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GLASGOW- With the general deer and elk season coming up this weekend, a lot of folks will be hitting the field. Remember, it is up to the hunter to be familiar with the current year’s hunting regulations to be safe, ethical, and law-abiding. Below is one major regulation change this year in Regions 6 and 7 regarding mule deer doe hunting, along with the 10 most common mistakes hunters make. REGULATION CHANGE This year, in Regions 6 and 7, antlerless mule deer hunting is only permitted on p...
GREAT FALLS – Do you know the difference between pictographs and petroglyphs? If you want a chance to learn the answer while getting a first-hand look at both, join First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park for a guided rock art hike on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A First Peoples Buffalo Jump Ranger will lead the guided hike to the pictographs and petroglyphs found on the cliffs in the park, and participants will learn about two distinctive methods for producing the rock art found i...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Cascade Volunteer Fire Department held its Hot Cake Supper, an annual fundraising event, Saturday afternoon at Wedsworth Hall from 2:00 to 6:00. The supper consisted of hot cakes, eggs (scrambled or fried), and ham and/or sausage. Cascade turned out in force to support its volunteer fire department, as folks gathered with family and friends to enjoy the sense of community and the special bond that exists in small towns. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to show their support, and...
Have you marked it on your calendar? Are you ready for the social event of the year? Are you doing your stretching exercises and walking the miles? Ok then, on your mark, get set, go! Go to the finish line at Wedsworth Hall. The Friends of the Library and the Library will be holding their annual book sale at Wedsworth Hall on Saturday, October 12th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday, October 13th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you are willing to help with the book sale in any way, shape, manner, or form, please call the library to enlighten...
Hope you all are recovering from the crazy windstorm. I feel very lucky, as we did not lose power, nor did we lose any more big trees like the last time. We definitely need to pray for Florida and the surrounding states that were affected by the last hurricanes. It's just devastating to see the damage, and I'll take the wind over that any day. I'm thankful every day that I live in Montana. I am also thankful for the great 4-H Club we have in Ulm. We had our October meeting and elected new...
Last week, on Friday, October 4, Cascade was hit by a major windstorm. The gusts, reaching over 70 miles per hour, caused significant property damage to Mark Nelsen, a Cascade resident and pastor of Canyon Life Church. The roof of Mark's house was partially blown off by the strong winds. Members of his church hurried to help, and progress is being made to repair it. This incident serves as a reminder to stay safe and remain indoors during windstorms....
Field trip! Sixty-three first and second-grade students from Cascade Public Schools went on a corn maze adventure at the Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Craig last Wednesday. Along for the adventure were teachers Mrs. Culp, Mrs. Allen, and Mrs. Pepos, as well as their aides and several parents. It was a beautiful, sunny day as the kids ran around, trying to take in as many of the exhibits as they could cram into 3 hours! This reporter tried to keep up with them and almost didn't make...
With local elections coming up, do you know which Ward you live in? This is based on your primary residence, not property owned. WARD 1: Central Avenue (south side) to the south exit. WARD 2: Central Avenue (north side) to the north exit (on the west side and to 4th Street on the east side). If you have questions about what ward you are in, please call Cascade Town Hall at 406-468-2808. If you aren’t sure if you are registered to vote, here is a link to help. There is also a link on there to register if you are not yet: http...
BILLINGS – Every year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff find big game animal carcasses dumped on public and private land. Carcass dumping is illegal and can spread disease. This hunting season, protect our herds and make sure you have a plan to properly dispose of animal carcasses. Under Montana state statute, dumping carcasses on public and private land without the owner’s consent is considered littering and can result in fines not exceeding $500. Conviction of littering while hunting can...
Here is your reminder about the upcoming Fall Concert by the Cascade Schools Music Department! The annual Fall Concert is Tuesday, October 8, beginning at 7:00 PM. This concert will include all the bands in grades 6-12. They have been working hard on reviewing their instruments, learning new music, and, for some, starting a whole new instrument! Please come to hear our very talented musicians on Tuesday, October 8, at 7:00 PM in the north gym-you won't want to miss this one! Here are some more...
Cascade Farmer Market's soapbox last Friday was the Great Falls Area Community Foundation. Mission: To provide opportunities for visionary philanthropy in the Great Falls area by connecting people who care with causes that matter now and far into the future. Activities/Programs: The Great Falls Area Community Foundation believes in a thriving and connected community in the City of Great Falls and throughout Cascade County. Our hope is to catalyze that through immersive work and support with our...
Students gathered around the flagpole last Wednesday at Cascade Public Schools, participating in the national and international prayer event known as See You at the Pole. Student-initiated and student-led, they prayed for their school, their families, friends, and country. See You at the Pole (SYATP), an annual gathering of thousands of Christian students at school flagpoles for purposes of worship and prayer, officially began in 1990 in Burleson, Texas, when a group of teenagers gathered to...
The Dearborn Garden Club conducted the semi-annual roadway clean-up on Monday, September 30, 2024. Old Hwy 91, from the Devils Tower entrance past the Hardy Bridge, was cleared of garbage disposed of along the roadway. Two large black bags of trash and a 28-quart cooler of cans were picked up. Those participating were Fred Shewman, Linda Hanson, Christi Roberts, Diane Robinson, and Barbara Schultz....
The annual Pumpkins for a Cause event was held on September 28 in Vaughn, marking another successful year for this community tradition. This year, the event welcomed over 1,400 visitors, all eager to pick out their pumpkins to take home just in time for Halloween. In addition to selecting pumpkins, attendees were treated to the scenic hayrides, which offered families a tour of the pumpkin patch and surrounding farm areas. For hungry visitors, freshly popped popcorn was available, adding a...
The fall season is upon us. The flies and box elder bugs are here... that's how we know. ;-) October birthdays are: Valerie Fowler, 1st; Trent Leardini, 2nd; John Olson, 7th; Andrew and Brandon Gould, 8th; Mary Collins, Ron Stevenson, and Walt Roberts, 9th; Keegan Hawk, 10th; Zach Henrie, 11th; Amber Gould, Jennifer Schlotter, and Ryan Bogden, 15th; Mike Schubert and Robert Hicks, 18th; Jake Hathaway, 20th; Melissa Hoffman, 22nd; Reece Hastings, 24th; Amanda Hicks, 25th; Brett Irvin and Byron...
Once again, Wedsworth Library has a AAA treatment program for Bookaholics. The first step is admitting it. The second step is to keep right on reading. You might be a Bookaholic If: When trouble strikes, you head to a book sale. You will either be able to solve the problem, or simply have something to read as the world crashes down on you. You might be a Bookaholic If: You occasionally turn down invitations to go out because you are in the middle of a good book. When you are cold, you buy a book. You’ll still be cold, but you’ll have books! The...
Belt Valley High School is currently a class C school. Last year's senior class had 24 students who left, and the incoming freshman class had 23 students. This year, there is a fairly small senior class comprising only 17 students. Once they graduate, the student population from kindergarten through next year's seniors will range anywhere from 25 to 30 students. There is consistent growth, which presents a few challenges along with opportunities. Previously, Belt allowed out-of-district students to attend the school, but this year they are no...
With its mission being "to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure," Trail Life Troop MT-2717 held its official launch meeting last Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Cascade. Basically an orientation, an informational meeting for prospective "Trailmen" and their parents, the meeting was conducted by Trail Ministry Liaison, Pastor Steve Boettger, who welcomed the families in attendance. Trail Life USA is a...
