Professional Services

The Ride of Rescue

Two Bear Air Rescue's chief pilot shares a behind-the-scenes look at the world-class aviation support of our region Article by Chelsea Agro | Photography by Porsche Jean Photography “It’s almost like you’re looking through binoculars and trying to drive a car,” says Chief Pilot of Two Bear Air Rescue James Heckman, as he references the risks and challenges of piloting a helicopter at night to complete a rescue. This particular flight was a call from Borah Peak, Idaho where a hiker was...

Life + Culture

Determination on a Dirt Trail

Diagnosis didn't stand a chance when it came to Jewel Basin Article and Photography by Julie Schnieders After moving to Montana, I didn’t expect to be diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. Always an outdoor enthusiast, I dreamed of hiking and skiing for the rest of my life. As I sat in the doctor’s office, I wondered “Would I be able to hike and ski again?” Grief filled my mind until a nurse came in. She told me I had two choices: give up or be even more active. I chose the latter.  ...

Life + Culture

Camaraderie in Community

Bigfork VFW Post 4042 has veterans and community at the heart of every effort Article by Susie Wall | Photography by Porsche Jean Photography Members of Bigfork VFW Post 4042 dedicate their lives to service of their country and to service in their community. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is a nonprofit national service organization and one of the oldest veterans’ organizations in the country. Membership is made up of eligible veterans and military service members...

Local Services

A Brotherly Business

Roof Ops reunites three brothers and sets a new standard for roofs in our region Article by Sydney Ludden | Photography by Roof Ops Founded in 2022 by brothers David, Jeremiah, and Joshua Foote, Roof Ops has quickly built a reputation for exceptional work in breathtaking locations across the Flathead Valley. Based just behind the Glacier airport in Kalispell, the company has already completed more than 200 projects from Eureka to Lakeside, delivering roofs that are as practical as they are...