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Pet Paw-See Animal Spotlight – Twist
Twist is an orange tabby kitten with a huge heart and an unshakable spirit. He and his siblings were rescued from the Grandview Trailer Park after trying to survive on their own. Now safe in a loving foster home, Twist is showing everyone just how strong and joyful a “wobbly cat” can be. Twist was…
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The Valley Voice – Shop Project
Over the years, the Metals kids in shop class have built some amazing projects. This year, two seniors, Cade McCoy and Sam Kirby, made a massive table that all shop kids are allowed to use. It’s already a big hit. Mrs. Simons was thrilled to see her vision come to life. Mrs. Simons, the Metals…
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Highland Cemetery History – Leo Dunbar Anderson
In 2024, Highland Cemetery received a military marker for Private Leo Dunbar Anderson. A unique detail about his story is that he had passed away in 1942 and was never given a marker for his grave. After 82 years, this gentleman was honored for his military service. He was part of the “7th Ferrying Group”…
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Montana National Guard Partners with Sri Lanka in Post-Cyclone Recovery
In late 2025, Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka, leaving a trail of destruction from the highlands to the southern coast. Roads were washed out, bridges collapsed, hospitals were overwhelmed, and countless communities struggled to maintain basic services. For many Montanans, it’s hard to imagine a storm of that scale—but for the people of Sri…
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Great Falls Police Department Urges Drivers to Use Caution in Current Weather
The Great Falls Police Department responded to multiple crashes caused by the current weather conditions. From approximately 11:30 AM to noon, on February 17th, they responded to six accidents between I-15 Exit 0 and Fox Farm Road. Additionally, there have been several other crashes reported on 10th Avenue South and other areas of the city.…
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Great Falls Gets 25th Win by Blanking the Gillette Wild, 11-0
It has been over three months since the Great Falls Americans (25-13-1-1) and the Gillette (WY) Wild (17-21-2-0) have played each other. The Americans are 2-0-1-0 with the previous three games inside Wyoming’s Spirit Hall Ice Arena. The Americans and Wild had to settle their difference in overtime back on October 18th, where Gillette picked…
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Fur-Ever Love – Tia
High-Energy, People-Loving Tia Seeks Active Home Nearly two years old, Tia is an energetic mixed-breed dog with a personality as big as her spirit. Bursting with enthusiasm, she approaches each day at full speed—whether that means racing through a round of zoomies, engaging in a spirited game of tug, or chasing after a ball in…
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors – February 15th
Neighbors helping neighbors is a local listing where you can find ways to assist others in your local community. By working with local non-profit organizations, we can reach out to people in need safely and help ensure people’s needs are met. The Great Falls Gazette is committed to helping local organizations help the less fortunate…
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Great Falls Public Library holds ‘Love Your Library/welcome Amy’ celebration on Feb. 17
Join us at the Great Falls Public Library on Tuesday, February 17 from 5 to 6:30 pm on the second floor for a celebration of the Great Falls Public Library Foundation’s Love Your Library Campaign and a welcoming reception for Amy Dissmeyer, the new Great Falls Public Library Director. During this open house style event we…
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Deraps to Perform in Great Falls
Deraps, Canada’s new hard-rock powerhouse, is touring the United States for the first time ever this month, bringing their late-’70s-inspired sound to American stages. This band is led by Jacob Deraps, a Quebec-born guitar phenomenon whose Van Halen covers gained attention on YouTube and earned praise from The Official Van Halen News Desk. After signing…
