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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Northeast Montana Fair kicked off its evening shows with back-to-back nights of the PRCA Rodeo. Wednesday, July 27, saw the opening rounds with the finals taking place on Thursday night. Both evenings were well attended with crowds estimated at 700 to 800 attendees, according to Doris Ozark of the Northeast Montana Rodeo Committee. The rodeo drew over 248 competitors in all, with a large increase in the bareback bronco competition according to Ozark. Also competing were Barrel Racing’s s... Full story
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... Full story
On the July 27 at approximately 3:09 a.m., Phillips County Dispatch received a call from a motorist stating he saw a young man walking down the middle of the highway wearing only underwear. When the man refused a ride, the motorist gave him a sweatshirt and continued on his way. The motorist called 911 as soon as service was available. Deputy Alan Guderjahn was dispatched to the area but initially could not find him. Guderjahn traveled several miles south and then north again. After stopping at a vehicle he identified as that belonging to Ambro... Full story
At a meeting held July 19, the Nashua School Board made a commitment to meet weekly until the start of the school year. The recently hired superintendent, Bill Colter, stressed the importance of moving forward and getting things done. Colter expressed his appreciation to the board for giving him the opportunity to serve as superintendent and discussed his role as well as the role of the school board. Colter encouraged open and honest communication and indicated that if a board member receives a phone call from a community member, it should be... Full story
Valley County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest July 27 in a drug investigation. Andrea Gardner, 52, was arrested at her Glasgow home on four counts of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs (prescription drugs). She has since been released on bond. The investigation is being continued with the joint effort that led to the arrest; DEA, Tri-Agency Drug Task Force, Valley County Sheriff, as well as the Valley County attorney’s office. However, as of Aug. 2, there are no new charges.... Full story
The Fort Peck Sailing Club will be hosting a Mobile Optimist Sailing School Aug. 9-14 at the Fort Peck Marina. The classes are targeted for youth ages 8-14 and will be taught by two certified sailing instructors from Alberta, Canada. FPSC has secured 10 optimist boats for use in the course from the Alberta Mobile Optimist Sailing School. An optimist is a smaller sized boat measuring between 8 to 10 feet long. In addition to the sailing school the program will also feature a kayak safety course... Full story
The Aug. 1 meeting of the Glasgow City Council saw the passage of Ordinance 952, restricting the number of pets in area homes to three dogs or three cats, with grandfather provisions for households containing animals currently in excess of the maximum number of pets. Members of the community instrumental in finalizing the details of the ordinance were in attendance, but remained silent during public comment periods. Mayor Erickson thanked the community for their input and support. Early in the meeting, the council also passed incremental... Full story
Emerson Drive started out back in 1995 going under the name of 12 Gauge, but a few years later, after the band moved to Nashville, they discovered that 12 Gauge was already used by a rap group. So they changed their name to Emerson Drive. Under that name they have won numerous country music awards both in Canada and in the US. They are a fairly high-energy group and look like a bunch of athletes as they scamper back and forth across the stage drawing the mostly younger crowd deeper into their ac... Full story
Looking out across the prairie, fields of green are slowly turning to gold. Before long those fields will be host to combines and trucks, pickups with fuel tanks, and people delivering lunches to the harvesters. Months of field work and watching the sky, hoping for rain at the right time and praying [that] heavy winds and hail won’t decimate the crops [that] will culminate in bins filled with grain. Though we no longer farm, I still hold my breath when a weather warning flashes across the television screen warning of high winds, hail and h...
I’m excited to announce that for the first time ever, there will be two House debates east of Billings. My opponent has accepted a series of four debates in Billings, Great Falls, Frazer and hopefully Crow Country. This schedule features two east of Billings and on reservations. This will truly be a historic season. To me, the Frazer debate will be like a homecoming. I grew up in Whitefish, but I have deep family roots in eastern Montana. I know that the rural communities in the east are just as important as Billings, Great Falls, and other u...
Today’s question of the day in the Great Falls Tribune was really stupid. Shows someone didn’t do any research. The question was (paraphrased): “Will the aging work force hurt manufacturing in the United States?” Yikes! If you take the time to question most employers, you will find that us more “ripened” people are far more reliable than the thirty-somethings, many of whom feel that the $26,000+ (in Montana) they can “earn” on welfare far supersedes working for a living. Older folks know the value of working for their money and most abhor the...
The city pool in Glasgow was built where it stands, or slouches now, 43 years ago. It was opened in June of 1974. It was expected to last around 10 years. Like many other things in Glasgow, it has long outlasted its expiration date. It is now in dilapidated, unsafe condition, and is something that the city of Glasgow as a whole and its residents should be embarrassed about. Why haven’t we built a new pool? Why are we putting pool-goers at risk of injury? What is the solution? Glasgow’s pool is the home to many different activities, even in its...
On LaMancha I’ve always thought about writing a review and sharing my experiences, but life gets in the way and I never get it done. That said, when I heard about the disapproving comments made about “Man of LaMancha,” I just had to say something. We all must realize reviews are subjective; however, the more experience/information a reviewer has, the less subjective it becomes. I have been fortunate to have seen “Man of LaMancha” three previous times. Once on the east coast, once in Missoula and once again in Spokane (where Robert Goulet played...
Gary Lawrence Taylor, 68, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, at his home south of Saco, Mont., from complications of his illnesses. Gary was a life-long resident of the Saco community. He was born in Glasgow, Mont., on June 28, 1948, to Florence and Lawrence Taylor. On June 23, 1973, the rancher married the school teacher, Vivian Baquet, in Choteau. He attended Saco School, graduating in 1966, and then attended Northern Montana College majoring in business. Before finishing his degree, he...
Harold John Wetz was born on Dec. 13, 1922, in Sturgis, S.D., at the home of his maternal grandparents, to Gerald Wetz and Amelia (Schaff) Wetz. He grew up on the family ranch east of Vale, S.D., along the Belle Fourche River. He attended school at the Wetz School through the eighth grade and then ranched with his father until his marriage to the school teacher, Sylvia Dobyns, on June 5, 1946. The newlyweds lived on the farm west of Vale where they farmed and he and Sylvia raised their growing f...
Jeffrey Howard Banfield Alexander, 36, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2016, at the University of Utah Burn Center after a house explosion in Glasgow, Mont., Friday, June 10, 2016. A memorial for Jeffrey will be held in Arizona at a currently unspecified time and place. He was born to Charlene Alexander and Howard Banfield Alexander Jan. 12, 1980, in Marion, Ohio. He joined the Army as an infantryman and deployed with the 172nd Stryker Brigade to Mosul, Iraq. He married Stephanie on R&R during deployment and was then extended and sent to Baghdad...
Vivian L. M. McIsaac, 90 of Idaho Falls, Idaho, formerly of Glasgow, Mont., died Monday, July 25, 2016, at her son’s home. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St....
FRIDAY – SUNDAY AUG. 5-7 7:30 p.m. - “Mary Poppins” at Fort Peck Summer Theatre. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. More info, 406-526-9943 Wednesday through Sunday from 12-4 p.m. SUNDAY – AUG. 7 2 p.m. - Pinochle every 1st and 3rd Sunday at the Glasgow Senior Center. Everyone welcome. TUESDAY – AUG. 9 10 a.m. - The Valley County Conservation District local working group meeting is in the USDA Service Center Boardroom located at 54059 US Hwy. 2 W, Ste. 2, in Glasgow. The group is being asked to assess the conservat... Full story
From one corner of the state to the another, the Glasgow Kiwanis Thunder traveled nearly 500 miles to Hamilton for the state swim meet July 30 and 31. When they left the Bitterroot, they had a state championship trophy, two state champion relays, two individual state champions, and a whole lot of proud supporters. "Every swimmer showed up with something to prove after divisionals, making it an exciting state meet," said head coach Nicole Arnold. "Nearly all swimmers received their best times... Full story
The Glasgow/Fort Peck chapter of Walleyes Unlimited held their annual Women's Walleye Tournament Saturday, July 30 on Fort Peck Lake. Taking home the top prize of $1000 were Avis McDowell and Misty Williams of Froid with a total weight of 35.54 pounds caught. This year, 61 teams participated in the tournament and brought in nearly 500 pounds of walleye. Results: 1-Avis McDowell/Misty Williams 35.54; 2-Ashley Molstad/Johnna Antonich 29.08; 3-Sam Rose/Mary Rose 27.18; 4-Trisha VanderMars/Patti... Full story
