The city received 58 applications for its growth policy update steering committee. The committee will include 14 people, 10 of whom will be selected from those applicants. City Commissioners will make those appointments in the near future. The city accepted applications from March 25 through April 12. The committee is responsible for ensuring that a diverse group of individuals and organizations
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City Commissioners voted 4-0 during their April 16 meeting to approve a $873,158 contract to Cushing Terrell for the library remodel design. Commissioner Shannon Wilson was absent. Staff recommended approval of the contact that the library board approved in March. Library approves contract for remodel design The top goal identified in the library’s 2023-2026 strategic plan is to “create a
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The jury trial for William James Harning scheduled for April 15 was vacated. Kory Larsen, the county prosecutor on the case, said a motion was filed to exclude an expert that requires a response and more hearings, so the trial was vacated to set new dates. A status hearing is scheduled for May 1. Harning appeared in district court Oct.
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On April 9, County Commissioners voted unanimously to award a $1.1 million contract to WVH Enterprises for construction of the new metal outbuilding on the southwest corner of the sheriff’s office property at 3800 Ulm N. Frontage Road. Les Payne, county public works director, told commissioners during their April 3 work session that the project has been in the works
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The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check their results online. This is the fourth year of the new online application process, which allows Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to complete the drawing faster than in years past. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov,
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The C.M. Russell girls softball defeated Gallatin 16-1 on April 9. Our intern Justina Kleinsasser, a junior at CMR, photographed the game for The Electric.
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The Great Falls Development Alliance is recognizing 31 women business owners this week with the Fire Within Awards. “Since its inception 13 years ago, GFDA has given the Fire Within Award to 84 female business owners whose hard work often goes unrecognized in the day-to-day,” according to GFDA. The Fire Within Awards include two categories: Inspire Awards go to women business owners in
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Great Falls area state parks will celebrate the 54th anniversary of Earth with a sunset hike and a celebration of nature. Giant Springs State Park is hosting an Early Earth Day Nature Celebration from noon to 3 p.m. April 21 in the main grassy area of the park. The free event will include stations for visitors to participate in crafts
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Commissioners will be asked during their April 16 meeting to set a public hearing for June 4 on a request to allow an assisted living facility to increase their number of beds. he city planning board/zoning commission were scheduled to consider a request from Park View Assisted Living for a conditional use permit to add three residents for a total
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City Commissioners will be asked during their April 16 meeting to approve a $873,158 contract to Cushing Terrell for the library remodel design. Staff is recommending approval and the library board approved the contract in March. Library approves contract for remodel design The top goal identified in the library’s 2023-2026 strategic plan is to “create a safe, accessible library that
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