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Looking Back: Cost of land leases cause 'battle of the dollar'
A look back at past Pilot articles by Julie Engler50 Years AgoJune 6, 1974Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith became the new owners of the Sears Catalog Store in Whitefish. The Smiths lived in Whitefish for a year after moving from Bryan, Texas. “We hope we can provide the service people expect from Sears and we'll do our best,” said Smith. “Maybe we'll do even a little better. Taking care of customers is our aim.” The new owners took over from former owners, Bill and Marie Sandstrom. A grand opening was planned with specials, giveaways, prize drawings, coffee and cookies.40 Years...
MDT to resume work on Big Mountain Road
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation will get ready to pick construction back up on Big Mountain Road north of Whitefish on Monday. Throughout the summer, the crews will overlay the pavement, and dig out sections of the road that need bigger repairs. Last summer, crews dug...
Best of Whitefish: Alpine Apothecary celebrates 10 years of being community connector
Owners and pharmacists Becky Stillo and her husband Josh are celebrating the Alpine Apothecary’s 10-year anniversary this month. Located inside Super 1 Foods in Whitefish, the pharmacy has won the Best of Whitefish competition for the last six years in a row.The business was previously called Alpine Ridge. The Stillos purchased the business in 2014 and changed the name to reflect the kind of service they provide.“We wanted to have a name reflective of that history of what pharmacists should and can be,” Stillo said. “Apothecary is an old word for a pharmacist or a shop where they would make...
Ogden Raptors vs Glacier Range Riders Pioneer League Series: How To Watch
The Ogden Raptors and Glacier Range Riders find themselves on opposite sides of the Pioneer League standings early into the 2024 season, but a head-to-head showdown can turn things around quickly. Ogden visits Kalispell for a six-game set with the Raptors looking to build on the positive finish to their...
City's preliminary budget projects increase in expenditures
The Whitefish City Council met last week for the first of two work sessions to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The Council will discuss the budget again June 10 and the final budget will be adopted in August. Currently, the FY 2025 total appropriated budget is $50,850,004. Compared to the prior fiscal year, FY 2025 expenditures are set to increase $760,210.“The FY 2025 budget presents some challenges as the city works to address lagging wagescompared to the market and a decrease in additional property tax relief from resort tax,” Whitefish City Manager Dana Smith wrote in her...
Student Art: ‘Comfort Food’ by Luca Ryan
The art featured above is called "Comfort Food" and is a stoneware with glaze sculpture by Whitefish High School senior Luca Ryan in the WHS Sculpture class. The Pilot periodically features art from Whitefish High School students.
Greenchain wrestler Erickson signs with MSU Northern
Libby Greenchain wrestler Marley Erickson, a senior at Troy High School, signed his letter of intent on Wednesday, May 29, to compete at Montana State University Northern in Havre. Erickson had a stellar 2023-24 season in which he won 40 matches and claimed a state medal after placing sixth in the 138-pound weight class.Erickson was a three-time state qualifier, making it to Billings from 2022-24.Erickson said he plans to seek a degree in the school’s diesel technology program. Erickson gathered at Libby High School with his mom Kori Erickson, sister Rain Erickson, girlfriend Maicy Svendsbye, Greenchain head coach Dean Thompson and coach...
Floor Space: What You Can Buy for About $500,000
This stunning condo underwent a full remodel in 2019, adding modern comforts while maintaining its cozy ambiance. It has a spacious living area, custom closets and ample storage. The property also has a fenced backyard, outdoor shed, dedicated carport and back deck with views of Whitefish Mountain Resort. Windermere Real Estate Whitefish.
Volunteer opportunities in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation (BMWF) is looking for volunteers for a slate of trail maintenance projects within the 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex this summer.BMWF projects are free of charge and no prior trail work or camping experience is necessary. The foundation provides all meals, group camping gear, tools and an experienced Crew Leader who guides the project. All of their backcountry trips are pack supported, thanks to dedicated volunteer packers and their horses and mules who carry the heavy loads.Volunteers just need their personal camping gear and a willingness to learn new things and work hard. BMWF also...
Lakers take two from Loggers in Legion baseball
The Kalispell A Lakers won two games last week over the Libby Loggers in Legion baseball action.According to reporting by the Daily Inter Lake, Cale Brink picked up three hits and scored four runs for Kalispell Wednesday in a 13-3 conference win. The Lakers (15-9) broke the game open during a five-run sixth inning highlighted by Bransen Holzer’s RBI double. Max Schara brought in a pair of runs later in the inning with a single. George Schwan started on the mound for Kalispell, throwing 3 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs on three hits while striking out six and walking three....
Hospital Corner: Choose to move for your health
Summer in Whitefish is nothing short of spectacular. Long, sunny days, which embellish the easy access to recreational activities, are among the reasons we live here and why so many love to visit in the summer. We love to get out and play!Everyone from young children to older adults can benefit from being active and playing each day. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, children and teens need 60 minutes of activity daily, while adults should have 150 - 300 minutes of activity per week. Preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) need the most activity of all, but...
Frost advisory impacts western Montana Friday
Temperatures were chilly today with 50s and 60s. A few showers were falling in northeast Montana, otherwise it was clear to partly cloudy. A frost advisory for western Montana Friday morning, including the Missoula, Kalispell, Polson and Hamilton areas.
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