The Flathead Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees is now accepting applications for a District #8 representative to fill a vacancy. The selected representative will serve until the 2026 annual meeting, at which time a Trustee from District #8 will be elected by the members. Online applications will be accepted through November 21 at 5 p.m.| Flathead Electric Cooperative -
At an October 9 meeting, Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Board of Directors awarded $23,747 in support of nine community life safety projects. Two of the grant requests were from volunteer first responder groups seeking assistance in maintaining their radio communications. Jason Hill presented on behalf of the Marion Fire District (MFD), sharing, “The [...] The post Roundup for Safety supports first responders’ radio requests first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooper...| Flathead Electric Cooperative
Pictured above are 2025 Youth Tour participants Cameron Seals, Flathead High School; Lance Peterson, Bigfork High School; and Stimson Dolesh, Columbia Falls High School. Each year, Flathead Electric Cooperative partners with the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association to send two to three local students to Washington, D.C. for “Youth [...] The post Flathead Electric Co-op accepting applications for 2026 D.C. Youth Tour first appea...| Flathead Electric Cooperative
Flathead Electric Cooperative will perform tree trimming and other vegetation management work on Highway 2, Mile Markers 154-174, between West Glacier and Pinnacle. Work will take place Monday, October 6, through Monday, October 20, 2025. Flagging will occur intermittently Monday – Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will, from time to time, require [...] The post Intermittent Tree Trimming on U.S. Highway 2, October 6-20 first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooperative.| Flathead Electric Cooperative
Demand for electricity is growing. At the same time, natural gas and electricity systems are increasingly interdependent. As these changes accelerate, the region must take coordinated steps to ensure energy system resilience. The post Coordinated Action Needed to Ensure Northwest Energy Reliability first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooperative.| Flathead Electric Cooperative
Stimson Dolesh reflects on an unforgettable journey to Washington, D.C. The post Youth Tour Spotlight first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooperative.| Flathead Electric Cooperative
Flathead Electric Cooperative is proud to announce the results of its signature yearly fundraiser for seven area food banks. The 2025 Ribeye Raffle raised $21,683 in cash and approximately 1,000 pounds of meat for donation to the North Valley, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Bigfork, West Shore, Libby, and NW Montana Veterans food banks. Over the last [...] The post Co-op’s Ribeye Raffle celebrates 10 years, 10,000# and $100,000+ in giving to food banks first appeared on Flathead Electric Coopera...| Flathead Electric Cooperative
Watch a Video: A Collaborative Approach to Wildfire Mitigation in Northwest Montana The post Community Wildfire Defense Grant – Video first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooperative.| Flathead Electric Cooperative
At a September 11 meeting, the Roundup for Safety Board of Directors awarded $28,442 to support four nonprofit life safety projects. Notably, Rollins Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) received a rare maximum award of $12,000 towards improving the safety of its new helicopter landing zone. Rollins VFD serves the west shore of Flathead Lake and provides [...] The post Roundup for Safety supports Rollins VFD’s helipad project first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooperative.| Flathead Electric Cooperative
As part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant, we interviewed Mike West, Fire Prevention and Mitigation Specialist from the United States Forest Service/Flathead National Forest. Mike is an expert on fire mitigation and prevention. In this video, he shares his wealth of knowledge about fire behavior and risks in Northwest Montana and offers a first-hand [...] The post Video: Understanding Fire Risk and Best Practices in Northwestern Montana first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooperative.| Flathead Electric Cooperative
If you take the time to let us know how you feel about your Co-op, you’ll be entered to win one of five $100 bill credits.| Flathead Electric Cooperative -
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Occasional power outages or interruptions in service are an unfortunate reality for utilities, especially in heavily-treed areas like ours. If your power is out, or if you’re looking to shore up your resources in case of a future outage, you’re in the right place!| Flathead Electric Cooperative -
