Looking Back for March 17
The Bulldogs were jubilant following their victory over Laurel to witn the Class A State Championship in 1991.
A look back at past Whitefish Pilot articles by Heidi Desch.
10 years ago
March 16, 2011
Mayor Mike Jenson broke a tie vote to determine that the city would hold a mail-in election in the fall. The mail-in ballot cost more, but resulted in higher voter turnout. Turnout was 22% in 2005 with polling places and 47% in 2007 with mail-in ballots.
20 years ago
March 15, 2001
The Whitefish volleyball team were state champions. It was the second state title in the program’s history with the previous one in 1986.
30 years ago
March 14, 1991
The Whitefish Bulldog boys basketball team was celebrating winning the state championship. It had been 21 years since the team had last won the State Class A championship. The team returned to town with several hundred fans gathering to congratulate them. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 20-4 record.
40 years ago
March 12, 1981
If recommended Amtrak budget cuts were approved by Congress, the Flathead Valley would lose all passenger train service on Oct. 1. Congress was holding hearings on budget cuts that would mean 35% less than the then-current Amtrak budget.
50 years ago
March 11, 1971
The Whitefish Rifle and Pistol Club has requested the State Forester to discontinue the license for a shooting range near Skyles Lake west of Whitefish. The club requested the action because the site was no longer desirable due to the possible dangers to adjacent residents and property.