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A RACE AGAINST
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For 25 years, Dan Fagre and his team of scientists have worked to chronicle and understand the melting glaciers of Glacier National Park PAGE 20
Dan Fagre walks along the glacial lake near the base of Grinnell Glacier.
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Rockabilly Barbecue
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Weak Loonie Affects Local Retail
High School Sports Preview
The high school storylines to follow this season BACK PAGE BIG MOUNTAIN JESUS STAYS PUT 10 | RECORD LOW STREAMFLOWS 11 | FIRE EVACUATIONS 12
The Desoto Grill in Kalispell offers a new take on classic meals
Fewer Canadians likely to make purchases other than just essen- tials, economists say, as oil prices weaken PAGE 16
