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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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In a broad field 45 miles from Billings, wind turbines churn, culling energy to be distributed throughout the region. Montana ranks 21st in the nation, according to the American Wind Energy Association, with 466 functioning wind turbines. These machines converted enough energy in 2014 to power 180,000 homes, representing 6.5 percent of all in-state electricity production. “Wind is a viable, sustainable source of power,” said Derf Johnson, Clean Water Project Director and Staff Attorney for Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC), “an...
At 5:00 in the morning on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 16 Nashua High School Students met in the Bergie's parking lot to take part in the 30th Annual Red Ribbon Run. There, tribal members from Poplar smudged and prayed over the participants and gave them half of a sacred hoop to carry eastward, where it could be completed with sections from other participating teams. Then, the cold students began to run. The group streamed along the highway with a school bus and a police escort. Runners wore bright...
The Board of Directors of NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc. are proud to announce the donation of $10,000 to The Connection Youth Center in Glasgow, Montana. The Connection serves as an after school meeting location for student-aged children, providing a safe place to gather and learn. The NorVal Board of Directors, together with Management and Employees raised half of the funds donated, and the remaining amount was funded through matching donations from the CoBank Share Success Program....
A 28-year-old Great Falls man was arrested the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 24 after one half-pound of suspected methamphetamine was found in a vehicle he was driving. Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier told Kltz/Mix-93 that Kody Tolliver was arrested after he was stopped by the Montana Highway Patrol Saturday morning west of Glasgow on Hwy. 2. Tolliver was arrested after the MHP Trooper became suspicious when questioning after the stop. Law Enforcement authorities got a warrant and seized the vehicle. A half-pound of suspected meth was found in... Full story
Saturday was a perfect Fall day for a Homecoming parade, bazaar, a hot bowl of soup, and the last home volleyball game in Nashua. A pink convertible in which were seated Nashua Homecoming King Joe Dunning and Homecoming Queen Emily Skyberg was preceded by the Nashua School Band. Though the parade was short enthusiasm generated by it was not. Once the parade was over, onlookers flocked to the Nashua Civic Center to do some early Christmas gift shopping at the Nashua Lions Club Fall Bazaar and Cra...
On Nov. 3, voters across the county will elect a host of men and women to represent their respective townships. Some of the faces are familiar; others are rosy, unseasoned in the political realm. Each is assured, certain of his or her purpose and the benefit his or her election would bestow upon the citizens. The Courier provides an inside look at the contested races and the candidates vying for the seats. In Fort Peck, incumbent Mayor John Jones runs unopposed. Justin Schaaf, Kirsten Marie Holte, and Mark Sullivan, too, are unchallenged in the... Full story
The Glasgow City Council accepted the resignation of newly-hired attorney Kimberly Deschene at its Oct. 19 meeting. Mrs. Deschene decided to put off her pursuing of a vital role in the town’s government until her youngest son graduates high school and she can relocate to Valley County. At that time, if she so desires, she may submit a bid to be hired and go through the same process as she did in being hired this summer. Peter Helland will reassume his role as the city’s civil attorney through June, 2016. Glasgow will contract with the cou...
Recently, Montana's Gov. Steve Bullock joined with Canadian Consul General Marcy Grossman in welcoming guests to a retirement reception in honor of Honorary Consul Shirley Ball of Nashua. The reception, held in the governor's reception room at the Montana State Capitol building, was hosted by the Canadian Consulate and attended by about 50 people. Ball retired after serving for 10 years as the Honorary Consul for Canada in Montana. The Honorary Consul job requires that the person provide...
Marcia McEachron has been inspiring young Glasgow artists for over 20 years, and she doesn't appear to be ready to quit. McEachron began coming to Glasgow as part of an artist in residence program in 1994, and each year since then, she has been invited to work with the third grade classes in Glasgow. With her help and supervision, the students have created their own art with pictures of animals, and third grade teacher Betty Jo Bense's favorite - self portraits. She typically spends a week with...
Glasgow Middle School sixth-grader Colter Barnett helps classmates rake leaves around town as part of a community service program for senior citizens.... Full story
Glasgow has proven hot recently in the lottery department, and Ballard Williams is basking in the heat. He won the $75,000 grand prize with a Frogger Scratch ticket purchased from the Agland Co-op at 300 U.S. Highway 2 in Wolf Point on Friday, Oct. 16. Ballard moved up from Texas about five years ago, and he loves it in Glasgow. But when he called his girlfriend in Texas and told her he'd won the grand prize, she asked if he was kidding. Ballard said, "It took a little convincing, but she knows...
In the wake of Doctor Russell J. Smith's passing, the Glasgow Veterinary Clinic consolidates its mettle to move forward. "Its been a tragedy," said Shirley Siefert, "but we're working through it. It's one day at a time out here." Dr. Smith was beloved by co-workers and customers alike. Though he served as the clinic's lone veterinarian, Siefert assures that business will continue as usual. "We have a relief vet [erinarian] coming in to perform professional services: spays, neuters, teeth cleanin...
It has been more than a month since the Courier first asked the American Prairie Reserve's Hilary Parker for evidence of site-specific research related to "free-roaming" bison release efforts in Northeastern Montana. The best answer we've received to date has been a vague, "We base our decisions on modern scientific research and the data it provides," from APR lead scientist Dr. Kyran Kunkel. If true, the statement hasn't been followed by any relevant research or data. Phrases like...
The Glasgow City Court received a $333,167 federal grant for the establishment of an adult treatment court. “Not a lot of limited courts of jurisdiction are awarded these grants,” said City Judge Lynn Gilbert. “This is something we’ve been working long and hard on, since May of last year. I’m proud of what we’ve done; we and Valley County are very fortunate.” The court plans to hire two new workers – a Drug Court Coordinator, a position which Gilbert demands be filled by someone with a minimum five years’ administrative experience, and a...
On Saturday, Oct. 24, a new generator is being installed at the Valley County Courthouse, necessitating interruptions in electrical and other services. According to Sheriff Glen Meier, “This could intermittently affect dispatch and our ability to take incoming calls.” Interruptions may occur between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. All affected calls will be rerouted to Phillips County dispatch. Non-emergency calls to 228-4333 may be interrupted as well. The public is encouraged to try two alternate numbers: 263-4333 and 263-4334. Meier adds, “We will still... Full story
On Nov. 3, townspeople around Valley County will turn out to vote in their city’s respective municipal elections. The candidates and the positions for which they’re running are as follows: Fort Peck: Mayor (4 year term): John Jones (incumbent) – unopposed Alderman/woman (4 yrs; 3 seats): Justin Schaaf (inc.); Kirsten Marie Holte (inc.); Mark Sullivan (inc.) Nashua: Alderman/woman (4 yrs; 2 seats): Robert I Zeluff (inc.); Michael Lee Stingley (inc.); Judy Boyum Opheim: Alderman/woman (4 yrs; 2 seats): Michael Roberton (inc.); Les Redfield (inc.... Full story
Oct. 21, 2015 As many of you know, the Courier has been printed in Havre since this spring. The press machine at the Havre Daily News was down this morning, and the Courier was printed in Chinook instead. With the delay, we could not get the papers to the Glasgow post office on time this afternoon--they will be mailed out Thursday morning instead. Please accept our apologies!... Full story
Citing the famous "All the world's a stage" speech from Shakespeare's As You Like It, Montana's representative to the 95th Miss America pageant stopped in Nashua Oct. 12 and spoke to students about the importance of character and her commitment to sharing an anti-bullying message among young people. 23-year-old Danielle Wineman of Cut Bank attended the famous competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Sept. 15 and has been making her way around the state, stopping for appearances in Opheim,...
A fire struck South Glasgow on Monday, Oct. 12. Firefighters were summoned to the alley at 9th St. and 2nd Ave. So. at 4:20 a.m. in response to a three-garage conflagration. While the men toiled to check the roaring flames, the garage across the street began to smoke. Georgie Kulczyk, who had awoken to the sharp static of the dispatch radio she keeps on her dresser and decided to hustle across town to witness the scene, alerted the men, and a group set to work stifling the blaze. The situation...
The Northeastern Arts Network kicked off this year's series with a bonus concert. The Chinook Winds Quintet of the Great Falls Symphony graciously agreed to a community concert after conducting musical workshops at local schools. The Quintet, composed off Norman Gonzales, (flute), Melanie Pozdol (oboe), Chris Mothersole, (clarinet), Elizabeth Crawford, (bassoon), and Mike Nelon (horn), performed sets drawn primarily from the recent Vive La France Chamber Music Series in Great Falls. They opened...
“Montana matters. We’ve got just one representative in the house — but people care what Montana does. There’s the idea that what Montana is is hardworking, and its a true one.” These were the sentiments Congressman Ryan Zinke relayed to the dense crowd of students, ranchers, and small business owners packed into Farm & Equipment Sales in Glasgow the morning of Oct. 13. Zinke, in his first term as Montana’s lone house representative, has stopped through Valley County eight times in the past two years. His words to the mostly-supportive crowd str...
Construction on the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial Park continues in Fort Peck. Look for a full update on the site and the project as Veterans Day approaches.... Full story
Registration for the 2015-2016 season with Hi-Line Skating will be Monday, Oct. 19 from 5-6:30 pm at the Valley Event Center. Children who need to rent skates should attend so that the proper skate size may be determined. The Basic Skills Program is for kindergarten through grade 12. Classes will be held on Mondays or Wednesdays from 4:15-5:15pm or Saturdays from 8:00-9:00 am. Cost is $45 for lessons and $15 for skate rental. Parents may skate at the same time as their children for just $12. The cost provides membership and insurance with US...
Unkown men pose inside the State Bank of Nashua. Photo dated September 3, 1924... Full story
Homecoming weekend in Glasgow is steeped in tradition. Scottie pride is unequaled. You could argue that point, but you wouldn't win. Preparations for homecoming started early in the week – earlier if you count float construction or collecting fuel for the bonfire. Businesses also start decorating their establishments – mostly to support the Scotties, but also with the hopes of being awarded best homecoming window display from Glasgow's Chamber of Commerce. The more intensive preparations sta...
