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Information Sought in Investigation of Illegal Use of Blow Darts on Montana Wildlife

Information Sought in Investigation of Illegal Use of Blow Darts on Montana Wildlife

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking public assistance in gathering information about recent incidents involving blow darts. On March 23rd, wardens, along with the Musselshell County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a complaint regarding a mule deer fawn that had been killed by a blow dart in

Great Falls Welcomes Toby Hazelbaker as New Park and Recreation Director

Great Falls Welcomes Toby Hazelbaker as New Park and Recreation Director

Toby Hazelbaker has been selected as the new Park and Recreation Director and will begin his role around April 20, 2026. The department has been without a director since the spring of 2025, when the former director moved out of state. In his position, Hazelbaker will oversee program management, department

Sonja Andersen Recognized as Biologist of the Year

Sonja Andersen Recognized as Biologist of the Year

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4 recently announced that Sonja Andersen, a wildlife biologist based in Lewistown, has been recognized as the Biologist of the Year by her peers in the Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society. This award highlights her unwavering dedication to conservation, exceptional scientific expertise, and

First Annual Mini Mingle Mania Vendor Fairat Times Square

First Annual Mini Mingle Mania Vendor Fairat Times Square

Times Square announces the first-ever vendor fair exclusively for kids. This vendor fair will be held at Times Square on Saturday, April 4th, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The event will be held at 525 Central Ave. To set up a spot as a vendor, participants must be

St. Patrick’s Academy Announces East Campus Closure

St. Patrick’s Academy Announces East Campus Closure

St. Patrick’s Academy has recently announced that its East Campus will close at the end of the 2025–2026 school year due to financial challenges. The Holy Spirit Parish Council and the Finance Council discussed this decision for several weeks. The East Campus, formerly known as Holy Spirit Catholic

Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Residential Fire April 1st

Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Residential Fire April 1st

Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at 3609 1st Ave North on April 1, 2026, at approximately 3:32 p.m. Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire in a basement bedroom of the residence. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire, limiting damage primarily to the

Working Structure Fire at 36th Street and 1st Ave North

Working Structure Fire at 36th Street and 1st Ave North

GFFR Crews are on the scene of a working structure fire at 36th Street and 1st Ave North. Please avoid the area if possible. Stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette for updates as they become available.