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Pet Paw-See Animal Spotlight - Twist

Pet Paw-See Animal Spotlight - Twist

Twist is an orange tabby kitten with a huge heart and an unshakable spirit. He and his siblings were rescued from the Grandview Trailer Park after trying to survive on their own. Now safe in a loving foster home, Twist is showing everyone just how strong and joyful a “wobbly

Great Falls Public Library Board to Interview Finalists for Library Director Position

Great Falls Public Library Board to Interview Finalists for Library Director Position

The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will hold public meetings on November 13 and 14 to interview finalists and potentially select the next Library Director. At its July 22 meeting, the Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Library Director Susie McIntyre and requested that she remain in

Renovation Will Take North Tower from Mid-Century to Modern

Renovation Will Take North Tower from Mid-Century to Modern

The ongoing modernization of the North Tower on Benefis Health System’s East Campus will change access to the hospital for some visitors. The renovation project will close the North Tower lobby on Monday, Nov. 10, which means the best access will be via the South Tower (Entrance 2) for

Highland Cemetery Through the Years

Highland Cemetery Through the Years

Our local Highland cemetery is one of many Highland cemeteries around the country, but to us it is an integral part of our community. We would like to share some information about our history. Highland Cemetery, located in Great Falls, Montana, began as a 240-acre section of land owned

Obituary of Lola Mae Knuth Thoreson

Obituary of Lola Mae Knuth Thoreson

Lola Mae Knuth Thoreson Lola, who was 94 years old, passed away on October 21, 2025, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on the first day of spring, March 20, 1931, in Forks, Montana, which is north of Saco. Her parents were Theodore Knuth and Hazel

Obituary of Laurie Jane McKamey Ketron

Obituary of Laurie Jane McKamey Ketron

Laurie Jane McKamey Ketron passed away on June 22, 2025 in Issaquah, Washington. A celebration of life ceremony was held on August 16, 2025 in Seattle. She was born on August 19, 1954 to Don and Beverly McKamey. She graduated with honors from C.M. Russell High School and Montana

City Offices Closed for Veterans Day

City Offices Closed for Veterans Day

The City of Great Falls offices, Great Falls Animal Shelter, and the Great Falls Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. The Scheels Aim High Big Sky Recreation and Aquatic Center will operate normally. City residential and commercial sanitation collection will operate on a normal