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Cascade County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Shooting North of Great Falls
The Cascade County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting incident that transpired north of Great Falls during the early morning hours of Saturday, September 6th. Preliminary reports indicate that one individual sustained serious injuries. “This remains an active and complex investigation,” explained Sheriff Jesse Slaughter in a press release. “Detectives are currently working to…
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GFPL Welcomes Author Mike Hoggan on Sept. 9th to Discuss ‘Between Predator and Prey’
The Great Falls Public Library is excited to welcome Montana author Mike Hoggan on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm to talk about his book ‘Between Predator and Prey’ featuring stories about his experiences during his tenure with USDA Wildlife Services. Mike describes the book saying, “It is more than just a book about…
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors – September 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. Great Falls Gazette is committed to helping local organizations to help the less fortunate…
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Changes Coming for Digital Edition of the Great Falls Gazette
While the digital edition of the Great Falls Gazette has been a useful tool for people who enjoy online content, the method we have used to make it available has not been without its faults. Not the least of which is the sharing of the URLS by people trying to avoid paying for the paper…
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Civic Calendar – Week of Sepember 7th
Neighborhood Council #9Thursday, September 11, 2025 7:00 pm1st Church of the Nazarene1727 2nd Ave S Business Improvement District Board MeetingThursday, September 11, 2025 9:00 am to 10:00 amBusiness Improvement District Office318 Central Avenue Neighborhood Council #2Wednesday, September 10, 20255:30 pmWest Elementary School Library1205 1st Ave NW Audit CommitteeWednesday, September 10, 20253:00 pm to 4:00 pm Police Commission MeetingWednesday, September…
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Partial Street Closures for Sidewalk and Streetscape Project
The City of Great Falls has a contract with Smith River Construction for a streetscape project. The construction activity will require lane restrictions on 7th St. S between Central Ave. and 1st Ave. S, as well as 1st Ave. S at 7th St. S, between September 8th, 2025, and January 6th, 2026. During the construction…
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Temporary Closure of River’s Edge Trail, North River Road at Black Eagle Dam for Construction Work
Both the River’s Edge Trail on the north shore and North River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Thursday, Sept. 4. The closures are needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete and transport support structures as part of the Black Eagle Dam Spillway Project. The project includes installing new…
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Free Summer Parking in North Parking Garage Ends Sept. 1st
Free summer parking in the City’s North Parking Garage will conclude on September 1st. While the first two hours of parking in the North Parking Garage will no longer be free, garage parking will be offered at a competitive rate of 50 cents per hour—half the price of on-street parking. Additionally, parking in the North…
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Civic Calendar – Week of August 31st
County Commission Staff MeetingTuesday, September 2, 20259:00 AM - 10:00 AMCommission Chambers325 2nd Ave NRoom 105 Planning Department Updates with Michael Harris – CommissionTuesday, September 2, 20253:00 PM - 4:00 PMCommission Chambers325 2nd Ave NRoom 105 Board of Health Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 3, 202511:30 AM - 1:00 PMCommission Chambers325 2nd Ave NRoom 105 Election Updates with Terry Thompson – CommissionWednesday, September 3,…
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Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic at Great Falls Animal Shelter on World Rabies Day
In recognition of World Rabies Day, the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter will be hosting a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. This walk-in event is open to the public, with no appointments necessary. To ensure everyone’s safety, all pets must be leashed or placed…
