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Great Falls Welcomes Toby Hazelbaker as New Park and Recreation Director
Toby Hazelbaker has been selected as the new Park and Recreation Director and will begin his role around April 20, 2026. The department has been without a director since the spring of 2025, when the former director moved out of state. In his position, Hazelbaker will oversee program management, department operations, and budget administration. “I’m…
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Colonel Paul’s Corner – Klaus Fuchs – Atomic Spy
“Knowledge of atomic research should not be the private property of any one country but should be shared with the rest of the world for the benefit of all mankind”. …
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Big Sky Duplicate Bridge Club Results for the Week of March 23-28
The Big Sky Duplicate Bridge Club Unit 408 hosts several events each week at its facility located at 528 Smelter Ave NE, Suite 7, usually on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoon at 12:30. The club welcomes new players, and a good contact phone number is 899-8597. We also have a Facebook page. Results from…
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Sonja Andersen Recognized as Biologist of the Year
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4 recently announced that Sonja Andersen, a wildlife biologist based in Lewistown, has been recognized as the Biologist of the Year by her peers in the Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society. This award highlights her unwavering dedication to conservation, exceptional scientific expertise, and tireless advocacy for both wildlife…
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Great Falls Symphony Presents Echoes of Resilience
The Great Falls Symphony invites you to experience an exciting evening of music on Saturday, April 18th, at 7:30 PM in the Mansfield Theater, led by music director candidate Ian Passmore. The program opens with Omar Thomas’ Of Our New Day Begun, a vibrant and uplifting work inspired by the hymn Lift Every Voice and…
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Duck Release Rescheduled Due To Weather
Due to the weather forecast, the Great Falls Park and Recreation Department will now be releasing the waterfowl back into Gibson Pond on Monday, April 6th, at 10:30 am. The Public Library will be hosting Story Time at 9:30 am before the duck release. Bring your entire family! It’s entertaining for kids of all ages.…
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Fur-Ever Love – Benson
Big Smile, Bigger Heart: Benson the Playful Pup Is Ready for His Next Adventure Benson is the kind of dog who makes an entrance without even trying—his big, joyful smile says it all. At just three years old, this 60-pound brown and tan pup with a bright white locket is bursting with life, always ready…
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First Annual Mini Mingle Mania Vendor Fairat Times Square
Times Square announces the first-ever vendor fair exclusively for kids. This vendor fair will be held at Times Square on Saturday, April 4th, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The event will be held at 525 Central Ave. To set up a spot as a vendor, participants must be 17 years old or younger, and…
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St. Patrick’s Academy Announces East Campus Closure
St. Patrick’s Academy has recently announced that its East Campus will close at the end of the 2025–2026 school year due to financial challenges. The Holy Spirit Parish Council and the Finance Council discussed this decision for several weeks. The East Campus, formerly known as Holy Spirit Catholic School, is located at 2820 Central Avenue…
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Great Falls Fire Rescue Responds to Residential Fire April 1st
Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at 3609 1st Ave North on April 1, 2026, at approximately 3:32 p.m. Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire in a basement bedroom of the residence. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire, limiting damage primarily to the basement bedroom, although smoke damage was reported…
