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River’s Edge Trail Scavenger Hunt
This fall, grab your phone, lace up your walking shoes, and explore the River’s Edge Trail in a whole new way! We’re inviting residents and visitors alike to take part in a fun and artistic adventure: snap a selfie with five different sculptures along the trail and share your creativity with the community. With dozens…
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The History Museum & Research Center Announces Walking Tours
The History Museum & Research Center is excited to announce a series of guided walking tours showcasing the Lower Northside Residential Historic District. The Lower Northside Residential Historic District is the original townsite of Great Falls. It is located on the north side of the central business district and features 257 buildings that contribute to…
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors – September 14th
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. Great Falls Gazette is committed to helping local organizations to help the less fortunate…
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Fundraising Staffer no Longer Employed by Great Falls Hospital Foundation After History of Fraud Surfaces
The Great Falls Clinic confirmed Wednesday that a fundraising director is no longer employed by the hospital’s foundation after Montana Free Press reported about past financial crimes and allegations that he promoted a fake fundraising event. A clinic spokesperson declined to specify whether Adrian Swensen was fired or resigned. His departure leaves the foundation with…
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Daughters of the American Revolution Award Three Classroom Grants
The Daughters of the American Revolution recently awarded three Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom grants to local Montana teachers. Each teacher will receive $500 for a project they submitted for consideration. The teachers are Ingrid Jaynes who is a teacher at Helena High School, Karen Allen who is a teacher at Cascade Elementary, and Levi…
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Game Wardens Seek Information on Several Vandalism Incidents Near Great Falls
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information about three recent acts of vandalism in Region 4. Anyone with information on these incidents is encouraged to visit fwp.mt.gov/enforcement/tipmont to provide details, or contact Great Falls area game warden Mike Tucker at 406-594-4813. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to…
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Civic Calendar – Week of Sepember 14th
Mansfield Center for Performing Arts Advisory Board MeetingFriday, September 19, 202512:00 pm to 1:00 pmCivic Center Gibson Room2 Park Drive S — Room 212 Neighborhood Council #8Thursday, September 18, 2025 6:00 pmGF Prerelease Center Women’s Annex1019 15th St N Housing Authority BoardThursday, September 18, 202512:00 pm to 2:00 pmHousing Authority1500 Chowen Springs Loop Tourism Business Improvement District Board MeetingThursday, September…
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Suspicious Car Fire on 8th Ave S and 6th St S
At just about 7 am on the morning of September 10th, Great Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched for a car that was smoking. Engine 1 arrived on the scene to find a Blue Toyota Corolla with all the doors shut, but smoke coming out of all the door seams. Engine 1 forced its way into…
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New Great Falls Hospital Fundraiser has History of Forgery, Allegations of Promoting Fake Kamala Harris Event
In 2019, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign accused Adrian Swensen of creating and promoting a fake, $200-per-plate event in Salt Lake City while working as a volunteer fundraiser. The next day, he was arrested in Wyoming in a car that had been reported stolen. Swensen also has a criminal history in multiple states that includes financial…
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14th Annual Arts on Fire Festival Returns September 13th to The Square
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) will once again host the 14th Annual Arts on Fire Festival on Saturday, September 13th, from 10 am to 4 pm. The event is free and open to the public, with a particular focus on families and art enthusiasts of all ages. The festival will be held…
