Updated 2:30 p.m. Sept. 14 Scheels has donated $1 million to the city for the new indoor aquatic and recreation center being built in Lion’s Park. The funds will be used to equip the new facility and provide scholarships for families who need support to gain membership, according to the city. The new indoor aquatics and recreation center is 45,000
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The River’s Edge Trail between 9th Street North and the Sacajawea Island parking facility will be closed from Sept. 18 through Oct. 1. The closure is due to the operation of heavy drilling equipment by Calumet Montana Refining, according to the city. Calumet is conducting maintenance at the facility this month.
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During their Sept. 5 meeting, City Commissioners will be asked to approve a change order for the new indoor aquatics and recreation center. It will be the fourth change order on the project, totaling $588,052.50 The change includes: adding a ridgefold gym divider: $2,973.59 adding acoustic panels: $143,629.55 adding tile work in pool areas: $2,055.01 adding a kiddie frog slide:
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The Pacific Steel and Recycling Trailside Dog Park will be closed for maintenance and repairs beginning Aug. 29. The park is tentatively set to reopen on Aug. 31. For questions regarding the repair project, contact Kevin Vining, parks supervisor, at 406-771-1265.
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Jaycee and Water Tower neighborhood pools will close for the season at the end of day on Aug. 13. Electric City Water Park will close the Flow Rider/Lazy River on Aug. 20 for the season. The Mitchell Pool at the water park is open through Aug. 24. Hours of operation for the neighborhood pools are 1-5:45 p.m. daily depending on
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Great Falls Park and Recreation and the Gibson Park Snack Shack are hosting a movie in the park on July 22. This month’s movie, Super Mario Brothers, will begin around 9:30 p.m. in Gibson Park near the bandshell. The movie is free and families can bring lawn chairs and blankets to the park for a movie under the stars. The
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Commissioners will consider awarding a $289,775 contract to Shumaker Trucking and Excavation for the Natatorium demolition and restoration project during their July 18 meeting. The project includes the demolition of the Natatorium with the restoration of the impact area and sidewalks for a future play structure and pavilion. The project is being funded with Community Development Block Grant funds, a
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The City of Great Falls is planning to pave along the River’s Edge Trail. The project is located along the north bank of the Missouri River upstream of the 10th Street bridge. The paving requires temporary closure of the River’s Edge Trail along the north side of the Missouri River. The closure will extend from the Waste Water Treatment Plant off 4th Avenue Northeast to the
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During their July 5 meeting, City Commissioners voted to postpone a bid award for the Natatorium demolition and restoration until the July 18 meeting. The project includes demolition of the Natatorium and restoration of the impacted area along with sidewalks for a future play structure and pavilion. The project is funded with Community Development Block Grant funds, which are federal
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During their July 5 meeting, City Commissioners will be asked postpone a bid award for the Natatorium demolition and restoration until the July 18 meeting. The project includes demolition of the Natatorium and restoration of the impacted area along with sidewalks for a future play structure and pavilion. The project is funded with Community Development Block Grant funds, which are
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