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Obituary of Deborah Eileen Wells

Obituary of Deborah Eileen Wells

Deborah Eileen Wells, known to family and friends as Deb or Debbie, passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 70. Debbie was born on December 26, 1955, in Great Falls, Montana, to John Doyle and Beatrice Whitaker (Doyle). She spent most of her life in Great Falls,

Obituary of Paul J. Kimmerle

Obituary of Paul J. Kimmerle

PAUL JAMES KIMMERLE November 20, 1959 – May 18, 2026 Heaven gained an “extreme collector” in Paul J. Kimmerle, more commonly known as PJ, to his family. Born in San Antonio, Texas as an “Irish Twin” to his oldest sister Jeanne, then followed closely by two more sisters, Barbara and Doris

Bear Safety Workshop to be Held June 24 in Great Falls

Bear Safety Workshop to be Held June 24 in Great Falls

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, along with the Sun River Watershed Group and Bighorn Outdoor Specialists, will host a special event in June aimed at providing training and hands-on practice with inert bear spray. This workshop will also share essential tips on staying safe in bear country during camping

Applications Being Accepted for Appointment to Great Falls Transit District Board of Trustees

Applications Being Accepted for Appointment to Great Falls Transit District Board of Trustees

The City of Great Falls and Cascade County are accepting applications for an appointment to the Great Falls Transit District Board of Trustees to fill a four-year term ending December 31, 2029. The Board consists of five members, three elected, one representative appointed by the City Commission and one

Three-Vehicle Collision Incident

Three-Vehicle Collision Incident

There has been a three-vehicle collision reported at 15th St N and River D N at approximately 2 pm June 11th. Please avoid the area if possible and stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette for updates as more information becomes available.

Changes Come to The Great Falls Gazette

Changes Come to The Great Falls Gazette

The Great Falls Gazette expanded to six days a week earlier this year, which brought on more responsibilities for Andy and Karen. We had hoped to hire more staff; however, we have found that difficult. As we usually work 15 to 20 hours per day, seven days a week, we

Buck's Native Plant Corner - Fairy Slipper

Buck's Native Plant Corner - Fairy Slipper

Fairy Slipper (Calypso bulbosa) Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) The fairy slipper is one of our more widespread orchids. Like tiny little pink slippers adorned with ribbons, they begin popping up in mid-spring in our coniferous forests. The genus Calypso has ties to ancient Greek mythology. It means “she who conceals”