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GFHS Class of 1970 Schedules 55th Reunion

GFHS Class of 1970 Schedules 55th Reunion

The Class of 1970 reunion is set for September 11-14. The festivities will kick off with a tour of GFHS and the Jack Fisher Art Garden on Thursday. On Friday, a casual gathering will take place at The Stadium Sports Bar from 4:30 to 8:30 PM. Saturday

Montana Firewatch Continues with Hilger Valley Fire

Montana Firewatch Continues with Hilger Valley Fire

The fire season began early this year with the Sawlog Fire, which ignited on May 1st and burned 2,030 acres before it was fully contained. Following that, the Banana Lake Fire, discovered on May 31st, consumed 833 acres and is now completely contained. Currently, attention has shifted to the

Crews Respond to Two Emergencies on the Missouri River

Crews Respond to Two Emergencies on the Missouri River

Update on June 16th: The name of the male victim was officially released as Joseph James Friese, 42 years old of Great Falls. Condolences are sent to his family and friends. His obituary may be found at https://gst.gfgazette.com/content/files/2026/06/obituary-of-joseph-james-friese.

Dr. Clem C. Pellett Book Signing Event at Barnes & Noble in Great Falls

Dr. Clem C. Pellett Book Signing Event at Barnes & Noble in Great Falls

On Saturday, June 14th, Dr. Clem C. Pellett will host a book signing event at Barnes & Noble in Great Falls, Montana, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. His new true crime book, "Murder on Montana's Hi-Line," recounts the tale of his grandfather,

Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana Makes Plans to Reopen at New location

Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana Makes Plans to Reopen at New location

Spark! Children’s Museum of Montana is relocating to a new, permanent location at 201 2nd Avenue South in Great Falls, with plans to reopen in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026. “Our mission is to spark the joy of learning,” said Board President Sarah Lautenschlager in a press release. “Our

Montana Firewatch Continues for June

Montana Firewatch Continues for June

The fire season began early this year with the Sawlog Fire which started on May 1st and burned 2,030 acres before being fully contained. Although the fires have been quiet, we have been continuing to monitor the state and will continue to update as we find more information. Recently

Town Pump Matches Donations for Great Falls Fireworks 2025

Town Pump Matches Donations for Great Falls Fireworks 2025

The People’s Park and Recreation Foundation (PPRF) has entered into a partnership with Town Pump to collect donations for the annual 4th of July fireworks show scheduled for 2025 in downtown Great Falls. Throughout the month of June, Town Pump will match each dollar donated, thereby enhancing the funding