Both the River’s Edge Trail on the north shore and North River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed all day Oct. 20 and from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 23. The closure is needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete as part of the Black Eagle Dam spillway project. The project includes installing new
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The Great Falls Public Schools board voted unanimously during their Oct. 13 meeting to accept the playground at Lewis and Clark Elementary School. The project was funded with $153,777 of federal Community Development Block Grant funds allocated by the city and $78,518 raised by the Lewis and Clark Parent Teachers Association for a total of $232,295. The new inclusive playground
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Updated Oct. 10 with additional information from CCHD and the city Bird flu was detected this month in a goose in Gibson Park and the annual waterfowl roundup from Gibson Pond to the Honker Hilton that had been scheduled for Oct. 17 is postponed. The goose was exhibiting signs of illness when it was located in the park a couple
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Join Fish Wildlife and Parks at Giant Spring State Park for a free, family friendly event on Oct. 16 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The “Wicked Walk” is 0.66 miles of Halloween fun along the River’s Edge Trail in the park. Participants will receive a map of the trick-or-treat route and should bring their Halloween spirit, wear their favorite costume and walking
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Hikers are invited to a Harvest Moon and Sunset Hike at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park on Oct. 8 beginning at 6 p.m. The three-mile moderately difficult hike will last about two hours. Hikers will enjoy the sunset that evening, followed by the rise of the Harvest Moon as they learn about the history of the park from ranger
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Work to repair a slide on Giant Springs Road begins Sept. 25. The project is scheduled to run through Nov. 6 and will close the south parking lot with trucks and heavy equipment on the road and work on the north side of the guardrail. In August, City Commissioners awarded a $212,720 contract to Montana Materials and Construction, formerly MRTE,
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Both the River’s Edge Trail on the north shore and North River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Sept. 4. The closure is needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete and move materials as part of the Black Eagle Dam spillway project. The project includes installing new support structures and spillway components to strengthen the
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The River’s Edge Trail on the north shore and North River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Aug.14. The closure is needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete and move materials as part of the Black Eagle Dam spillway project. The project includes installing new support structures and spillway components to strengthen the dam and
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The River’s Edge Trail on the north shore near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Aug. 7, starting in the late morning. North River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed intermittently Aug. 11, temporarily delaying vehicle traffic. The closure is needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete and move materials as part of the
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State parks in the Great Falls area are hosting multiple events in August. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park The full moon during the month of August is known as the “Sturgeon Moon” and First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park near Ulm is offering a guided three-mile evening hike to enjoy views of the moon and night sky from the
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