The city leaf pickup program in the boulevard district begins Nov. 2 through Nov. 18. Area schedules will be followed, but are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, personnel availability or unforeseeable emergencies. All schedule changes will be posted on the city website or the Park and Recreation Facebook page. The natural resources division will vacuum leaves from
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During their Oct. 18 meeting, City Commissioner will consider a request for $98,500 of Community Development Block Grant funds for Kranz Park improvements. The city Park and Recreation Department requested the funds for geotech analysis, sidewalks, an ADA curbcut for accessibility; and installation of a pavilion, play structure and tables in Kranz Park. GFPS asking for rezone, aggregation of Kranz
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If you are a resident of the boulevard district and have started your fall leaf clean up, the city is asking that you deposit leaves on the boulevard and not in the street gutter. If you place leaf piles in the street gutter, rain, snow and vehicles driving on the piles make it impossible to pick up the leaves. Piles
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Park and Recreation staff will be rounding up the waterfowl in Gibson Park ay 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21. All domestic waterfowl will be moved to “The Honker Hilton,” their winter quarters, located at the north end of Gibson Park. Park and Recreation personnel will take care of the waterfowl on a daily basis. For more information, please call Park and
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A portion of the River’s Edge Trail will be closed beginning Sept. 19 for a bank stabilization project. The city has contracted with Winkler Excavating Inc. for the first phase of the project. The work will be done along the north bank of the Missouri River upstream from the 10th Street Bridge. City considering contract for riverbank stabilization project The
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Great Falls Park and Recreation and the Gibson Park Snack Shack are hosting another Movie in the Park Sept. 2 in Gibson Park. They’re showing The Bad Guys, which will begin at 8 p.m. near the bandshell. The movie is free and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Movie in the park is July 16 [2022] The
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The city Park and Recreation Department released a list this week of projects and improvements completed with the park maintenance district. The district is a special assessment that voters approved in 2018 and the city has assessed $1.5 million under the district every year. The district lasts for 20 years and commissioners could change the assessment amount during the budget
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2k’s Kafe The owners of 2k’s Kafe posted on Aug. 11 that “we will be closing our doors for good at the end of September. We have been extremely lucky to have loyal customers like you guys! We have appreciated all your business over the years and know you will be greatly missed.” Business Bites: Building permit submitted for Chiptole;
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The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter is hosting Drool in the Pool on Aug. 27. The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter has teamed up with the Park and Recreation Department for Drool in the Pool. The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27 and Electric City Water Park. There will be educational sessions, animal vendors, and
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City Commissioners will consider during their Aug. 2 meeting awarding a $581,700 contract to Winkley Excavating for the first phase of the Missouri River north bank stabilization project. The project is a partnership among the City of Great Falls, Cascade County, Cascade County Conservation District, Recreational Trails, Inc. and NorthWestern Energy. The group identified a 1,440-foot stretch of bank line
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