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GREAT FALLS, MT – The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana marks the 5th anniversary of the enactment of the Little Shell Restoration Act this week, which restored the Tribe's federal recognition. Coinciding with this milestone, the Tribal Council announced that it plans to submit an application to the U.S. Department of the Interior requesting approval to construct the Little Shell Event Center & Resort ("Little Shell Resort") on Mount Royal, overlooking Hill 57. Over the last five... Full story
The vivid white of the frozen pond gave way on the far bank to a hillside of golden brown grasses interspersed with the white of snow and the dark green of evergreens. I admired the colors on that cold frozen morning as I drank my coffee. The morning was both peaceful and beautiful. But, a rancher came in and had a different perspective, he got his coffee, looked out at the same view and declared, “Blasted weeds, I hate weeds. They ought to spray ‘em, wipe ‘em out.” By the time most of y’all rea...
BOZEMAN, Mont., December 23, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled a new program to support American wood processing facilities. USDA Rural Development is partnering with USDA Forest Service to provide funding through the new Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP). The program will support the processing and utilization of wood products from National Forest System lands to improve forest health and reduce the risk posed by wildfires, insects, and disease and the detrimental i... Full story
As you read this Musing, Christmas Day has passed. Gifts have been given and opened. Festive meals and parties have blessed our lives, and we have spent time with loved ones. Today you may be feeling a bit down. Maybe the kids have had to leave for home this morning. Maybe you are missing out on the embrace of a loved one who could not make it home. Maybe you are grieving the death of a spouse or child, or friend. This time of year, is so good and exciting, and it also can be sad and lonely for many. I know this month has been a roller coaster...
Fifty years ago this Christmas week, a tragic accident at the Hamlett Ranch in Square Butte took the life of Jeff Hamlett, 19 years old. Home from MSU for the holidays, he was living the life he loved on the ranch. Life changed that day for all of us. Fate dealt us a hand that was hard to play, and his family and friends were challenged in ways no one ever expected. Our community responded with helping hands. Neighbors took care of ranch chores that week, and six good friends of my brother's...
Cascade Public Schools held their regular school board meeting on Tuesday, December 17. The meeting was relatively brief, covering only two orders of business aside from approving the consent agenda. The first order of business was a proposal to approve a policy exception allowing the FFA group to host a KMON event on a Wednesday evening. For context, the Cascade School Board has designated Wednesday nights as “Family Nights.” According to their policy, no school-related student activities are...
The Homestead, a local cafe in Cascade, will shut its doors for the winter on December 29, with plans to reopen in the spring of 2025. The Homestead has serveed as both a social hub and a prominent business in the community since it first opened its doors in 2016. It is being temporarily closed due to lower traffic through Cascade in the winter months. Pastor Mark Nelsen, overseer of the cafe, whch is owned by Canyon Life Church, stated that during the closure, “We're just gonna be brainstorming...
This winter has been abnormally dry and open so far. So much so, it even feels a touch eery around Cascade! Especially when one remembers how Mother Nature typically brings balance to our rugged landscape. Many old timers are predicting some heavy snowfall months ahead of us! Despite the odd December weather, many people around Cascade took out their lights and ladders to light our town into a festive holiday season! The Cascade Education Fund (CEF) board members thank everyone that decorated! All of our previous winners again had exceptional d...
The Food Bank, operated by the Wolf Creek Baptist Church, has been blessed with many donations—both food and monetary—over the past year. We received an $8,000 grant from the Gianforte Family Foundation, which enabled us to purchase a new refrigerator and upright freezer. These additions allow us to store more perishable items and better serve our community. Thanks to this grant, we have expanded our operations to two days per month instead of one. The Food Bank is now open on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.. We are gra...
The gutter cover for the sidewalk on Front Street between Wedsworth Memorial Library and The Cascade Courier/Switchback Veterinary Clinic was repaired by the Town of Cascade on December 23. This cover had presented a serious trip hazard for quite some time, and the repair is a welcome fix. Residents have expressed gratitude for the attention to the sidewalk issue. Local business owner Ray Castellanos, who operates The Cascade Courier on Front Street, commented, "[The repair] makes walking there...
The SCCA-affiliated RallyCross event took place at the Bull Run Guest Ranch on December 21, offering participants an opportunity to test their skills and their car's agility in a controlled, safe, and thrilling environment. Drivers from the area brought their cars out to the track for an exhilarating day of competition. RallyCross takes the driving experience to the next level by challenging participants with a course featuring multiple surfaces and constantly changing conditions. Unlike...
Based on Facebook post by Tina Grismer Great Falls, MT — The Badger wrestling team saw strong performances on Day 1 of the CMR Holiday Classic, with three wrestlers advancing to Day 2 of competition. Day 1 Highlights - Izaak Munski (118 lbs) went 3-1 for the day. - Cache Carroll (175 lbs) also posted a solid 3-1 record. - Adaliene Göetze (105 lbs) finished 2-1, showing impressive resilience in her matches. Day 2 Results On Day 2, the competition intensified with the following results in the consolation rounds: - In Cons. Round 6, Brady Ge...
Friday night, the Badgers took the court after a great week of practice. Our opponent was the Big Sandy Pioneers, and the boys played their cleanest game of the season. Strong defense and excellent ball movement had Big Sandy chasing us all night. By the end, the team had only 8 turnovers and led on the scoreboard, 76-23. Kaden Jorgensen led the scoring with 21 points, adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Lane Ethridge tallied 14 points along with 7 rebounds. Tyler Lane logged a triple-double, scori...
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