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Citizens Alliance Bank (CAB) has agreed to acquire Cascade, Montana-based Stockmens Bank (Stockmens) in a transaction, while pledging to continue the same "community banking" commitment Stockmens Bank customers are accustomed to. "Citizens Alliance Bank intends to maintain a continued presence in Cascade. Commitment to the customers and employees of Stockmens Bank will not change," said Chad A. Forkrud, President of Citizens Alliance Bank. "Customers will be doing business with the same...
For Homecoming, the Badgers welcomed the Northern C, 3rd-seeded Choteau Bulldogs to Cascade. With an amped-up crowd and perfect fall football weather, the game was on. The Bulldogs found early success on the ground and punched in a score. The Badgers got the ball back, and on the first play of their second drive, Ian McKamey slipped up the middle behind a Hal McGregor kick-out block that could be heard from the stands. McKamey sprinted, slicing through the Choteau defense for a 65-yard...
I had a professor who delighted in using such complex language it frequently left me confused. Fortunately, I had a friend who was blessed with remarkable intellect. After class I would ask Gary, “What was he saying?” Gary would then explain, in simple terms, what had been said. I’ve always admired folks who could take complex or confusing concepts and explain them so clearly even I could grasp the meaning. Many philosophers and theologians suffer, either from ego or overwhelming intel...
The Badger Track and Field Program held its first annual color run during homecoming this year. We hope to make this an annual event so look for it next year! Fun was had by all volunteers and participants and as they ran a 1-mile course around the track and Badger Trail, while getting sprayed with color! Thank you volunteers and runners for coming out for this fun event to benefit our Track Team!...
Thank you so much to everyone who helped make Homecoming 2024, "We Got the Beat," a success! Student participation was at a record high, staff support was excellent, and community turnout was strong! A big thanks to our Student Council advisors and members (Christa Hardy, Tina Mann, Audrey Rumney, Sophia Mortag, Sayre McElroy, Kylee Finn, Lane Ethridge) for the extra time and commitment it takes to plan all the fun events. Special thanks to our staff who participated in the inflatable costume ra...
After an exciting week of Homecoming festivities, the Badgers hosted the Belt Huskies last Thursday, the 10th. Both #1 teams faced off in a hard-fought match that thrilled the crowd. Despite their efforts, the Badgers took a tough loss after a 4-set battle. Thank you to the Cascade community for showing up and supporting the team with your energy! Following Thursday's game, Cascade welcomed the GFCC Mustangs to their home court and secured a strong 3-set victory! Kyleigh Sivertsen led the...
Congratulations to the Jr. Hi. Badgers football team for a perfect season! Always exciting to watch, Badger fans can look forward to a bright future of winning traditions! The team is coached by AD Jason Raether, Josh Munski, Jason Coates, and Lawni Raether, with manager Ellis Polich....
The Friends of the Library and Wedsworth Memorial Library held their annual Used Book Sale this past weekend. Do you need a good book to cuddle up with for the soon-to-come dreary, cold days of winter? The Book Sale had books for every taste and every age group at bargain prices. And if you happened to get a little hungry while book shopping, there were soups and other goodies available to satisfy your appetite for a small donation. I picked up my history books. What did you...
The Dearborn Garden Club proudly awarded recognition to Judy Myers of The Mop Shop hair salon for the most beautiful barrel. Congratulations to Judy for this well-deserved recognition!...
Fifteen students and one adult successfully completed this year's class by passing both a written test and a practical field exam. Students participated in 12 hours of classroom learning over two Fridays and a Saturday, where they learned the safe and proper handling of firearms, including loading and unloading, crossing a fence while carrying a firearm, and the safe loading of a firearm into a vehicle. Students also learned various hunting skills and techniques, ethics, survival skills, and...
The JH Girls' and Boys' Basketball season kicked off Monday, October 14, 2024, with practice. This season, we will have 18 Lady Badgers and 23 Boys Badgers taking to the court. Coaches Travis Edmundson and Levi Jacobs are returning for another season with the girls’ team, while the boys welcome new coaches Kory Hastings and Tyler Costa. It’s a fast and furious season, featuring three home games and four away games before the tournaments during the week of November 18th. I asked the girls what they were most excited about for this season, and...
GREAT FALLS – First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park is seeking volunteers to assist with trail work on two upcoming days this fall. Work will be conducted on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 - 11 a.m. at the north trailhead of the park, consisting of removing encroaching grass along the trail and leveling trail tread. Volunteers are asked to RSVP and meet at the trailhead. A barbeque lunch for volunteers will follow at the visitor center. On Saturday, Nov. 9, volunteers are needed to work on trails d...
For the past 10 years, Belt has held a BFT Basket Raffle to raise money for scholarships for BVHS students who want to become teachers. BFT stands for the Belt Federation of Teachers. Typically, BFT awards two $500 scholarships to high school seniors or college students from Belt each year. Currently, their only fundraiser is the Basket Raffle. The baskets can be created by community members, staff members, and teachers. Debbie Vogt, a middle school English and science teacher at Belt, is the head of this fundraiser. Each basket should have a...
We have rocks— all kinds of rocks. Rocks that sparkle. Rocks that are misshapen. Rocks that are perfectly round, square, and oblong. Rocks that are just a bit different. So, if you’re missing a few, stop by the library and see if yours might have rolled in. Check out our display for your rock. Have you ever taken a moment during a hike to admire a uniquely shaped stone or felt fascinated by a jagged cliff looming overhead? If so, you’ve dipped your toes into the world of geology. Rocks are more than just the rigid, passive materials they appea...
