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Obituary of Bernice Brewer Beck

Obituary of Bernice Brewer Beck

After 101 glorious years, Bernice Brewer Beck is going on a new adventure. She passed very peacefully on November 26, 2024, at Peace Hospice House in Great Falls. Bernice was born in Big Sandy, MT on October 1, 1923. Her parents, Earl & Fay Brewer, homesteaded in Geraldine, MT where

Obituary of Lila Gay Bassett-Langel

Obituary of Lila Gay Bassett-Langel

Lila Gay Langel, 75, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away at her home peacefully in her sleep on December 6th, 2024. Lila was born in Chester to Larry and Maude Bassett on August 9th, 1949. She was the youngest of two sisters. The family grew up in Chester, where Lila

Obituary of James David Swansiger

Obituary of James David Swansiger

James (Jim) David Swansiger passed away on December 7, 2024 in Great Falls, MT. Jim was born on September 3, 1949 and became one of the older siblings to a family of eight. The Swansigers were an Air Force family, moving all across the country while Jim’s dad, Rudolph,

Big Sky Duplicate Bridge Club Results for the Week of December 1st

Big Sky Duplicate Bridge Club Results for the Week of December 1st

The Big Sky Duplicate Bridge Club Unit 408 conducted its annual meeting and Christmas party on Sunday, December 1st at the Heritage Inn. It was the final board meeting for Jack Sherick, who is retiring after more than 20 years as board president. Sherick was honored for his many years

One Week Into the Search for Alicia Wood at High Plains Landfill

One Week Into the Search for Alicia Wood at High Plains Landfill

On Wednesday, December 4th, Sheriff Jesse Slaughter issued a news release stating that they were searching for the remains of Alicia Wood, aged 46, at the High Plains Landfill. The Conrad Police Department received a missing person’s report on November 30th concerning Alicia Wood, a resident of Conrad, who

Lottery Open for Chance to Hunt Bison on Blackfeet Reservation

Lottery Open for Chance to Hunt Bison on Blackfeet Reservation

Hunters have until December 22nd to purchase lottery chances for a guided bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation. The drawing will be held on December 23rd. The lottery is a way FWP partners with the Blackfeet Tribe to demonstrate a shared commitment to managing fish and wildlife across the state

Great Falls Man Admits Trafficking Fentanyl Pills in Community

Great Falls Man Admits Trafficking Fentanyl Pills in Community

A Great Falls man today admitted to distributing fentanyl and other drugs in the community while he was on state probation, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Michael Shawn O’Neill, 59, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. O’Neill faces a mandatory minimum