Youngest donor makes biggest donation (so far) to Cut Bank Community FoundationMay 6, 2025
By LeAnne Kavanagh • Cut Bank Community Foundation The Cut Bank Community Foundation (CBCF) received its largest donation to date on Friday, May 2-and it came from an unexpected source: its youngest donor. Olivia Bradley, a Glacier County 4-H ambassador and teen leader, presented the CBCF with a check for $1,015. The donation is half of the $2,030 Olivia raised last summer through her 4-H community branding project on the old Gambles building on Central Avenue in Cut Bank….
Cathy Brandvold battles rare illness, appreciates supportCarol Green | May 6, 2025
When Cathy Brandvold noticed a lump by her left ear she wasn’t concerned and assumed it was just another fatty cyst similar to those she gets on other parts of her body. Fortunately, someone encouraged her to have it checked out. Unfortunately, it wasn’t just another cyst, it was Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. “Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare type of cancer that affects your glandular tissues. It commonly forms in your salivary glands. But it can also occur in other parts…
Arden Pepion, missing and murdered persons, honored at march in BrowningJohn McGill | May 6, 2025
More than four years ago a toddler went missing around Two Medicine River. That person, Arden Pepion, launched a search and rescue mission that continues to this day, and her story inspires a movement surrounding missing and murdered indigenous people. Last weekend, folks involved with the effort gathered to peacefully march from Blackfeet Community College to the Blackfeet Heritage Center in honor of Arden and other missing people. “Rhonda Grant Connelly, Theodora Weatherwax…
Volunteers needed to help with Hills Mountain Bike Trail repair and clean-upJennifer Tronson | May 6, 2025
The Hills Mountain Bike Trail has been a wonderful addition to the Roadrunner Trail in regards to outdoor recreation for the community. Over the past couple of years, the trail has been utilized and now it is in need of some TLC. Kristina Simpson realized this and has taken on the job of getting it back into shape and is looking for volunteers to help her succeed. “I became interested in taking on the project because I saw the trail was in poor condition,” explained Simpson. “My friend, John Juras, from Great Falls,…
Community cleanup efforts abound in ValierCarol Green | May 6, 2025
A short stroll around town is all it takes to find evidence of Spring Fever. The promise of warmer days has folks getting outside to clean and freshen up residences and public areas after winter has taken its toll by strewing dirt, gravel, and dried vegetation in its wake. The occasional whir of a lawnmower can be heard if one is paying attention. The Valier Area Development Corporation schedules a day each spring to tidy up the city park along Montana and Highway 44 as well…
Harvest Food Pantry in Cut Bank in need of volunteersMay 6, 2025
A group of about fifty plus men, women, and children crowd onto basic benches, lean against the wall, and even stretch out on the sidewalk outside the closed, non-descript door at 12 North Central Ave. Some pace back and forth. Some have small carts, bags, walkers, canes, crutches and some–baby strollers. Some pull thin jackets around their shoulders. A small sign on the building says “Harvest Food Pantry”. It is Thursday evening or Friday morning in downtown Cut Bank, Montana. The door is finally opened and this group…
Logan Health Assisted Living Scoop (May 7, 2025)May 6, 2025
Thursday, Bret, Marian, Robbyn, Joan, Dick, Ray, Joan, Norma, Pat, Dick, Bev, and Bob participated in Sittersize with Jana Judisch, Activity Director. Juanita, Bret, Martina, Gladys, Claudia, JeanAnn, Leona, Omi, Joan, Robbyn, John, Pat, Bev, Ila, Myra, Jim, Norma and Ray played Bingo with Jana J. Medical Auxiliary members Marlene Howery, Barb Iverson, Sharen Dolen and Judy Richman did some Arbor Day clean-up around our facility to help us keep our facility looking nice!…
Shelby Senior Center News (May 7, 2025)May 6, 2025
Shelby Senior Center, 739 Benton Avenue, is open to the public for lunch Monday through Friday at noon. The suggested price is over 60, $6, and under 60 is $7. Meal tickets can be bought in advance for $60 for 10 meals, or $70, depending on age. Please phone (406-434-2992) to let us know you are joining us. We ask you to make reservations or cancellations by 9:30 a.m. We also do home deliveries for qualifying seniors. Call for more information about getting a home delivery. This week’s meals are Thursday, May 8, Breaded…
Toole County Justice Court (April 18 – May 1, 2025)May 6, 2025
The following are the dispositions settled in Toole County Justice Court from April 18 – May 1, by the Honorable Judge Donna Whitt. Brandon L. Hotaling, contempt of Justice Court, $100 fine. Taylor A. Osburn, speeding on interstate, exceeding nighttime limit, 94/65, $120 fine; operating without liability insurance in effect, fourth or subsequent offense, dismissed by court; contempt of Justice Court, guilty. Harminder S. Nijjar, false log, $285 fine. Karle A. Calvary, speeding on non-interstate, exceeding daytime limit,…
Shelby City Court (April 18 – 24, 2025)May 6, 2025
The following are the dispositions settled in Shelby City Court from April 18 – April 24, by the Honorable Judge Donna Whitt. Michael N. Seymour, parallel parking, $10…