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At press time, the Courier has learned that Republican congressional candidate Greg Gianforte is scheduled to visit Glasgow on Monday, May 8, at Farm Equipment Sales on Hwy 2. According to FES’s Sarah Partridge, the event will be a barbecue and should run from 5-7 p.m. Montana House Speaker Austin Knudsen and Senator Mike Lang will be on hand to support the candidate and Representative Casey Knudsen (HD33) will assist in providing a wrap-up of the 65th legislative session. Gianforte is also scheduled to stop earlier on Monday in Malta at the G...
Representatives for the Montana Department of Labor & Industry confirmed Monday that the Job Service Glasgow office will be closing its doors due to lack of funding. The decision will take effect on June 30. Communications Director Jake Troyer told the Courier that the main cause of the cuts is a combination of significant reductions in federal workforce development funding since 2002 and restricted authorization from the Montana legislature to use existing agency funding to address budget shortfalls over the next biennium. Mayor Becky...
The Montana House on April 3, gave final approval to a bill to provide two licenses to each of seven Montana tribal groups for the traditional hunting of wild bison. House Bill 108, sponsored by Rep. Bridget Smith, D-Wolf Point, specifies that such hunts must be done under traditional hunting and harvesting practices. “Montana Indians have an ancient, spiritual connection with the bison and these hunts should be a part of the state’s management of this majestic animal,” Smith said. “Tribal communities want to experience the age-old traditi...
Scobey High Principal Bryan Pechtl led a group of five students into Glasgow's south side during the high school portion of the Academic Olympics at Glasgow High School on March 29. Apart from patronizing our burgeoning downtown, the Scobey contingent did well in the competition, with four of the five students taking ribbons. Jackson Oie took first place in Social Studies and first place for 9th Graders in Class 2. The entire team also took second place in the Oral Competition, losing out to...
Mardi Gras celebrations at St. Raphael's on Feb. 26 were a decided success, according to Director of Faith Formation Jewel Etherington. "We are estimating about 500-600 people attended," she said, adding that the estimate is conservative. Conservative or otherwise, the numbers are definitely up from the previous year, with crowds of parents and children playing vintage carnival games, buying raffle tickets, and sampling the various foodstuffs for sale. Etherington expressed gratitude for all...
It was a banner winter weekend for the Fort Peck Summer Theatre, in more ways than one. For starters, live theatre returned to Valley County in the form of two staged readings of Lucille Fletcher's classic mystery radio play Sorry Wrong Number at Glasgow businesses. The performances were held at the Cottonwood Inn on Feb. 18 and Soma dis Deli on Feb. 19. Both events were well attended. FPST Artistic Director Andy Meyers was enthusiastic: "The cast is feeling very grateful and proud of the...
Valley View Home Board President Brian Fuhrman announced Feb. 7 that its relationship with Health Management Services and HMS Vice President Karl Rude is officially over. The parting of ways comes after a contentious relationship, which saw deficiencies from state inspectors and a significant depletion in local employees and registered nurses at the facility. Furhman has not responded to requests for information from the Courier in many months, but sources indicate that the departure is the result of a termination by the board, a reassuring...
President Donald Trump signed an executive action to move forward with the Keystone XL pipeline on Jan 24. He also indicated movement on the Dakota Access oil pipeline, though timelines and other details remain unclear at press time. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the moves on the pipelines will be subject to the terms and conditions currently being renegotiated by the government. Senator Steve Daines praised Trump: “The Keystone XL pipeline will create good-paying Montana union and tribal jobs,” he said, adding, “After years of t...
Dr. Angus McIntosh, executive director of the National Range Allotment Owners Association, headlined this year's winter grazing seminar at Glasgow's Cottonwood Inn on Jan. 18. The event, hosted by the Valley County Conservation District, was well-attended, with farmers, ranchers and interested area residents from McCone, Phillips, Roosevelt and Valley counties, as well as elsewhere in the region. On Wednesday, McIntosh discussed the history and ramifications of American judicial precedent as it...
Undersheriff Luke Strommen of the Valley County Sheriff's Office is leading an investigation, along with members of the Montana Highway Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation, into an alleged felony assault. The incident occurred near Glasgow on New Year's Eve. According to Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle, a Glasgow woman named Evelynn Garcia, 31, was stabbed and run over by a vehicle on Highway 42 near the Northern Border Pipeline office, east of town. Garcia was found at...
The Cottonwood’s Rob Brunelle informs us that members of Valley County Search & Rescue along with local wrecker services provided 245 rides on New Year’s Eve to area revelers. That number is up from 160 rides last year. According to Brunelle, four cars were also driven to their homes by the volunteers. That’s a lot of potentially intoxicated drivers home safe and sound for the holidays. Stay safe out there, everyone....
The Valley County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone that law enforcement agencies will be stepping up DUI patrols through the first of the new year. DUI Task Force Coordinator Deputy Chris Richter told the Courier, "We hope that knowing we have extra officers on the roads will be an added incentive to plan for a sober ride home." Sheriff Vernon Buerkle also asked to remind readers that Valley County Search & Rescue will be providing rides to revelers during New Year festivities....
Outgoing County Commissioner Dave Reinhardt kept a stiff upper lip over lunch at the Cottonwood on Dec. 19, despite losing a shop to fire the previous Thursday (Dec. 15). According to Reinhardt, the fire made short work of his shop building, which once served as a home, but conditions and some extra hydration from the Hinsdale and Long Run fire departments kept it from spreading to nearby structures. The cause of the blaze is unclear at present, but Reinhardt assures us that things are already...
Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier formally announced his retirement to the Valley County Commissioners on Dec. 5. He will vacate the position at the end of 2016. Meier is in the middle of a fourth consecutive term as Valley County's Sheriff. He was first elected to the position in 2002 and won re-election most recently in 2014. His term is set to end in 2018. In a letter addressed to the commissioners, Meier explains, "It is just time for me to start the rest of my life." Pressed further, Meier...
The road construction project on Hwy. 117 is nearing completion. And boy is it pretty in this autumn sunshine. At press time, paving operations between Nashua and Fort Peck remain underway, but much of the road surface is currently paved over. Additional layers of pavement and other traffic features are in-process. A final completion date for the project remains illusive, with state offices closed for Election Day. Currently, travelers heading toward the junction of Hwy. 24 in Fort Peck from a...
Some readers know me intimately enough to guess at my personal political allegiances. Regardless, it should shock no one to learn that I do indeed have strong feelings on the subject of the national election. And yet, the most important thing to me this time around is impressing upon you, our readers, just how critical it is to preserve spaces for civil discourse in the modern political and media landscape. Spaces like this one, in fact. We're not Facebook, folks, and one of the things that distinguishes us from the din and roar of most media...
Bozeman businessman and tech entrepreneur Greg Gianforte and running mate, rancher and Phillips County Commissioner Lesley Robinson visited Glasgow Nov. 1 as part of their final whistle stop tour before election day. During their tour, they’ll visit 42 communities between Oct. 30 and Nov. 7. In Glasgow, Gianforte and Robinson greeted voters at Farm Equipment Sales. They discussed their vision for Montana and the need for new leadership, while emphasizing that every vote would be critical in Montana’s very close gubernatorial race. Gia...
Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor will be speaking in Glasgow at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Glasgow High School. Eva has appeared to discuss history and her own story all over the world, including Germany, Israel and Poland. In 1944, Eva and her family were forced into a cattle car packed with other Jewish prisoners and transported to the Auschwitz concentration camp. At age 10, Eva and her sister Miriam became part of a group of children used as human guinea pigs in genetic experiments under the direction of the infamous Dr. Josef Mengele. Along with...
The statewide, national and international press coverage of the Martin Blake case over the last week has generated a lot of interest in the current state of our judiciary and victims advocacy resources here in Valley County. We embrace this added emphasis on victims and intend to pursue the topic with increased and sustained attention. Our ability, as a community, to protect and support victims of sex crimes must be our first concern moving forward. As editor, I’ve chosen to avoid revisiting the details of the aforementioned case in the p...
Governor Steve Bullock has declined an invitation from The Courier to debate in Northeast Montana, following a successful congressional debate between Congressman Ryan Zinke and challenger Denise Juneau held in nearby Frazer on Aug. 29. Bullock campaign spokesman Jason Pitt released the following statement in response to follow-up requests on Sept. 2: “Steve looks forward to three debates that were carefully selected to be broadcast in Glasgow and across the state.” Challenger Greg Gianforte has stated his willingness to debate and con...
We were saddened to learn that Sam’s Supper Club, the storied eatery on Hwy 2 near Reynold’s, has closed its doors. Just before press time, members of Sam’s staff confirmed that they had been informed about the loss of their jobs over the weekend. A sign on the door of the establishment reads “Sam’s Supper Club is officially closed for business. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.” A post on social media echos similar sentiments, adding, “Thank you to our loyal patrons, we truly appreciate your support!” Sam’s General Manager Bra...
There was a lot of talk about the past at this year's Saco Fun Days. Former county commissioner Dave Pippin took us on an impromptu Fun Days tour after the parade on Sept. 3, pointing out properties owned by relations past and present. He detailed historic happenings from previous gatherings, including staged robberies, horse races and festivities that carried into the wee small hours. He wasn't the only one with a bit of nostalgia on the brain. Amid the revelers at the well-attended parade alon...
A debate between U.S. House candidates Denise Juneau and Ryan Zinke is shaping up for Monday, Aug. 29, at Frazer School. The event will be moderated by the Courier and Yellowstone Public Radio, with sponsorship provided by McCone, Roosevelt, and Valley County farm bureaus and the Montana Farm Bureau. Opening remarks are set to begin at 7 p.m. At press time, Libertarian Mike Fellows has yet to confirm his participation. All residents of Northeast Montana are invited to attend this public debate between candidates for Montana’s sole congressional...
It's looking like 2016-17 is going to be the 'Year of the Rock' at Nashua School. Beginning this fall, local educator and author Roger Rock will be teaching English to upperclassmen. His plan is to begin what many expect will be a challenging curriculum with an emphasis on study habits before moving on to grammar. "The key word," Rock explains with a glint in his eye, "is habits." Turns out, the number of former students who credit Rock with being an important teacher in their lives is staggerin...
The Courier and Yellowstone Public Radio will moderate a debate between U.S. House candidates Denise Juneau (D) and Ryan Zinke (R) at Frazer School on Aug. 29. The candidates have agreed to four debates in total, with dates scheduled in Billings (Sept. 1), and Great Falls (Oct. 5). Libertarian candidate Mike Fellows has also been invited to attend. A fourth debate is currently being considered on the Crow Reservation and both candidates are committed to working with tribal leaders and media...
