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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...
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...
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...
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...
FMDH to Host Drive-Up Movie In Celebratin of Hospital week In celebration of Hospital Week, FMDH will be hosting a drive-up movie with Valley Cinema popcorn and water provided while supplies last. The movie, “The Croods: A New Age,” will be screened at 7 p.m. Friday at the Valley Event Center Parking Lot. Commerce Dept. Awards Tourism Grants City of Glasgow to receive $16,833 The Montana Department of Commerce has announced $750,000 in Tourism Grant Award funding to strengthen local economies in 26 communities by enhancing tourism and rec...
Saco native Andy George Beadle, 75, of Choteau finished living in his body on earth on April 28, 2021. As a man who meant so much to so many, he will live on through his children and grandchildren and in the memories and hearts of those who knew him. His final days were spent with family surrounding him in Choteau. In Glasgow, Montana on Dec. 16, 1945, Andy arrived in as the first baby boy born to John and Bernadine Beadle. He joined three older sisters, Evelyn "Babe," Joan and Jean, at home in...
FOR THE COURIER The Hi-Line Sportsmen will hold their 5th annual banquet on Saturday evening, Feb. 27, at Glasgow’s St. Raphael’s Parish Center gymnasium. Limited numbers of tickets go on sale today, Feb. 5. Because COVID restrictions mandate precautions, including limiting attendance and some traditional raffles, this year’s banquet will be smaller in size and more limited in scope than in previous years. “As a committee, we had a vigorous debate about whether to hold our traditional banquet at this time,” says Jack Medlicott, Hi-Line S...
Yesterday’s Memories COMPILED BY GWENDOLYNE HONRUD 10 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 Nick Kolstad loves the outdoors, and fills his drawings and paintings with wildlife images. The 18-year-old’s work was featured at ArtSpot last June. But because he had Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive degeneration of the muscles, he uses a wheelchair and he can’t hunt in the woods any more. Last week, a lot of volunteers came together and granted Nick the wish he applied for two years ago through the United Special Sportsman Alliance. On Friday he...
Since the publication of this story, the Valley County Health Department confirmed 11 more cases of COVID-19 in the county. As of Oct. 7, at 6 p.m., the County has 30 active cases, with 111 recovered for a total of 141 cases. Valley County reported its first COVID-19 related death on Oct. 6 stating that the deceased passed away on Sept. 24. The county cited “jurisdiction issues” with the state Department of Public Health and Human Services for the delay in reporting the death. The Valley County Health Department on Oct. 6 stated: “It is with...
Hours for the Pioneer Museum September through October are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are asked to wear masks and remain six feet from others outside their household while in the building. Canceled Events: The Mental Health Walk scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, has been postponed. The Community Meeting to discuss mental health scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, has been postponed. Glasgow Middle School Football game against Circle...
Lightning set off a wildfire on Bureau of Land Management land west of the Pines Recreation area on Fort Peck Lake the night of Aug 20 or early morning on Aug. 21, according to Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Fire Manager Don Pyrah. Pyrah said the blaze was sparked during a lightning storm that rolled through the area last Thursday evening and early Friday morning and had grown throughout the day Friday. Glasgow's Long Run Fire Department and the Pines Fire Department...
Despite daily life being different this year, one thing that hasn’t changed is our desire to enjoy the summer season with family and friends. Historically, Labor Day weekend is a popular travel time with increased traffic on the roads, and this year is anticipated to be no exception as people drive instead of fly and Montanans stay to enjoy our outdoor recreation opportunities rather than travel out-of-state. It is more important than ever to drive safely and plan for a sober ride. The Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Dep...
The sixth annual Paint Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 starting at 9 a.m. 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, which is a fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project, is jointly sponsored by Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. 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...
As the state continues to see lower number of active coronavirus cases compared to the rest of the country, Montana officially entered Phase Two of the Reopening the Big Sky plan on June 1. This new phase allows local businesses the option to increase their capacity and allow the continuation of planned events such as the Milk River Catfish Days, which is scheduled for June 6, in addition to having the ability for the community to partake in summer activities such as those through the Glasgow Recreation Department, softball and baseball. The Fo...
The Valley County Pool Campaign committee has been working hard behind the scenes these past few months, continuing to get the word out everywhere they can for the need of a new pool and bathhouse in Glasgow. From writing grants, to adding another option to donate, to making the first official step of making the campaign a reality, even during the midst of a pandemic, the committee is out there in full force to make the dream a reality. Recently, the campaign was awarded a $250,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, which is a federal...
The Glasgow Recreation Department is moving forward with summer programs. Registration will begin on Monday, June 1, at 7 a.m. in the Civic Center gymnasium. Swim lessions will be $20 per session and class prices are $15 per class. Classes may be combined or canceled depending on participation. Session 1 will run through June 15-26; Session 2 will run through June 29-July 10; Session 3 will run through July 13-24 and Session 4 will run through July 27-Aug. 7. Schedules are subject to change. Summer schedules can be located on the Glasgow...
As of press time, the following events have been canceled, postponed or adjusted: Since the Governor has lifted the stay-at-home orders, the Valley County Rifle Pistol Club will resume its matches beginning with the Schuetzen & Vintage Military Match scheduled for May 2. Social distancing is to be adhered to while at the range. The 2020 Assistance For Business Clinic scheduled for May 14 at the Cottonwood Inn has been canceled. The Glasgow City-County Library is closed but is offering curbside pick-up, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5...
As of press time, the following events have been canceled, postponed or adjusted: Due to the Governor’s orders with the coronavirus where there is to be no gathering of people, the VCRPC has decided to cancel the following matches: Lever Gun Match scheduled for April 25 Schuetzen & Vintage Military Match scheduled for May 2. The shooting range will remain open for individuals to go out and shoot. Just remember to adhere to the Governors rules: Social distance, keep 6 feet away from others. If a lot of people are out at the range, leave and c...
