Monthly Archives: December 2017

County Commission denies Montana Egg tax abatement, approves final plat extension for Big Bend Ranch

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The Cascade County Commission split the vote for the requested Montana Egg, LLC tax abatement, effectively denying the request. Commissioner Jim Larson voted against the tax abatement and Commissioner Joe Briggs voted in support. Commissioner Jane Weber was absent. The proposed abatement was for new or expanding businesses and is allowable under Montana state law. The abatement lasts for 10

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County Commissioners, Lewis and Clark Foundation concerned about future of interpretive center in Great Falls

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The U.S. Forest Service has faced significant budget cuts and the increased demand for resources from the recent wildfire season has compounded the issue that is now affecting the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. Last week, Cascade County Commissioners sent a letter to Bill Avey, forest supervisor for the Lewis and Clark and Helena National Forests, formally

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Next West Ridge phase advancing with plans for 18 lots, including townhomes

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The city planning board will consider a final plat for West Ridge Phase 8 during its Dec. 12 meeting. The nearly 5 acre area in the area of 2nd Street Northeast and Choteau Avenue Northeast and was annexed and zoned R-3 Single-family high density in August 2015. The property was later rezoned to Planned Unit Development in February 2017 to

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Parking board continues strategic planning effort

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This fall was the 70th anniversary of the first parking meters in downtown Great Falls. The longevity of the program is one of its strengths, Bill Mintsiveris said during the Parking Advisory Commission’s Thursday meeting as the group worked on its strategic plan. The group started by reviewing what they discussed in September during a meeting that focused on the

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GFES now an authorized American Heart Association Training Site for basic life support courses

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Great Falls Emergency Services recently became an authorized American Heart Association Training Site, allowing GFES to provide basic life support courses in the community. BLS includes training in performing CPR and using an Automatic External Defibrillator. Bystander CPR and use of an AED before paramedic ambulance arrival has been shown to dramatically improve survival rates in cardiac arrest victims, according

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Montana firefighters called up for California fires

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Fifty-four Montana wildland firefighters and 16 wildland engines are headed to California to assist in firefighting efforts. The state of Montana received a request from the California Office of Emergency Services this week to provide critically needed firefighting resources to support the firefighting effort in southern California. Gov. Steve Bullock authorized support for California, charging the Montana Disaster and Emergency Division

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Great Falls discusses opioid litigation; suits filed in federal court on behalf of Cascade, Gallatin counties

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First responders and the city’s judge asked City Commissioners to consider pursuing litigation against opioid manufacturers, if for no other reason than to make a statement. Great Falls Police Chief Dave Bowen said “I’m a guy about principles.” Bowen was more animated and emotional than he usually is in city meetings while discussing the impact of opioids. He said it’s

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This year’s city Christmas ornament is now available

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This year’s official City of Great Falls ornament is now available. The ornament features the Fort Shaw Regimental Commander’s Quarters, in honor of the structure’s 150th anniversary this year. Fort Shaw was built in 1867 as a military post and provided protection for settlers bound for gold mining camps in the Montana Territory. The commander’s quarters is the most historic

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Flags at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor

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Gov. Steve Bullock has ordered all flags flown in the state to be flown at half-staff on Dec. 7 in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “On this 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we honor those American patriots who lost their lives on that fateful day, and reaffirm our commitment to the ideals of freedom and liberty

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Fox Farm easement requirement removed allowing hotel project to advance

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After about an hour of public comment, City Commissioners voted 5-0 to remove the easement requirement for the planned Town Pump hotel at the Fox Farm intersection. Staff had recommended keeping the easement requirement over public safety concerns related to traffic in the area. Fox Farm easement set for commission decision on Dec. 5 The easement requirement had been added

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