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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Valley County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting will meet Thursday, May 2, 2 p.m., at the Valley County Senior Citizen Center, 328 4th St. S., Glasgow. If you prefer, you may join the meeting via phone by calling 1-571-748-4021 Pin#2672541#. The general public and anyone interested in transportation in our county is invited....
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their monthly Indian Taco Supper on the first Monday of May, May 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser for Vacation Bible School, to be held June 10 through the 14. This year’s theme is “Camp Firelight.” There is a free will donation and Thrivent has provided supplemental funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome!...
The Montana Farm Bureau is thrilled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) concerns and affirmed that regulations intended for Wall Street should not extend to America’s family farms. The SEC voted on March 6 on its final climate disclosure rule and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement, which would have required public companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions of their supply chain. Montana Farm Bureau President Cyndi Johnson noted, “The removal of Scope 3 is truly...
Apil 11 was a bright and sunny day- the perfect day for doing what Montana Freemasons love to do- supporting our local kiddos by supporting their schools! District officer and member of Kyle Lodge #96 in Hinsdale Wade Riden along with Kyle #96 members Kevin Taylor, Max Knodel, and Jim McColly went on an adventure to Glasgow's Irle Elementary and Nashua Public Schools to drop off checks from the Montana Masonic Foundation- and boy, did they have a good time doing it. The Montana Masonic Foundatio...
The Montana High School Rodeo Association has approximately 260 members spread out across the entire state. Contestants are competing at different locations across the state to earn points to qualify for the Farmers Union Insurance Montana State Rodeo Finals scheduled for June 3-8, 2024, at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell. Glasgow’s competitors are in the top four of the following events, as of April 12. All Around Cowgirl 1. Linden Schenk Joliet 2. Aspen Swenson Huntley 3. Brooke Billingsley Glasgow 4. Ella Begger Townsend Team R...
Lustre Christian High School was one of 19 schools who recently participated in Democracy Days, one of Civics Under the Big Sky’s (CUBS) signature programs, is a peer-to-peer voter registration (VR) drive designed to remove all possible barriers to students’ ability to get registered and represent their values in local elections. Utilizing the Montana Online Voter Registration Portal, CUBS partners with students, librarians and teachers across the state to get new voters registered right in their schools. CUBS provides hosts with training, mat...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a flow test at Fort Peck starting no sooner than Friday, April 26, with a scheduled completion date of no later than Sept. 1, 2024. This test is in accordance with the 2018 Biological Opinion, required under the Endangered Species Act for operation of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System. As established in the Nov. 12, 2021, Record of Decision, and analyzed in the Sept. 24, 2021, Fort Peck Dam Test Release Final Environmental Impact Statement, this test is subject to very strict guidelines...
The Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be running five elections: four School Districts and the Fort Peck Rural County Water District. These five elections are all mail-ballot elections. The ballots will be mailed to voters on Friday, April 19, and voted ballots must be received back in the election office by Tuesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. Ballots postmarked May 7 but not received until after will not be counted. The Glasgow School Board has voted to put on the ballot a Building Reserve Safety Levy. There were two Trustee positions available this y...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced on April 9 that 36 trail organizations, communities and various land-managing agencies throughout Montana will receive Montana Trail Stewardship Program (TSP) grant awards for their projects in 2024. Forty TSP applications were received this year from a variety of eligible applicants, including federal and state agencies, towns, cities, counties, recreational clubs and nonprofit organizations. The TSP awards for this year’s cycle total approximately $2 million in state funds. Grants funds are a...
Hinsdale High School is proud to announce the Class of 2024 Valedictorian Zora Rose Holt, daughter of Jason and Sierra Holt. The Class of 2024 Salutatorian is Andrew Dennis Boucher, son of Gregg and Renae Boucher. These students have earned top honors for the class of 2024. They will address their fellow graduates and guests on May 19, 2024 at the Hinsdale High School at 2 p.m....
Get ready, Glasgow! Spring is here, and so is Spring Clean Up Week! Thanks to the city’s partnership with T&R Trucking, we’re making it easier than ever for you to tidy up. Through Tuesday, April 23, dumpsters will be available in the parking lot on 7th Street North, near the bus barn. It’s your chance to clear out clutter and embrace the season of renewal. Don’t miss out – mark your calendars and let’s clean up together!...
Montana students’ proficiency in math and science ticked up by a percentage point last academic year. That’s according to the latest data gathered from schools as part of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. Reading scores remained identical to 2022’s report card. More than half of students in each subject are falling short of proficiency. “I look at these scores and I don’t see good things,” Elsie Arntzen said. Arntzen is Montana’s superintendent of public instruction. State wide, Montana students are 37 percent proficient in math, 46 perc...
The deadline to apply for $30,000 in grant funding from the Montana Farmers Union Foundation is fast approaching on May 1. Since 2022, the Foundation has awarded and leveraged more than $60,000 to projects across the state that align with the Foundation’s mission to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities. Project applications must include an educational component for youth and/or adults with priority given to rural communities. Projects previously funded have been w...
Valley County Clean Up Week, presented by Two Rivers Economic Growth, is calling on the residents of Valley County to join forces in beautifying our community. Through April 22, we’re rallying together to clear away litter and debris, fostering a cleaner, safer environment for everyone to enjoy. To participate, swing by the Two Rivers Economic Growth office to pick up your essential cleanup kit, including trash bags and gloves. While you’re there, grab a map and sign up for a chance to win some incredible prizes generously provided by our loc... Full story
Sixth Grade Tate Loftsgaard - English Brynlie Harris - Health Rylan Schultz - Math Adam Weber - Science Timber Smith - Social Studies Myracle Henry - Computers Nevaeh Johnson - Art Baden White – Band Seventh Grade Riley Pedersen - English Austin Nelson - Health Aubree Holinde - Math Ava Schultz - Science Grace Cornwell - Social Studies Cooper Gibson - Reading Ryder Bilger - Art Amiya Ryan – Band Eighth Grade Amelia Gilchrist - English MJ Staggenborg - Health Alex Earll - Math Aaron Zoanni - Science Kenee Johnson - Social Studies Ryla Brown - R...
AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. AgWest’s industry experts gather market information from various sources to deliver commodity-specific insights. All Market Snapshots are available at AgWestFC.com/industry-insights. AgWest’s 12-month outlook for specific regional agricultural commodities is summarized below: Cattle The outlook for cattle suggests profitable returns for cow-calf pro...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on April 12 show 322 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $137.50 with the top selling for $154. Canner and cutter cows brought in $85 to $110; bulls $150 to $172; young bred cows $3,100; and short-term bred cows $1,700 to $2,175. Consignors: Dodson 2250 Bull 172.00 Malta 2100 Bull 169.50 Malta 2065 Bull 156.00 Poplar 1635 Cow 132.00 Glasgow 1595 Cow 131.50 Hinsdale 1487 Cows 132.25 Lloyd 1445 Cow 137.00 Opheim 1435 Cow 134.50 Loring 1363 Cows135.00 Lloyd 1315 Cow 154.00...
High Honors Aliah Batalla Maria Still Billy Still Honors Latia O’Guin John Yeska...
The number of passengers using the Glasgow Airport and Cape Air Airline has increased in 2024 compared to 2023 according to numbers from the Montana Department of Transportation. Through the month of February, 717 passengers used Cape Air to fly from Glasgow to Billings and from Billings to Glasgow. This compares to 690 for the same period in 2023. In 2023, 5614 passengers used Cape Air to fly from Glasgow to Billings and from Billings to Glasgow. Cape Air services several rural Montana airports under the Essential Air Service Program. For the...
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care this spring. The Red Cross depends on thousands of volunteer blood donors to collect about 12,000 blood donations every single day. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, vol...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on April 4 show 980 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $137.50; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110; young feeding/turnout cows $150 to $240; and bulls $130 to $161. Consignors: Scobey 2135 Bull 161.00 Harlem 2225 Bull 147.00 Saco 1945 Bull 146.00 Glasgow 1798 Bulls 150.00 Malta 1713 Bulls149.00 Glasgow 643 BC 284.50 Richland 1312 Cows 137.50 Hinsdale 1312 Cows 137.00 Conrad 1770 Cow 129.50 Scobey 1498 Cows 134.00 Saco 1180 Cows 140.00 Malta 410 HC 322.00 Wolf Point 478 HC...
On April 1, Governor Gianforte held a roundtable discussion to recognize Soil Health Week in Montana and raise awareness about how healthy soils can increase crop yields, improve nutrition, and strengthen food security. “Montana Soil Health Week serves as an opportunity to highlight our farmers, ranchers, and all producers working toward better soil health stewardship,” Gov. Gianforte said. “By being good stewards, we are creating opportunities for the next generation and cultivating a future where Montana producers can continue to drive our e...
For the Courier The Montana State High School Rodeo Association kicked off their spring rodeo season March 22-24, 2024, in Kalispell at the Majestic Valley Arena, home of the 2024 Farmers Union Insurance Montana State High School Rodeo Finals. Local students participated in the Miles City event on March 31. March 31 – Miles City #3 All-Around Cowboy - JP Cornwell, Glasgow Reserve All-Around Cowboy - Charlie Cornwell, Glasgow All-Around Cowgirl - Brooke Billingsley, Glasgow All-Around Cowgirl (tie) - Linden Schenk, Joliet & Mollie Mae Ruth, B...
Last year, during a dispute with Gov. Greg Gianforte over the state’s “95 mill” school equalization property tax, officials with 49 of Montana’s 56 counties chose to reduce their fall tax bills against the wishes of the Montana Department of Revenue. This month, after landing on the losing side of a November Montana Supreme Court ruling, those counties’ treasurers are left with the thankless task of sending supplemental property tax bills to hundreds of thousands of property owners across the state. The supplemental bills will increase...
We are excited to announce the finalists of the Third Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. The vision is to strengthen and support the existing and startup businesses that form the backbone of local communities. With the completion of our first phase, we would like to congratulate and announce the 2024 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition finalists. Start-Up Finalists Wolf Point Mercantile (Roosevelt County) Tootsie’s Fitness Salon & Spa Center (Valley County), Circle Country Market (McCone County), Sand Springs General Store and Cafe (...
