a retired lieutenant colonel from the Montana Army National Guard and an insurance agent for American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company. Doug was a proud member of the Hibernians and Eagles. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved spending summers at the lake fishing in his boat, the Leaking Lena, loved hunting, and his Minnesota Vikings. Doug is survived by his daughter, Renee Nowfel, of Leesburg, Va.; sons, Scott Remick and Shelley of San Diego, Ryan Remick and Tina of London, Kyle Bitney of Kalispell, and Cory Bitney of Missoula; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his father, Bernard Remick, of Red Lake Falls, Minn.; siblings, Sylvia Morey and Bruce of Hamilton, Andrew Remick of Helena, Suzanne Combs and Roger of Peoria, Ariz., Dwight Remick of Ritzville, Wash., and Craig Remick and Jo of Omaha, Neb.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Madeline (Amiot) Remick; and his brother, Ronald Remick. His funeral Mass took place on Dec. 4, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Helena. He was buried at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Fort Harrison with graveside military honors. Arrangements were handled through Hagler-Anderson Funeral Home in Helena. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Doug s name online to St. Jude Children s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or a charity of donor s choice.

County fair is a community effort

It was heartening to see the Northwest Montana Fair rebound this year, after taking a tumble in 2006.

Avalanche documentary now available for downloading

Coming in a season of snowpack that one avalanche expert calls "the most unstable I've seen in eight years," a new avalanche documentary featuring Hungry Horse native Sam Kavanagh now is available as a free online download.

Whitefish Trail group plans fundraising race

The Whitefish Legacy Partners, a nonprofit group working to ensure conservation, recreation and stewardship on Whitefish area lands, is requesting public input and support through several upcoming projects and events.

Hospital goes public with funding drive

Keira Eden Joy Rodgers, 5 months

Keira Eden Joy Rodgers, 5 months old, of Newark, Del., “went from her parents arms into the arms of Jesus” on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Delaware.

College targets university center at Kalispell campus

Flathead Valley Community College announced Friday that creating a university center on the Kalispell campus is a top board of trustees priority in response to community, business and industry interest.

Health-care law helps add 3 million to Medicaid

Officials warn about tax, utility scams

The Internal Revenue Service and the state Office of Consumer Protection are warning the public of a number of recent scams targeting both individuals and businesses.

Online petition links contract to drilling work

A petition drive has begun urging the National Park Service to deny Xanterra Parks and Resorts Inc. the main concessions contract for Glacier National Park.

Vivian Moore Luke, 97

Vivian Moore Luke, 97, of Polson, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Polson Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Sweet Grass on March 27, 1913, Vivian was the daughter of Alfred Roy Moore and Hannah M. (Johnson) Moore. After Vivian graduated from Sweet Grass High School in 1930, the family moved to Kalispell where she met and married LeRoy Bud Luke on Dec. 7, 1933. They moved to Polson in 1952, farming in Valley View. Vivian joined the Valley View Woman s Club at that time and had remained a member. She also worked in the Lake County Treasurer s Office and the Lake County Welfare Office, retiring in 1978. After retiring, Vivian and her husband of 66 years, Bud, did much traveling in their motor home to many states, visiting their children; and also to Alaska. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Bill; a great-granddaughter, Amber; and a son-in-law, Harold. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Richmond, of Kalispell; sons, Clifford and Bobbie Luke, and Ralph and Lynda Luke, all of Polson, and Duane and Eleine Luke of Lacy, Wash.; a daughter-in-law, Betty Luke, of Harrison; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services for Vivian include a graveside service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell. A memorial service will then begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Luke s family.

Whitefish garden pushes for grant

The race is on for the Whitefish Community Garden to win a $25,000 grant to build an irrigation system and expand the garden.

Locals quash school threat quickly

County ready to buy cyber insurance

With the increasing amount of business conducted online, Flathead County commissioners recently voted to purchase cyber insurance.