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Heightened Cyber Security Awareness

This current environment requires us all to be focused on resilience. Just as you fasten your seat belt before driving, take precautions before using the Internet to be sure you are safe and secure. The National Cyber Security Alliance has some tips to help you stay protected online: PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Snack Drive for Boys & Girls Clubs of Glacier Country

Freedom Bank is collecting donated non-perishable, packaged treats and snacks for the children of Boys & Girls Clubs of Glacier Country. Boys & Girls Clubs serve many school aged children in our community. The organizations works with children after school during the school year and all day during the summer.

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black screen with hole where eyes of George Washington from US bill show through

Fight IRS Reporting Mandates

To Freedom Bank Customers and Members of Our Community, We care about you, your finances, and your privacy, so we want to let you know about a concerning proposal taking shape in Washington. If passed, the proposal would require financial institutions to report the inflows and outflows on personal and

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Heritage Days - Freedom Bank Wild Horse Drive

2021 Heritage Days: The Way We Were

The community celebration began in 1956 to mark the prosperity brought about by industrial expansion, which included the railroad, lumber business, and the Anaconda Aluminum Company. Freedom Bank is honored to be a part of Columbia Falls’ growth over the past 16 years. Just like many of our customers, Freedom

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Elder Abuse Awareness

Roughly 20 percent of older Americans fall prey to financial exploitation losing on average $120,000, or $3 billion every year, according to a study from the AARP Public Policy Institute (https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2016-02/banksafe-initiative-aarp-ppi.pdf). Be on the Lookout for Elder Financial Abuse Scams It’s an all too unfortunate reality that older adults are

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Micah Hill – April Hometown Hero Award Winner

We are very proud to give Micah Hill the April Hometown Hero Award. Micah was recently selected as the Superintendent of Kalispell Public Schools and has courageously lead the Kalispell community throughout the pandemic. “I’m glad my little voice was heard,” stated Colette Riel when she was notified that her

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