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Reprinted with permission: https://montanafreepress.org/2024/12/04/irrigators-hopeful-lame-duck-congress-will-deliver-funding-for-milk-river-repairs/ That mythical December character bearing gifts, could it be the Congressional Lame Duck? Irrigators along Montana’s Milk River hope it’s so. With weeks left in the congressional term, farmers along the Milk River are hopeful federal lawmakers will deliver at least some of the more than $300 million promised earlier in the year for the Milk River Irrigation Project, which delivers water to 18,...
This year, once again, the Glasgow Kiwanis Club will be raising funds by ringing the bell. We are looking for volunteers to help us raise funds to be used for service projects and support of organizations such as the Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team, the pool project, Valley County 4-H Clubs, Scouts, Bring Up Grades, Snack Pack, Key Club, Builders Club, the Easter Egg Hunt, Milk River Activity Center, helping the Chamber sponsor the Bag Pipe Band for homecoming, singing carols at Prairie Ridge, Nemont Manor, and the Valley View Nursing home as well... Full story
An annual event the community looks forward to year after year, is the Milk River Christmas Store shopping spree, which was held on Nov. 30 at the Milk River Activity Center. With assistance from volunteers, such as the Glasgow High School Student Council, local Valley County 4-H kids and individual community members, kids of all ages had the opportunity to shop for their loved ones. Oftentimes it's hard for kids to truly pick out gifts for their loved ones and keep it a surprise as usually...
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. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Through the winter, the Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open by appointment only to see the Center or for a Powerhouse Tour, 406-526-3493. Thursday, Nov. 28 Thanksgiving – Federal Holiday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Thanksgiving Buffet at the Wood’s Dining Room. Serving 11 a.m. to 8... Full story
Robert "Robbie" Lee Carpenter, 65 years old, passed away peacefully at his home, Warren Group Home on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 2:30 p.m. at Bell Mortuary with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at the family plot in Glendive, Mont. He was born on Sept. 7, 1958, to Myron Carpenter and Violet Trulock. Robert entered Eastmont School in 1967 at the age of nine. There he learned to read primers and write... Full story
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. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Through the winter, the Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open by appointment only to see the Center or for a Powerhouse Tour, 406-526-3493. Wednesday, Nov. 20 Noon – 5:15 p.m. - Blood Donation at VFW, 1222 U.S. Highway 2 , W. Those wishing to help patients make memories thi... Full story
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 It's been roughly over two decades since Glasgow lost its Christmas tree located downtown. The tree used to sit in the middle of the street on 2nd Ave. S and 4th St. S. A manhole was uncovered and a pot the city created to place the tree in helped hold the tree in place. Due to an accident several years ago, the city looked at the problems created by the tree's position and the liability issues. This year, several residents stopped to watch as a large tree... Full story
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, Thomas Keith Anderson, age 81, went home to be with the Lord. After 81 years of hard work and dedication to life, Tom went to be with his savior after he finished chores one last time. A celebration for the life of Tom will be held at the Malta Assembly of God Church on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. followed by a luncheon for friends and family to attend. Tom has been laid to rest at home on the Bar Triangle Ranch. Tom was born in Scobey, Mont., on Dec. 30, 1942, to... Full story
Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Nov. 8, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) recently entered into a $26 million loan agreement with the Milk River Joint Board of Control (MRJBOC) to support needed repairs on the St. Mary Canal. “The State of Montana will continue to come alongside local and federal officials to ensure resources are available to make needed repairs to the damaged St. Mary and Halls Coulee siphons,” Gov. Gianforte said. “The effect of the failure has been widespread, especially on water users...
Community members from Valley County gathered on Oct. 29, at the Glasgow Elks Lodge for the Unity in the Community event, hosted by Two Rivers Economic Growth. The evening brought together local residents and a range of exhibitors, sharing resources and information that support and strengthen the area, underscoring the collaborative spirit of Valley County. Attendees enjoyed a roast beef dinner prepared and served by local 4H clubs, whose hard work and hospitality brought warmth and community...
Nov. 1 Tori Bell and her daughter McKenna received a surprising call Oct. 20, from Make A Wish Foundation. McKenna was given her wish of a camper, provided by CamperWorld in Billings in recognition of her fight with cancer. On Oct 25, Lustre hosted Frontier School where the Jr High girls won 24-15, and the Jr High boys won 37-28. Both teams played hard. LGS jamboree girls lost a heart-breaker by one point, 19-20. The LGS jamboree boys lost 15-23. They are improving their skills. Thank you...
Oct. 24 was the annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics at all three of the Glasgow coffee shops, The Loaded Toad, Blend 10 and Starbucks. Local law enforcement, including Glasgow Police Department officers and Valley County Sheriff deputies, and Milk River Stars athletes helped the cause by serving coffee, greeting customers and helping customers with their orders. Proceeds, which totaled over $900, will help the Milk River Stars team travel to and from competitions, which include the...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 Negotiations were completed and Glasgow City council members have agreed to give both union and non-union employees a raise this year. Mayor Becky Erickson commented that there hasn't been a raise for employees in several years. The raise adds up to 50 cents an hour, and a $1.50 raise for employees who are on call. Health insurance payments will also increase. City officials did not take a raise this year. The resolution was passed Monday, Oct. 20. An... Full story
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. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Through the winter, the Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open by appointment only to see the Center or for a Powerhouse Tour, 406-526-3493. Thursday, Oct. 24 4 – 5:30 p.m. - Valley County Public Health Flu Vaccine Clinic at the Valley County Health Department, 500 4th Ave. S.... Full story
Reclamation has received the first sections of the 90-inch replacement pipe for the St. Mary Siphon, marking a major milestone of the extensive project to restore the damaged siphon. This milestone sets the stage for replacing the critical infrastructure that delivers water to the Milk River Project, a lifeline for north-central Montana ranchers, farmers, and communities. The St. Mary Siphon is an essential component of the Milk River Project, one of Montana’s most significant irrigation systems, which serves over 120,000 acres of farmland. For...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 "I don't want to borrow on the highway future," Director of Montana Department of Transportation Mike Tooley said at a meeting that took place at the Cottonwood Inn in Glasgow on Friday. Tooley came to the Highway 2 Association quarterly meeting, and he was able to address officials from along the Hi-Line. With increased traffic, some smaller communities along the Hi-Line have been concerned with maintenance and possible upgrades to Hwy. 2. Tooley, who is... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks encourages folks to be bear aware, even in the “Hi-Line” area of central and eastern Montana. Many folks are heading into the field for fall hunting, and bears are often very active this time of year as they are looking for high calorie food sources before hibernation. Bear populations are expanding, and although bear encounters are rare in most of central and eastern Montana, there are known black and grizzly bears in all kinds of habitats along the Hi-Line. This includes the Little Rockies and Bear Paw Mou...
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. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Through the winter, the Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open by appointment only to see the Center or for a Powerhouse Tour, 406-526-3493. Wednesday, Oct. 16 4 – 5:30 p.m. - Valley County Public Health Flu Vaccine Clinic at the Valley County Health Department, 500 4th Ave... Full story
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 Sometimes a namesake can have more sentimental value and meaning, other times it's about carrying history. The Glasgow school board discussed a possible decision on naming the new elementary school building at the school board meeting that took place on Wednesday, Oct. 8. What would seem like a simple decision, turned out to be more complicated. A survey was open to the public for about a week. The survey asked if the new school would remain Irle... Full story
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the St. Mary Initiative. Farmers and ranchers in Blaine, Glacier, Hill, Phillips, and Valley counties including the Blackfeet Nation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community directly impacted by the St. Mary Canal siphon failure should visit their local NRCS office now to apply. The final application batching date for the initiative will be Feb. 28, 2025. “We’ve been working closely with partners critical to the rehabilitation of the St. Mary sys...
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. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Through the winter, the Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open by appointment only to see the Center or for a Powerhouse Tour, 406-526-3493. Wednesday, Oct. 9 5:30 p.m. – Valley County Commissioners will be at the Nashua School Library to discuss Valley County concerns. Thu... Full story
Iona Joy (Habberstad) Nelson (commonly known as Joy) was born on Jan. 16, 1932, to George and Edith Habberstad, of Dunseith, N.D. She passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. A service will be held at the First Lutheran Church, Glasgow, Mont., Saturday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the service. In lieu of flowers we ask that any donations be made to Milk River Association in her memory. A full obituary was published in the Wednesday, Oct. 2, issue of the Glasgow Courier.... Full story
Iona Joy (Habberstad) Nelson (commonly known as Joy) was born on Jan. 16, 1932, to George and Edith Habberstad, of Dunseith, N.D. She passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. A service will be held at the First Lutheran Church, Glasgow, Mont., Saturday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the service. Joy was one of four children, Marvin, Dorraine, Iona and Darrell, all previously deceased. Iona and Dorraine were the first in their families to attend college and obtain Education... Full story
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 The people of the small town of Nashua have once again proven that small town characteristics are some of the most valuable assets we can possess. Robert Buck, a junior at Belt High School, was injured during a football game and was in the ICU in Great Falls. Nashua Athletic Director Jessica Nagy explained that after students and faculty read the story, they saw the GoFundMe account and a fundraising drive went underway. All efforts combined allowed the...