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Possible Structure Fire in Progress
We have received reports of a possible structure fire at Big Sky Quilts at 10 a.m. on June 23rd. Please avoid the area if possible and stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette for updates as more information becomes available. Author Karen McIlwain
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11th Annual Dandelion Foundation Color Fun Run
The Dandelion Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was established in February 2011. Its mission is to prevent child abuse, neglect, and family violence in North Central Montana. On June 6th, they held the 11th Annual Dandelion Foundation Color Fun Run. The proceeds from the race support the important work of the Dandelion Foundation in…
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House Fire in Great Falls Linked to Spontaneous Combustion of Wet Grass Clippings
At 5:21 a.m., Great Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 308 29th Avenue NE. Officers from the Great Falls Police Department arrived first and confirmed that all occupants had safely evacuated the residence. Truck 2 was the first fire apparatus on the scene, discovering that the attached garage was fully…
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Newly Opened Starr Styled Salon
Tanya Hasan has recently opened her new salon, Starr Styled, located in Great Falls on MAY 16th. As a passionate cosmetologist, Tanya loves to glam people up and is excited to start doing what she loves the most. Starr Styled provides a variety of hair and nail services, including haircuts, styling, nail services such as…
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Bear Safety Workshop to be Held June 24 in Great Falls
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, along with the Sun River Watershed Group and Bighorn Outdoor Specialists, will host a special event in June aimed at providing training and hands-on practice with inert bear spray. This workshop will also share essential tips on staying safe in bear country during camping and recreational activities. Set for Wednesday,…
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Applications Being Accepted for Appointment to Great Falls Transit District Board of Trustees
The City of Great Falls and Cascade County are accepting applications for an appointment to the Great Falls Transit District Board of Trustees to fill a four-year term ending December 31, 2029. The Board consists of five members, three elected, one representative appointed by the City Commission and one member appointed by the Board of…
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Three-Vehicle Collision Incident
There has been a three-vehicle collision reported at 15th St N and River D N at approximately 2 pm June 11th. Please avoid the area if possible and stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette for updates as more information becomes available. Author Karen McIlwain
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Changes Come to The Great Falls Gazette
The Great Falls Gazette expanded to six days a week earlier this year, which brought on more responsibilities for Andy and Karen. We had hoped to hire more staff; however, we have found that difficult. As we usually work 15 to 20 hours per day, seven days a week, we are facing challenges as we…
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Iraq War Veteran Jesse Albrecht Exhibits Ceramics, Teaches Workshops at The Square
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) will host a traveling exhibition and two related workshops featuring ceramics artist Jesse Albrecht. Jesse Albrecht: Vessels of War & Recovery will be on view at The Square’s Cobb/Dufresne Gallery between June 12 and September 12, 2026. Albrecht will also lead two workshops in mid-June — one…
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Buck’s Native Plant Corner – Fairy Slipper
Fairy Slipper (Calypso bulbosa)Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) The fairy slipper is one of our more widespread orchids. Like tiny little pink slippers adorned with ribbons, they begin popping up in mid-spring in our coniferous forests. The genus Calypso has ties to ancient Greek mythology. It means “she who conceals”. In Greek mythology, Calypso was a sea…
