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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Eighteen years to the day. That's how long Chase Redfield's rodeo career lasted.He called it a day and hung up his professional spurs on Sunday at the annual Opheim Rodeo, where he began his career. "I've met a lot of people, been to a lot of places, and I wouldn't trade it for the world," Redfield said. "But, it's time." The local bareback rider went out on a high note, winning the bareback riding event with a score of 72. The first-place finish earned him $255.68 at the Northern Rodeo...
The usage of fireworks this 4th of July weekend has been banned due to extreme fire hazard due to ongoing drought and extreme heat conditions blistering Valley County. During their meeting Wednesday, June 30, the three Valley County Commissioners voted unanimously to enact the restrictions. Valley County is currently in STAGE 1 fire restrictions, which are designed to help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires during periods of high to extreme danger. During the... Full story
When the risk to public safety is elevated, The Northeast Montana Special Response Team (SRT) is ready at a moment's notice to spring into action. "SRT is a special police unit that has specialized training to handle incidents of higher risk nature than what the normal patrol officer would be expected handle," said Glasgow Police Department (GPD) Assistant Chief Robert Weber, SRT Team Commander. "Basically, we get extra training for those incidents and have extra equipment." SRT is slightly...
The Glasgow Reds baseball team hit a bit of a rough patch this past week, going 1-3 over two doubleheaders. They dropped both games in Miles City to the Mavericks last Tuesday before taking game one against the Billings Blue Jays at home on Thursday. The team was in Billings on Monday and Tuesday for doubleheaders against the Blue Jays and Cardinals, but scores were not available at press time. In game one on June 22 against the Mavericks, the Reds held even with the hosts on hits, but were...
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on June 24 toured Scottie Daycare Center to highlight the needs for childcare as parents rejoin the workforce following the COVID-19 pandemic. The visit is part of Gianforte's ongoing Montana Comeback Plan, which partially focuses on getting Montanans back to work. Gianforte hopes to foster more well paying jobs, improve education and attract Montanans who have moved away back to the state. "We are implementing the Montana Comeback Plan and that was part of...
FOR THE COURIER Kyler Hallock 210 - Kyler Hallock (MONTANA2) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 210 - Isaiah Laguna (Idaho2) over Kyler Hallock (MONTANA2) Dec 9-1 210 - Kyler Hallock (MONTANA2) over Talmage Carman (UTAH1) Fall 5:40 HWT - Kyler Hallock (MONTANA2) over Gaige Winter (MONTANA1) Fall 3:43 210 - Kyler Hallock (MONTANA2) over Migurel Quinones (CALIFORNIA1) TF 12-1 210 - Elijah Sobas (ARIZONA) over Kyler Hallock (MONTANA2) Fall 2:26 210 - Kyler Hallock (MONTANA2) over Daniel Eubanks (NEVADA1) Fall 2:11 210 - Kyler Hallock (MONTANA2) over...
FOR THE COURIER FORT PECK – Anglers and boaters recreating on Fort Peck Reservoir this year have noticed that water levels are lower than they have been the last several years. More shoreline is exposed, boat ramps are longer (all ramps are currently usable), and islands and shallow points are “popping up” where they haven’t been seen for years. Besides making boating on the reservoir a little more challenging, how do these lower water levels affect the fishery of Fort Peck? Changing water levels are nothing new to Fort Peck. Since Fort Pe...
FOR THE COURIER Unseasonably warm weather is occurring early in Montana, and many boaters and anglers have been going to the local reservoirs and other waterways to get some relief from the heat. However, along with having fun, folks need to follow all the laws while out and about. Wardens have been checking a slew of boaters and anglers recently, and some common issues are recurring as summer is getting underway: License possession while fishing: Many anglers contacted this spring and summer have not had their license in possession while...
HELENA – Hunters interested in purchasing licenses or permits left over from the special license and permit drawing can do so from June 21 through July 21. This new process for the sale of surplus licenses began in 2020 in response to issues in years past. The old process was vulnerable to long lag times, confusion and a perception of inequity for those unable to use the first-come, first-served online option starting at 5 a.m. Hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through MyFWP on the F...
It is no longer a matter of if, but when, the aging Valley County Community Pool fails, said Jory Casterline, city of Glasgow Recreation Director. "Last Friday (June 18), we had a scare right before the swim meet," he said. "The water wasn't circulating. And, yesterday (June 21), again it wasn't circulating. We have been able to manipulate it, but we are running out of options. Right now, several deck drains have collapsed. There is a drain in the boys locker room that has collapsed. If the...
Girl Scout Troop 2077 recently went on a trip that lasted five days and composed of 1,042 miles. During our trip we earned our Geologist badge. When we first arrived at our camp, it was so windy and rainy that it was a struggle just to set up our tents. It was an even bigger challenge to cook food and stay warm. Later that night, one tent had both poles snap leaving us half as much room to sleep. The next morning, we toured Lewis & Clark Caverns. At the cave entrance we came face to face with a...
David George Diveley, age 74, passed quietly in his sleep July 12, 2020 after complications from a heart condition. He was born July 7, 1964 in Great Falls, MT to George and Mildred Diveley and moved to Glasgow, MT with his family in 1958. During high school he played baritone horn in the Scottie marching band and after graduation in 1964 enlisted in the Army National Guard. While in service he attended Radio Operator School and was inspired by the world of broadcasting. He pursued this passion... Full story
Charlotte Ann "Boss" Coles Hrabak, age 70, passed away at the Billings Clinic Hospital on June 10, 2021. Charlotte was born on July 19, 1950, in Glasgow Montana. She spent her formative years in Malta, Montana where her father Cleo Coles was a photographer on Highway 2. In 1962, her father moved the family to Glasgow, Montana where he set up a new Coles Color Photo Studio. Charlotte went to Grades 7 through 12 in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow high school in 1968. In 1969 she married and in... Full story
Robert (Bob) Dale Keefer, 83, passed away in the arms of his loving wife in the comfort of his own home, June 25, 2021. Bob was born to Dale & Helen (Helps) Keefer South of Billings, where he lived for nine years until the family moved to the ranch near Ryegate. Bob graduated from high school in 1956 and was glad to be done, as Bob was ready to implement his own entrepreneurial ideas. During high school Bob was smitten by a "spunky black eyed ranch girl" from Lavina. Bob's big plans were... Full story
LeAnn was born April 22, 1966 in Glasgow, Montana to Janice Maureen (Christensen) St. Clair and Charles St. Clair. LeAnn attended school in Glasgow, graduating in 1984. She briefly attended UND Western in Williston, North Dakota, but ultimately chose to return to Glasgow. LeAnn met Lee Nelson in 1981 while in high school in Glasgow. They eloped in 1986. LeAnn's life centered around her four children, Amy, Nicole, Jessica, and Beau. Although she worked a number of jobs, she always said her... Full story
A memorial for Betty J. Lund will be at 11 a.m. July 3 at the Evangelical Church, 152 Aberdeen Street, in Glasgow. There will be a reception immediately after. Following the reception, Betty and Tom's (her late husband) remains will be buried together in the Fort Peck Cemetery for anyone anting to join the family.... Full story
As I continue on the journey of revamping this newspaper, I am preparing for the next phase to begin. But, to do it, I will need your help. You see, I am a one man show when it comes to news coverage. Luckily, I don't have to worry about Sports because our own Gwen Honrud has that covered nicely. For much else, I am similar to the Eye of Sauron. For you all that don't know, The Eye of Sauron sat atop Barad-dur in Mordor in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The eye, when focused on something,... Full story
As a part of his years long fight to increase local meat processing capacity in Montana and reduce consolidation in the meatpacking industry, U.S. Senator Jon Tester has secured $55.2 million in competitive grant funding that will provide critical resources for currently operating processing facilities that are working toward Federal inspection. "In order to break the stranglehold that large packers have on the marketplace, we have to bolster local processing capacity and increase...
The Valley County Sheriff's Office DUI Task Force in cooperation with the Glasgow Police Department offered for the first time a county wide scholarship to seniors for the 2020/2021 school year. All seniors in all Valley County schools were provided an opportunity to write a minimum 500-word essay on what it means to 'live above the influence' and being a peer role model in the community. We received four applicants for the $500 scholarship. Three scholarships essays were received from Glasgow H...
After a decade of dishing up sweet treats and coffee to the residents of Hinsdale, Sweet Memories will close following a final 4th of July extravaganza. "I started thinking about this probably a year and a half ago, that I needed to slow down and it seemed right that this was the year being our 10th anniversary," said proprietor Leona Knutson. "I turned 65 this year. We are about to be great grandma and grandpa in August and we have a lot of grand kids in high school and things I am missing out...
"For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope." Romans 8:20 If my understanding is correct, we seed winter wheat in the fall. The seed then sits in the ground during winter. When everything is all wintry and snowy, plant life is hard to imagine. But, come spring, the winter wheat grows. Even though surrounded by the cold and gray of a Montana winter, that little seed in the ground is very alive. Winter wheat reminds us, even though the... Full story
SATURDAY, JULY 3 • Don't forget to purchase your luminaria in memory of or in honor of a loved one. The cost is $10 each and they will be displayed on the fence along Highway 2 at the fairgrounds from July 2 - 4. Order forms are available at the Chamber office, BS Buzz or at Expressions. Proceeds going to the Valley County HOPE Project. Their funds are used to help Valley County residents with their medical expenses. SUNDAY, JULY 4 • 7 to 11 a.m. - Inaugural Pancake Breakfast by Boy Scouts - s... Full story
Robert Phillips passed away on January 14, 2021 in Oak Harbor, Washington from pancreatic cancer at the age of 71. On July 8, 2021 at 2 p.m. his family will spread Robert's ashes at the family farm south of Richland, Montana. They invite friends and relatives to join them on this occasion. A potluck BBQ will follow in the afternoon. Bring your lawn chairs! Burgers and refreshments will be provided. Please bring a favorite salad or dessert and a special memory of Robert to sha... Full story
