Letters to the Editor
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The Mansfield Way: Unwavering belief in the American people
“Before all else, the people have a right to an electoral system free of shenanigans and capable of yielding hones…
Dr. Al for governor
The Montana Water Rights Protection Act was recently introduced to the U.S. Senate as a “fix” to the flawed 2015 Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Water Compact. Senator Dr. Al Olszewski of Kalispell, who is…
County commissioners on a fear campaign
The Lake County Commissioners have been engaged in a classic misinformation campaign regarding public safety needs. Rather than providing leadership and problem solving, the commissioners embarked on a fear campaig…
Concerns with bison restoration initiatives
There has recently been a lot of press about bison being designated a free roaming animal in Montana. As a retired cattle rancher, I would like to raise a few thoughts that have not been brought out in various opin…
Daines' bill hurts farmers, ranchers and the future
Once again, CSKT Compact promoter Cory Swanson weighs in with misleading statements (Feb. 2) about the Daines-Tester CSKT Compact. Just because the senator calls it the “Montana Water Rights Protection Act” doesn’t…
Concerns with bison restoration initiatives
There has recently been a lot of press about bison being designated a free roaming animal in Montana. As a retired cattle rancher, I would like to raise a few thoughts that have not been brought out in various opin…
County commissioners on a fear campaign
The Lake County Commissioners have been engaged in a classic misinformation campaign regarding public safety needs. Rather than providing leadership and problem solving, the commissioners embarked on a fear campaig…
Daines’ bill hurts farmers, ranchers and the future
Once again, CSKT Compact promoter Cory Swanson weighs in with misleading statements (Feb. 2) about the Daines-Tester CSKT Compact. Just because the senator calls it the “Montana Water Rights Protection Act” doesn’t…
Letters to the editor Feb. 6
During the 2019 Legislature, Gov. Steve Bullock, legislators and Montanans across the Treasure State worked tirelessly to keep history alive in a variety of ways.
Gianforte most qualified candidate for Montana governor
This year, Montanans can elect a proven leader – someone with executive experience, a background of creating high-paying jobs, and conservative values. This is exactly what Montana needs in our next governor, and t…
Vote no on the jail levy
50 million dollars is a lot of money. Lake County taxpayers are being asked to levy a tax on them selves for a new jail. Less than 50% of the occupancy are Lake County residents. We would have plenty of capacity if…
Daines should provide public transparency
In anticipation of a Settlement Act that would implement the Montana Water Rights Compact, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes began doing their homework several years ago to come up with a settlement dolla…
Water Rights Act the right thing for Montana
I recently read an article written by state Sen. Al Olszewski (Lake County Leader, Jan. 16) on Sen. Daines’ CSKT water legislation – an article that was filled with inaccuracies. As someone who has been involved in…
Water compact meeting scheduled Friday in Polson
The Lake County Pachyderm Club is sponsoring a public meeting Friday, Jan. 24 at the Rural Firehall in Polson.
Water Compact legislation fails to protect Montana
Less than one month ago, Senator Daines introduced Senate Bill 3019, The Montana Water Rights Protection Act, to the U.S. Senate. In his attempt to fix the CSKT Water Compact, which is the most divisive legislation…
Boys & Girls Club says thanks
As we come to the end of this year and decade, I am sure many of us are looking back at what has been and the journey it has been. In my world I became a father to 3 of the most amazing girls, lost many loved ones,…