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A popular Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 program that allows kids and their friends or families to check out free fishing rods and tackle is in full swing again this year. In time for summer fishing, FWP staff has restocked and maintained over 350 fishing rods in most of the 41 different location sites across Montana’s Hi-Line. The “Kids to Fish” program lets anglers check out fishing rods and reels equipped with basic tackle, such as hooks, bobbers, and sinkers. Typically, eight rods are at each location, and some places have a tackl...
Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) submitted public comments to the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Land Management on their proposed Conservation and Landscape Health rule that will lock up swaths of public land for “conservation leases.” “This rule is just another example of the Biden Administration weaponizing the government to appease radical environmentalists at the expense of the people of Montana,” said Rep. Rosendale. “This expansive rule will limit recreation, timber, grazing, and important energy development on public la...
Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) simplified licensing requirements on state lands as part of Governor Gianforte’s Red Tape Relief Task Force. The two agencies consolidated the conservation license and state lands recreational use license into one annual conservation license, supporting the maintenance of places like fishing access sites (FAS), wildlife management areas (WMA). On Montana school trust lands, conservation license sales...
Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach The Courier 10 Years Ago Wednesday May 15, 2013 A new study released by the Montana Department of Commerce predicts that Valley County will experience modest population growth in the decades ahead and then return to about present-day levels by 2060. From the estimated 2012 population of 7,604, the numbers will rise to a peak of 8,188 in 2028. This is almost exactly what the population of Valley County was in 1990. More than 100 fifth-graders from all the Valley Cou...
After hitting a roadblock earlier this year when a lone construction bid for a new pool, bathhouse and parking loop came in millions over the engineer estimate from July 2022, the Valley County Community Pool Campaign committee has been meeting, working and discussing with key stakeholders what the next steps will look like in order to get a new pool for Valley County. When the lone bid was reviewed in January, the bid came in at $4,693,422 with the breakdown of $2,288,695 for the swimming pool, $2,146,651 for the pool house structure and...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, March 6, 2013 The annual school election will be held Tuesday, May 7. There is one vacancy for the Glasgow School Board of Trustees this year, as Dr. Charles Wilson's term is set to expire. This is a three-year term. To date, no one has filed for the open position. Dr. Wilson has indicated he will not run for reelection after more than 20 years on the board. The Glasgow City Council heard a description of a proposed cooperative effort between the Glasgow and Long Run...
The Glasgow City Council met for their regular council meeting on Feb. 21 in the Council Chambers. Regular business was voted on including payment of claims in the amount of $131,839.68; payment of Valley Court Apartment claims in the amount of $1,709.37 and approval of the Feb. 6 regular council meeting minutes. There was a huge crowd in the public sitting area of the council chambers as the Siding 45 Skatepark committee and supporters were in attendance to discuss working with the city in order to find a location for a future city skatepark....
1 Years Ago Wednesday, February 27, 2013 The Montana Department of Transportation is searching for wetlands that have been drained and/or partially drained that could be restored as mitigation for transportation projects. The Glasgow School Board's newly hired owner's representative for the proposed building and renovation project was introduced by Superintendent Bob Connors at a public meeting at East Side School on Monday evening. Paul Bishop, who was an architect in Montana, more than 20...
The Montana State University College of Agriculture has announced finalists for a new leadership program focused on sustainable agriculture and agritourism. The Montana Agritourism Fellows Program will center on the goal of developing leaders to advance sustainable agritourism. The fellowship is designed to engage agricultural producers and train them in methods of communicating and promoting sustainable agriculture for farmers, ranchers, professionals and communities. It was funded by a grant from the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research...
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 Valley County Pioneer Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. Through the winter, people can coordinate with staff to visit w... Full story
Oct. 19 Basket Brawlers def. Hinsdale Raiders 40-38 High Scorers: Basket Brawlers – Marisa Collins – 11 Hinsdale Raiders – Amanda Johnston – 11 5th Ave Pharmacy def. Border Runners 52-46 High Scorers: 5th Ave Pharmacy – Linda Hudyma 20 Border Runners – Shawni Stenglien 18 Current Standings 5th Ave Pharmacy 2-0 Basket Brawlers 1-1 Border Runners 1-1 Hinsdale Raiders 0-2...
According to the latest report to the Governor’s Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee, recent rainfall across most of Montana has done little to pull the state out of long-term drought conditions. “We saw the third warmest August on record and September saw temperatures more than five degrees above average across much of the state,” said Michael Downey, drought program coordinator with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. “High summer temperatures have depleted streams, and two years of severe to extreme drought...
The 8th Annual Paint Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 13. The Run/Walk is a 2.5 mile untimed event highlighted by participants being sprayed with powdered paint at various points along the course. This event is jointly sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. This is a fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project. The race 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... Full story
In Valley County, it is no longer the case of smoke it if you can find it, but smoke it if you want it. As of Jan. 1, Montanans age 21 and older can legally purchase and use marijuana for recreational purposes. In Valley County, legal marijuana is available for sale at CannaOrganics, 54315 Highway 2, on the outskirts of Glasgow. Rod and Debra Lambert, co-owners, first opened the shop as a dispensary for medical marijuana patients in Feb. 2019. Now, they can legally sell marijuana for...
Biden Intends to Rescind Keystone XL Permit JAN. 20 - In yet another setback to TC Energy and the building of the Keystone XL pipeline, CBC in Canada was first to report on Jan. 17 confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden's intent to rescind the KXL pipeline permit. Biden campaigned on canceling the Canadian pipeline project, which will run through Valley County, after having opposed it during his time as Vice President under President Barack Obama. Obama punted the controversial political...
Rod Karst was sworn in as Mayor of the city of Glasgow during the regular council meeting Monday at City Hall. Councilmembers Stan Ozark (Ward 1), Doug Nistler (Ward 2) and Dan Carr (Ward 3) also performed an oath of office for their upcoming terms. "I guess it is 'official, official,'" Karst told The Courier following the oath of office. "I am excited about it, maybe a little nervous. But, I have been involved since 2006, so I think I know what I am getting into." Karst won his bid for office d...
• Current age? 60 • How long have you lived in Glasgow? "All my life (outside of college years)." • Why should voters pick you? "I have the experience from being on the council for over a decade; I have the leadership experience (past and current board positions); I have the desire to continue to serve the people of Glasgow." • What experience do you bring to the table? "I have served on the Glasgow City Council for over a decade (currently the President of the Council). I am the Preside... Full story
About $2,000 was raised for the Warriors on the Water program during last Saturday's 7th Annual Paint Run/Walk in downtown Glasgow. About 40 people participate in the extremely colorful event, co-sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. The race began in front of the Civic Center, with participants -- wearing white t-shirts -- completing a loop of downtown, getting tagged with colored powder paint throughout the course....
The 7th Annual Paint Run/Walk will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 14. This event is jointly sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department, and is a fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project. The race begins in front of the Civic Center with registration at 8a.m., race at 9a.m. Entry Fee is $30 , and includes a Paint Run/Walk T-shirt. Participants are asked to wear a white t-shirt as they will be sprayed with colored powder paint throughout the... Full story
Missoula's new downtown library was teeming with people who might typically spend a Saturday afternoon hiking, biking or otherwise making the most of Montana's abundant outdoor recreation. One look at the soupy haze blanketing the city and it was clear why. "We're definitely trying to stay out of the smoke," Charlie Booher said as his kids picked out books from the stacks. Smoke from the wildfires burning through bone-dry forests and grasslands in the West has damaged air quality this week from...
FOR THE COURIER GLASGOW- Drew Henry was hired as the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 regional supervisor in northeast Montana, based out of the regional headquarters in Glasgow. Drew replaced Mark Sullivan, who recently retired after working 35 years with FWP, including six years as regional supervisor. Drew, who is originally from Glasgow, was the Glasgow-area regional wildlife biologist for the last nine years. He holds both a bachelor’s degree in biology from Minot State University and a master’s degree in animal ecology from Iow...
EDITOR'S NOTE: 5 p.m. Friday before publication is the deadline for calendar additions, which must be emailed to [email protected] or submitted in person at The Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., in Glasgow. Wednesday, June 16 • 3 p.m. - Nemont Outreach Book Swap - Nemont Manner. • 5 to 8 p.m. - GDA Alive at Five - GDA will host the Alive at Five at various locations. Thursday, June 17 • Grab and Go, "Animals of the NIght" - Glasgow City-County Library, 408 3rd Avenue South, Glasgow. Ages 0 to... Full story
LOCAL NEWS Valley County Free Tree Day 1,000 Trees Donated Thursday, May 13 ws another successful Valley County Free Tree Day. Resilient friends, supporters and volunteers turned out to get in on the action. One thousand seedlings in the five different varieties of trees were handed out, again in record time. A little over two hours depleted the supply. What a great project. Be proud of what you can to beautify the community. Signed, Linda Sibley. Disaster Assistance for 2021 Livestock Forage Losses Disaster Assistance for 2021 Livestock...
A citizen committee is in the process of being formed to address complaints about youths on dirt bikes disturbing the tranquility of homeowners north of Glasgow. Dirt bikers are a common sight in the undeveloped area between Airport and Skylark roads, and have been for decades, residents say. Now, a large portion of the city owned parcel of land there has been closed to public use due to liability issues and allegedly poor behavior by some riders. That leaves only the 40-acre recreation area one mile north of the city, owned by the Bureau of...