The Great Falls High School swimming pool locker rooms were renovated this summer, while the pool was closed due to COVID-19, thanks to a $20,000 annonynmous donation that was matched by the Great Falls Public Schools district. “This donation means all of our boys’ and girls’ shower towers work and we were able to re-plumb the swimsuit dryers in the
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Back Alley Pub “With a heavy heart I am sorry to say that The Back Alley Pub will not be re-opening. I spoke with the owner last night and was informed that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be closing our doors forever. Thank you so much to all the folks that helped make The Pub what it was!
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Since COVID-19 canceled the summer baseball season, the Great Falls Voyagers are hosting a summer kickball league with eight teams and July 20 includes a match up between the Mighty Mo and The Block teams. There’s a double header each Monday and Wednesday through Aug. 19 with a bye week the week of July 27. Community updates: Home run contest
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The Great Falls Voyagers and Scheels are partnering for the first fan home run contest in Great Falls from 5-9 p.m. July 8. Each contestant gets a minimum of three tries to hit a home run out of Centene Stadium and those who hit a home run win a $25 gift card to a local business. Anyone who hits three
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Brian and Abby Thompson. The Hi-Line Climbing Center. Opened in 2016. Brian is originally from Butte and Abby is from Deadwood, South Dakota. The following answers are from Brian Thompson. “We had left Montana for post-grad education and wanted to come back really badly. Once a job opened in Great Falls we took it. The climbing gym opened later to fill
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The Great Falls Voyagers have released their 2020 “Save Summer at Centene Stadium” event schedule. Click here to view our entire 2020 event schedule. The schedule, subject to change and additions, is made up of many events throughout the summer. It includes Legion baseball games, Mister Sister trivia nights, sunrise/sunset workouts with Access Fitness, a home run derby, movie nights,
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The Electric is celebrating what makes Great Falls Great and unique with its local businesses and places. Go through the categories below and enter your choice for Great Falls Greats. The focus is on local businesses, but we know some chains have locally owned franchises. This year, we’re keeping this contest simple since COVID-19 changed everyone’s realities, but we’re planning
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The picnic area at Ryan Island will open for public use for the season on June 1. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, according to NorthWestern Energy. Users should observe social distancing protocols when visiting Ryan Island to limit the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, according to NorthWestern. Follow NorthWestern Energy on Facebook or on Twitter (@NWEinfo) for
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The Business Improvement District in cooperation with the Downtown Development Partnership and the City of Great Falls, is moving forward with their efforts to create a wayfinding plan for the city and are seeking public comment. The Explore Great Falls Wayfinding Plan plan will draw and direct residents and visitors passing through the area to explore amenities, attractions and businesses
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The picnic area and clubhouse at Ryan Island will remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the safety and security of the community and NorthWestern Energy employees. NorthWestern Energy will open the popular recreation area to the public when it is determined that the area can be used safely without risk of visitors spreading the COVID-19 virus, according to
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