Updated Nov. 3 Dive-In Movie Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center is hosting a Dive-In movie, showing ‘Hocus Pocus’ at 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $10. Bring your own float or borrow one from the aquatic center. The concession stand will be open, so please leave coolers and outside food

Sierra Trading Post Sierra Trading Post has submitted an application on Oct. 20 to the city planning office to remodel the former Bed, Bath and Beyond space in Holiday Village Mall. The permit is in review. Business Bites: 7 Brew Coffee planned for former Hardee’s; housing development under construction; Cowboy Slick grand opening; Blue Rose Revive the Revival event; AF

Updated Oct. 14 to correct the Meadowview Village groundbreaking date; updated again to add information about a planned apartment complex 7 Brew Coffee 7 Brew Coffee submitted an application in September to remodel the former Hardee’s on 10th Avenue South into a coffee shop, according to the city planning office. The permit is in review. Business Bites: Fox Farm Diner

Updated Sept. 24 with two additional bites Fox Farm Diner Express Arlo Christianson and his wife are opening the Fox Farm Diner Express at 220 Central Ave., the space formerly occupied by Harvest Craft Kitchen and, before that, the Taphouse. Christianson said he’s finalizing the sprinkler system and fire inspections, then planning a soft opening in October. He said the

GFDA Data Center Task Force meeting The Great Falls Development Alliance is hosting another Data Center Task Force meeting on Sept. 28, inviting community members to gather and review what’s been learned during the previous five meetings to develop a clear, thoughtful, and informed community framework for any future data center project considering North Central Montana. GFDA started the task

Former Blue Cross Blue Shield building for sale The former Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana building on 10th Avenue South is listed for sale for $4.35 million. In an emailed statement, the company told The Electric: “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is committed to our mission of expanding access to quality care for people at all stages

Updated at 4:50 p.m. Aug. 24 with a response from Bishop Jeffrey Fleming about the Catholic high school closure Catholic high school closing St. Patrick’s Academy High School, also known as Central Catholic High School, is not opening for this school year, which was scheduled to begin Aug. 26. In a letter to students and families, Bishop Jeffrey Fleming of

Cowboy Slick After a year and a half of demolition and determination, a historic downtown Great Falls building is getting a new lease on life. Shirstie Gaylord, owner of the Montana gift shop Hometana, is opening a new sister brand called Cowboy Slick. With the tagline “Witty Gifts with Grit,” Cowboy Slick will feature a collection of sassy gifts and

Updated Aug. 3 with another bite Flippin’ Family Fun Flippin’ Family Fun appears to be temporarily closed. A reader sent The Electric a photo of the roadway sign being covered with black material and that there was a closed sign on the door. The business’ Google listing says it’s temporarily closed. Around 3 p.m. July 30, the voicemail message at

The Fire Truck Fire Pizza has launched “The Fire Truck” serving from its existing menu. The truck has a wood-fired oven and will serve the same great scratch-made food. Grady Costello, owner, said that The Fire Truck will operate around town week to week and is open for booking for catering and events. Business Bites: Costello now sole Fire Pizza