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Every year, the first Monday of September brings Labor Day - a holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions of American workers. While the day has national roots in the labor movement of the late 1800s, in Montana - and especially here in Big Sandy - it carries a special mix of history, family tradition, and small-town community spirit. Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894, recognizing the struggles and victories of workers across the country. In Montana, our history is steeped in hard...
Supporting kids, parents, and staff As summer winds down and the school bell gets ready to ring again, families in our rural community are feeling the familiar mix of excitement and nerves that comes with the start of a new school year. While fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and new shoes are part of the tradition, so are the emotional adjustments, both for children and their parents. In rural towns like ours, back-to-school transitions can be uniquely challenging. Many children face long...
GREAT FALLS – On Sunday, August 10, audiences at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center got a rare, one-night-only chance to see Montana through the eyes of those who live and work its land. The Real Yellowstone, the latest conservation documentary from award-winning filmmaker Tom Opre, offers an unfiltered look at the challenges and triumphs of rural ranching and farming life. This isn't a romanticized postcard of the West. Instead, Opre's film shines a spotlight on the families who raise l...
BIG SANDY, MT — A fresh new chapter is unfolding at our beloved local newspaper as Daniel and Danielle Weaver step in as the new owners and stewards of this long-standing community publication. The Weavers, residents of Big Sandy, are no strangers to the heart and soul of small-town life. With deep Montana roots and a passion for local storytelling, they are eager to carry on the legacy of the paper while bringing new energy and vision to its pages. “Our goal is to make the newspaper a true reflection of the spirit of Big Sandy,” said Danie...