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Annual Wordmeister Contest Set for March 28
Verbivores, logophiles, word nerds, linguaphiles and lexical enthusiasts unite on March 28 for the annual Wordmeister Contest at the Great Falls Public Library. The event kicks off at 6 pm in the Cordingley Room. Costumes are suggested for team members, but are not required. The event is hosted by Art Taft and moderated by Jim Heckel, former…
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GFFR call numbers 2/25-3/17
Total Calls: 371 Fires – 2 Rescue & EMS Incidents -238 Hazardous Conditions – No Fire – 8 Service Calls – 57 Good Intent Calls – 36 False Alarm, False Calls – 28 Special Incident Type – 2 Author gfgadmin
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The Rise and Fall of Digital News
The latest announcement that BuzzFeed and Vice Media have made large layoffs in February shouldn’t be much of a surprise. While these outlets had a LOT of news and, sometimes, great stories, they are just more casualties in the digital world. Those of us who lived (and worked) through the Dot Com Bust could have…
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Following Jesus – Participation Necessary
During this time of year, Christians often reflect and celebrate Jesus’ death on Good Friday and resurrection on that historic Easter Sunday. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, forgiveness of sins and salvation was made available to all humanity. This is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, that Jesus, God’s only Son, came to this Earth…
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Neighborhood Council Meeting – March 28, 2024
Neighborhood Council #4’s (NC#4) monthly meeting is on Thursday, March 28, at 6:30 pm at the Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd Street North. Agenda items* include Scheels Aim High Big Sky Facility Update, NeighborWorks, Ponderosa Solutions LLC Conditional Use Permit, bylaw finalization, and neighborhood concerns. For more information on NC#4, including boundaries and contact information,…
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Lewis and Clark County Begins Bridge Replacement on Little Prickly Pear Road
Helena, MT – Lewis and Clark County Road and Bridge Department will begin a bridge replacement project on Little Prickly Pear Road on Monday, March 25, 2024. The bridge is located approximately seven miles from MT Hwy 279 (Lincoln Road). A detour route will be in place around the construction site for local vehicle traffic. The…
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CrimeStoppers Most Wanted – Turner, Richard Kenneth
Update: Arrested Great Falls, Mont – Great Falls/Cascade County Crimestoppers, the Great Falls Police Department, and the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office make every effort to keep the Most Wanted list current. We cannot guarantee the currency of the information. If you have reason to believe that any of the information contained on the list is…
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Police Activity in 1600 Block of 12th Ave S
UPDATE 12:20PM – The incident has calmed down. Officers will remain on scene while a search warrant is executed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we worked to resolve the incident quickly and safely. UPDATE 11:45AM – Nearby community members may be hearing loud noises. The officers are continuing their search of a…
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Concrete Repair for Utilities and Streets, Phase 4 Alley Closure
The City of Great Falls has a contract with DWK Construction, for a concrete repair project. The construction activity will require a alley closure of 4th Alley NW at 13th St NW, between March 19th, 2024 and March 28th, 2024. During the construction period 4th Aaaley NW will be closed at 13th St NW to…
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City of Great Falls Maintains Strong Credit Rating with Aa3 Designation from Moody’s Investors Service
The City of Great Falls is pleased to announce that it has maintained its Aa3 Issuer Rating from Moody’s Investors Service. This designation signifies the City’s continued prime investment grade credit rating, reflecting its strong financial health and ability to manage debt effectively. A positive rating allows the City to access favorable borrowing rates for…
