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Give Great Falls 2026
The Great Falls Area Community Foundation’s (GFACF) mission is to provide opportunities for visionary philanthropy to the Great Falls area by connecting people who care with causes that matter now and far into the future. They strive to help other nonprofits in this area to continually grow financially and in their professionalism with staff and…
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City Commission Appoints New Municipal Court Judge
During its meeting on January 20, 2026, the Great Falls City Commission appointed Cassidy Blomgren as the Municipal Court Judge for Department A. This decision came after the Commission interviewed the top candidates the week before. The position became available due to the retirement of Judge Steven Bolstad on January 1, 2026. Blomgren has been…
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Pet Paw-See Animal Spotlight – Miles
Meet Miles Miles is around 8 years old and has been through more than most cats ever should. His journey began in a shelter in Georgia, and after multiple transitions, he eventually found himself in Great Falls—still searching for stability and safety. He is FIV-positive and had all of his teeth removed due to a…
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Library’s Free Black Heritage Evening on Thurs., Feb. 5 to Feature Speakers, ‘Soul Food’ and Music
The Great Falls Public Library hosts a special event celebrating the Heritage of Great Falls’ African American community on Thursday, February 5, from 6 to 8 pm in the Cordingley Room. The program features African American culture, history, and cuisine. This free program, open to the public, is co-sponsored by the Alma Smith Jacobs Foundation,…
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Great Falls Wins Fifth Straight Contest Against Butte
With three remaining head-to-head meetings remaining, the Great Falls Americans (22-13-1-1) and the Butte Irish (9-26-0-0) have already met four prior times on the ice, with Great Falls going undefeated. Butte has been held to no more than three goals per game. Since the Great Falls Americans 6-3 win in Butte, Montana, on January 3rd,…
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Law Enforcement Continue to Investigate the Homicide of Terrell Johnson – January 27th Update
On Friday, January 9th, the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office announced a suspicious death that occurred in the 1700 block of 22nd Avenue South, just outside the city limits of Great Falls. The victim has been identified as Terrell Johnson, a 25-year-old male from Harlem, Montana. This case has been confirmed as a homicide, with the…
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Big Sky Duplicate Bridge Club Results for the Week of January 12-17
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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The Valley Voice – Voice of Democracy
Belt High senior Katy Smith was recently recognized as the district winner of the VFW speech competition known as the Voice of Democracy. The Voice of Democracy is a national-level speech competition that is run by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This competition allows the students to express themselves about the topics of democracy, freedom,…
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Introducing The Walk: Faith-Based Childcare in the Heart of Great Falls
In the heart of Great Falls, tucked inside the Columbus Center at 1601 2nd Ave N, you’ll find a small but deeply intentional childcare center with a big mission: The Walk. More than a place for children to spend their day, The Walk is a faith-based learning community where spirituality and education come together in…
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Fur-Ever Love – Colette
Lights. Camera. Colette. At first glance, Colette may appear calm and reserved, quietly observing her surroundings like a seasoned professional waiting for her cue. Give her a little time, however, and her true personality steps into the spotlight. This sleek black beauty is just beginning to come out of her shell, and once she does,…
