Legals for December, 25 2023

The sounds of Christmas — A Christmas Carol Radio Show broadcast

For many people, Christmas conjures up visions of Santa Claus in his red suit, reindeer dashing across the sky, snowmen in top hats, and presents under twinkling trees. Yet it’s also rich with sound — carolers singing, sleigh bells jingling, crackling fires, a hearty “ho, ho, ho” from jolly St. Nick and “A Christmas Carol,” playing on the radio.

New agreement aims to add renewable power to Montana’s grid

Local officials say the Green Power Program, also referred to as a green tariff, is key to getting Bozeman and Missoula to their 100% clean electricity goals and will help decarbonize the electrical grid. Questions remain regarding how the partnership with NorthWestern Energy and existing state energy policy will affect the program and clean energy goals in general.

Sounds of Christmas at the Conrad Mansion

The Valley Voices Community Choir Evensong performed Tuesday at the historic Conrad Mansion in Kalispell. The choir sang traditional Christmas carols in the festively decorated Great Hall.

Conservatives can lead on climate engagement

Historic drought conditions and weather extremes have hit the outdoor industry hard in Montana and other states throughout the West. Shorter winters, brought on by a changing climate, are driving these hard-hitting delays in the season.

William Payne, 82

William “Bill” H. Payne, 82, the “Grandfather of Angel Investing” born April 25, 1941, passed away peacefully on Dec 19, 2023, from dementia.

Letters to the editor Dec. 24

Letters to the editor Dec. 24

Legals for December, 24 2023

Grappling with crowded jail, Flathead County eyes new facility

The Flathead County Detention Center for more than a decade has seen its capacity “repeatedly pushed to the brink and beyond,” according to a needs assessment of the jail.

Republican AGs sue Biden administration over vehicle emissions rule

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 20 other Republican state attorneys general sued the Biden administration Thursday in an attempt to block a recently finalized federal rule that requires states to set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation in their states.

Casazza leads Eureka boys over Superior

SUPERIOR — Braden Casazza scored 27 points, 15 in the first half as Eureka built a 36-25 lead, and the Lions held off Superior 69-54 in a District 7-B boys basketball game Friday.

Eureka girls stop Superior Friday

SUPERIOR — Aubrey Casazza led three Eureka players in double figures with 15 points, and the Lions took a big third-quarter lead on the way to a 70-57 District 7-B girls basketball win over Superior Friday.

Whitefish Community Foundation awards $50,000 for restoration of Big Creek

The Glacier Institute is the official education partner of Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest, serving local youth, adults and families with courses and camps that foster connection with the natural world.

John Love, 87

John Bracy Love, 87, nationally known numismatist, went to meet his Lord on Dec. 19, 2023.

Boys hoops: Libby falls, Stillwater wins

LIBBY — Tyler Anderson scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half, but Hamilton used a big third quarter to clinch their boys basketball win Thursday.

Legals for December, 22 2023

Fire destroys Evergreen home; 2 cats rescued

No one was injured in a structure fire Wednesday afternoon that destroyed a home in Evergreen.

Alpine Theatre Project marks 20th anniversary of holiday performance

The tradition began in 2003 before ATP became its own company and was still under the umbrella of Whitefish Theatre Company. "Yuletide Affair" has sold out every performance since 2003 and the show has never been repeated year to year.

History museum announces lineup for popular John White Series

This year, the lineup for the Northwest Montana History Museum’s popular John White Series talks will dig into the topics of bears, motorcycle adventuring, indigenous food and Meriwether Lewis’ mom.

‘Green tariff’ won’t help the climate crisis

Bozeman and Missoula have reached an agreement with Northwestern Energy that will allow people to voluntarily pay more for “green” solar and wind energy. But the question that’s going unanswered is: Why NorthWestern’s customers should pay more for solar and wind generated electricity when they are far cheaper to generate than its antiquated coal-fired plants at Colstrip?