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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, Aug. 21, in the afternoon. 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…
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A year in, Great Falls’ $20M pool and rec center struggles to find financial footing
Anticipation ran high around the Scheels Aim High Big Sky Aquatic and Recreation Center, a 45,000-square-foot, $20 million facility that opened in Great Falls a little over a year ago. Sparked by a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, the recreation center project took shape as the city demolished its older indoor…
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The Tradition of Love Locks Lives on in Great Falls
No one is absolutely sure when or where the tradition of placing padlocks on bridges around the world originated. What is known is that the custom of using “Love Locks” to signify undying love and/or affection has gained popularity throughout the world. Couples will attach their love lock to the bridge of their choice then…
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors – August 17th
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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Civic Calendar – Week of August 17th
County Commission Staff MeetingMonday, August 18, 20259:00 AM - 10:00 AMCommission Chambers325 2nd Ave NRoom 105 County Commission Work SessionWednesday, August 20, 2025The Board of Cascade County Commissioners will be broadcasting this Work Session via Zoom. Webinar participants must register in advance for the Commission Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about…
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Temporary Closure of River’s Edge Trail Near Historic 10th Street Walking Bridge
Starting August 18, 2025 and tentatively running through September 30, 2025, construction will occur on the south end of the 10th Street Bridge. This project is being funded by Preservation Cascade, Inc. The project involves the demolition of the top layer of asphalt at the south end of the 10th Street Bridge and replacing the…
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Vehicle Accident Stops Traffic on 10th Ave S
Several Great Falls residents observed difficulties in traffic on 10th Ave S on August 11th. The Great Falls Gazette received the following brief statement from the Great Falls Police Department regarding this incident. “At approximately 1:25PM on August 11, 2025, dispatchers received multiple 911 calls regarding a multi-vehicle crash at 10th Ave S and 25th St S.…
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Temporary Closure of River’s Edge Trail, North River Road at Black Eagle Dam for Construction Work
The River’s Edge Trail on the north shore and North River Road near Black Eagle Dam will be closed Thursday, Aug.14. The closures are needed so crews can safely use heavy equipment to pour concrete as part of the Black Eagle Dam Spillway Project. The project includes installing new support structures and spillway components to…
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Make Your Voice Heard With a Letter to the Editor or Opinion Article
Letters to the editor are typically short responses to articles or events, while opinion articles are longer pieces that express a personal opinion on a specific topic. If you’ve read an article that you really enjoyed or one that you didn’t, consider sharing your thoughts by writing a letter to the editor. If you have…
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Civic Calendar – Week of August 10th
Neighborhood Council # 7’s (NC#7) monthly meeting is on Monday, August 11, at 7:00 pm in the Civic Center Gibson Room. Agenda items* include: Online Complaint Process discussion, Neighborhood Watch, committee reports, and neighborhood concerns. For more information on NC#7, including boundaries and contact information, visit https://greatfallsmt.net/neighborhoodcouncils/neighborhood-council-7-0 *Monthly agendas are posted on the Neighborhood Councils’…
