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The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of March 3, showed 1,825 cattle with cows steady and bulls steady to strong. Utility and commercial cows brought in $68 to $79.50, topping at $82.50. Canner and cutter cows brought in $55 - $68 while bulls brought in $85-$103. Feeder cattle steady to strong on steers and heifer calves steady to lower. 400-500 SC brought in $223 to 254, HC $176 - $192.25; 500-600 SC $199 - $222.5, HC $159-$184, topping at $192. On Thursday, March 17 is the St. Patrick’s All Class Cattle Auction, followed by the R...
The Montana Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for its Pesticide Container Recycling Collection Point Improvement Grant Program to May 15. Established with federal funds awarded to the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Multipurpose State and Tribal Assistance Grant (MPG) to assist with the installation, maintenance, and improvement of collection sites structures throughout the state, the new grant program protects Montana’s environment by keeping pesticide con...
The Glasgow Courier welcomed back Michelle Bigelbach on March 7. Bigelbach returns to the Courier to take up the mantle of Publisher/Editor after a hiatus of just over a year from the paper. She first joined the Courier in the summer of 2016 as Copy Editor. She moved into writing after demonstrating an ability for editing without sacrificing the original tone of an article. Bigelbach said she made the move "grudgingly" because as a new resident of the area "I didn't feel I could provide the voic...
Local skaters invited friends, family and community members to be their guest during Glasgow's Disney on Ice at the Valley Event Center on March 5. With a myriad of songs including classics such "When You Wish Upon A Star" and newer Disney songs including "Let It Go," skaters of all ages showcased what they have been working on. The show started out with the Beauty and the Beast Overture with skaters Ava Budde, Blakely Burleson, Dylon Fisher-Murch, Ella Gilchrist, Arrow Henry, Kate Parks,...
The generosity and largesse of Valley County residents was on display again this past weekend as supporters of Ducks Unlimited landed at the Cottonwood for the annual sponsor banquet. The Missouri/Milk River chapter of the national organization welcomed scores of supporters to their 36th and 85th Anniversary Banquet March 5, tempting their donors with a live auctions, raffles and a silent auction. Though Montana Regional Director Barry Allen was unable to attend as planned, emceeing duties were...
There were 63 motor vehicle stops, 12 accidental/prank phone calls and one report of loose livestock. Monday, Feb. 21 1500 – A hazard was reported. The city road department was contacted and someone will go take care of the section of road. 1901 – Roosevelt 911 stated they received a report of a tree pile that’s smoldering behind the Frazer dump ground. Frazer and Nashua fire were called to confirm they received the page but didn’t get an answer. Long Run fire was also paged out. Nashua Fire responded back and stated they were en-rout...
For the Courier High Honors – 3.7+ GPA Billy Still Zach Fauth Cole Taylor Carrie Taylor Honors – 3.4+ GPA Mandy Fuhrmann Meagan Jacka...
Valley County’s first-ever Citizens Law Enforcement Academy held its first of eight classes this past Thursday in the community room of the courthouse. Seventeen residents of Valley County attended the inaugural session and Sheriff Tom Boyer said he feels encouraged and excited about the interest in this program. “The Citizens Law Enforcement Academy is just an opportunity for the citizens in the community to come in and get a better picture – a broader scope – of what law enforcement does.” Boyer hopes the newly implemented program will give...
Last Wednesday, February 23, at around 9:50 Mountain Standard Time, reports had surfaced that the Russian military had begun their invasion of Ukraine. Politicians around the state of Montana had weighed in on Russia’s act of war against Ukraine, which also affects members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which includes the United States of America. Montana SD 17 Senator Mike Lang of Malta was amongst those that voiced their opinion on the crisis in Ukraine, which took a tone of gratefulness for the situation here in the U.S. ...
Though the Scottie Speech and Drama team concluded their regular season at the State Meet in Huntley Project Jan. 29 & 30, the crew was not quite done with their year. The team traveled to Billings Feb. 11 & 12 to compete in the National Speech & Debate Association's state meet with hopes of continuing on to the national level.This past Thursday they held their end-of-year Awards Ceremony in the Glasgow High School library. In Billings, the Scotties found competition from AA, A and B/C schools....
HELENA, Mont. – As part of his charge to improve customer service and modernize technology in state government, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the launch of a new mobile app from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). FWP’s new app will allow Montanans to access their hunting and fishing licenses with their phone, reducing the need to secure and carry around paperwork while they fish and hunt. The new app, MyFWP, provides Montana sportsmen and women a simple, easy way to store and display licenses, permits, and digital carcass tag...
Montana Farm Bureau Foundation announces their 2022 Youth Speech Contest which is open to students in the 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Contestants must submit a transcript of their speech by March 15, 2022, which will be judged prior to the convention. The top twenty contestants will be invited to compete by presenting their speech March 31 from 8 a.m. – noon at the FFA Convention in Bozeman. “One of our Foundation’s most important goals is to aid in the agricultural education and the leadership development of Montana’s youth, and this speech...
Winter Weather This Week Key Points: A slow moving system will once again bring increasing chances for freezing rain and snow to NE Montana Wednesday night through Friday night. Colder and wetter weather conditions expected will likely stress newborn livestock at times this week. Changes from Previous Briefing A slow moving system will bring increasing chances for snow and freezing rain to NE Montana Wednesday night through Friday Night. Weather Risk Outlook Moderate risk of snow/freezing rain Thursday and Friday, March 3&4. Details for Northea...
Each day the Red Cross delivers comfort and care to communities across Montana by responding to disasters, collecting and distributing lifesaving blood products and supporting Montana military families. In March, the Red Cross of Montana honors those who make its mission possible during its annual Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition started nearly 80 years ago when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first national Red Cross Month proclamation. Each U.S. president has issued a proclamation ever since. “When eme...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials has announced a voluntary recall of several specific products for infants and babies has been issued by Abbott, the maker of Similac formulas and other nutritional products, due to a concern over possible contamination at a single manufacturing facility in Michigan. The formulas identified in this recall have been found in stores across the state, therefore all families who use infant formula are encouraged to check the cans of formula they have purchased to see if they match the...
There were 23 motor vehicle stops, two reports of loose livestock and one report of a loose cat. Thursday, Feb. 17 1605 – A female called in requesting a welfare check on a male subject who recently broke his leg and had surgery. She states he is not answering his door or his phone. She also stated he has been depressed. An officer arrived to residence and found the back door unlocked however did not find the subject. 1657 – A male called wanting to speak with a deputy. He caught an individual trying to steal gravel from his private property an...
Now its ninth year of auctioning a gun to raise funds for scholarships, the Hi-Line Sportsmen's annual fundraising banquet continues to grow and grow. Despite falling on a sports-heavy weekend, the banquet drew approximately 180 outdoorsmen and women to St. Raphael's Parish in Glasgow. While this is the sixth banquet, 2022 marks the eighth year the local non-profit organization has awarded scholarships to area students. Over eight years, Hi-Line Sportsmen has given out $20,000 in scholarship...
Valley County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) held a tabletop exercise Feb. 15 at the Cottonwood. For three hours “players” from various local organizations confronted a fictional passenger train derailment to test their response capabilities. Representatives from Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Valley County DES, Valley County Transit, Valley County Road Department, the Health Department, Dispatch, National Weather Service, the Sanitation Office, Long Run Fire Department, Bell Mortuary, the Sheriff’s office, Glasgow Police...
It turns out the fight really isn't all that bad as mascots from North Country, Nashua and Lustre Christian demonstrated this past weekend. They entertained the crowd with their "Mock Mascot War." The Lustre Lion strolled over to the Nashua Porcupines fans and proceeded to cheer with the cheerleaders, while the Porcupine did the same with the Lustre fans. The acrobatic Maverick performed for the crowd while the North Country pep band played. The mascots from the three schools won hearts and... Full story
Matt Rosendale, Montana's lone representative, was in Glasgow on Monday to meet with Glasgow senior Dalton Sand regarding the Scottie's future endeavors. Sand was one of four Montana seniors who passed the vetting process and earned a nomination to one of the nation's premier military academies from the Representative. The two discussed the soon-to-be graduate's ambitions regarding the Naval Academy in Annapolis. As a native of Maryland, Rep. Rosendale expressed his desire and willingness to pro...
The Montana Department of Commerce announced February 10 that eight Montana communities will share $100,000 of grant funding to revitalize Main Street businesses and downtowns. The funding is provided by Commerce’s Montana Main Street Program. “Part of the foundation of our state and communities is the success of Montana’s main street businesses and downtowns,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. “These Main Street grants are community investments that will empower communities to grow stronger and create more opportunities for Montanans...
Filing closes March 14. The primary election ends June 7 with the general election concluding on Nov. 8. Glasgow School Board – One position available Larraine Eiland Stan Ozark Erin Aune Donald Pansegrau Valley View Hospital District Ken Jansa Glasgow Irrigation District Cheryl L. Uphaus Fort Peck Rural County Water District – Three positions available Arlie L. McMichael Greg Speer Joseph M. Yeoman North Valley County Water & Sewer District, Inc. - Three positions available Carl Millerick Nick O. Chiechi Phillip DeFelice DeLee Hustad Rus...
