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Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Explorers Club

Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Explorers Club

“Two roads diverged in a wood…..and I took the one less traveled by…and that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost, 1874 - 1963. “Traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller”. Ibn Battuta, 1304-1369. In 2015, crowds gathered up and down the Main Street in

Obituary of Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander

Obituary of Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander

Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander, of Great Falls, passed away at age 73 in her home after a long, brave, and courageous battle with MDS and Leukemia. She was born on February 17, 1952, at Great Falls Deaconess Hospital to Richard and Patricia (Godfrey) Hyland. Marion graduated from Great Falls High

Obituary of Carmen Ann Laverdure

Obituary of Carmen Ann Laverdure

Carmen Ann Laverdure, 73, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. There are no services per her request. Carmen was born on June 19, 1952, at Fort Belknap to John and Elizabeth (Brown) Whiteford. She grew up with eight brothers and sisters. She completed her GED. She

Obituary of David Alan Harris

Obituary of David Alan Harris

David “Dave” Alan Harris, affectionately known as "Disco Dave," danced into this world on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1957, born to Doris (Talvi) Harris and Donald Harris. He passed away on July 19, 2025. From the start, Dave lived life on his terms… fast, hard, fun, and

Obituary of Sharon Ann (Grimm) Parker

Obituary of Sharon Ann (Grimm) Parker

Sharon Ann (Grimm) Parker, age 77, passed away on 7/25/2025 at Peace Hospice surrounded by family. Sharon was a loving mother of three, adoring grandmother to six, and wife to Jim. Sharon was born on December 9, 1947 in Madison, Wisconsin. She had a gypsy soul and relocated

Obituary of Stephanie Lee Kummer

Obituary of Stephanie Lee Kummer

Stephanie Lee Kummer January 29,1988-August 8, 2025 Stephanie Lee Kummer, 37, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on August 8, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1988, in Woodland Hills, California, and grew up with a love for life’s simple joys. A 2006 graduate of Great

Firefighters Continue to Keep Montana Wildfires Contained

Firefighters Continue to Keep Montana Wildfires Contained

Firefighters have been working extremely hard to keep wildfires contained so far this year. Several of these fires have been completely contained, while others are now in mop-up status. The Gill Gulch Fire, reported on August 4th and situated about seven miles south of Lincoln, Montana, has been actively