Letters to the Editor
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Two sides to every story: vote yes for kids
In order to repair our track, it would cost upwards of 1 million dollars, regardless of whether this bond passes. …
It's time to make neighborliness part of the equation
Seeking approval of a new development can often pit neighbors against developers and the decision maker, in this case the Whitefish City Council, can get caught in the challenging position of trying to balance comp…
FREEFLOW club provides unconventional learning
At Whitefish High School the words environmental club do not begin to describe the extensive work and research of FREEFLOW.
Fiscal responsibility is paying for things we buy
Here they are again. Those pesky tax and spend Democrats throwing obstacles in the way of Republican progress on tax reform. When will they ever learn.
North Valley Hospital: Review of 2017
North Valley Hospital is celebrating 2017 and looking back at a wonderful year of community partnerships, service, and progress. As always, we are honored to p…
Vendors thanked for donating to Food Bank
In this holiday season, we want to remember the generosity of the vendors at the Whitefish Farmer’s Market. Each Tuesday this summer they donated freely as we approached them pulling the red wagons to collect for t…
Soroptimists thank Xanterra for apparel donation
On behalf of the Soroptimist International of Whitefish I would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to Marc Ducharme and the entire Xanterra corporation for their generous gift of many brand new items of apparel. T…
Food bank asks for assistance in providing holiday meals
We can make this holiday bright for those who could use some help.
Seaplane pilots ready to fight AIS
Montana seaplane pilots stand ready to assist in the fight against aquatic invasive species.
Be champion for girls
Now, more than ever, it is imperative for us to be the champion of girls. In today’s world, girls need girl-only spaces where girls are the first thought, not an afterthought. Girls need to feel safe and encouraged…
Reflecting upon legislative special session
Two months preceding the special session, four legislative leaders from both parties along with a representative from the governor’s office convened meetings to establish a template for such a session. A consensus …
Hospital celebrates patient-centered care month and gratitude
Patient-Centered Care Month is a special annual celebration at North Valley Hospital. In honor of the North Valley Hospital Planetree Philosophy of Patient-Centered Care, the hospital takes extra initiative to reco…
Whitefish Shines says thanks to all those who help
The volunteer committee of Whitefish Shines would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the record number of community volunteers who turned out Sunday, Nov. 19 to help hang the Whitefish winter decorations.
Assault claims need to be heard
When I was a young man growing up, dating or “going steady” with girls from my high school, I distinctly remember a 16-year-old girlfriend confiding in me about being molested by a relative of hers. Her story haunt…
News shown in classroom inappropriate
In our home we do not watch the news as there is too much revealed that is not appropriate for our children. I scan the news on the Internet and share with them that which, as their mother, I consider morally uprig…
Student news program provides education using relevant resource
I wish to respond to some inaccuracies in a letter regarding our students watching TV news programs as part of our curriculum. Our fourth grade classrooms watch a student news program called “CNN 10” on some mornin…