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Highland Cemetery History – British Soldier Shot on Freight Train in 1930
Highland Cemetery, in Great Falls, is the resting place of people from all walks of life. There are deceased actors, war veterans, local town fathers, and some buried in Highland because they died nearby. One such person, a British World War I veteran, Sgt. John Joseph Wright is buried in Highland’s veteran section. At age…
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Ms. Wheelchair Montana Begins Journey to Advocate for Disability in Montana
Liz Alford currently holds the title of Ms. Wheelchair Montana 2026 and is dedicated to fostering awareness for Ms. Wheelchair America, as well as advocating for individuals with disabilities. This year is particularly notable, as it marks the first occurrence in 33 years that Montana has had a delegate in this program. Liz is working…
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Temporary Closure of River’s Edge Trail at Black Eagle Dam for Construction Work
The River’s Edge Trail on the north and south shores near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 10. The closures are needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to conduct work as part of the Black Eagle Dam Spillway Project. The project includes installing new support structures and spillway components to strengthen…
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Americans Defeat Helena on the Road to Remain in Second Place in Frontier Division
The NA3HL rivalry continued on Friday night as the Great Falls Americans (16-8-1-1) made the trip to Helena, Montana, for a fifth encounter with the Helena Bighorns (15-8-1-0). Both Frontier Division foes met on the ice last Friday (November 28) in Great Falls. The Americans led 3-0 after the first period thanks to goals by…
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Cortney Reedy Discusses Her Spontaneous Trip at January Armchair Traveler Talk
Find out, “What happens when you let the universe book your flight?” with Great Falls traveler Cortney Reedy on Thursday, Jan. 8 Cortney didn’t dream about spontaneous travel; she lived it. One ordinary day, she strolled into the Salt Lake City airport, walked up to the ticket counter, and said, “Surprise me.” No plan. No destination.…
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors – December 7th
Neighbors helping neighbors is a local listing where you can find ways of assisting others in your local community. By working with local non-profit organizations, we can reach out to people in need safely and help insure people’s needs are met. The Great Falls Gazette is committed to helping local organizations to help the less…
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Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to Host 4th Annual Kids Secret Shopping Days
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center has created a special, kids-only gift shop featuring 40 items for children to choose from for everyone on their Christmas list. Kids can register to shop and will receive help from elves who assist them in selecting gifts. Once they’ve finished shopping, all gifts will be wrapped for them.…
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Column 15 – Montana Climate Matters: Hunting in a Warming Montana
Did you get your elk yet? This rifle season has been mild, and elk and deer have been widely dispersed and hard to find. Is changing climate influencing wildlife and hunting? While our weather is variable from year to year, Montana has been warming and drying with increasing greenhouse gas levels. During 1950 to 2015,…
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Malmstrom Airman Named Winner of USO 5th Annual Salute to Service Tournament
Airman First Class Jose “Nate” Vitolas, who is stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, was recently named one of the two winners of the USO and NFL’s 5th Annual Salute to Service Tournament. This event is an EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 tournament held during the Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions Salute to Service game…
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NA3HL Announces 2025 NA3HL Showcase Schedule
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) announced their full schedule and opponents for the 2025 NA3HL Showcase that was released on Wednesday, December 3rd that takes place from December 14-16, 2025, in Blaine, Minnesota. The 16th edition of the prestigious Showcase tournament features many college, junior hockey, and North American Hockey League (NAHL) scouts…
