King’s Bridge on the River’s Edge Trail has reopened after a month-long closure for the deck replacement. The closure began Sept. 14 and the bridge reopened earlier this week. In May, City Commissioners approved a $187,850 contract to WVH Enterprises for the project. Portion of River’s Edge Trail closed for bridge deck replacement The city-owned bridge is on the River’s
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The City of Great Falls Leaf Pickup Program in the boulevard district begins Oct. 27. The pickup schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, personnel availability, or unforeseeable emergencies. City crews were testing equipment and training for the leaf pickup Oct. 20-21, collecting leaf piles that were already out in various neighborhoods. Staff is not able
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Verde Park is not closed, nor is sledding banned. Toby Hazelbaker, who became the Great Falls Park and Recreation Director in April, told City Commissioners during their Oct. 20 meeting that the sign recently posted in Verde Park was a unilateral decision by the parks manager who “out of a good heart…wanted to keep the public safe.” The sign came
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The sports courts at Charles Russell Park reopened Oct. 6 after a summer overhaul. In May, City Commissioners approved a $156,000 contract to United Materials for the court replacement project, paid with park maintenance district funds. The court replacement is among the planned projects for the eighth year of the park maintenance district. The work includes the removal and replacement
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Great Falls may be host to the Ironman race for the next three summers. The Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District is proposing to host the annual event in and around Great Falls on Aug. 15, 2027, Aug. 13, 2028 and Aug. 12, 2029. City Commissioners approved a support services agreement with the TBID, with the TBID as host, during their Oct.
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Park and Recreation staff are rounding up the waterfowl in Gibson Park at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16. City staff annually round up the domestic waterfowl and move them to the Honker Hilton, their winter quarters at the north end of Gibson Park. While in their indoor quarters, the birds enjoy an indoor pond and are fed daily. Spring waterfowl release
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Great Falls may be host to the Ironman race for the next three summers. The Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District is proposing to host the annual event in and around Great Falls on Aug. 15, 2027, Aug. 13, 2028 and Aug. 12, 2029. City Commissioners will consider a support services agreement with the TBID, with the TBID as host.
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The River’s Edge Trail will be closed temporarily from the caboose to Giant Springs Road while the Kings Bridge deck is replaced. The closure started Sept. 14 and will last until the project is completed. In May, City Commissioners approved a $187,850 contract to WVH Enterprises for the deck replacement. City approves contract for bridge deck replacement on River’s Edge
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Wadsworth Park was temporarily closed Aug. 20-21 due to signs of algae in the pond. The park reopened Aug. 22, but caution signs advised of the potential for blue-green algae, which can be toxic to pets and cause a variety of skin issues for humans, as well as other problems if swallowed. Kevin Vining, park supervisor for Great Falls Park
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The annual Luminaria Walk celebrates the world-class River’s Edge Trail in Great Falls. This year’s walk is Aug. 21 from 7-11 p.m. and the route is bridge to bridge from Weissman/Central Avenue West bridge to the Arlene Reichert Community Heritage Bridge/10th Street along the southside of the river. City approves contract for bridge deck replacement on River’s Edge Trail The
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