Northern neighbors spend plenty here

by Tim Wheeler on January 9, 2012

Kalspell saw its fair share and then some of Black Friday shopping thanks to their Canadian neighbors north of the border. Tempted by special deals for Canadians who end up boosting the Flathead Valley economy with their post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping, these visitors are a welcome sight to Kalpell’s business owners. From shopkeepers to hoteliers, many report booming sales at this time of year and car parks full of Canadian number plates. What brings them to this side of the border are the lower prices, unique stores, no sales tax and of course, the special deals.

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Northern neighbors spend plenty here

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