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Montana Highway Patrol Partners with The Salvation Army on Voucher Program to Help Stranded Motorists

The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) and The Salvation Army today launched a program that will provide stranded motorists in Montana with vouchers for towing or lodging. The Montana Stranded Motorist Assistance Program was established by The Salvation Army to support Montana’s traveling public in emergency situations. The partnership with

New Temporary Operating Hours for Recreational Pool At Aim High Aquatic and Recreation Center

New Temporary Operating Hours for Recreational Pool At Aim High Aquatic and Recreation Center

There will be new temporary operating hours for the recreational pool at Scheels Aim High Big Sky (SAHBS) Recreation Center. These hours will be Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The pool will be closed between

Full Moon Hike at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Full Moon Hike at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Visit First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park this month to enjoy the first full moon of spring with a sunset hike on Friday, Mar. 14, 2025. The full moon will rise around 8:15 p.m. that evening after the sun sets at 7:29 pm., and the visitor center

FWP to Host Grizzly Bear Educational Workshops in Central Montana

FWP to Host Grizzly Bear Educational Workshops in Central Montana

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of grizzly bear educational programs in central Montana in March, addressing the biology and status of bears in the area, along with focused discussions of how to prevent conflicts on the farm and ranch, at home, and when recreating outdoors. Bear

A Reminder: Public and Private Sanitation Services

A Reminder: Public and Private Sanitation Services

Per City Code, all premises within the City must receive sanitation service. Residents within Great Falls are able to choose either City Sanitation or a private sanitation service for their homes. Residents are free to switch from one sanitation provider to another whenever they so choose. Changes in property ownership

Elevator Modernization Project

Elevator Modernization Project

The City of Great Falls is beginning an Elevator Modernization project on March 10, 2025 in the Civic Center. The elevator will be shut down from March 10, 2025 to April 21, 2025. This project is funded by the State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLIPA). The purpose of the project

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Threat at Bigfork Schools

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Threat at Bigfork Schools

At approximately 0630 hours today, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received a report from a crisis line stating that an individual had shot someone, planted bombs at Bigfork Schools, and intended to commit further violence. Deputies immediately responded in coordination with Bigfork School personnel, implementing protocols to ensure