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Technical Difficulties Delay Test of CodeRED
The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with its partner agencies, has recently encountered technical issues with the CodeRED platform. These difficulties have affected both public registration and internal system access. The scheduled public test of the CodeRED emergency notification system, which was set to take place on Wednesday, November 12, at 10:00 am, has…
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Great Falls Fire Rescue Out on Working Grass Fire
GFFR crews, along with mutual aid partners, are working a grass fire in windy conditions near the area of 13th St Street/ Patterson Avenue/Country Home Lane. Please avoid the area if possible for your safety and the safety of the responders working this incident. Stay tuned to The Great Falls Gazette as we will update…
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Americans Win Fifth Straight Contest by Defeating Sheridan, 4-3
It was Round 3 for the Great Falls Americans (10-6-1-1) and the Sheridan (WY) Hawks (13-5-0-1) when they tangled on the ice on Friday night in Wyoming’s Whitney Rink in the M&M’s Center. Both squads each took a regulation victory in their previous two matchups in October. The Hawks outscored the Americans, 7-1 on October…
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Hunters Escape Unscathed After Grizzly Bear Encounter Near Seeley Lake
Two hunters emerged uninjured after an encounter with three grizzly bears on the morning of November 5th along the Pyramid Pass Trail, situated east of Seeley Lake. According to FWP reports, the hunters had successfully harvested a mule deer buck earlier that morning and were in the process of retrieving it when they encountered the…
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Families Helping Families Group Assists Many in Need
In the midst of the government shutdown and the economic hardships many in our community are facing, Destany Alvarado took action by creating a Facebook group called “Great Falls Community: Families Helping Families.” The purpose of this group is to address the immediate needs of local families. This group connects neighbors, businesses, and families who…
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Youth Faces Charges of Disorderly Conduct
Today, November 10th, at approximately 11:45 AM, a parent alerted 911 dispatchers that their 14-year-old child had threatened to harm themselves during a phone call. The youth was home, located outside the city limits, prompting dispatchers to send deputies from the Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office to check on them. As deputies were en route, the…
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Highland Cemetery Through the Years
Our local Highland cemetery is one of many Highland cemeteries around the country, but to us it is an integral part of our community. We would like to share some information about our history. Highland Cemetery, located in Great Falls, Montana, began as a 240-acre section of land owned by Paris Gibson and James and…
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Renovation Will Take North Tower from Mid-Century to Modern
The ongoing modernization of the North Tower on Benefis Health System’s East Campus will change access to the hospital for some visitors. The renovation project will close the North Tower lobby on Monday, Nov. 10, which means the best access will be via the South Tower (Entrance 2) for Surgery Reception and Waiting, Laboratory, and…
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Great Falls Public Library Board to Interview Finalists for Library Director Position
The Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees will hold public meetings on November 13 and 14 to interview finalists and potentially select the next Library Director. At its July 22 meeting, the Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Library Director Susie McIntyre and requested that she remain in her position until a new…
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Twelfth Column: Montana Climate Matters: Climate Change and Your Local Fishing Hole
So, you like to fish? You’re not alone. In 2024 (the most recent year with complete records), over 487,000 fishing licenses were sold in the state of Montana, including about 165,000 non-resident, 1-day licenses. This seems like a big number, especially when hoot-owl regulations close streams to fishing from 2 p.m. to sunrise daily and…
