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History of Thanksgiving

History of Thanksgiving

Many trace the origin of Thanksgiving to 1621 with a celebration of Pilgrims and Native Americans to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. The first official Thanksgiving was in 1777 when all 13 colonies celebrated a Thanksgiving Day together. It was a celebration of the victory over the British at

Christmas Concert, Featuring the Great Falls Symphony & Symphonic Choir

Christmas Concert, Featuring the Great Falls Symphony & Symphonic Choir

‘Tis that time of the year again, when the twinkling sound of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy floats above your head at the supermarket and lifts your spirits. There it is in the elevator and on phone ringtones. You’ve heard it in Christmas TV ads that range

Obituary of Donna Lafountain Walraven

Obituary of Donna Lafountain Walraven

It is with great sadness that the family of Donna LaFountain Walraven announce her passing. Donna will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. She will be forever remembered for her kindness, compassion and love that she showed to everyone she met. She was a wonderful mother

Obituary of Douglas Laubach

Obituary of Douglas Laubach

Douglas C. Laubach passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was a farmer, physics teacher, and member of the Great Falls Museum of Railroad History. As a ham radio operator, he was one of only a few people in Montana to have contacted every country in the world, including

Obituary of Margie Argabright

Obituary of Margie Argabright

Margie Jean Argabright February 28, 1930 - September 29, 2024 Margie Jean Argabright, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Great Falls, Montana, on September 29, 2024. Margie is survived by sons, Vic (Linda) and Jeff (Kim) and their children, Amy and Gina, and Ryan and Jake; respectively as well

Box Elder Woman Admits Lying to Buy Two Firearms Later Used in a Double Homicide

Box Elder Woman Admits Lying to Buy Two Firearms Later Used in a Double Homicide

A Box Elder woman admitted on Nov. 13 to lying on a form to buy two firearms that were later used in a double homicide, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today. The defendant, Airian Mariah Russette, 30, pleaded guilty to false statement during a firearms transaction. Russette faces a

Bobcat-Grizzly Football Game This Saturday

Bobcat-Grizzly Football Game This Saturday

The biggest sporting event in Montana each year unfurls Saturday in Bozeman when the University of Montana challenges Montana State University in the 122nd version of the Bobcat-Grizzly football game. As usual, more than in-state bragging rights will be on the line Saturday, since both MSU (11-0)