The F-102 Delta Dagger static display aircraft in Lions Park was recently repainted by airmen of the 120th Airlift Wing, in partnership with Great Falls Park and Recreation. Col. Jason Green told City Commissioners during their Aug. 4 meeting that the airmen had refurbished the aircraft. The city provided the paint, paid through the parks division budget. 120th Airlift Wing
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NorthWestern Energy will temporarily draw down the Missouri River upstream of Black Eagle Dam beginning July 31. The drawdown will go through mid-September to allow construction crews to complete upgrades as part of the Black Eagle Dam spillway project. Work will be on the upstream west-facing side of the dam and include installing new support structures and components of the
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North River Road on the north shore near Black Eagle Dam and the River’s Edge Trail on the north and south shores near the dam will be closed July 13-14. The closures are needed so crews can safely move a crane back to the barge launch to prepare for the next stage of construction for the Black Eagle Dam spillway project.
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Great Falls Park and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Great Falls Animal Shelter, is hosting the annual Drool in the Pool event on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Electric City Waterpark, 100 River Drive S. Water Tower Pool opening June 18; Jaycee Pool still closed “The dog days of summer are going out with
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The trail in Gibson Park will be closed on June 30 for sealcoating. Sealcoating “applies a protective layer to the trail surface that helps shield the asphalt from weather, moisture, UV damage, and everyday wear from foot and bike traffic. By maintaining the surface before larger problems develop, we can greatly extend the life of the trail, reduce long-term repair
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Water Tower Pool was set to open at 1 p.m. June 18. Then came the rain and all outdoor pools were closed. It will open June 19 and be open daily from 1-5:45 p.m., weather dependent. Jaycee Pool is still closed as the city is working to repair the liner. The splash pads at both neighborhood pools are open and
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This afternoon, the community is celebrating Wadsworth Pond from 4-6 p.m. with yard games, hot dogs, disc golf and more. The free community event is organized by the Wadsworth Pond Community Coalition, which includes the Sun River Watershed Group, with Great Falls Park and Recreation, Electric City Disc Golf Club, Bighorn Outdoor Specialists, North 40 and Scheels. During a June
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Great Falls neighborhood pool openings have been delayed. Jaycee and Water Tower pools were scheduled to open June 13. Both neighborhood splashpads are open. Jessica Compton, deputy Great Falls Park and Recreation director, told The Electric that staff has been working on the pools, but have more repairs to make before they can safely open to the public. She said
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The big slide at Electric City Water Park is back up and running. The slides and pool opened at noon June 11. The slide was not available for use when the water park opened June 6 as staff repaired the fiberglass as a safety precaution. Jessica Compton, deputy Park and Recreation director, told The Electric that the slide has a
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The asphalt trail in Elks Riverside Park will be closed for maintenance on June 9. It’s the asphalt section that goes through the park from the horseshoe pit to the tennis courts, not the River’s Edge Trail. Park visitors are asked to avoid the workers and equipment. Park staff already sealed cracks on this portion of the trail and will
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