Updated 1 p.m. Aug. 21 to reflect that George Nikolakakos owns more than one property within the city limits. The city’s public safety advisory committee continued their discussion of a community survey and funding during their Aug. 7 meeting. Two state lawmakers on the committee, George Nikolakakos and Wendy McKamey, gave updates from the Legislature that pertain to the public
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The Great Falls Public Schools board unanimously approved their budget during their Aug. 19 meeting. Taxable valuations increased in the district, but since the state funding formula sets dollar amounts largely based on enrollment, that means the district will levy fewer mills for the budget year that began July 1. GFPS board reviews budget with tax reduction, set to vote Aug.
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The Montana Arts Council is hosting a community meeting 4:30-6 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Great Falls Public Library to share information about the importance of the arts in Montana and gather community feedback. The meeting will be followed by a reading and book launch event with Montana’s Poet Laureate, Chris La Tray in Library Park, behind the library. “Art
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Calumet Montana is conducting spill response training exercises Aug. 20-21 from noon to 5 p.m. both days. As part of this training, Calumet team members will deploy containment booms on the Missouri River at the Rainbow Dam boat launch. The training is a standard component of Calumet’s preparedness plan and are designed to ensure their team is well-prepared to respond
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Happy Ginger Day weekend Great Falls! Enjoy the sunshine and see you all at ArtsFest activities this week! NPR: As people lose coverage amid Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ states work to expand access Reuters: Utilities give clean energy investors a boost over solar The Washington Post: Half of Puerto Rico has no electricity after Ernesto, utility reports The Economist: Russia’s double-punch back against Ukraine’s
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City Commissioners are scheduled to review and vote on multiple assessments during their Aug. 20 meeting. The commission is required to annually set the assessments as part of its budget process. Commissioners adopted the budget, which includes these assessment increases, for the current fiscal year during their July 16 meeting. City Commission approves tax increase, budget The annual budget process
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The sixth annual mural festival returns to downtown Great Falls Aug. 17-24. This year, the festival has shifted the name to Great Walls, presented by ArtsFest Montana. This year’s festival will install at least nine new murals. The festival is funded by the Great Falls Business Improvement District and curated by Cameron Moberg, a muralist and graffiti artist out of
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Two neighborhood councils meet Aug. 19-22. Neighborhood Council 5 meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 in the Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center Conference Room, 3000 15th Ave. S. Agenda items include presentations from MT Rush Soccer Club, council business and updates and neighborhood concerns. More information on NC5, including boundaries and contact information, is here. Neighborhood Council 4 meets at
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The city’s growth policy consultant is returning to town and holding community conversations Aug. 21-22. The city hired Orion Planning and Design in May with a $371,184 contract. City Commissioners also appointed a growth policy steering committee during that May meeting, with the objective “to ensure the involvement of a diverse range of groups, entities, disciplines, and citizens throughout the
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Great Falls Public Schools officials walked school board members through the upcoming budget during their Aug. 15 work session. The board will formally consider the budget for adoption during their Aug. 19 regular meeting. Taxable valuations increased in the district, but since the state funding formula sets dollar amounts largely based on enrollment, that means the district will levy fewer
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