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Simms Announces Final Results for Pages for Power Reading Challenge
The Simms School recently held the Pages for Power Reading Challenge, designed as a school-wide competition culminating in a live bench press event. From November 1st to November 24th, students in grades 6 through 12 tracked the number of pages they read during their study hall sessions. The cumulative reading totals determined the weight and…
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Fourteenth Column – Montana Climate Matters: Current Climate Change is Different
Have we ever seen anything like current climate change? It’s a fair question that geologists are often asked, but the answer isn’t straightforward. In the past, very warm periods have been triggered by large-scale volcanic activity, releasing enormous amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. For example, volcanic eruptions during the mid-Cretaceous Thermal Maximum (120-80…
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Experience Christmas Joy at the 5th Annual Montana Solstice Arts & Craft Christmas Show
The 5th Annual Montana Solstice Arts & Craft Christmas Show is scheduled to take place at the Holiday Village Mall in Great Falls, on December 6th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on December 7th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission to this two-day event is complimentary, providing attendees with an opportunity to…
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Civic Calendar
Special City Commission MeetingDowntown Parking ProgramMonday, December 1, 20254:00 pmThe Public may view and listen to the meeting on government access channel City-190, cable channel 190; or online at https://greatfallsmt.net/livestream. Work Session MeetingTuesday, December 2, 2025 5:30 pm City Commission MeetingTuesday, December 2, 2025 7:00 pm Neighborhood Council #6Wednesday, December 3, 2025 6:30 pmSunnyside Elementary Library1800…
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A Groovy Little Christmas in Great Falls: Your Guide to All the Festive Fun
Great Falls is about to boogie, shimmy, and stroll its way into the holiday season… 70s style. This year’s theme, “A Groovy Little Christmas,” brings a retro vibe, bright lights, and all the magic that makes living here feel special. 31st Annual Parade of Lights — Saturday, November 29th, 6:00 pm There’s nothing like bundling…
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Great Falls Children’s Receiving Home Spreads Cheer Through Angel Trees
The Great Falls Children’s Receiving Home has set up angel trees at several local businesses to help spread holiday cheer and support children in need. You can find these angel trees at Staybridge Suites, Best Western Riverfront Plus, Runway Salon, Studio Montage, Harmony in the Falls Yoga Studio, The Elks Club, Flippin Family Fun, Russell…
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2025 Annual Christmas Ornaments are Here
The Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission is excited to announce the annual commemorative Christmas ornament for 2025 is the Arvon Block! These numbered ornaments, designed by local artist Sheree Nelson, are available for $20 at the Planning and Community Development Department in the Civic Center, Great Falls Public Library, The History Museum, Cassiopeia…
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors – November 30th
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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Supporting Our Loved Ones During the Holidays
The holiday season, while often filled with joy and celebration, can also be an incredibly difficult time for many individuals. The emotional weight of the season can be intensified by various factors such as loneliness, recent losses, or the pressure of expectations, leading to an increased risk of suicide during this period. It’s crucial to…
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Vacant Trailer Destroyed in Early Morning Fire
In the early hours of November 29th, Great Falls Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 1122 2nd Avenue SW. Truck 2 was the first GFFR unit to arrive on the scene, where it encountered heavy smoke and flames emanating from what appeared to be a vacant trailer. An aggressive exterior attack on…
