Judge limits Montana wolf trapping season over threat to grizzly bears

A federal judge in Missoula issued an order late Tuesday afternoon that will limit Montana’s wolf trapping season to Jan. 1 to Feb. 15 next year in hunting Regions 1 through 5 and three counties along the north-central border, citing the possibility that endangered grizzly bears get caught in wolf traps or snares.

PHOTOS: Light Up Evergreen & Pie Auction

Photos from the annual Light Up Evergreen & Pie Auction held at Glacier Ace Hardware on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

New restaurant in Whitefish offers Mediterranean fare

The atmosphere of the restaurant is open and natural-feeling with soft yellow walls and butcher block-type tabletops.

Legals for November, 22 2023

FEC retires $3 million in capital credits

The FEC’s board of trustees has retired $3 million of capital credits allocated to member accounts in 2008 and 2009.

Judge hears arguments on shortening Montana’s wolf trapping season to protect grizzlies

An attorney for the State of Montana told a federal judge Monday that the floating wolf trapping season will certainly not start next Monday, as is possible under this year’s regulations, as the judge heard arguments about whether to shorten the trapping season out of concerns for endangered grizzly bears.

Flathead Forest taps Botello as new supervisor

A longtime Forest Service leader is set to take charge of the Flathead National Forest in 2024.

Residents concerned about proposed grizzly management rules that include killing on public lands

A public comment session on Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ administrative rules proposal for managing grizzly bears should the federal government delist them from Endangered Species Act protections in parts of the state showed there remain concerns from some in Montana about killing the bears – particularly on public lands.

Library association opposes proposal ending master’s degree requirement

You may not need a graduate degree to be a library director in Montana’s larger cities — and library advocates think that idea hurts their work.

Pantry ensures veterans enjoy a Turkey Day feast

Arriving at the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry in Evergreen on Monday for a box stuffed full of Thanksgiving fixings, Kathleen Howard came with an offering of her own for the volunteers working during the holiday week: stroganoff.

Legals for November, 21 2023

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.

Sports facility at ABS Park brings opportunity for young athletes

Construction is nearly done on an indoor training facility at the ABS Park in Evergreen, a nonprofit organization and baseball facility providing low barrier athletic opportunities for local children.

Evergreen School focuses on providing quality early education

Twelve years ago, the Evergreen School District was awarded a grant that enabled us to introduce an early learning program, now referred to as early kindergarten, for 4-year-olds within our community.

‘Frozen’ production brings Broadway experience to Flathead High

FHS was the first school in Montana to produce the stage version of “Frozen” after winning the United States of Frozen competition in September 2022.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Patsy Ruth Le Bourgeois, 76

In the early morning of Oct. 9, 2023, Jesus Christ called Patsy Ruth Le Bourgeois home.

Federal funds catalyst for improvements at Evergreen Water and Sewer District

The Evergreen Water and Sewer District is in the midst of a more than $11 million infrastructure upgrade that aims to replace outdated systems while preparing the district for the future.

Griz dominant in 37-7 win over Cats in 122nd Brawl of the Wild

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 37-7 victory over the Montana State Bobcats in the 122nd Brawl of the Wild at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18. With the win, the Grizzlies also staked claim to the Big Sky Conference Championship.

Trending up: McDowell keys Grizzlies’ win over Bobcats

The Montana Grizzlies are No. 3 with a bullet after beating Montana State decisively, 37-7, in the 122nd Brawl of the Wild at foggy Washington-Grizzly Stadium.