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April 13, 2023 midnight

Hertz: Not playing fair in the sandbox

More alarming is Polson Senator Greg Hertz’s bill, passed last week by the Senate, that would require the two candidates who receive the most votes in primary elections for U.S. Senate to advance to the general election, irrespective of party affiliation.

July 11, 2013 11:13 a.m.

Births - July 4

Annabell Donna Toelke

Robert H. Schall
April 3, 2014 6 a.m.

Robert H. Schall

Robert H. Schall, Jr., 63, from Arlee, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014, after a two year battle with cancer. He was born June 25, 1950. He spent his entire life in Arlee, most of it on the Schall Ranch. His rodeo career is legendary. He was an accomplished bareback rider, team roper, and steer wrestler, winning countless championships in the PRCA, NRA, and other regional associations. He traveled extensively throughout the US and Canada and on occasion to Australia. He was an MSU alum, being most proud of his membership on the 1972 NIRA National Championship Men’s Rodeo Team and of being a member of the MSU Athletic Hall of Fame. He won the coveted PRCA Linderman Award in 1986. He was a past president of the Northern Rodeo Association. He was recently inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and is listed on the Montana Rodeo Wall of Fame at Metra Park in Billings. He was a dear friend and mentor to many. Bob was incredibly proud of being a father to Emily — she was the light of his life. He never missed an opportunity to be with her or support her throughout her youth. He drove many tireless miles to be wherever she may need him.

Glenn Murphy
May 18, 2013 2:45 p.m.

Glenn Murphy

Glenn Murphy, 87, of St. Ignatius, passed away March 27 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Ronan with his granddaughter by his side.  Glenn was born July 12, 1925 in Hardisty, Alberta, to William and Theresa Murphy.  He was the youngest of seven children.  He married his wife, Patricia Walker, on Nov. 23, 1959 at Fort Macleod in Alberta, Canada.  She survives. Also surviving him are his three children, Terrance, Wanda and Ron; nine grandchildren, Tiffani, Jeremy, Walker, Hunter, Christian, Debby, Michael, Alison and Christina; four great-grandchildren, Addessa, Jordan, Logan and Cameron; and several cousins. Glenn was a long-time resident of the Mission Valley.  He and his wife started ranching on East Post Creek in 1961, after he had worked for the railroad, DOT and the experimental station.  He also served in World War II, stationed in Okinawa. Glenn had a passion for the outdoors.  He spent his younger years with a pioneer family, fishing, hunting and trapping. He also spent a lot of time playing music, mostly with a guitar.  His favorite time of year was the spring, when all the new baby calves were born.  You could always find him either cooking his famous sourdough pancakes for family and friends, or out in the fields doing what he loved. He was active with 4-H, creating the livestock auction with his wife.  He also was on the joint county board of control for irrigation and part of the crime stoppers organization.  To all he will be remembered as a light hearted practical joker, a family man, a respected member of the community, and a trustworthy friend. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 11 at the Catholic Cemetery in Mission.  The potluck memorial will be held later this summer on July 2 at Leon Hall in Charlo, due to the family being in town for a reunion.  Condolences may be left at fosterfhandcrematory.com.

Joyce Town, 91
April 21, 2025 midnight

Joyce Town, 91

Joyce (Lewis) Town, 91 years old, went to be with Jesus on April 10, 2025. Her Celebration of Life service was April 19, 2025, at Terrace Lake Community Church at 11 a.m.

FWP changes state park reservation system
February 26, 2024 midnight

FWP changes state park reservation system

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has implemented some changes to the reservation system for state parks, designed to make it easier for Montana residents to secure campsites during the hectic summer months.

August 13, 2010 9:41 a.m.

Untamed adventure

If you’re reading this on Thursday, I’ve probably just begun.

Well-known CSKT wildlife official Courville dies
February 25, 2021 6:40 p.m.

Well-known CSKT wildlife official Courville dies

Tribal and other wildlife officials in northwest Montana are mourning the recent death of a veteran wildlife biologist and colleague.

Tribal connections
March 11, 2009 midnight

Tribal connections

An appreciation and mixing of cultures was experienced last Wednesday at the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Tribal Council meeting.

William Berlyn Weaver Jr.
June 8, 2017 12:39 p.m.

William Berlyn Weaver Jr.

May 13, 2012 12:19 p.m.

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October 5, 2023 midnight

The Climate Conversation: Can we act with enough urgency?

You remember the “debate” about cigarettes? We saw billions of dollars of disinformation from the tobacco companies. The same shocking immorality is at work today with the climate crisis.

August 17, 2023 midnight

Time Capsule: From the weekly archives

News from the archives of the Flathead Courier, Ronan Pioneer and Mission Valley News: The three weeklies that formed the Lake County Leader.

Purple Rain struggles in Frenchtown, gets ready for Kalispell
June 28, 2018 1:18 p.m.

Purple Rain struggles in Frenchtown, gets ready for Kalispell

Rain delays and lack of numbers were two contributing factors to the Polson 16, 18-U softball team’s struggles at the Frenchtown Tournament Thursday afternoon at Frenchtown High School.

Polson’s McKee claims P.E.O Star Scholarship
September 7, 2020 10:55 p.m.

Polson’s McKee claims P.E.O Star Scholarship

Recent Polson High School graduate Mesa McKee earned P.E.O. Chapter CA’s STAR Scholarship for the 2020-’21 academic year.

RMS' Becker is nominee for Giving Joy Campaign
April 5, 2019 10:42 p.m.

RMS' Becker is nominee for Giving Joy Campaign

Ronan eighth-grade math teacher Bill Becker was recently nominated by a student for Norwegian Cruise Line’s Giving Joy Campaign, which aims to celebrate teachers across the country.

Daniel A. Fryberger
April 25, 2012 9:18 a.m.

Daniel A. Fryberger

Buckley resident Daniel Adelbert Fryberger died on April 18, 2012 at the age of 87.

March 6, 2025 midnight

Where is the outrage, Republicans?

The demented and dangerous actions of President Elon Musk and King Donald Trump, two of the richest men in the world, take aim at the poorest children in the world by dismantling the AID programs.

April 18, 2024 midnight

Time Capsule: From the weekly archives

Headlines of yore, harvested from the archives of local weekly newspapers.

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies
August 29, 2024 midnight

Time Capsule: From the archives of local weeklies

Stories gleaned from the archives of local weekly newspapers. This week: The Flathead Courier, Sept. 1, 1949