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Obituary of Charlene Joyce (Goettel) Lester

Obituary of Charlene Joyce (Goettel) Lester

Charlene Joyce (Goettel) Lester, aged 95, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Grandview Cottages. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. An interment service

20th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to be held

20th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to be held

The Montana Veterans Memorial Association announced the activities scheduled for the Memorial Day Ceremony, will begin at 2 pm on Monday, May 26, 2025. KRTV / KTGF Executive Producer Thomas Wylie will serve as master of ceremonies for the 20th annual Memorial Day Ceremony conducted by the MVMA for the Great

Pet Paw-See Animal Spotlight - Jasper

Pet Paw-See Animal Spotlight - Jasper

Jasper A. is a remarkable seven-year-old cat with a heart full of love and an easygoing nature. For a month, he lived in a car with his previous family, who cared for him deeply but ultimately made the difficult decision to surrender him, knowing he deserved a more

Great Falls Animal Shelter Online Auction Now Live Through May 22nd

Great Falls Animal Shelter Online Auction Now Live Through May 22nd

The Great Falls Animal Shelter’s highly anticipated Online Auction is officially live and runs through May 22, 2025, at YourCharityAuction.com/GFAS. This virtual fundraiser offers a fun and impactful way to support the shelter’s lifesaving work. Proceeds help provide medical care, enrichment, and innovative community programs that

Street Sweeping Schedule for May 19th - May 22nd

Street Sweeping Schedule for May 19th - May 22nd

The City undertakes the sweeping of approximately 300 miles of streets annually to uphold cleanliness, enhance roadway safety, and improve the overall aesthetic of neighborhoods and business districts. Street sweeping effectively eliminates debris, leaves, and dirt that can obstruct storm drains, contribute to air pollution, and create hazardous driving conditions.

Healthy Aging Center: Benefis Foundation Sets Fundraising Record at 2025 Mayfaire

Healthy Aging Center: Benefis Foundation Sets Fundraising Record at 2025 Mayfaire

Benefis Health System announces today that the recent Mayfaire fundraiser netted a record of more than $1.4 million toward establishing the Goodnow Healthy Aging Center. “Donors, sponsors, and volunteers make Mayfaire the special and transformative event that it’s become,” said Jami Wald, chief operating officer of Benefis Foundation.

An Open Letter to District Attorney Racki and Sheriff Slaughter - New Signed Law Demonstrates Montana Legislature and Governor Gianforte Agree, Detective

An Open Letter to District Attorney Racki and Sheriff Slaughter - New Signed Law Demonstrates Montana Legislature and Governor Gianforte Agree, Detective

The recent enactment of Senate Bill 444 sponsored by Senator Jeremy Trebas and signed into law by Governor Gianforte on May 5, 2025 marks a turning point in Montana’s legal and ethical response to unchecked law enforcement power. This reform, while long overdue, stands as a direct rebuke to