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Only in July in Great Falls!
Great Falls is the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day! Packed with events and fun for the whole family, we have a non-stop 4th of July itinerary for you!. First up, head downtown for the Independence Day parade, starting at 11:00 a.m. Stick around for the FREE 4th of July...
Viking deep-fried meatball will not appear at Montana State Fair this year
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Sons of Norway Lodsen Lodge in Great Falls announced Monday their famous Viking booth at the Montana State Fair will not be in operation this summer due to new safety regulations for deep fryers. The Viking booth is a staple of Montana fair season, known...
Popular Fan Favorite Absent at State Fair This Year
Popular Fan Favorite Absent at State Fair This Year. The food at our Montana State Fair in Great Falls is one of the main reasons that I love when that time comes. And even though some of those favorites have come and gone over the years, one has remained a constant. Until now.
City’s new aquatic center opening reschedule for July 9
The city has rescheduled the opening of the new Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center for July 9. City officials will hold a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., followed by tours and the facility will then be open for full operation. Passes and memberships are available for...
Fireworks, parades, concerts on tap for 4th of July in Great Falls
The fun starts at 11 a.m. downtown for the annual Fourth of July Parade, running from 1st Ave South to 8th Street, north to Central Avenue and heads west to Park Drive and ends at Margaret Park north of the Civic Center. The Fourth of July Hootenanny begins after the...
The Need To Know On Great Falls Firework Rules And Regulations
The Need To Know On Great Falls Firework Rules And Regulations. I'm proud to say that Montana is one of the most patriotic states in America, and Great Falls is most certainly at the center of the celebrations!. Read That Story Here: Montana Is One Of The Most Patriotic States...
Fire code regulations impacting food vendors at the Montana State Fair
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - When you think of the Montana State Fair, it's safe to assume you're thinking of the Ferris Wheel, some of the concerts and shows, and of course... fair food. "Fair is about family, friends, food and fun. And I emphasize food because it's the one time...
"I pledge allegiance ...": Longtime Glendive resident completes naturalization process to become U.S. citizen
One longtime resident of Glendive is celebrating this year’s Independence Day as a citizen of the United States of America for the first time after completing the nation’s naturalization process just two weeks ago, and she is certainly proud to be an American. Jan Pust, formerly a citizen...
City Commission to set hearings on tax increase, budget
City Commissioners will be asked during their July 2 meeting to set a public hearing on the budget and increasing property taxes for July 16. They’ll be continuing their budget discussion during the work session on July 2. As part of the budget process, the commission must hold public...
GOAT Vote: Down to top 3 athletes in CMR, Great Falls High poll
The first vote has closed for the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) athlete polls for Great Falls High and C.M. Russell High, narrowing down the top 10 to three for each school. The top fan vote recipients for both of our high schools were likely not a surprise, with Dave Dickenson earning the most for the Rustlers and Bill Zadick for the Bison.
City continuing budget discussions, options for funding operations
City Commissioners continued their budget discussion during their July 2 work session. The fiscal year began July 1 and runs through June 30, 2025. The proposed budget is $40,370,294 in revenue and $40,814,699 in expenses, using $444,405 of fund balance, according to staff. City policy is to have a 22...
City seeking public input on CDBG, HOME annual action plan
The city is seeking public comment and participation for the proposed annual action plan for programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The city has to create an annual action plan to received Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program funds from HUD. The...
Legacy Award Winner for 2024 from Great Falls
If you happen to find yourself in Great Falls, do yourself the favor of making the time to stop into the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. It is truly one of the jewels of the crown that is our city. But it wasn't always there. It took the hard work...
The Cascade Courier Brings Home 3 MNA Awards
The Cascade Courier was presented 3 different awards on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Montana Newspaper Association's 139th annual convention and awards banquet that took place in Kalispell. The Courier staff received the awards in the Better Newspaper Contest against the other newspapers of similar size/circulation, from around the...
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