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The town of Cascade experienced light snowfall on December 29th, much to the delight of its residents. This followed a significant difference in the area's typical winter weather, which had been unusually temperate and dry throughout the holiday season. For weeks, locals had remarked on the unseasonably mild conditions. Holiday decorations adorned the homes in Cascade, but the usual blanket of snow was conspicuously absent. "It just doesn't feel like Christmas without the snow," remarked Jordan...
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, December 23, 2024. Montana's arrival marks the ninth Virginia-class fast-attack submarine home ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and the submarine will be assigned to Submarine Squadron 1. "We're all very excited to be here in Pearl Harbor and we appreciate the great welcome," said Cmdr. John Gilligan, commanding...
HELENA – Submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest are due by Jan. 31. This is the second year of the new Montana Migratory Bird Stamp program. Details on contest rules and entry information can be found here. The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize and be featured on promotional materials throughout 2025. Last year, the first year of the contest, Florida artist John Nelson Harris won with his painting of a pintail. His painting was one of 70 submissions from a...
Dearborn Garden Club members usually focus on projects that benefit our community, but this time we had a fun November meeting. Carol Brady organized a workshop where we all made Thanksgiving centerpieces. Thank you, Carol, for your help and expertise! Some of the goals of our club are beautification and spreading cheer in our community. This season, we have accomplished this by: 1. Setting up Christmas wreaths in the barrels at local businesses and churches. 2. Donating to the Cascade Food Bank...
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...
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...
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...
Cascade Public Schools' after-school program, formerly and commonly known as the XCELL program, has officially been terminated. The decision was finalized at the regular school board meeting on December 17, following ongoing funding challenges. The XCELL program had served as a vital resource for the community for many years, offering after-school academic support, snacks, and childcare for students until 6 p.m. For several years, the program was funded through the 21st Century Community...
Always an extravaganza, the Cascade Elementary Christmas Program of 2024 did not disappoint! From the opening number performed by the 5th-grade band to the grand finale, which included all classes from kindergarten to 5th grade, the entire program was thoroughly entertaining. Director Jeff Skogley and the elementary and kindergarten teachers did a great job preparing the children, and you could tell how proud they were of their classes as the students performed with enthusiasm. The program was...
The holidays are just around the corner! Plan ahead to visit local businesses and city offices before holiday closures take effect. Here’s the updated schedule: 468 Market: Open for regular business hours on December 24, closed on December 25, and open for regular business hours on December 26. Kitson’s Clothing & Gift: Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on December 24, closed on December 25 and 26, and open for regular business hours on December 27. Trout Montana Fly Shop: Open for regular business hours on December 24, closed on December 25, and open for...
December 16, 2024 - On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office suspended the search for 46-year-old Alicia Wood of Conrad. Wood was reported missing on November 30, 2024. The reporting party said she had last been seen on November 22, 2024. Based on a lead from the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the search for Wood at the High Plains Landfill, approximately seven miles north of Great Falls, began on December 5, 2024. The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office, along with its partners, spent nine days combing thr...
Mrs. Stevens' kindergarten class explored apple-themed projects on Tuesday, engaging in activities like making sentences, reading words, painting apple trees, and working with numbers. A big thank you goes out to the parents, grandparents, and community members who lent a helping hand with each station. Their support was greatly appreciated, and the kids had a wonderful time completing the various projects. The day concluded with a special treat-apple pancakes for snacks!...
On December 12th, 2024, at around 1542 hours, Deputies were sent to 245 Gerber Road for a report of a male who was killed in a paramotor accident. The male later identified as James Michael Bialczak (40 years of age) of Great Falls. (NTSB) he and the FAA would not be investigating this accident as the paramotor did not classify as an aircraft. Cause of Death: Hemorrhagic Shock Manner of Death: Accidental...
Merry Christmas! The Ulm community is very festive, with quite a few houses beautifully decorated. The party season has begun, and I, for one, am partied out. I love this holiday, but this year snuck up on me, and I had lots of parties all in one week. The Ulm Pinochle Club had a great time last Monday at Carol's house. She always decorates so nicely and had quite a spread of sweets. Loretta even made sourdough pecan rolls on top of it. We played cards, visited, laughed, and then ate a...
Several students from Cascade Public Schools were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) during a ceremony held in the boardroom on December 9 at 7 p.m. The new inductees were given short speeches by fellow NHS members, explaining the four pillars of the society: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Following the ceremony, they enjoyed a brief recess with refreshments before being escorted to the stairs for a photo opportunity. Being inducted into the National Honor Society...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean and reliable electric grid, provide safe drinking water and create good-paying jobs. “The Biden-Harris Administration invests in rural America, because we know strong communities are rooted in their people,” Secretary Vilsack said. “These investments will build modern infrastructure that will attract employers to the nation...
Quiet Day Manor, located at 215 4th Avenue N in Cascade, is a senior low-income housing apartment subsidized by the federal government's Housing and Urban Development Division (HUD). According to their Facebook page, "This quaint apartment complex offers quiet, friendly neighborhood living." However, many residents have recently voiced concerns about changes to the House Rules implemented by the Manor's new management. Previously, the Manor was managed by Tamarack Property Management Company...
On Saturday, Dec. 7, members of the Dearborn Garden Club gathered at Quiet Day Manor to decorate the main living area for the holidays. With the help of some residents, they adorned the space with festive decorations and brought an assortment of lunch treats for everyone to enjoy. The event was filled with joy, leaving the room beautifully transformed and brimming with holiday spirit....
We’d like to add some fun and excitement for those little tikes waiting anxiously for Santa. We talked to Santa and he consulted his reindeer. They are healthy and ready to fly. As a preview for that special night, Santa will visit Wedsworth Library Tuesday, December 17 from 10:30 to 11:00. So if there is some little one 6 and under who would like to come whisper to Santa what they would dearly love for Santa to bring them on Christmas, drop on by. We’ll have cookies and drink for the little ones before Santa feeds a few to Rudolph. We won...
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to consider making year-end donations. To help, we’ve compiled a list of organizations in Cascade where you can donate your time, money, or resources. For contact information, please call Cascade Town Hall at 406-468-2808 or Cascade Schools at 406-468-2672. Organizations to Support: • Atkinson Pool (Splasharoo) – Building upgrades • Cascade Volunteer Fire Department – Building upgrades • Hillside Cemetery Committee – Cemetery upkeep • Cascade I-15 QRU (Quick Response Unit) • Women’s Club • Weds...
