Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 33
During the regular City Council meeting at the beginning of June, the Glasgow City Council unanimously voted to build a new skatepark in Hoyt Park, which is the park where the new swimming pool is currently under construction at and next to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. The skatepark would be placed approximately 25 feet from the swimming pool in the southwest corner of Hoyt Park. During the meeting Tess Fahlgren, president of Siding 45,who has been in charge of spearheading the addition of a skatepark in the city of Glasgow, presented the...
Thousands of members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America and guests have gathered in Austin, Texas, from June 30 to July 3 for the BPO Elks National Convention. During the convention, Zak Peterson, of Glasgow, was installed as District Deputy for the BPO Elks for lodges in the East District of the Montana State Elks Association and will serve a one-year term. The BPO Elks is one of the premier patriotic and charitable organizations in the United States of America and is committed to making its...
The Milk River Days Parade in Hinsdale has become a tradition for families throughout the years to celebrate the Fourth of July. For many, attending the rodeo has become a staple of that tradition. Throughout the many years and generations Myron Malnaa has been the voice of the rodeo, alongside Chris Christianson. In addition to making memories for others, the Hinsdale rodeo has become a family affair for the Malnaas. In addition to Myron announcing, he brings his grandsons to the announcing...
During the last month of school, Irle Elementary third graders in Mrs. Swenson's class decided to apply what they were learning in the classroom and put the information to use in the real world. During a lesson on community service, specifically giving back to their community, the class wanted to do something for the community they live in. "We were learning about a community garden, and we wanted to do something for our own community," stated Holly Bell. "We decided to do a change drive for...
Dear Editor, District Court Judge Katherine Bidegaray is the right choice to be the next justice on the Montana Supreme Court. Having worked as her law clerk for four years and appeared in front of her this past year, I have seen her be impartial, fair, and respectful to each party in every case she has. She was born and raised on a Richland County farm and ranch, and she knows the importance of preparation, hard work, and self-discipline. Judge Bidegaray cares deeply about the state of Montana,...
Corn Hole anyone? Camping at Fort Peck and don’t want to bring your boards? Did the dogs eat the bags? Come enjoy one of three new sets of concrete corn hole games in Fort Peck. Bags are available (free) from the campground hosts! Games are located here: 1. Kiwanis Park horseshoe pit by shelters three and four 2. Downstream Campground group loop area 3. West End Tent and Trailer campground. Remember-we also have a portable pickleball court with accessories, horseshoes, volleyball, basketballs, fishing poles and more available to sign out (...
The Glasgow Downtown Association is putting on the second Alive at Five event Wednesday, July 17, in front of Elle Boutique, 114 5th St., Glasgow. The Fire Truck Pull competition will start at 6:30 p.m. with the Glasgow High Schools students and Milk River Star athlete Shawn Garwood against Valley County High School students and Milk River Star athlete Cari Knowles. The goal is to pull a fire truck 75 feet faster than the opponent. The winner will move on to the final in September against the Fire Departments and August’s winner of Frances M...
You can’t predict financial emergencies — but you can prepare for them. To do that, you can build an emergency fund to pay for unexpected expenses, some of which may be sizable. Without one, you might be forced to dip into your investments, possibly including your retirement accounts, such as your IRA or 401(k). If this happens, you might have to pay taxes and penalties, and you’d be withdrawing dollars that could otherwise be growing over time to help pay for your retirement. In thinking about such a fund, consider these questions: • How muc...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open for the summer! Memorial Day through Labor Day, weekly Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 406-526-3493 or follow us on Facebook for activities and events: @USACEFortPeck. Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13 Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament Wednesday, July 10 6 p.m. – Fishe...
Leslie Lee Humbert, 72, was born on July 16, 1951, in Scobey, Mont. He passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center in Scobey after a long battle with bladder cancer. Lee was born to Charles and Lenora (Larson) Humbert, joining siblings Lloyd, Karen, Larrie, Linda, and later sister Garnet. He was raised on the Humbert Ranch/Farm north of Four Buttes, Mont., which is located along the Canadian border. The Humbert Ranch was established in 1908 by Lee's great...
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that 17 Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $750,000 of grant funding to help develop and plan infrastructure projects to increase the health and safety for those communities and their residents. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Coal Endowment Program. “At Commerce, we are proud of programs like MCEP, which helps eligible towns, cities and counties prepare for growth with grant funding for crucial community development projects,” said Paul Green, director of the M...
Beacon Bible Camp had 70 students (45 girls and 25 guys) for Junior High Camp July 23-28. Speakers were Brad Spalding and Dan Hovestal of Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji, Minn. Their messages were on "seeing the world clearly, judging the world accurately and retaking areas as needed. Brad Spalding works with the camp program at Oak Hills Christian College and Dan Hovestal and his wife are parents of eight, including five foster children. Melissa Marasco led the girls' Bible Studies and...
Sandra Gardner, 81, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Services pending....
It doesn’t pay to leave your garden for two weeks at the end of June. The weeds thought to act like mice do when the cat’s away. They’ve run riot out there. I’m sorry to see the plants I wanted to grow seem to not have that same desire to thrive. Don’t get me wrong: they’re all still growing, but… There’s a reason we have the saying “growing like a weed.” I missed out on seeing all my purple iris in full bloom. The Shasta daisies on the north side of the house are vigorously blooming, but the ones to the east of the yard (mostly volunteers)...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 9, 2014 After 24 years of work, no major upcoming plans come to mind except to visit family and grandchildren. Jenny Reinhardt is getting ready to hand over the reigns as Valley County treasurer at the end of this month. Her years of service followed working nearly a decade with the Glasgow City-County Library. She began working for Valley County in 1990, just before the county fair. She decided to look for a change and a challenge after working at the library and...
=Glasgow City Council has awarded the Yard Of The Week to Paul Nass at 807 11th Ave No. He received $25 in Chamber Big Bucks provided by the Glasgow City Council. If anyone would like to nominate somebody for yard of the week you may call the Glasgow City Office at 406-228-2476....
"We had great swims this weekend," Head Coach Ethan Shrader said about his Thunder. "Dayton Markle swam to two first places and a second place and won High Point for the 8 and under boys. Abigail Kulczyk swam in Conrad, June 29-30, and won High Points for the 15 and over Girls." Markle won the 50 free and 25 fly while taking second in the 25 back. Holt Huntsman won the boys 13-14 200 IM and Haleigh Huntsman won the same event in the girls competition. Duncan Markle took first in the boys 8 &...
The Reds split their doubleheader with the Glendive Blue Devils July 2. Glasgow pulled off a run in the eighth inning in game one to win 10-9 but fell behind early in game two for a 12-2 loss. The Reds hold a 7-16 record now. Glasgow and Glendive stood tied at 3-3 at the end of one. Riley Smith sent Brody Hansen home on a fly ball to left field before Khye Gamas and Smith both scored on an error by the Blue Devils catcher. The Reds doubled their score in the second while keeping the Blue Devils off the board. Jack Kolstad scored on a Smith...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking up to 12 people to serve on a statewide River Recreation Advisory Council. The River Recreation Advisory Council’s purpose is to develop a set of recommendations for managing river recreation in Montana and administering the use of water-related activities. The focus area extends to department lands and water bodies that are restricted under the authority of FWP. This includes recreation use on and along the water way, including fishing access sites. Montana boasts an abundance of publicly accessible r...
We hosted our Twist A Lime Roping Saturday, June 29, put on by the Glasgow Rodeo Committee at the Cherry Creek Roping Arena. This year's event was dedicated to the memory of Larry Rhoads. Larry passed away Feb. 26, 2024. The family donated buckles to the champions. Larry helped start the Wolf Point Roping Club and was its first president in 1965. He also started the Hi Line Roping Club in 1969. He was active in and a lifetime member of the Cherry Creek Roping Club in Glasgow as well as a member...
The 10U travel softball team wrapped up its season by winning the 2nd Annual Glasgow Grand Slam. They opened up the tournament with a 14-13 loss to Havre June 28. The team bounced back with three wins Saturday, beating Sidney 14-2, Havre 14-2, and Sidney 17-0.The 10U squad finished the travel season with a 10-4-1 record, winning tournaments in Glasgow and Miles City, and finishing third in Lewistown.In the photo, pictured left to right: front row, Quinn Young, Kennedy Flaten, Hattie Kalinski,...
Northern StateTeam Camp Duals 2024 Saunteen Gamas 112 - Saunteen Gamas (Glasgow) over Cain Hogg (Faulkton) Fall 2:26 Jack Morehouse 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Hunter Danielson (Minneota) TF 20-2 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 112 - Lincoln Davis (Thief River Falls) over Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) Fall 3:59 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Brandt Haas (New Salem) Fall 2:14 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Bailey Gillen (Aberdeen Central)...
Fifth- grade students from across Valley County gathered for Valley County Conservation District's annual Outdoor Classroom event on May 15. Students started their day at Irle Elementary with an edible bug assembly presented by MSU County Extension Agent Roubie Younkin. During this portion students learned about how bugs can be incorporated into the daily food we eat and got to enjoy home-cooked treats that included ants. This tradition is something students either really enjoy or really hate. F...
USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. July 15, 2024: The Acreage Reporting Date for Spring Alfalfa Seed, all other spring seeded crops, Perennial Forage, Hemp, CRP acres and Grazing acreage is 15 days before the onset of harvest or grazing, or July 15, whichever is earlier. Aug. 1, 2024: Deadline to request a farm reconstitution or farm transfer for 2024. Aug. 1,...