It’s somehow the last Sunday of the year and I have to admit, I almost forgot to make this list. I’m home in Virginia with my family for the first time in far too long, but lucky for you, my family and friends also read a lot and helped with this week’s list a bit. I’ll be back in Great
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The helicopter that will replace the Hueys at Malmstrom Air Force Base in the coming years has been named Grey Wolf. On Dec. 19, Air Force Global Strike Command held a naming ceremony at Duke Field in Florida for the MH-139A helicopter. Gen. Timothy Ray, AFGSC commander, made the announcement, comparing it to the wild animal that bears the same
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The city has been awarded a $237,400 Missouri-Madison River Fund Grant for repairs to the trail west of Giant Springs Road. Other contributions for the project include $16,300 from Northwestern Energy and $30,000 from the River’s Edge Trail Foundation. Section of River’s Edge Trail closed to fix drainage issues Over the summer, a sinkhole developed on a section of the trail
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Happy Christmas week everyone. Here’s your weekly reading for sipping eggnog. The Economist: How to cut homelessness in the world’s priciest cities Columbia Journalism Review: Hundreds of ‘pink slime’ local news outlets are distributing algorithmic stories and conservative talking points L.A. Times: Supreme Court refuses to hear a case about the homeless Defense One: Boeing declines to bid for ICBM,
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Next week, the County Commission will consider another contract for the Cascade County City-County Health Department to handle tasks previously handled by what is now Alluvion Health. Commissioners will consider a “business associate agreement” with Office Ally for and electronic health record system. The agreement will cover the handling, usage, storage and transmission of HIPAA protected information for CCHD clients.
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Great Falls Fire Rescue wants to remind those setting off fireworks over the holiday to take the necessary steps and precautions to keep themselves and others safe, as well as the rules regarding fireworks in the city limits. “Our goal at Great Falls Fire Rescue is to educate residents about fire prevention and safety. There is no question about it;
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The City Commission is accepting applications to serve on several city boards. Applications are available at the City Manager’s Office, Civic Center, Room 201; by calling 455-8450; or may be obtained from the Boards and Commissions section on the city’s website. Park and Rec Board There is currently one opening for the remainder of a three-year terms expiring Dec. 31,
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Applications for 2020 Smith River State Park float permits through Montana State Parks opens Jan. 2 through Feb. 13. The permit drawing will be held on March 2. The Smith River is one of Montana’s most sought-after outdoor recreation experiences. Permits are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge and are issued each
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City of Great Falls offices, including the Civic Center, Great Falls Public Library and the animal shelter will be closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday. City offices will be closing at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Residential and commercial sanitation collection will be one day behind the regularly scheduled
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The Great Falls Fire Fighters Local 8, an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters, will be spreading holiday cheer throughout the community this week. The firefighters are providing a Christmas for 16 families in need and will deliver presents to children spending Christmas in the hospital. The first program, known as “Paul’s Holiday Wish,” was developed in the
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