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  • County Brief

    Dane Osen, The Courier|Aug 2, 2017

    Last week Valley County Commissioners met with people from the Keystone Pipeline and discussed new developments on the project and updates on their plan for the area. Some of the plans include improvements being made to three county roads that the company plans to use regularly in Valley County. These roads include Burns Road, Britsch Road and Bear Creek Road. Commissioners stated that the keystone officials stated there are plans to put man camps near Hinsdale located off of Burns Road and another one located 2 or 3 miles north of Park Grove,... Full story

  • Paint Run/Walk Set for Aug. 19

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Aug 2, 2017

    The third annual Paint Run/Walk will be on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Glasgow. The run/walk is a 2.5 mile untimed event highlighted by participants being sprayed with powdered paint at various points along the course. The event is jointly sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. The run/walk, for the third year in a row, is a fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project, and all proceeds will benefit the organization. The race will begin in front of the Glasgow Civic Center and proceed north for... Full story

  • Police Charge Man With Arson

    Dane Osen, The Courier|Aug 2, 2017

    The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a fire at the La Casa Hotel on Friday. When they arrived they discovered that someone had started a gas can on fire and luckily the flames were nearly out. The small blaze caused some damage to the building, burning the window casing on one of the rooms. The suspect, Melvin Thompson, had fled the scene on foot heading east, and was apprehended by the Glasgow Police Department near the Holiday. While making the arrest, officers discovered that Thompson had been drinking and was highly intoxicated. He now... Full story

  • GPD Reminder: Lock Your Doors

    James Walling, The Courier|Aug 2, 2017

    The Glasgow Police department would like to remind area residents to help reduce vehicle break-ins and property theft by locking the doors to property and vehicles. GPD Prevention Specialist Jennifer Fuller explains, “There is a common field of thought in policing that a considerable amount of crime prevention can be achieved in two ways: by changing the thinking of the criminal or by limiting the opportunity to offend.” “It is reasonable to believe,” asserts Fuller, “that there will always be another criminal ready to step up if one changes t... Full story

  • Locals to See Spotlight in FPST's 'Grease'

    James Walling, The Courier|Aug 2, 2017

    Fort Peck Summer Theatre's coming production of Grease, opening Aug. 4, stars Glasgow natives Rachel Lynn Pewitt as Rizzo, Tayte Prewett as Frenchy, Lily Helland as Marty, Lauren Kolstad as Patty, Sydney Hayward as Blanche, Jon Svingen as Coach and Daniel Dunn as Vince. The principle cast is rounded out by Taylor Caprara (Sandy), Nickela Rooney (Jan), Tyson Gerhardt (Kenickie), Jacob Nally (Sonny), Pam L Veis (Miss Lynch) and Jamie Parnell (Johnny Casino), as well as three Spokane-based actors:... Full story

  • Valley View Resident Turns 100 Years Old

    Hayley Young, For the Courier|Aug 2, 2017

    Valley View's own Robert "Bob" Schumacher is turning 100 years old on Aug. 2. He was born in 1917 in Wisconsin, and has seen many things throughout his life. His time in Wisconsin taught him a love of fishing, especially for catfish. He loves to share stories of his many fishing trips and the various fish he has caught. Schumacher is a veteran, serving in the Navy and was a part of the Navy Seabees. He also served his country in World War II. He is a self-proclaimed "Proud American" and states s... Full story

  • Health Dept. Continues 'Cardiac Ready' Efforts

    Josie Braaten, The Courier|Aug 2, 2017

    On July 26, Registered Nurse Lynn Miller and Health Department Director Connie Boreson with the Valley County Health Department were in the driveway of the Glasgow Fire Hall, ready to spread awareness about automated external defibrillators (AEDs), explain hands-only CPR, and provide advice about appropriate emergency action. Jenny Fuller, representing the Glasgow Police Station, was also on site, ready to provide information regarding heatstroke and all the situations in which it can take... Full story

  • Raiders Quickstop Grand Opening

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  • Letter to the Editor

    Sierra Holt, Horse Ranch|Aug 2, 2017

    Editor's Note: The following letter arrived in my inbox on June 28. The delay was unintentional. I was struck by a paragraph in the Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Glasgow Courier (Pg. 2A A Regular Guy’s Money Problems). “With the Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument suddenly in danger of being privatized, we need a representative in Congress who values our public lands. He has spoken out against land grabs and trusts Montana farmers and ranchers to know what’s best for our land.” I find this paragraph striking, because sentence one is in diametrica...

  • For the Love of Glaciers

    Josie Braaten, Casual Observations|Aug 2, 2017

    Being the bad Montanans that we are, my mom and I went to Glacier National Park for the first time ever only a few weeks ago. Over our depressingly short three days in the park, we hiked until we could physically go no further, practically crawling back to our car every night, yet absolutely gleeful about our adventure. Our routes took us to literally breathtaking glacial overlooks, through meadows of alpine wildflowers, alongside a family of bighorn sheep, to the source of exquisitely raging waterfalls, and through a honest-to-God fairy...

  • In The World of Trump

    Alec Carmichael, I Digress|Aug 2, 2017

    It comes as a surprise to me when I find that people I know and trust support the current state of the country. I try to pry information as to why, what things have been accomplished, and what goods have been done? But I honestly never get a straight answer. Mostly I get agitation that I don’t see it. I hear constantly that this is better than the previous eight years, but I don’t see how. The Republican administration has pursued a hated health care policy to failing ends. They looked petty and fool-hearted the entire time. Especially whi...

  • Thanks, Alexander Graham Bell

    Aug 2, 2017

    The absence of a telephone didn’t bother our family, at least as I recall. We were a letter-writing group, especially during World War II with two brothers in the military awaiting news from home. People walked not for the exercise but to their place of employment, shopping, visiting their friends, library, post office, school, church, you name it, we arrived by foot power. The sidewalks were constantly used and well maintained. Cars were visible but actually not many on the streets. Wartime gasoline rationing made a real difference. Early o...

  • Before Bottled Water

    Gwen Cornwell, Remember When|Aug 2, 2017

    Do you remember before bottled water? Can you even imagine what our parents and grandparents would have had to say if anyone would have mentioned a business of bottled water! Of course, if it was a business, there would have to be a charge for it and just who in their right mind would pay for a glass of water? I am sure that plastic bottles were unheard of, and if you did have bottled water, it would have had to have been in glass containers. And my question is, would glass bottles be better than plastic? Would there be more recycling with...

  • Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area

    Aug 2, 2017

    WEDNESDAY – AUG. 2 6-8 p.m. - St. Marie Fire Department training sessions every other Wednesday. To volunteer or questions, call Chief Rob Esaias at 524-8113 or Assistant Chief August Aho at 263-9733. THURSDAY – AUG. 3 “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” at the Milk River Motor Sports Demolition Derby at Valley County Fairgrounds. 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. 4 p.m. - Beginning band instrument display in the Middle School music room 7 p.m. - Joe Diffie Live in Concer... Full story

  • Thomas James Miller

    Aug 2, 2017

    Thomas James Miller went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 28, 2017. He passed away in a tragic car accident, due to no fault of his own. He was born to Wesley and Sheila (Toavs) Miller in Glasgow, Mont., on June 12, 2001. He attended school in Nashua where he would have been a junior this year. He was a polite, fun-loving kid. He was a hero to his little sister, Kaitlyn, right-hand man to his father, and the light of his mom's life. He loved to make those around him laugh and... Full story

  • James 'Jim' K. Seiler

    Aug 2, 2017

    James "Jim" K. Seiler, age 73, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Per his request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. He was born on Feb. 8, 1944, in Glasgow to Charles M. Seiler and Marie Roos and received his early education from St. Raphael's Catholic School, graduating from Glasgow High School in 1962. Immediately after graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving four years. He married Teddi L.... Full story

  • Onto State: Thunder Qualifies 21 Swimmers

    Georgie Kulczyk, The Courier|Aug 2, 2017

    The Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team will be facing some tough competition at the upcoming state swim meet. The Thunder will be competing in the Class A division against Glendive, Columbia Falls, Conrad and Big Sandy. Head coach Nicole Arnold explained that classifications are based on the amount of points scored during the divisional meet. "Last year they took the Class B title and will face a harder task this year repeating in class A," she said. The Eastern Divisional meet was held in Sidney July... Full story

  • Ranch Rodeo Held at Fairgrounds

    Susan Fast, For the Courier|Aug 2, 2017

    A small crowd gathered to watch the Old Mil Ranch Rodeo held at the Valley County Fairgrounds on July 29. Five teams competed in five events: branding, trailering, doctoring, cow milking and stray gathering. Following the team events, an individual bronc riding competition was held. Salveson Ranch (Ken Salveson, Ted Brown, Lonnie Kaufman, Curt Bruckner, Jim Robinson) took the overall win with 48 points and Reid Ranch/Stensland Ranch & Livestock (J.D. Stensland, Brad Marshall, Pete Heryford, Lori... Full story

  • Additional Concussion Testing Offered

    Aug 2, 2017

    GHS will be offering additional concussion testing dates: Tuesday, August 8 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, August 10 at 7 p.m. in Room 6 at Glasgow High School. Remember, this testing is mandatory for any new students to the district in grades 6 - 12 that plan on participating in extra-curricular activities, and for students that took the test prior to last school year (2016-17). If you have questions, then please contact Chuck Barstad at 406-853-6689.... Full story

  • 2017 Scottie Football Camp

    Aug 2, 2017

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  • Hi-Line Farm and Ranch August 2017

    Aug 2, 2017

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