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Obituary of Walter Thomas Michel

Obituary of Walter Thomas Michel

Walter Thomas “Tom” Michel passed away on July 4, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. A private Graveside Service is being held at a later date at Dutton Cemetery. He was born on February 22, 1939, in Great Falls to the late Walter and Ruby (Maurer) Michel. Tom was raised on

Obituary of Tammie Ann Smith

Obituary of Tammie Ann Smith

Tammie Ann Smith (HBIC), 44, passed away peacefully in Great Falls, Montana, on June 3rd, 2025, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Tammie was born on October 26th, 1980, in Bozeman, Montana, to Randy Milner and Robin Dorsey. In her early years, Tammie and her family relocated to Pueblo,

Obituary of Lois J. (Backa) Wirtala

Obituary of Lois J. (Backa) Wirtala

Lois J. (Backa) Wirtala passed away on July 7, 2025, at the Lodge Assisted Living Center where she had resided since 2019. Lois was born on November 13, 1936, to Art and Regina (Kosola) Backa in Wheeler, Montana. After the family moved to Geyser she remained there until she moved

Experience the Thrill of Driving a Bus at the Drive the Bus Event

Experience the Thrill of Driving a Bus at the Drive the Bus Event

Big Sky Bus Lines is excited to invite the community to its "Drive the Bus" event on July 12, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM at their location at 2920 15th Street NE in Black Eagle, MT. This free event offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested

Sun Canyon Annual Weed Whacker Rodeo July 12th

Sun Canyon Annual Weed Whacker Rodeo July 12th

The Sun River Watershed Group (SRWG) is seeking volunteers to help at the 27th annual Weed Whacker Rodeo on July 12. This family-friendly event includes a morning of pulling weeds followed by a BBQ lunch and prizes in the beautiful Sun Canyon. SRWG hopes participants will stay and continue

The History Museum & Research Center Hosts Historic Talk: Variety Theater in Great Falls

The History Museum & Research Center Hosts Historic Talk: Variety Theater in Great Falls

Wrestling, female boxing, and performing dogs – The History Museum & Research Center invites the public to attend a free admission program on Saturday, July 12th. At 1 pm in the museum’s Ozark Club event room, Daniel B. Wells will share a presentation on variety theater, a popular form of

Great Falls Public Library Director Susie McIntyre Announces Resignation

Great Falls Public Library Director Susie McIntyre Announces Resignation

The Great Falls Public Library Board announces that Library Director Susie McIntyre has submitted her resignation, effective December 27, 2025. McIntyre has agreed to assist with onboarding and training for the incoming director as requested by the Library Board. During her tenure, McIntyre spearheaded numerous significant improvements and expansions that