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Logan Health to require all employees to get COVID vaccine

Logan Health is requiring its entire staff to have received at least once dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by Dec. 6 in order to comply with a federal rule announced earlier this month.

Preseason uphill rules begin at Whitefish Mountain Resort

Preseason uphill rules begin at Whitefish Mountain Resort

Don K makes donation to Montana Land Reliance

Don K makes donation to Montana Land Reliance

Glacier taking ‘wait and see’ approach to wolf trapping, hunts

Glacier taking ‘wait and see’ approach to wolf trapping, hunts

Forest Service says rivers plan delayed again

Forest Service says rivers plan delayed again

Grants for FVCC students available for spring semester

Grants for FVCC students available for spring semester

Small Business Saturday supports small businesses hit by the pandemic

Small Business Saturday supports small businesses hit by the pandemic

WHS awarded for good sportsmanship throughout 2020-21 school year

WHS awarded for good sportsmanship throughout 2020-21 school year

Bulldog speech and debate team works together at CFalls Invite

Bulldog speech and debate team works together at CFalls Invite

Police Calls: Bear attempts to break into house

Police Calls: Bear attempts to break into house

Muldown second graders: How to cook a turkey

How to cook a turkey

City increases licensing fee for vacation rentals

City increases licensing fee for vacation rentals

With gratitude

With gratitude

Modern holiday classic 'Elf The Musical' brings magic to stage

Modern holiday classic 'Elf The Musical" brings magic to stage

Kathleen Gregg

Kathleen Gregg

Lady Bulldogs earn postseason volleyball honors

Lady Bulldogs earn postseason volleyball honors

Donation effort secures 210 turkeys for Browning seniors

Donation effort secures 210 turkeys for Browning seniors

Jeffery (Jeff) L. Hersey

Jeffery (Jeff) L. Hersey,

River alliance secures funding for 2022 programs

River alliance secures funding for 2022 programs

Showcase of Chefs fundraiser for ski foundation set for Dec. 2

Showcase of Chefs fundraiser for ski foundation set for Dec. 2

Whitefish pulls back on regs for marijuana retail stores

Whitefish pulls back on regs for marijuana retail stores

Prioritizing rural healthcare by training the next generation of physicians

Prioritizing rural healthcare by training the next generation of physicians

Legals for November, 24 2021

Volunteers hang winter decorations downtown

The lighted garland was strung across the streets signaling the beginning of the holiday season. The decorations are a tradition that have brightened town for more than 50 years.

Planning board recommends denial of development at base of Big Mountain

The planning board voted 3-1 to deny the project.

Blacktail Ski Area sold to Washington resort company

Washington-based Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort on Thursday announced it has purchased Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Lakeside.

Insist on no more growth

I’m writing to protest against the 330-plus unit development that is being considered for the intersection of East Lakeshore Drive and Big Mountain Road, and also against its supporters who gleefully rub their hands while declaring, “You can’t stop growth!”

Stuart William Swenson

Stuart William Swenson

Panel discussion focuses on workforce housing

Panel discussion focuses on workforce housing

Report finds outdoor recreation added $2.2 billion to state economy last year

While Montana’s outdoor recreation economy wasn’t spared the pandemic-spurred losses that swept the globe in 2020, it remained a cornerstone of the state’s economy, according to a report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Planning board takes second crack at Big Mountain development

A proposal for a large housing development at the base of Big Mountain goes before the Whitefish Planning Board for a second public hearing on Thursday.

Expansion allows food bank to open grocery store, increase services

Expansion allows food bank to open grocery store, increase services

School board to revisit mask requirement at December meeting

School board to revisit mask requirement at December meeting

City targets Monegan Road property for potential affordable housing project

The City of Whitefish is taking the beginning steps to prepare a chunk of its own property on Monegan Road as a site for a future affordable workforce housing development.

Speak up about Mountain Gateway project

Speak up about Mountain Gateway project

Turkey Trot race to benefit food bank set for Nov. 25

The Whitefish Turkey Trot returns as an in-person event this year on Thanksgiving morning.

Whitefish public forum debaters place second in Missoula

Whitefish public forum debaters place second in Missoula

Whitefish soccer athletes honored with all-state, all-conference selections

Whitefish athletes again had major representation in the postseason honors for boys and girls soccer.

Glacier Park Superintendent Mow to retire at end of year

Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow recently announced his retirement.

Development a Trojan horse

Development a Trojan horse

Support for VA hospitals and lowering health care costs

Support for VA hospitals and lowering health care costs

Population growth

Population growth

Montana hunters need to pay attention to their votes

Montana hunters need to pay attention to their votes

Correspondence shows overwhelming support for Whitefish School Board

The Whitefish School Board in just over the last four weeks received 50-plus letters and emails showing overwhelmingly supportive of the district’s Covid mitigation strategies as well as general support.

Fundraiser contest asks participants to construct gingerbread houses

Fundraiser contest asks participants to construct gingerbread houses

Explore Whitefish shifts mission while launching community sustainability fund

Explore Whitefish is responding to the pressures of visitation with a formal shift in its mission by focusing on community sustainability and responsible tourism.

Save Farmland nonprofit aims to protect agricultural land while promoting small farming

The mission of the nonprofit is to protect and promote small farmers in the valley by acquiring farmland to save it from the reach of developers while also supporting young farmers looking to get started in the industry.

Wearing of masks is critical to protect health

Wearing of masks is critical to protect health

WMS band

The Whitefish Middle School bands held a concert.

Student farmers market

Whitefish Middle School fifth-graders held farmers market

Legals for November, 17 2021

FWP Commission approves Bad Rock management area

FWP Commission approves Bad Rock management area

Microplastics found in Glacier National Park's Lake McDonald

Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park is one of the most pristine lakes in the world. If one is in a boat and looks down into its waters, you can see the bottom, even 40-50 feet down.

Glacier Park sees busiest September on record

Glacier National Park shattered visitation records for September, according to statistics released by the Park last week.

Historic Central Avenue home undergoing restoration

The home at 405 Central Avenue has a long history in Whitefish having been constructed in 1905. The house was originally the home of Dr. Hugh E. Houston.

WCVB grants go toward winter recreation, art project

WCVB grants go toward winter recreation, art project

New assessment tool shows Whitefish students performing above national average

New assessment tool shows Whitefish students performing above national average

Joan E. (Ramlow) Pemble

Joan E. (Ramlow) Pemble

Caltabiano says thanks

Caltabiano says thanks

Congrats to candidates

Congrats to candidates

Reckless spending bill will destroy Montana families

Reckless spending bill will destroy Montanan families

Defend our school board

Defend our school board

Don't sign recall petition

Don't sign recall petition

Council votes to move forward after users advocate for trail connection

Council votes to move forward after users advocate for trail connection

Davis, Feury retain seats on Council, while voters approve extension for resort tax

Davis, Feury retain seats on Council, while voters approve extension for resort tax

Scouting programs welcome new members

Scouting programs welcome new members

Marijuana stores allowed in business districts with permit

Retail marijuana stores will be allowed to operate in Whitefish’s business districts after zoning code amendments passed by City Council last week.

Statewide virtual conference looks at Montana’s food systems

AERO, the Alternative Energy Resources Organization based in Helena, is holding its annual statewide EXPO conference as a virtual event Nov 10-14.

Speech and debate team competes in Hamilton

Speech and debate team competes in Hamilton

Foundation announces fall community grant awards

Foundation announces fall community grant awards

PHOTOS: Drama Club presents 'Twelve Angry Jurors'

The Whitefish High School Drama Club last week presented the classic drama “Twelve Angry Jurors” at the Black Box Theatre at the high school.

Clayton Thomas LaChance

Clayton Thomas LaChance

Affordable housing forum Nov. 17

Affordable housing forum Nov. 17

Resident asks city to preserve view of night sky on Texas Ave.

The City of Whitefish is planning to reconstruct Texas Avenue and the Public Works Department has been working on the preliminary design of the street.

Food bank seeks Thanksgiving food donations

North Valley Food Bank is seeking help from the community by asking for donations to help put a Thanksgiving dinner on the table for those in need.

Glacier Country Tourism shifts gears to create plan aimed at managing growing tourism

There’s been a shift regarding tourism here and in other Western Montana communities as of late, and that change is something that Glacier Country Tourism recognizes and is working to manage.

Photos: WHS band performs

The Whitefish High School band recently held a concert at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Legals for November, 10 2021

Early registration opens for Whitefish residents for Last Best Ride

Back for a second year, The Last Best Ride gavel cycling event is set for Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.

Children's Covid shots available at Flathead clinic

Children's Covid shots available at Flathead clinic

Report says Covid third leading cause of death in Montana

Report says Covid third leading cause of death in Montana

Minor school bus accident on Hwy 40, no injuries

An accident involving a school bus occurred Wednesday morning on Montana Highway 40.

Davis, Feury retain seats on Council, while voters approve extension for resort tax

Davis, Feury retain seats on Council, while voters approve extension for resort tax

Affordable housing project set to break ground next summer

The Whitefish Housing Authority is moving forward with plans to develop the property known as the snow lot into a townhouse project.

Passing of Colin Powell reminder on importance of leadership

Passing of Colin Powell reminder on importance of leadership

Whitefish speech and debate kicks off season at Kalispell Invite

Whitefish speech and debate kicks off season at Kalispell Invite

Police Calls: Unauthorized vehicle parked on lawn

Police Calls: Unauthorized vehicle parked on lawn

Jimmy Brown

Jimmy Brown

WTC presents charming comedy about modern love

WTC presents charming comedy about modern love

Council postpones decision on curbside recycling

After a lengthy meeting, City Council postponed a decision on implementing a curbside recycling program.

Town Pump holds annual food bank fundraiser

Town Pump holds annual food bank fundraiser

Teen organizes effort to stain cabins with goal of earning Eagle Scout

Korbin Baldwin of Whitefish has worked hard to become an Eagle Scout — the highest rank you can achieve in the Scouts.

Petitioners seek recall of Whitefish School Board, but board says claims unfounded distraction

A group of Whitefish parents and community members have mounted an attempt to recall the entire Whitefish School Board over a decision regarding Covid mitigation, but the school board says it followed state law.

Bulldogs run out of time as Broncs end Whitefish’s season

The Whitefish Bulldogs waved farewell to another football season on Saturday after coming up short in a first-round playoff game against Frenchtown at Memorial Field in Whitefish.

Fourth straight: Whitefish boys soccer overcomes CFalls in championship

The final seconds in the game clock ticked away, and on Columbia Falls’ final chance — a penalty kick — Bulldog senior captain Will Peppmeier made possibly the most important save of his entire career. Though for Peppmeier it was a happy chance he made the stop.

Whitefish volleyball narrowly misses qualifying for divisionals

The Lady Bulldogs played cross-county rival Columbia Falls in a divisional play-in game on Monday, but fell to the Wildkats in five sets.

WHS drama club presents 'Twelve Angry Jurors'

WHS drama club presents 'Twelve Angry Jurors'

Extended weather forecast calls for cold, snowy winter

There’s higher confidence that the mountain snowpack will be above normal in the Northern Rockies, while valleys in northwest Montana are expected to see above normal snowfall and below normal temperatures.

City taking applications for Municipal Judge position

The City of Whitefish is soliciting applications to fill the job of Municipal Judge following the death of the judge who held the position.

Whitefish Pottery says thanks as it prepares to close on Central Ave.

Whitefish Pottery says thanks as it prepares to close on Central Ave.

Elmer James ‘AL’ Ward

Elmer James ‘AL’ Ward

Glacier Country holds tourism meetings

Glacier Country holds tourism meetings

FVSEF holds Warren Miller movie event

FVSEF holds Warren Miller movie event

Whitefish golf icon retiring

Whitefish golf icon retiring

Legals for November, 3 2021

Davis, Feury retain seats on Council, while voters approve extension for resort tax

Davis, Feury retain seats on Council, while voters approve extension for resort tax