Letters to the Editor
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Tester's attacks on veteran-run business are shameful
Bridger Aerospace started with four veterans in a barn in Montana. Our next mission became using battlefield techn…
FWS official bravely fights the tide
A top federal wildlife official’s call to withdraw a proposal to protect wolverines under the Endangered Species Act because of the supposed threat of climate change is a welcome breeze of common sense.
An update from Rep. Ingraham
In 2009 the Montana Legislature implemented the Emergency Medical Services Grant Program to help emergency medical service providers in many of Montana’s rural areas. The rural providers found they have difficulty…
Looking back
A few years back I was in an old working class neighborhood of Great Falls, walking down tree lined avenues that must have been something a few years back. But now the houses needed paint and lots of other things b…
Comments sought on hunting and fishing license fee increases, land and water control; An update from Senator Fielder
Last week the legislative interim committees I am assigned to held three days of public hearings on a number of environmental issues including Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks’ (FWP) proposal to increase hunting and…
Letters to the Editor; Council lacks integrity
The water issue in our town and many and many others is a hot topic. I’m not here to debate for or against our water rates, but there is one part that is not being brought to the attention of the public. When big g…
Letters to the Editor; Revamp P Hill
I grew up in a home at the base of the P Hill in the 1950’s/60’s. My memories of this landmark letter “P” are etched in my mind. I can remember seeing the “P” every day of my 12 years of school in Plains and driv…
Guest opinion: Terrorism addressed
Our world is facing international terrorism movements like we have never seen before. With modern weaponry and other advances in all aspects of outreach, no nation is safe from attack. This is a fact. So what ca…
An update from Rep. Ingraham
I recently had the opportunity to volunteer at the Sanders County Historical Society’s Old Jail Museum. For me, as well as those visitors that stop by throughout the summer, it’s an opportunity to revisit the past…
Hit the river, but be careful with fish
Summertime in Montana…Hopefully that means many or ALL of you are outside enjoying the great outdoors. When indulging in some relaxing time on the river casting a fishing pole or fly rod should you catch and relea…
Letter to the Editor; Lawful government
Around this Independence Day let’s consider the law and the role of a judge.
Money in politics is destroying our democracy
David Brat, the upstart Tea Party candidate who scored a stunning victory over House Majority Leader Eric Cantor won in part by carrying a simple message; “The crooks up on Wall Street and some of the big banks—I’…
Chamber Chatter
Ma Nature is playing havoc with our precious 3 month window of opportunity for the tourists. Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park STILL isn’t open making it a shorter season than ever for our friends in H…
Letter to the Editor; Doctor Smith
Dr. Terry Smith is my doctor and has been since I moved here in 2003. He was there for me during a tragedy that almost broke me. He took the time out as a doctor to give me the tools to get through my grief. He did…
An update from Rep. Ingraham
With the 4th of July just around the bend, many of us will celebrate the day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue, enjoying a display of fireworks, watching as a parade goes by, camping with family and frie…
An update from Representative Ingraham
We will all had another opportunity to celebrate Father’s Day on June 15th. Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society.