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Library modifying operations as COVID-19 restrictions ease; new Bookmobile coming mid-April; roof project underway

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

The Great Falls Public Library is beginning to adjust their operations as COVID-19 restrictions lessen and cases numbers have stayed low. Susie McIntyre, library director, said that the plan is to change from requiring to recommending masks around the end of May, once all employees have had the opportunity to be vaccinated. Library Board delays decision on Bookmobile naming until

Moccasin selected as interim GFPD chief

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

Capt. Rob Moccasin has been appointed as the interim chief of the Great Falls Police Department. Moccasin will serve in this role until the new chief is appointed by City Manager Greg Doyon. Moccasin, a 27 year veteran of the department, currently serves as captain of the Support Services Bureau. He will take over this temporary role at 5 p.m. April

Business Bites: KellerGeist moving temporarily; Daydream Boutique opens new space; Outlaw Graphics and Sparkettes have moved; Homegrown Dental opening in May; Kaboom planning to open in April

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

KellerGeist Pub Theater KellerGeist Pub Theater is closing their 111 Central Ave. temporarily and moving into the Bert and Ernie’s at 300 1st Ave. S. while the owners do their extensive remodel that’s expected to take 6-9 months. Jolene Schalper told The Electric that as soon as they have state and city approvals they’ll make the move and are looking

Bullock-appointed judges face questions in Senate confirmation

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

By Mara Silvers | Montana Free Press HELENA — Weeks after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill overhauling the process for filling judicial vacancies, lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee held confirmation hearings Wednesday for two judges appointed by former Gov. Steve Bullock. Cascade County District Judge Michele R. Levine and Lewis and Clark and Broadwater County District Judge Christopher Abbott faced extensive questioning after

City considering TIF request for downtown event center project

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

The developers of Newberry, the event space coming to 420 Central Ave., have requested $171,200 of tax increment financing funds from the city for the renovation projects. STSA Partners, which includes owners of LPW Architecture, Enbar/The Block and the Mighty Mo, submitted an application for TIF funds to offset costs for curb and sidewalk repair, fire suppression installation, structural repair,

County approves contract for jail roof project; road improvements; lease with Alluvion Health

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

Cascade County Commissioners approved a $157,560 contract to for architectural services related to a roof replacement project during their March 23 meeting. The county began requesting proposals for the work in January and received responses from Nelson Architects and TD&H Engineering in Great Falls, as well as Dowling Architects of Helena. County staff recommended the proposal from TD&H for services

Search narrows to two candidates for GFCMSU dean

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

Two finalists have been selected for consideration to replace Susan Wolff, who is retiring as the dean/chief executive officer of Great Falls College MSU when she retires June 30. The search committee has selected Stephanie Erdmann and Chato Hazelbaker for community interviews and open forums March 29-30. The committee is also making electronic surveys available to gather public input for

Dogsgiving: Boo

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

Name: Boo Age: 1 Breed: Cute Human(s): Caitlin Where did you come from? The banks of the Jefferson River near Three Forks. What’s your favorite toy? My skeleton tug toy! What’s your biggest accomplishment? Completing beginning obedience class with my mom. She said I was the problem child, whatever that means. What’s the worst thing you ever did? Getting too

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Dogsgiving: Jay and Rana

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

Name: Jay and Rana Age: 7 and 11 Breed: Greyhounds Human(s): Erin and Darren Where did you come from? Assorted racetracks What’s your favorite toy? We both love the Kong Bunny Dogsgiving: A Tail of Thanks What’s your biggest accomplishment? Hmmm, I guess we won a number of races and that made our old owners happy. Our max speed is

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City planning board unanimously recommends permit approval for aquatic center in Lions Park

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Jenn Rowell

(Cover photo is rendering courtesy LPW Architecture) The city planning board voted unanimously during its March 23 meeting to recommend approval of a conditional use permit to allow the planned indoor aquatics/recreation center in Lions Park. The city received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense for the estimated $20 million project and plans to use park

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