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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...
At their regularly-scheduled meeting on Aug. 19, the Valley County Commissioners voted unanimously to move to a mail ballot election, with the option of in-person voting, for the 2020 general election. Ballots will be mailed out for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election on Oct. 9. Voters may vote in person at the county election office (in the Valley County Courthouse) 30 days prior to the election. Same-day registration will also be in place. Valley County Clerk and Recorder Taryn Aberg gave three reasons for recommending the county move to a mail...
On Aug. 4, Governor Steve Bullock and the Montana Department of Agriculture announced that more than $7.5 million would be distributed to meat processors across the state. The coronavirus relief funds were awarded through Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grants. Treasure Trail Meat Processing of Glasgow was awarded $150,000 "to assist with equipment purchases and facility modifications to increase cold storage and processing capacity." COVID-19 severely impacted the food supply chain earli... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fisheries Biologist Tyler Haddix knows just how complicated Pallid Sturgeon recovery in the Upper-Missouri River Basin can be, he's been working on it for 15 years. In fact, according to Haddix, it's a problem nearly 70 years in the making and over the last 25 years, biologists have been trying to solve it amid environmental and economic concerns from all involved. Basically, the problem is that Pallid Sturgeon have been unable to reproduce naturally in the...
Dear Editor, Nick Chiechi did not out of the sky raise rates! Due to the additional cost of Dry Prairie $14.25 EDU for all St. Marie water users, public hearings were held and a proposed rate increase was discussed. Montana Rural Water provided their formula arriving at the needed rate increase to cover the $7,000 monthly water source bill from Dry Prairie. Alice Hawkins, who was working on NVCW/S District budgets at that time, arrived at about the same dollar amount fee increase. With our main...
Editor's Note: This letter was updated by the Montana Farmers Union on Aug. 27. Dear Editor, Montana Farmers Union is pleased to see Senator Jon Tester put the issue of right to repair front and center via a letter to FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson. The letter explained the importance of right to repair when it comes to production agriculture and urged the FTC to take action. Walter Schweitzer is President of Montana Farmers Union and operates a ranch near Geyser, Mont. Schweitzer is...
Editor’s Note: The Valley County Health Department and Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital confirmed one case of COVID-19 over the past week. As of Aug. 23, the county has three active cases with 34 recovered and 37 total cases. Case 37 is a female aged 20-29 who is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The individual is symptomatic and was identified through contact tracing. The investigation and contact tracing for the individual was complete. For the most up-to-date number of cases, follow the Valley County Health Department Facebook p... Full story
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...
Summer hours for the Pioneer Museum through August are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is now open daily, 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. WEDNESDAY – AUG. 26 Glasgow Schools First Day of School Hinsdale School First Day of School THURSDAY – AUG. 27 Nashua School First Day of School – either in person or in a distance learning model dependent on the ongoing mechanical issue. SATURDAY – AUG. 29 7 p.m. -... Full story
Please join Wheatgrass Arts & Gallery in the Loaded Toad Open Space for a special reading and book signing of Toby Thompson’s book “Fired On: Targeting Western American Art.” Thompson will be reading and expounding on excerpts from the reportorial nonfiction of personal essays and profiles which includes local artist Cathryn McIntyre along with early works by Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington. This event is Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. and is open to the public with social distancing and masks required according to manda... Full story
Lavern "Vern" Harry Wiens, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Gospel Fellowship Church in Wolf Point, Mont. Lavern Harry Wiens was born on Nov. 21, 1939, on the family farm in Lustre, Mont., to Herman and Katherina Wiens. At the age of 15, Vern received Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He graduated from Lustre Bible Academy and attended college at Grace Bible Institute in Omaha,... Full story
Kurtis "Joe" D. Tolzien, 82, of Stevensville, Mont., passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. Graveside services will be held Monday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Joe was born Aug. 19, 1938, at FMDH in Glasgow, to Lawrence "Pete" and Marion (Davison) Tolzien. He received his early education in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow High School. He married Mary Sue... Full story
Mary Ann (Farrell) Remus of Glasgow, Mont., passed away peacefully at Valley View Home, in Glasgow, on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the age of 90. A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at Bell Mortuary with Pastor John Valle officiating.... Full story
Budding entrepreneur Oakleigh Trott chose one of the hottest weeks of the summer to set up shop in front of her house. Selling $0.50 lemonade one cup at a time, she amassed quite the business "Ya, I've had to buy more supplies a whole bunch of times" says Oakleigh, age 7. Oakleigh decided that instead of spending her money on toys or something special for herself, she would donate all her earnings to the Valley County Community Pool Fundraiser. "When I thought about what to do with the money, I...
First off, I'm offering a confession: my gardening skills are not up to par this year. I'm feeling rather disappointed in my efforts this year. I don't know if it is because it's 2020 (the whole Covid-19 thing, killer insects running amok, the politics, etc) or if it is just my age slowing me down. I'm just not getting as much satisfaction out of growing flowers and vegetables as I normally would. I never got around to sprinkling granular fertilizer over the ground before planting. I haven't add...
Last season, the Scottie volleyball team saw much success. They ended their season with an impressive 18-3 record, punched their ticket to State, the first time in nine years, were crowned District 2B champions and achieved second place at the Class B Northern Divisional Tournament. At the beginning of the season last year, coach Somer Hoerster told the Courier the goal is to always get to the State championship and bring home hardware. This year's goal, however, is a little different. "At this...
The Glasgow Scottie football team kicked off their season Aug. 22 at Scottie Field with the traditional Red and White game, pitting teammates against each other. Playing before an empty stadium, but with parents and fans gathered in vehicles off to the east, the Red took the game 14-7. Cheers and honking horns drifted across the field in support of the return to a semblance of normalcy. "That's it," laughed coach Pat Barnett when asked what he hoped for this season, aside from having a full...
The Montana Highway Patrol has told the Courier that a train struck a pick up truck at the Montfort Rd crossing south of Vandalia at about 9:10 the morning of Aug. 27. The truck was carrying only the driver, who suffered minor injuries, according to the investigating trooper, David Moon. According to Moon, the driver was traveling northbound on Montfort Rd and failed to yield for the train. The train traveling eastbound struck the rear left side of the truck box and sent the vehicle into the northeast ditch. The driver, a 20 year old Valley... Full story
At their regular meeting on Aug. 26, the Valley County Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the recommendation from Valley County co-Fire Wardens Bob Hanson and Rob Brunelle to move the county to State I Fire Restrictions. The restrictions will go into effect at 12:01 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28. The region remains at high risk of fire due to dry conditions and weather concerns during harvest. Multiple fires have broken out across the county already this season including the Hill fire, caused by a lightning strike, which has burned over 3,000...
