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  • Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area

    Oct 2, 2024

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Through the winter, the Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open by appointment only to see the Center or for a Powerhouse Tour, 406-526-3493. Wednesday, Oct. 2 6 – 7 p.m. - International St. Mary and Milk Rivers Study Board Public Meeting at Tin Cup in Malta. Purpose of this mee... Full story

  • Glasgow City Council Will Meet In Regular Session, Monday, Oct. 7

    Oct 2, 2024

    The Glasgow City Council will meet in regular session, Monday, Oct. 7, 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center. To view the full agenda, click on the agenda image.... Full story

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Sep 25, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 An historic train car from 1927 made the stop in Glasgow as it crossed the country and made the stop on Thursday, Sept. 18. This train car, #50, transported Clark Gable, Franklin D. Roosevelt and the scandalous Huey P. Long. The car got a second life in the 1980s, when Patron spent at least $2 million to restore the car after finding it in a junkyard. The car is now one of only 175 private rail cars left that travel on the Amtrak rails. This year's royal... Full story

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Sep 11, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 Ties to Hollywood brought an actor and a director to the Glasgow area last week. Sightings of the famous actor were reported at several businesses, the airport and at a local hotel. The trip to Glasgow was short planned but got a lot of creative juices flowing for the actor Jon Voight and writer/director John Harrison. Harrison explained that about a month ago Voight gave him a call about a project idea that perhaps they might want to work on together.... Full story

  • Glasgow City Council To Meet Sept. 16

    Sep 11, 2024

    The Glasgow City Council will meet in regular session, Monday, Sept. 16, 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center.... Full story

  • Glasgow City Council Meets

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Sep 4, 2024

    In a regular City Council meeting on Aug. 19, the Glasgow City Council introduced and offered for adoption the second reading of Ordinance No. 985 – an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Official Code of the City of Glasgow (CCG) to remove the License Requirement for Dancing in a Bar. The ordinance says that Section 4-55 of the OCCG, which states “It shall be unlawful for a person licensed to sell alcoholic beverages under this chapter, to permit dancing on the licensed premises unless a license for such dancing has been obtained from the cit...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Sep 4, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will not be hosting the Saskatoon Police Pipes & Drums during the 2014 Glasgow Scottie Homecoming Festival weekend, the chamber announced. "The band cancelled on us Aug. 25," chamber executive director Lisa Olk said. "There were some issues regarding customs and the ivory on their pipes getting across the border. The band was not willing to take the chance and put their instr... Full story

  • Glasgow City Council To Meet Tuesday, Sept. 3

    Aug 28, 2024

    The Glasgow City Council will meet in regular session, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center. Click on the agenda to view the full agenda for the meeting.... Full story

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Complied by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Aug 21, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 Changes are still settling in at the Valley County Health Department as back to school immunization and flu season starts. Not only are they sporting a new executive director and a new RN, they also have expanded their office and have gotten a new look. "We're encompassing the newness," Health Department Executive Director Connie Boreson said. "We're there where the people are to keep the community healthy." The new RN (registered nurse) joining the staff... Full story

  • City Council Goes Through First Reading To Remove License Requirement For Dancing In Bars

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Aug 14, 2024

    The Glasgow City Council met in regular session on Aug. 5, where regular business was conducted, including approving the consent agenda, which included the regular council agenda, payment of claims in the amount of $521,930.94; payment of Valley Court Apartments claims in the amount of $340.99; and the minutes of the July 15 regular council meeting. The agenda also included the first reading ordinance No. 985 – an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the official code of the city of Glasgow (OCCG) to remove the license requirement for dancing in a...

  • Glasgow City Council To Meet Monday, Aug. 19

    Aug 14, 2024

    The Glasgow City Council will meet in regular session, Monday, Aug. 19, 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located inside of the Glasgow Civic Center.... Full story

  • Glasgow City Council Agenda For Aug. 5 Regular Meeting

    Jul 31, 2024

    The Glasgow City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Aug. 5, 5 p.m., in the Council Chambers located in the Glasgow Civic Center. The agenda is included.... Full story

  • Peace Run Team Passes Torch in Glasgow

    For the Courier|Jul 17, 2024

    The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, an international torch relay, ran through Glasgow on July 9 passing a torch along the way. The runners started their day in Saco and continued into Hinsdale eventually getting to Glasgow on Baylor Road. They continued to West Fork and stayed overnight in Scobey. The route entered Saskatchewan on July 11, and will also go through Manitoba before entering back into the US in International Falls, Minn. An estimated 50,000 children in over 1,000 cities and...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jul 17, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Glasgow's Candy Cane Park is getting a whole new look that will be sweet when it's completed. The park that had gravel and not much for shade will be sporting grass and trees by late summer. The city has set aside and budgeted for the park over the last two years, and last week the project got started. The park will get grass, a sprinkler system, some new playground equipment, trees and a watering system to keep the trees green. Sarah Morales participated... Full story

  • City And County Employees Will See Wage Increase

    Michelle Bigebach, The Courier|Jul 3, 2024

    During the June 19 regular Valley County Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners unanimously passed to increase elected officials’ salaries and all permanent employee salaries by four percent. This change will be effective on their first paycheck in fiscal year ‘25, which will be in July. There was no public comments offered on either item during the meeting. Salaries for Valley County Elected Officials for 2024/2025 will be: Valley County Commissioner: $57,088.91 Valley County Clerk and Recorder: $65,352,25 (The Clerk and Recorder also rec...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Jun 12, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Preserving the local history and sharing it with future generations is a big job. The Valley County Pioneer Museum has taken on that task and they welcome visitors into the museum every third Sunday in June, in hopes to draw in new visitors. Memories remain of Baker's Jewelry when it was under the ownership of LaVern John "L.J." Baker. His children will be in town to present a new display specially built for the museum. "He wanted this in the museum; it was... Full story

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Glasgow Courier|Jun 5, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, June 4, 2014 East Side School drew a crowd of students, parents and staff at the Glasgow High School on Friday, May 30, for the 13th annual egg drop. It lasted a few hours, starting first thing in the morning for the last day of school. While the sun was out, the wind may have affected some of the drops off the gymnasium roof onto the alley behind the track bleachers. Sixth grade science teacher Wade Nelson explained that while the shapes and sizes could be just about... Full story

  • City Council Approves Then Rescinds Motion To Approve FMDH Purchasing Portion Of Hoyt Park

    Michelle Bigelbach|May 29, 2024

    During the May 20 regular Glasgow City Council meeting, normal business was conducted including approving consent agenda items such as payment of claims and meeting minutes from the May 6 regular council meeting as well as reviewing ordinances and resolutions. The biggest topic of the meeting once again however was the sale of a portion of Hoyt Park to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH). This topic has been brought up in Council meetings over the course of a few months with the Council voting to accept the recommendation to move forward...

  • Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area

    May 29, 2024

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open for the summer! Memorial Day through Labor Day, weekly Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 406-526-3493 or follow us on Facebook for activities and events: @USACEFortPeck. St. Raphael’s Rummage Sale is scheduled for June 20 through 22. They are now accepting donations for the sale. Don... Full story

  • Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area

    May 15, 2024

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Visitors to the Fort Peck Interpretive... Full story

  • Calendar Of Upcoming Events In The Area

    May 1, 2024

    EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Visitors to the Fort Peck I... Full story

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Glasgow Courier|May 1, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 30, 2014 The Milk River Activity Center broke ground for an additional building on Monday, April 28. The $500,000 project has been in planning for over a year. Community support has been big for the project that will allow extra space for clients and a chance for community organizations to utilize the kitchen as well. The bull sales have seen record prices at the Glasgow Stockyards. Beef prices are soaring and right now it's good to be in the cattle business. In... Full story

  • Public Opposes Purchase Of FMDH Purchasing Hoyt Park

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 24, 2024

    The Glasgow City Council held their regular meeting on April 15, and the biggest topic of conversation was the public hearing held regarding whether or not the City of Glasgow should move forward regarding the proposal made by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) to purchase a section of Hoyt Park for parking expansion purposes. Though on March 18 the Council had voted to accept the recommendation for FMDH to purchase, moving forward was contingent on what the public had to say on the proposal. The Council has indicated in the past if the...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 17, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Graduate class of 2003, Cami Starr Collins recently finished her Ph.D. in plasma physics. She obtained that degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in December. The GHS graduate is now in post doctorate work studying nuclear fusion – and hoping to find a way to make the world a better place. Glasgow Flower & Gifts owner Peggy Aakre was pretty excited to receive recognition from Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) as Business of the Year f...

  • Yesterday's Memories

    Compiled by Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Apr 10, 2024

    1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 9, 2014 An airport can be an economic hub for small communities, often bringing in extra business and employment. With that backdrop, the Glasgow airport saw a change in management at the end of last year along with the welcome of Cape Air. County Commissioner Dave Pippin explained that the airport is self-sustaining now, and that fuel sales are steady, with hopes of going up during the busier sum­mer months. He said that in the first 30 days the county took over... Full story

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