Scouts food drive The Lewis and Clark District, Montana Council, part of Scouting America, is recognizing the support of local businesses and volunteers who helped make the annual food drive held on April 11 a success. Through the generosity of the Great Falls community and the partnership of local retailers, Scouts collected 6,640 pounds of food for the Great Falls

Updated April 9 to correct the date of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center presentation Downtown Warehouse Sale Several downtown businesses are joining up for a warehouse sale April 17-18 with up to 90 percent off more than 10,000 items. Each participating downtown store will have its own area. Participating businesses include: Bighorn Outdoor Specialists, The Blue Rose, Daydream, Dragonfly

River and Range Bistro River and Range Bistro is is opening as a pop-up restaurant, sharing space with Saibeen’s Kitchen in the Columbus Center, beginning May 1. The bistro offers “modern, house-made and locally sourced fare.” The bistro will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 4-9 p.m. Saibeen’s hours will remain the same: Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesdays from

Meadowview Village Developers of Meadowview Village are planning a ground breaking in April for a new 163-unit community and have opened the project’s interest list for prospective homebuyers.  The community site is designed around a walkable layout with shared green spaces and amenities, including a clubhouse, pickleball courts and outdoor gathering areas. Infrastructure work is expected to begin shortly after

Updated at 4:45 p.m. March 10 Winco Winco submitted for a building permit for 301 N.W. Bypass, according to the city planning office. The company submitted the paperwork on Feb. 25 and city staff is reviewing the application. Business Bites: Chik-fil-A files traffic study, Winco, Panera, Ocean Star Seafood, local wins Emmy Award, United Way surpasses fundraising goal, Christian bookstore

Indian Restaurant Annapurna Indian and Nepali Restaurant is opening soon at 1220 9th St. S., the former Maria’s Mexican Restaurant location that closed about two weeks ago. “Get ready for butter chicken, tandoori, biryani, momos, fresh naan, and many more authentic Himalayan flavors. We are preparing everything carefully and plan to open within the next month or so. Stay tuned

Wingstop A Wingstop location is planned for 1601 Marketplace Drive, Unit 20, the former Taco Del Mar space. The restaurant recently submitted a tenant improvement permit application through the city planning office. Data Center Task Force The Great Falls Development Alliance is hosting a discussion about data centers from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in Heritage Hall at Great Falls College

Jeremiah Johnson During their Jan. 27 meeting, the Great Falls International Airport board will consider a lease and option to purchase agreement with Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company. Jeremiah Johnson’s proposed plan includes developing five industrial condo units that the airport is planning to build in its next phase of light industrial development. The project would move brewing operations from their

Chik-fil-A Chick-fil-A submitted an application for a building permit at 711 10th Ave. S. in November, as well as a request to vacate a portion of the alley between the vacant properties on both sides. It’s the same property for which the restaurant chain conducted a traffic study last year. City planning staff is reviewing both applications and the alley

Dave’s Hot Chicken Dave’s Hot Chicken is planning a location for 1225 10th Ave. S., next to City Brew. The company applied for a building permit with the city planning office on Dec. 2 for a full interior buildout of the empty suite. City planners are currently reviewing the application. Top 10 for 2025: Business Bites Al Banco Al Banco