Teaching parents to spot signs of depression

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Joseph R. 'Joe' Sankovic, 81

Joseph R. Sankovic, 81, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Feb. 14, 1925, in Redstone Township near Pittsburgh, the son of Joseph William and Christine (Voytask) Sankovic.

How should the valley grow?

County hopes for broad participation in series of growth-policy meetings

Districts continue to require masks in schools

School districts around Northwest Montana will continue requiring masks as part of COVID-19 mitigation measures, even though a statewide mandate was lifted by Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday.

Montanans’ privacy is on the ballot

Absentee ballots are set to arrive in mailboxes this week, and along with considering a full slate of candidates, Montana voters will also be asked to decide on a pair of ballot questions.

Cities, counties plan infrastructure projects with federal aid

Tens of millions of dollars in federal assistance have poured into the Flathead Valley, an infusion of cash that could help local governments recover from the pandemic, repair aging infrastructure and compensate essential public employees who have been on the frontlines of mitigating COVID-19.

Legals for June, 1 2022

Town hall meeting on suicide prevention efforts planned in wake of recent suicide deaths

In response to the number of recent suicide deaths in the valley among teens, a town hall meeting will be held on Sept. 29 to gather community members and agencies to discuss the serious public health problem.

Smith Valley School closes due to Covid-caused staff shortage

Smith Valley School canceled classes Tuesday because of a shortage of staff as a result of Covid-19.

State to address erosion at Somers beach

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking to curb erosion on the north shore of Flathead Lake at a new public park in Somers.

Canal siphon failures not a matter of if, but when

Along with the torrent of gushing water that flooded Babb due to catastrophic siphon eruptions on the St. Mary Canal last week will be serious economic consequences for north-central Montana's agricultural community whose livelihood is reliant on this water system.

Potter’s Field pays $122K in owed wages to former ministry members

Potter’s Field Ministries officially pays nearly $122k in owed wages to former ministry members

WEDNESDAY BRIEFS: Hockey team headed to nationals, basketball stars on display at Les Schwab Shootout

The Montana Thunderblades 14U select hockey team will play at the USA Hockey Tier II national championships in Charlotte, North Carolina next week.

Grants boost suicide prevention programs

Flathead-area mental and community health organizations are set to step up their fight against suicide thanks to a new round of state funding to expand services.

Hospital CEO to step down

Kalispell Regional Healthcare announced Friday afternoon that President and CEO Pamela Robertson will step down as of Nov. 30., after a little more than a year at the organization.

Women's Foundation of Montana announces grants

Projects will support female entrepreneurship, financial education

National Boy Scouts bankruptcy should not impact local scouting

The Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday as it faces a wave of lawsuits over sexual-abuse allegations, but this will not affect the operations of the Boy Scouts’ Montana Council.

Northern Plastics to take remaining rail park space

Northern Plastics Inc. announced Thursday the company will relocate to the Glacier Rail Park in Kalispell, a move that will fill up the remaining space at the new industrial park off Whitefish Stage Road.

Local farmers markets kick off season in May

‘Tis the season. Farmers markets are springing up across the Flathead Valley. Whether you’re in the market for garden plants, homemade edibles, homegrown produce, handcrafted goods or just want to enjoy a little people-watching, here’s where the action is.

Legals October 6, 2018

No. 25687 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana intends to amend the budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year and that said budget amendment affects the following functions: general government; public safety; public works; public health; social and economic services; culture and recreation and solid waste. Details are open to public inspection in the Office of the Flathead County Clerk & Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana and also available on the County website at http://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php. The Board will meet on the 11th day of October, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing and consideration of the amendment to the original budget. Said meeting is to be held in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget amendment. For further information, please contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana 59901, Telephone (406) 758-5538. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office prior to the hearing. DATED this 24th day of September, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman September 29, October 6, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________