Workplace issues discussed at brown-bag session

The fall Brown Bag Series continues on Wednesday with a program about “emotional intelligence competencies” from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Flathead Valley Community College Arts and Technology Building in room 139.

Freedom Bank launches Hometown Hero Award

In stark contrast to a lot of contests featuring a cash prize, Freedom Bank’s new Hometown Hero Award is designed to bring out the best in people.

Vernon Knoll, 93

Vernon Knoll, 93

Black and Blue took first, second at state

The Flathead Valley Black and Blue came up gold and silver on May 22, at the Montana state rugby football tournaments held in Helena.

Legals June 3, 2017

No. 24574 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids for the paving of Chapman Hill Road in Bigfork, Montana. The project generally consists of paving approximately 2,370 lineal feet of road with 3-inch thick asphalt, gravel base and subbase, and improving existing drainage swales along the road. The contract documents, consisting of drawings and the project manual, may be examined or obtained at the office of Jackola Engineering and Architecture, PC, 2250 Hwy 93 South, Kalispell MT 59901. A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 per set is required. An additional non-refundable payment of $50.00 is required for documents sent by express mail. Each bidder should submit bids for and produce a schedule showing when the work can be started and completed. Warranties and schedules will be considered when determining the bid that is in the best interest of Flathead County and will be included in the contract for paving Chapman Hill Road. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. Bid security shall be payable to the Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana, or bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. No bidder may withdrawal bid after the actual date of the opening thereof. The selected bidder will, within 15 days, enter into a formal contract for the completion of the project. A Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum will be required of the successful bidder to secure the contractor's covenant to faithfully perform all of the conditions of the contract in accordance with the law and that contract. The successful bidder will also be required to provide current proof of Worker's Compensation insurance and/or an independent contractor certification from the State, and General Liability and Automobile insurance policies with Flathead County as an additional insured listed in the documents. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates, set by the Montana Department of Labor, and will be subject to withholding of 1% of all payments for transmittal to the Department of Revenue to pay the public contract tax. The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification prior to bidding this project. The successful bidder must contract to give preference to the employment of bona fide residents of Montana in the performance of the work pursuant to MCA Section 18-1-102. A resident bidder will be allowed a preference against the bid of any nonresident bidder from any state or country that enforces a preference for resident bidders equal to the preference given in the other state or country. All sealed bids, plainly marked "Chapman Hill Road Paving" must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901, before 9:00 AM on Monday, June 19, 2017. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 9:15 AM in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. Flathead County reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive any irregularities which are deemed to be in the best interest of the County. The award of bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Board of Commissioners. Dated this 30th day of May, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Gary D. Krueger Gary D. Krueger, Chairman ATTEST: By: /s/ Maria Albertson Maria Albertson, Clerk to the Board June 3, 10, 2017 MNAXLP

Bruins shut out Flathead girls, boys

The Bravettes couldn’t get on the scoresheet Saturday against the visiting Helena Capital, who won 3-0.

A welcome victory for Flathead

The apparent abandonment of coalbed methane development in the Canadian Flathead should be considered a huge victory for Montana.

Hardin shines, Rumsey Eash top Montana finisher at Mountain West

The Mountain West Invitational as usual brought the best cross country talent from inside Montana and out to the University of Montana Golf Course.

Best Food at the Fair contest results

406 Bar and Grill in Kalispell won top honors at the inaugural Best Food at the Fair contest at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo.

BOYS SOCCER: Flathead claims crosstown

Braves beat Glacier for fourth time in last seven meetings

Flathead scored bookend goals late in the first and early in the second half, finding enough space on a tightly-packed field at Legends Stadium to beat Glacier 2-1 on Thursday night, winning for the fourth time in their last seven meetings with their crosstown rival.

North shore project gets big boost

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Students test their diplomacy skills

One hundred seventeen students, representing 38 countries and political groups, attempted to solve the Israeli-Palestinian and Syrian crisis in the Middle East during a United Nations simulation at Flathead High School. 

Flu-shot clinic Wednesday at fairgrounds

The Flathead City-County Health Department’s annual flu clinic takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

Energy scam surfaces in Kalispell

The promotional mailer promised a free dinner and the possibility of a significant reduction in energy costs.

Flathead, Glacier swimmers cut times in final before state

HELENA — Flathead and Glacier swimmers continue to chop time in preparation for the State Meet in Butte in two weeks.

Iverson, Glacier golfers in title hunt at state

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County pulls C. Falls library earmark

The Flathead County commissioners on Monday unanimously voted to remove $1.9 million for a new Columbia Falls branch library from the county’s proposed five-year capital improvement plan.

Legals for June, 4 2023

Sen. Daines honors Osweiler as Montanan of the Week

Sen. Steve Daines has honored former Flathead High School star quarterback Brock Osweiler as one of a pair of Montanans who will be on the roster for Super Bowl 50.

Tribes need to level with public about gill netting and future of lake

I am a charter captain on Flathead Lake, running Captain Norm’s Fish-N-Fun Charters.