Great Falls Public Schools officials said in a Dec. 6 statement that they were made aware of a possible threat of violence on Dec. 3 at C.M. Russell High School. The possible threat involved a potential school shooting, according to GFPS, and was investigated throughout the weekend and is continuing with the Great Falls Police Department. “The administration and police
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The City Commission will consider during their Dec. 7 meeting setting a public hearing for Dec. 21 regarding the lease of a portion of Highland Park to the Electric City BMX Association. The proposed lease with the Electric City BMX Association is a five-year lease with an option to renew at the city’s sole discretion, according to the city staff
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During their Dec. 7 meeting, City Commissioners will consider setting a public hearing on a proposed ordinance change regarding firearms. The commission will be asked to accept the proposed ordinance on first reading and set a public hearing for Dec. 21. The change is largely due to changes in state law, including Legislative Referendum 130 in the November 2020 general
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Cascade County has implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions. The cause of the Dec. 1 fire in Gibson Flats area has yet to be determined, but “the rapidly deteriorating fire conditions due to low humidity, unusually high temperatures and extreme blowing and gusting winds across the county were significant contributing factors and have caused Cascade County’s Disaster and Emergency Services director
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Cascade County officials issued a notice on Dec. 3 warning Gibson Flats area residents of the increased risk of flooding following the Dec. 1 fire in that area. Residents are required to submit emergency notification to the Cascade County Planning Department for work in the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s special flood hazard area. County officials also encouraged affected residents
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It’s the sixth day of 12 Days of Great Falls Cher and today’s all about community traditions. A favorite, longtime community tradition is back tonight. It’s the 38th Annual Christmas Stroll in downtown Great Falls tonight from 5-9 p.m. Streets will be closed at 3 p.m. 12 Days of Great Falls Cheer: Day of Giving Events in the intersections are:
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During their Dec. 7 meeting, City Commissioners will hold public hearings on two proposed changes to the city’s fire code. The first is a proposed fine for false alarms. GFFR has experienced an increase in false alarm calls to businesses in recent years that waste time and resources, according to GFFR. GFFR to cease responding to minor medical calls; proposing
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The annual Canned Food Day in the Municipal Court is Dec. 3 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the event, defendants who are making monthly payments on fines have the option of bringing in canned food in lieu of December’s payment. Ten cans or a box of food equals the December fine payment. If your balance includes restitution and
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The Phillips 66 Company has a contract with AECOM for abandoning four groundwater monitoring wells. Temporary street lane closures will occur on 52nd Street North between River Drive North and 18th Avenue North. The construction activity will require temporary closure of the southbound lane on 52nd St N. The contractor will be working in this area between Dec. 6-10. During
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Trisha Gardner, the county public health officer, is leaving the Cascade County City-County Health Department effective Dec. 24. She’s headed to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in their immunization division. The Board of Health and County Commissioners were notified earlier this week of her planned departure. Commissioners have not yet responded to questions from The Electric
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