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So, what did happen at the Castellanos' house last Tuesday that had Facebook abuzz? Here's the lowdown. You know how it is. You're relaxing late at night, watching tv and, although you had dinner earlier in the evening, you get a craving for more. So between commercials, you go back into the kitchen, turn on the stove to reheat some of those delicious leftovers, and go back to watch your show, while you're waiting for the stove to warm up. But the action on the movie begins to "heat up", and...
The Annual Little Shell Veterans' and Elders' Pow Wow was held last Saturday at the University of Providence in Great Falls. There was traditional tribal singing and dancing, as well as vendors selling their arts and crafts. Crowned the Little Shell Tribal Pow Wow Princess was Kylie Idelson. The annual two-day event brings people together to celebrate Native culture....
After an unusually HOT summer, everyone was ready to get back to school and cooler temperatures. And just like magic, the first day of school saw the hoodies and coats come out! Parents and students were greeted Monday morning with rain and temperatures in the 50s, a welcome relief from the 100+ temps of last week. Buses were running on time, carrying students eager to be reunited with friends and eager get back to "normal". Even the parents were smiling as they dropped off their kids! (Hmmm,...
Saturday was Party Day in Craig! We're talking about Craig's Annual Caddis Festival, this year celebrating it's 17th year running! Activities began at 3:30 with the Caddis Parade featuring Scott Blackman of the Applestem Corn Maze and Kristi Blazer of the Missouri River Law Office. There was a best barbecue competition with local grill masters from The Trout Shop, Crosscurrents, Headhunters, as well as others. Music filled the air from the Nick Crawford Band, performing at the Logjam in front...
HELENA – Two weeks ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ biologists were busy flying over Montana’s prairies counting pronghorn, or antelope. This week antelope licenses were drawn for the upcoming hunting season. These two circumstances are directly related and demonstrate how work on the ground directly affects hunters and the opportunities they have each fall. First, it’s important to set the stage. Every two years, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission establishes a quota range for mos...
The 2023 Speed C Football Tailgate Kickoff Cornhole Tournament is in the record books, and what a turnout! The community really came to support their athletes on this annual fundraiser for our football and volleyball teams. There was food, drawings, dessert auctions, large items raffles, and of course, a 50-50 drawing (congratulations to Crystal Andrews!). The day was beautiful and spirits were high. It really was a fun time for everyone who came out. As for the Cornhole Tournament, it came...
It's family entertainment at its finest, featuring thrills, spills, faith, and patriotism! It's the American Rodeo, and it's alive and well in little Cascade, Montana! Surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery you'll find in the state, the Chestnut Valley Arena is a gem in itself. You may have to pay to get into the rodeo, but the views are awesome, and they're free! Friday night was "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" Day where contestants and fans were encouraged to wear pink to show...
Rodeo weekend in Cascade proved to be a great opportunity for folks to gather and celebrate the spirit of cowboys and cowgirls, western culture, local art history and local artists! On Saturday, more than 135 attendees came out to the C.M."Charlie" & Nancy Russell Honeymoon Cottage for free cottage tours. Attendees also had the chance to appreciate and shop an impressive variety of local art created by: ● Lance DuBois of Running Wolf Fine Art ● Sage DuBois-Butcher of Sage DuBois Photography ● C...
Carter Casavant joins the Carroll College track team! The signing took place on Friday at the old gym. He'll be joining Harlie Jackson who signed with Carroll earlier in the year. They will be coached by former Cascade record-holder, Harry Clark, track coach at Carroll. CONGRATULATIONS CARTER!...
Through the course of Life many of us have discovered a great many things: the post office key doesn’t work in the car and vice versa; things do not cook very well if the oven’s not on; coffee tastes better when you add the coffee; and clothes come out cleaner if you put them in the washing machine before running through all the cycles. Life is a journey of Discovery. So add one more trail to this journey, come discover your library. Every child deserves a best beginning and lifetime of discovering. Every child deserves a life of reading and...
The Craig Taphouse/Stonefly Grill was the place to be this Saturday, August 5. The new nonprofit 501c3 Craig Good Neighbors held a fundraiser that included many fun attractions, such as a raffle, 50/50, a silent auction which included a variety of goods, some of which being locally sourced, and even a bake sale. Live music was provided by Bo Pirre & company on his acoustic guitar and enjoyed by all. The Taphouse and Stonefly Grill were providing food for the event and had their delicious menu...
DiamondRock Hospitality Company announced Wednesday that it has purchased Chico Hot Springs Resort in the Paradise Valley for $33 million. The Maryland-based hospitality company owns 35 hotels and resorts in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Chico is its first acquisition in Montana or the broader Pacific Northwest. The 117-room resort and adjacent ranch sit on a combined 748 acres at the base of Emigrant Peak, not far from the northern entrance of Yellowstone National Park. “Chico Hot Springs Resort is another example of D...
The Montana State Fair in Great Falls is in full swing! If you haven't come out yet, you still have until Saturday to come out and enjoy the once-in-a-year event that offers something for everybody, from carnival and rides, to horse racing, competitive exhibits for Ag producers, concerts, craft and art vendors, the Big Sky Pro Rodeo, and, of course, my favorite, "fair food", mini donuts! Don't put it off. Don't miss out. See you at the FAIR!!!... Full story
Pam Marquis was sworn in Friday morning at Town Hall, being appointed to replace Roger Wright for the position of Ward 1 Councilor. In her Application for Appointment, Mrs. Marquis wrote about her interest in local government: "I have always had an interest in government at all levels since I was in high school. I would have gotten involved much earlier, but I owned a childcare business and didn't feel I had the time to give. Since retiring, I now have the time and energy to invest in our local...
What is the NVRA process? The National Voter Registration Act, or NVRA, was enacted in 1993. This Act lets voters confirm if they have moved, asks them to update their registration, and tasks the election administrators with removing people who do not respond to confirmation mailings and subsequently fail to vote in two federal general elections. Elections officials within the United States are annually tasked with the responsibility of sending notice to voters who fit these criteria. Cascade County has now begun this process. Our county voter...
GREAT FALLS – Several events are scheduled in August at Giant Springs and First Peoples Buffalo Jump state parks near Great Falls. There is no cost to Montana residents to attend the programs. An $8 entrance fee applies at Montana state parks for all nonresident vehicles. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park Mammoth Hunt The annual Mammoth Hunt will be held at First Peoples Buffalo Jump park on Saturday and Sunday Aug. 12 – 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This popular event allows visitors to try...
The Cascade Lions Club hosted their third annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday at the Wedsworth Hall. The event consisted of two different divisions (Social and Competitive), While the players were teaming up and playing the club was hosting a barbeque for all the contestants and anyone that wandered in and just wanted to have lunch with their friends. There were raffle items that were donated by the following businesses: the Angus, Driftwood, Headhunters, Stockmens Bank and an Anonymous...
BOZEMAN, Montana — Much of Montana has enjoyed a wet spring, and green grass has stretched well into mid-summer resulting in fat cattle and extensive haying. However, as the days grow warmer and the chance for moisture lessens, the odds of late summer fires increase whether man-made or from natural causes. For those ranchers and farmers haying, it’s important to check bales for moisture content. “This year, we may see folks putting up wet hay for the first time in a while, especially if they are running behind and want to catch up,” says Mo...
WASHINGTON — On Friday, August 4, the Department of the Interior will commemorate the three-year anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), a bipartisan investment that improves visitor experiences, bolsters climate resilience, and invests in the economy by creating good-paying jobs in our national parks, wildlife refuges, recreation areas, and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools. Since 2021, GAOA projects have supported an average of 17,000 jobs and generated an average of $1.8 billion for local economies...
CHOUTEAU, Mont., August 1, 2023 - The Ear Mountain Cabin, located west of Choteau on the Rocky Mountain Ranger District, is now available for the public to rent! "We are so excited to add Ear Mountain Cabin to our increasingly popular cabin rental program," said Forest Recreation Program Manager Rory Glueckert. "We are grateful for the members of the 2022 Missouri River Resource Advisory Committee and the hard work of our staff who have made this addition possible." Previously used as a Forest...
Symbols have always been used to signal one's status. Status symbols come in all shapes and sizes. Some rate diamonds or diamond tiaras as status symbols. Others desire the luxury cars, multiple homes, art objects, family signet rings, heirloom watches, or other multiple material objects. But what about food? Did you ever consider food as a status symbol? Here comes that sweet deal from across the seas. The country's must-have accessory came to grace the tables of the very richest aristocrats' social gatherings. The status symbol of the 1700s w...
HELENA – Anyone training bird dogs using game birds not raised in captivity needs to hold a bird dog training license, whether on private or public land. If you are training dogs with captive-reared birds, a license is not required. These licenses can be purchased online through the FWP Online License Service, any FWP regional office or any license provider. The license is $5 for residents ages 18 and over and $10 for nonresidents 18 and over. For residents and nonresidents ages 12 to 17, the l...
The weather was HOT, but the spirits were high, and the games were on! It was the Annual SPLASH-A-ROO Fundraiser at the Atkinson Park this Saturday, and it seemed like the whole town came out to support the Atkinson Pool and to just have a good old-fashioned, small-town, family fun time! There was something for everyone, from a kids' triathlon, to a carnival, to food and other vendors, a cake walk, a chili cook-off, live country music provided by Shakedown County, and even a Chicken Poop Bingo!...
Help! I'm melting!!! That's how it's been feeling these last few days here in Cascade as temperatures have been lingering in the mid to high nineties! Forecast this morning was calling for temps to reach 101 today, as I write this. For a minute, I thought I was back in Texas! The difference, though, is that, here, one can get under a shade and cool off. Here, the temperatures drop at night and one wakes up to cooler morning temps. Here, these temperatures don't linger for months at a time....
State and local health officials are reporting the first West Nile Virus (WNV) detection of the year in mosquitoes sampled from Blaine County. No humans or horses have tested positive for WNV yet this season. Infected mosquitoes can transmit WNV when they bite, and increased risk of WNV transmission to humans and horses is expected to continue through October – or as long as mosquitoes are active in the state. While no human cases of WNV were reported in 2022, in previous seasons Montana has reported over 50 human cases in a single summer. I...
