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  • USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program General Signup for 2024

    For the Courier|Mar 20, 2024

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through March 29, 2024. This conservation opportunity gives producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including sequestering carbon and improving water quality and soil health. “The USDA has a long track record of fostering and supporting the vital relationship between agriculture and conservation, and the Conservation Re...

  • Glasgow Stockyards Market Report

    For the Courier|Mar 20, 2024

    The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on March 14, show 606 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $110 to $127.50; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110; young feeding/turnout cows $130 to $215.75. Bred heifers brought in $2,625 to $2,725 with 19 head; three to six-year bred cows $2,500 to $2,875; middle-age bred cows $2,200 to $2,500; and short-term bred cows $1,900 to $2,300. Consignors: Nashua 2015 Bull $140 Frazer 2115 Bull $132 Glasgow 1658 bulls $129.50 Hinsdale 2155 Cow $121 ($2,607.55/head!) Hinsdale 1753 Cows $119.25...

  • Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team Update With Pool Construction

    For the Courier|Mar 20, 2024

    Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team (GKST) had an amazing 2023 season, winning State Class C, despite not having a pool to practice in! As Valley County begins preparing for a new pool, the Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team is also responsible for additional costs. We are selling starting blocks for $5,000 on a first come basis. We only have eight lanes, so contact [email protected] to claim your name identified starting block. There will be other additional costs such as lane ropes, backstroke flag poles, anchors, shade protection, etc. The blocks and...

  • Hinsdale Ambulance Service Recognized By EMSC As Level III/Gold Pediatric EMS Service

    For the Courier|Mar 13, 2024

    Hinsdale Ambulance Services has been formally recognized by the Montana Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program as: Level III/ Gold Pediatric EMS Service The mission of EMSC is to implement a performance-driven healthcare system for pediatrics in Montana, ensuring that children, no matter where they live, have access to the right care at the right time with the right resources. The Gold Recognition indicates that Hinsdale Ambulance Services meets the following criteria: • The Agency has a medical director. • The Agency pro...

  • Montanans: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Responsibly By Planning For A Sober Ride Home

    For the Courier|Mar 13, 2024

    Valley County Sheriff’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are encouraging Montanans to plan for a sober ride home before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Celebrations and festivities at bars and restaurants are common for St. Patrick’s Day, and celebrations may happen during the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. Law enforcement partners across the state will be increasing patrols and making DUI arrests to help all Montanans get home safely. Under the Vision Zero goal, Valley County Sheriff’s Office, G...

  • AG Knudsen Warns Of Common Scams During National Consumer Protection Week

    For the Courier|Mar 13, 2024

    Attorney General Austin Knudsen is warning Montanans of frequently reported website-based scams – including law enforcement, bitcoin investment and tech support scams during National Consumer Protection Week which ran from March 3-9. “Our Office of Consumer Protection is here to help Montanans protect their hard-earned money from scammers, but please remember to stay vigilant and educate yourself on the common fraud schemes on the rise in our state,” Attorney General Knudsen said. A law enforcement scam is carried out by phone fraudsters calli...

  • Glasgow High School Drama Department Presents: Beauty And The Beast

    For the Courier

    Join us for the spectacular production of Beauty and the Beast by Glasgow High School Drama Department. The shows will be: Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) Friday, March 22, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) Saturday, March 23, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) Sunday, March 24, at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:15 p.m.) Tickets are available at the door, adults $15, students $10 and those in kindergarten and under are free. Please note: Student actors use the aisles and hallways during the performance, so we ask that you re...

  • Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery Presentation: Folk Music Instruments By Rea

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    Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery will host a unique presentation by local folk instrument builder James Rea on Friday, March 15, 6:30 p.m. Rea has been making a variety of mostly American folk instruments for nearly 40 years that includes fretted dulcimers, hammered dulcimers, kanteles, lute-guitars, balalaika and cigar box guitars. Those hand-made instruments are gifts to family and old friends. He will discuss some of his many instruments, display them and share details of their construction and...

  • Middle Of Nowhere Music Fest

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    The Middle of Nowhere Music Fest is pleased to announce that they have secured Wyoming country artist Chancey Williams to join them in Glasgow on Aug. 17, 2024. Saddle bronc rider turned country music sensation, Chancey Williams, has gone from competing on horseback to headlining fairs, festivals, and venues across the country. With hits like, "Rodeo Cold Beer," "The World Needs More Cowboys," and "One of These Days," this cowboy is sure to have the whole town dancing and singing along....

  • Montana Farmers Union Scholarship Window Closes March 31

    For the Courier|Mar 13, 2024

    The application window for Montana Farmers Union scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 closes Sunday, March 31. The annual scholarships are offered through MFU as part of the organization’s commitment to education and include the Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 and the John Korsbeck Memorial Scholarship for $1,000. Montana Farmers Union Foundation $1,000 scholarships also are available. Several Farmers Union Locals also offer scholarships for county residents, with Cascade County-wide Farmers Union Local offering a scholarship w...

  • Glasgow Stockyards Market Report

    For the Courier|Mar 13, 2024

    The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on March 7, show 3,091 cattle sold. Very light test on cows and bulls. Utility and commercial cows brought in $105 to $121; canner and cutter cows $90 to $105; young feeding/turnout cows $120 to $191 and bulls $115 to $130. 158 HD. 400-445 SC Avg. 362.18 Top 393.00 269 HD. 450-498 SC Avg. 355.79 Top 384.00 210 HD. 504-546 SC Avg. 344.62 Top 370.00 172 HD. 550-593 SC Avg. 318.91 Top 339.00 309 HD. 602-646 SC Avg. 311.54 Top 318.00 125 HD. 656-695 SC Avg. 286.77 Top 291.50 67 HD. 700-730 SC Avg....

  • Glasgow Middle School February 2024 Students of the Month

    For the Courier|Mar 13, 2024

    Sixth Grade Sarah Mattox - English Jacob Seekins - Health Jorden Bruce - Math Rivers Sugg - Science Leisha Stutheit - Social Studies Olivia Jackson - Reading Lucinda Proctor - Art Ava Budde – Choir Seventh Grade Maiyah Plummer - English Harper Wesen - Health Jenyr Fercho - Math Leah Potter - Science Aiden Wixson - Social Studies Sadie White - FCS Ellery DeDobbeleer - Art Kinsley Rasmusan – Choir Eighth Grade Averylynn Terrel - English Cash Stulc - Health Tyler King - Math Willow Sugg - Science Easton Kalinski - Social Studies Kayliegh O’S...

  • Highlanders Set New Standard in Sidney

    For the Courier|Mar 13, 2024

    The Highlanders closed out the 2024 “Regular Season” this weekend at the Annual Brodie Gorder Memorial Iron Eagle Team Duals and Individual Tournament in Sidney. The Glasgow Wrestling Club has been attending the Team Duals for the last decade and this year’s marks the best finish in club history. GWC finished in 3rd Place overall out of 20 Dual Teams. Saturday brought high-intensity action to Sidney High School and our team responded by going 4-0 and winning the “D Pool”. During these preliminary duals; Glasgow defeated Williston, Butte, Sidney...

  • Two School Board Positions open for Glasgow School District

    For the Courier|Mar 6, 2024

    There are two positions open for the Glasgow School District Board of Trustees this year. Ryan Fast’s and Chrissa Nelson’s terms are set to expire. Ryan Fast has indicated he will not seek reelection. Chrissa Nelson has filed as an incumbent and Derek Beadle has also declared his intent to run. The annual school election will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by mail ballot. For anyone else wishing to run for the Glasgow school board, the Trustee Declaration form is located on the school board page of the district website at www....

  • "SLAM THE DAM 8"

    For the Courier

    The Fort Peck Senior Citizens are sponsoring the eighth annual fun walk/run across the face of Fort Peck Dam on March 16, 2024. It is called “SLAM THE DAM 8” (Run with the Wind). This is a non-competitive walk/run – no times will be kept. On the morning of March 16, the committee members will decide which direction the walk/run will go—depending on which way the wind is blowing that day. That means that hopefully, the wind will be at your back, if at all. Watch for signs as you arrive or listen to the radio to see from which side of the dam...

  • Veteran Service Officers Coming to Glasgow and Malta

    For the Courier

    Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, March 13, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. If you would like to apply for benefits with the VA please come and see the Veteran Service Officer at the appointed time and bring a copy of your discharge/separation (DD214) papers with...

  • March Taco Supper

    For the Courier

    Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashua will have their March Indian Taco Supper on Monday, March 11th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. There is a free will donation and Thrivent has provided supplementary funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome!...

  • Valley County Community Pool Campaign Gears Up for Construction Phase

    For the Courier|Feb 28, 2024

    The Valley County Community Pool Campaign is thrilled to announce the anticipated mobilization of Corland Construction on March 11, weather permitting. This marks a pivotal moment in our endeavor to rebuild our community pool. On March 12, Corland Construction will begin the demolition process of the pool site, including the bathhouse. Additionally, we’re proud to confirm that the designs for the new bathhouse have reached 100 percent completion. However, before proceeding with the bidding phase, it’s imperative that we secure additional fun...

  • Squirts Take Third And Fifth At State

    For the Courier|Feb 28, 2024

    The Glasgow Ice Dawgs Squirts Team is divided into two separate teams and both teams placed during the State tournament in Bozeman this past weekend. For the one Squirt team, in their last game of the tournament, they went into double overtime and had a five-man shoot-out which still ended in a tie of 1-1. A sudden death shoot-out then commenced with nine total shots with the Squirts taking home the third place title. In the game against Helena, Keiree Feit was awarded the Commissioner Choice...

  • Fort Peck Summer Theatre Announces 2024 Local Auditions

    For the Courier

    Fort Peck Summer Theatre will be holding auditions for local actors on Sunday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Glasgow Middle School, Room 310. A variety of opportunities are available in all shows, especially: The large, multi-aged ensemble of Joseph & the Technicolor Dreamcoat Great acting roles and two leading roles for kids in Bonnie & Clyde An extravagant dance ensemble and young puppeteers for the animals in Cinderella. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Rehearsal begins May 25 / Performances June 14 – June 30 D...

  • Glasgow Elks Lodge Makes Donation To Local Food Bank

    For the Courier|Feb 21, 2024

    Glasgow Elks Lodge #1922 recently made a $2,000 donation to our local Valley Community Emergency Food Bank. The Glasgow Lodge applied for the funds for the donation from the Elks National Foundation (ENF) through their Gratitude Grant Program. Gratitude Grants are the ENF's way of saying thank you to every Lodge that meets the Elks National President's per-member-giving goal for giving to the ENF. Glasgow met that goal for the 2022-2023 year to be eligible for this grant and hopes to meet that...

  • Department Of Revenue Reminds Property Owners Of Upcoming Important Deadlines

    For the Courier|Feb 21, 2024

    The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about several important deadlines approaching soon: March 1 Due Date Business and industrial equipment owners need to report their personal property online with the department’s TransAction Portal (TAP) at https://tap.dor.mt.gov. Businesses have a statutory reporting requirement if their total statewide market value of equipment is over $1 million. Businesses whose statewide market value is $1 million or less are exempt from the business equipment tax. T...

  • Lutefisk Dinner Scheduled For Sunday, Feb. 25

    For the Courier

    Lutefisk at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow is being served on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Menu includes Lutefisk, meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, lefse and orange sherbet for dessert. Tickets will be sold at the door, adults $20, students $10 and children under 6 are free. We look forward to seeing you for some good food and fellowship at First Lutheran Church, 641 2nd Ave. N., Glasgow. Proceeds from this event will go towards the new lift project and additional funding is provided by Thriven... Full story

  • Glasgow Stockyards Market Report

    For the Courier|Feb 21, 2024

    The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Feb. 15, show 516 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $99 to $112; canner and cutter cows $83 to $95; and young feeding/turnout Cows $103 to $171. There are no cattle auctions this week....

  • Highlanders Flex Muscle in Poplar and Butte

    For the Courier|Feb 21, 2024

    The Glasgow Wrestling Club once again enjoyed an action-packed weekend with plenty of success! 43 Highlanders headed 70 miles east to participate in the Poplar Invitational on Saturday, while 24 wrestlers made the long westward trek to Butte to participate in the prestigous "Cyclops" event on Saturday and Sunday. In Poplar, GWC would crown 12 Individual Champions and 31 top three finishers. The team turned in the 2nd most pins/tech falls at the event with 50 overall and finished with a 59%...

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