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From the recent Ag Expo to planning events well into next year, the Chamber doesn’t slow down. The Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held their big Northeast Montana Agriculture Expo & Night of Honors Oct. 11 at the Valley Event Center. The annual event is the Chamber’s premiere agriculture showcase, bringing together stakeholders from across the industry. The all-day event kicked off 7:30 that morning with breakfast burritos prepared and served by the Hinsdale FFA and 4-H clubs, and went until late that evening with the Har...
The regularly scheduled Glasgow City Council Meeting for the first week in November has been moved from Monday, Nov. 4 to Thursday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Glasgow Civic Center....
After rescheduling twice earlier this year due to unfavorable weather conditions, Mother Nature finally decided to cooperate on Oct. 5, providing a crisp, cool fall day, with a sky as blue as a robin's egg for the Mental Health Walk, sponsored by the Valley C.A.R.E. Coalition. Community members of all ages came out to walk in solidarity to get people talking about and be accepting of mental illness. The overall theme of the walk was that the disease can affect any one, any family, and there is a...
For September and October, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open during the month of October, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Powerhouse tours are available only by advance appointment. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. WEDNESDAY – OCT. 9 5:30 – 7 p.m. - McPool Party Fundraiser sponsored by McDonalds. Make sure to purchase an Egg McMuffin. THURSDAY – OCT. 10 9 a.m. - Live Under the Big Sky – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Marc Kl...
Secretary of State Corey Stapleton has awarded HAVA Election Security Grants to counties throughout the state, including Valley County, to assist them in purchasing the new ExpressVote voting system. The system will utilize touch-screen technology to produce a paper record for tabulation. It will handle the entire marking process, which will eliminate marginal marks and the need for interpretation of the voter’s mark. The upgrade will make it easier for voters with disabilities to cast their vote and will also be easier to manage by election j...
For September and October, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. THURSAY – OCT. 3 2 p.m. - Bingo at The Manor (Nemont) basement. Open to the public. FRIDAY – OCT. 4 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery Artist of the Month reception featuring Halle Paige Reddig at the gallery, 523 2nd Ave. S. 7:30 p.m. - Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Johnny Appleseed” at Glasgow High School. SATURDAY – OCT. 5 7 – 10 a.m. - Valley County Senior Citizens serve breakfast the first Saturda...
Groups trying to improve mental health and decrease substance abuse in Valley County are sponsoring a Mental Health Walk on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Valley Event Center and will end at the Civic Center. The gathering will provide education, ask folks to give input and present chances to win a Yeti cooler and Chamber Bucks with lunch provided. The highlight of the walk will be two brief presentations by people who have beat the disease. Free rides will be available by calling Valley County Transit, 228-8747,...
The month of September has been National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a month-long endeavor to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on a topic that is often taboo to talk about and stigmatized. According to FMDH employee Samantha Griffin, who is currently in school to become a licensed clinical social worker, in 2017 the national death by suicide rate rose by four percent while Montana saw a rise of 15 percent, which means that most Montana residents know someone who has attempted suicide or struggled with suicidal...
Businessman and state legislator Scott Sales sat down with the Glasgow Courier to discuss his background, political experience and his current bid for Montana’s Secretary of State seat. Sales discussed everything from the land board and land usage, to election security and accessibility while touting his Republican record in the state legislature. Sales, a Republican from Gallatin County, has been serving in the legislature since 2003 when he entered as a representative. He served four terms including one as Speaker of the House and another a...
For September and October, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. THURSDAY – SEPT. 5 9 a.m. - Live Under the Big Sky – Frank Odermann from Zero Vision (Gun Training) on KLTZ. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - FMDH Blood Drive in the FMDH Conference Room. To make an appointment vis...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Aug. 31. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. THURSDAY – AUG. 8 7 p.m. - VFW & Auxiliary meeting at the Glasgow VFW Club. 7 p.m. - Fort Peck Fine Arts Performing Arts Camp present an evening of s...
The Paint Run/Walk is a 2.5 mile, untimed event highlighted by participants being sprayed with powdered paint at various points along the course. This is a fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project, jointly sponsored by the Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. The race course begins in front of the Glasgow Civic Center and proceeds north for two blocks before turning left and heading west on 2nd Ave South. At the edge of town, participants will turn left and follow the levee around the south side of...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Aug. 31. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. THURSDAY – JULY 4 Valley County Courthouse Closed Glasgow City-County Library Closed 11 a.m. - Milk River Days Parade on Main Street in Hinsdale. 1:30 p...
Over 40 veterans and nearly 120 family, friends and citizens gathered at the Glasgow Civic Center on Memorial Day morning to honor those U.S. service members who gave their lives for this nation. The American Legion Post 41 hosted the event with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3107 assisting. Joe Yeomen was the master of ceremonies. Guest speaking this year was Pam Ost – who grew up as the child of an Air Force airman during the Cold War. Ost highlighted her sometimes harrowing experiences w...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. Fort Peck Interpretive Center will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. WEDNESDAY – MAY 29 3 p.m. - St. Marie Fire Training. For more info., contact Chief August Aho at 263-9733. 6-8 p.m. - Free Skywarn Weather Spotter Training Course at t...
Staff of the Valley Veterinary Clinic in Glasgow will be at the Nashua Civic Center on Monday, June 3, from 6 to 7 p.m., to provide needed vaccinations for your pet. They will also be at the Opheim Fire Hall on Wednesday, June 5, starting at 5 p.m., and the Glasgow south-side fire hall on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., to provide needed vaccinations for your pet. If you are planning to attend, please contact the clinic at 228-2437 during regular business hours to find out what vaccinations your pet needs. The staff will not have...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. Fort Peck Interpretive Center will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available by appointment until Memorial Day weekend, May 25, when they are then offered at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. THURSDAY – MAY 23 10 a.m. - Books and Babies Story Time at the Glasgow City-County L...
On Saturday, May 25, American flags will be placed at all veterans’ grave sites at the Glasgow cemetery starting at 9 a.m. All are welcome to help. On Monday, May 27, there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Civic Center in Glasgow starting at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be Pamela Ost. The Glasgow High School Band will be playing, directed by Dr. Brad Persinger, and the EQ Singers will also sing. There will be a potluck at the VFW afterwards. A hot dish will be provided, however deserts and salads are needed. The flags at the cemetery w...
Staff of the Valley Veterinary Clinic in Glasgow will be at the Nashua Civic Center on Monday, June 3, from 6 to 7 p.m., to provide needed vaccinations for your pet. If you are planning to attend, please contact the clinic at 228-2437 during regular business hours to find out what vaccinations your pet needs. The staff will not have their computer records available at the clinic, so they will be unable to determine which vaccinations your pet needs on that day. The veterinary clinic will only be able to process cash or checks as payment for...
Dear Editor, One in five people in our country have had firsthand experience with behavioral health problems. That statistic would suggest that over 1,000 people in Valley County have been affected. How do we address those problems? "Our community needs to have more conversations about mental health" is the message that CARE Mental Health Committee is promoting with their upcoming Mental Health Awareness Walk on Tuesday, May 21. Removing any stigma attached to mental illness by our culture has...
Dear Editor, Statistics show that one in five people in the United States live with a mental health condition, either personally or that of a family member. The local CARE Mental Health Committee continually discusses how our community could help lower that percentage in Valley County. The committee's priorities are education, removal of stigma and prevention of behavioral health problems (mental illness and substance abuse). There are sources of help in Valley County, such as the Mental Health...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. Fort Peck Interpretive Center will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available by appointment until Memorial Day weekend, May 25, when they are then offered at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. WEDNESDAY – MAY 1 6 p.m. - VFW Awards Banquet at the Glasgow Post. THURSDAY – MAY 2 10...
In effort to remove stigma attached to mental health problems, the Valley County Mental Health Committee is sponsoring a Mental Health Walk on Saturday, May 4. The event will start at 9:56 a.m. at the Valley Event Center with a couple of brief presentations, a walk to the Civic Center, opportunities to gather information, a drawing for a Yeti, some refreshments and then on the way home before 11. Nearly one in five adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition. Stigma can make the journey to recovery longer and more...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 6 – 9 p.m. - Bible Study at the Cottonwood Inn facilitated by Pastor O’Connor. THURSDAY – APRIL 4 10 a.m. - Books and Babies Story Time at Glasgow City-County Library. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. - Bill Sugg Memorial Art Show at Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery Artist of the Month Reception. 6 p.m. - Skills Assessment for all Major Players at Cal Ripkin Field. If field is not ready, it...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. THURSDAY – MARCH 21 10 a.m. - Books and Babies Story Time at Glasgow City-County Library. 10 a.m. - IndHemp Informational Session regarding Hemp Production in Montana at TNT Ag, 80 US-2 in Wolf Point. 5 – 7 p.m. - Scholastic Book Fair at Frazer school. 6:30 p.m. - Middle School Track Parent’s meeting at the Glasgow Middle School Common Area. FRIDAY – MARCH 22 5 – 6:30 p.m. - Annual Knights of C...
