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The Montana Department of Commerce (DOC) has officially rescinded a $492,000 HOME Investment Partnership Program grant awarded to the City of Glasgow and earmarked for the delayed Nemont Manor renovation. In a letter sent to Glasgow Mayor Becky Erickson the DOC states, “On July 16, 2019, the City requested and Commerce granted an extension to meet start up conditions with an end date of November 11, 2019. However, the developer is not yet prepared to proceed with the project. Therefore, Commerce withdraws its $492,000 HOME commitment to the C...
Each year the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture goes shopping for the perfect Christmas tree for their downtown display. "I don't just go cut down trees," laughed Executive Director Lisa Koski as she explained some of the planning that goes into their display. While many residents offer up a tree from their property that can be cut down, Koski says the Chamber looks for a tree that will look best from all angles. "We had some that were up against a house, and while those look...
After months and months of paperwork and bureaucracy, the Busted Knuckle Brewery of Glasgow is officially ready to move forward with plans for their Williston location. Owners Ben and Connie Boreson began looking for a location in the North Dakota city in May of 2018. Their children have established ties in the Williston community - Jake, who works and owns a home there, and Emma Kuester, who lives and works in Williston. A year and a half ago, B. and C. Boreson were visiting the small city and...
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First-grade students, Everett Pinder (l), Gwen Turner (c) and Karen Pedde (r) learned how to make pumpkin pies in Mrs. Annette Boyer's class on Nov. 25 at Irle Elementary School. Mrs. Boyer has been making pumpkin pies in her classes for 20 years, 18 years with Kindergarten students, one year with fourth graders, and one year with first graders. "The age of the kids doesn't matter as they all loved the experience of making pies from scratch," Mrs. Boyer told the Courier. The fun experience...
Dear Editor, The holiday season is upon us. Montana families across our state are giving thanks and enjoying quality time with their families and loved ones. As we gather around the dining table this year to express our gratitude, let us not forget the extraordinary privilege we have as free Americans. I want to give thanks to our Montana service members currently deployed, unable to be home for the holidays this year. Thank you for protecting our nation. I also want to express my gratitude to...
Dear Editor, Farming and hunting are two of the defining qualities of Montana. For decades, hunters and landowners have worked together to maintain our public wildlife, our working agricultural lands, and our outdoor heritage. Landowners know hunters are the best management tool for wildlife; hunters appreciate the habitat and access that our farmers and ranchers provide. That strong relationship is as essential as ever in the fight against the newest threat to Montana: invasive feral swine....
Dear Editor, The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe (CSKT) Water Compact took over a decade to negotiate with water users on and off the CSKT nation. The CSKT will protect the rights of water users across Montana. It passed the Montana Legislature with bipartisan support and was signed by the Governor in 2015. All major ag organizations support the CSKT. The first letter I sent as President of Montana Farmers Union was to Senator Daines asking him to reintroduce the CSKT Water Compact. Senat...
Dear Editor, The Public Service Commission has always been a somewhat surly bunch. The PSC's devoted staff has often had to deal with varying degrees of political game-playing, deception, threats and intrigue. Sure. Politicians politic. The question is, at the end of the day, can elected officials bury their egos and ambitions long enough to put the people's business ahead of their own? Recent events would suggest that where the Montana PSC is concerned, the answer is "no." That might surprise...
Dear Editor, Montanans from all walks of life have a deep connection to our state's fish and wildlife. Those of us lucky enough to live here and visitors from all over the world enjoy unmatched hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching opportunities. Fish and wildlife don't see government borders, and the state of Montana shares authority to manage wildlife with Montana's tribal nations. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks works in partnership with tribal agencies like the Natural Resources Departmen...
For December, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The Museum will be closed the month of January. THURSDAY – DEC. 5 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - First Community Bank Hinsdale Christmas Open House, 203 Montana St. Hinsdale 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - LPL Financial Holiday Open House at Gary Wageman’s Office, 519 2nd Ave. S. 5 -6 p.m. - Bell Mortuary Christmas Open House at the mortuary, 701 2nd Ave. S, Glasgow. 5-9 p.m. - Raise the Roof Fundraiser for the Glasgow Calvary Baptist Church at the VFW, 1222 US Hwy... Full story
Sidney Albert Simonsen, age 98 of Hinsdale, Mont., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Glasgow, Mont. Sidney was born on May 1, 1921, in a log cabin on the left bank of the Milk River at Miles Crossing on property homesteaded by his father in 1902. When Sidney reached school age, the family moved north to the coulee in order for him and his sister Grace could attend North Bench country school. When the time came for higher education, they spent school terms in a boarding house in Hinsdale,... Full story
Calvin Fred Bunk, 86, of Glasgow, Mont., patriarch of the Bunk family and long-time deacon of Calvary Baptist Church, began his final battle after a recent stroke. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, Cal went to be with Jesus, joining his father and mother, Henry and Lydia Bunk, of Nashua, Mont.; two sisters, Bernice (Rusty) Nickels and Linda Bunk; two brothers, Raymond (Sandy Bohonos) Bunk and Clyde (Yvonne Klinger) Bunk; and one son-in-law, Matt Geske. The oldest son and second child, Calvin was born... Full story
Gladys I. Hulett, 95, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the Northern Montana Care Center, in Havre, Mont. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Grace Chapel at Northern Montana Care Center, 30 13th St, Havre, with burial to follow in Highland Cemetery, in Glasgow, Mont. Gladys requested that memorial donations be made in her name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or the charity of the donor’s choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been e... Full story
The Glasgow Chamber has announced a change to the 2019 Christmas Stroll schedule for Saturday, Dec. 7. After visiting Prairie Ridge Village, Valley Cinema and the downtown area, Santa will make a stop at Jennifer Ray’s Photography Studio, 233 4th St. S., next to the Soroptimist Thrift Store. Starting at 3:30 p.m. until 4:50 p.m., the community is welcome to walk into the studio and get their picture taken. One free print will be given per family and print packages will also be available for purchase.... Full story
Volunteers will be collecting donations for the Block of Bucks on Friday, Dec. 6, beginning at 7 a.m. The collection boxes will be at the corners of D&G and the U.S. Post Office. They will be in operation until 5 p.m. All money collected is used to purchase warm clothing for children, infant to 17 years. Soroptimists, with the assistance of volunteers, oversee the shopping spree on Saturday, Dec. 7 Volunteers are needed to help on this day as well. Any amount of volunteered time given would be greatly appreciated. Volunteers are asked to... Full story
To incentivize keeping the dollar local, the Glasgow Chamber, with participation of local businesses, is putting on a Local Little Christmas promotion. Local shoppers are asked to save their receipts for a chance to win prize baskets that include certificates from participating merchants and Chamber Big Bucks. For every $50 spent at participating businesses, one entry will be placed into the giveaway. Valid receipts must be dated Nov. 20 through Dec. 31 and turned into the Chamber office by noon on Jan. 3 to be entered into the giveaway. Some... Full story
The Valley County Pioneer Museum, 54109 US Highway 2, Glasgow, is having an open house on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 12 until 4 p.m. We have a variety of books for children and adults, Eugene’s BBQ Sauce, Made in MT stained glass ornaments, Middle of Nowhere T-shirts and hats along with a lot of other gift ideas. Come and check us out and have a piece of pie and hot cider.... Full story
The Northern Lights 4H Club would like to invite the community to a Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 12:15 p.m. at the basement of the Opheim Community Church. Come and enjoy a roast beef dinner, a community get together, Bingo, a gingerbread house contest and other games.... Full story
Another week has come and gone. Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. The weather was not nice at all, so we stayed home, thankful for warmth, a well-stocked freezer, and each other. (We're also thankful for television.) I'd made both a candy apple and a chocolate pecan pie on Wednesday. Our plan had been to attend the community feast at the Outpost Cafe in Opheim, but the howling winds coupled with fresh powder and bad weather warnings changed our minds. I rustled through the freezer and...
Glasgow native Jake Dix is definitely a unique artist. His eclectic style of painting is inspired by the 1980s artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and other modern expressionist artists. His artwork will be on display at the Wheatgrass Arts & Gallery throughout the month of December and the community will have the chance to talk to him during the Artist of the Month reception on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gallery, 523 2nd Ave. S. Just as Basquiat reflects, “I don’t think about art when I’m working. I try to think about life,” Dix’s a... Full story
The Lady Ice Dawgs 19U team traveled to Sidney Nov. 22 through the 24 for their inaugural tournament of the season. The Dawgs struggled in the tournament going up against teams with more time and players on the ice. “We were outplayed, outmanned,” said Coach Paul Provencher. In the first game for the Ice Dawgs, Tatum Provencher logged the only goal for Glasgow, as they fell to Notre Dame, 7-1. Glasgow’s goalie, Elizabeth Nyquist, faced 53 shots in the game for an 87 save percentage. The Dawgs played a clean game with no time served in the p...
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Talon Laffin has had an "interesting" speech and drama career over the last three years says head coach Jodi Griffin with a knowing smile. The Glasgow High School junior had performed in Humorous Duo his freshman and beginning of his sophomore years, Informative Speech the end of his sophomore year and now, in his junior year, Humorous Oral Interpretation. Each year Laffin's performances have inched him closer and closer to the top of the podium, at least until the Glasgow Meet this past...
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