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Each October, Americans mark a federal holiday that carries two very different meanings depending on where you stand. For more than a century, the second Monday of October has been known as Columbus Day, honoring the 1492 voyage of Christopher Columbus, long celebrated as the “discovery” of the Americas. But in recent decades, many states and communities—including several in Montana—have begun observing the same date as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing and celebrating the original inhabitan...
Seventy-five years ago, a young couple met at a little Bible school in the Sandhills of Nebraska. Today, Glenn and his wife are celebrating a milestone that few couples ever reach: three-quarters of a century of marriage. Their story began in Gordon, Nebraska, where Glenn — originally from Culbertson in southwestern Nebraska — caught the eye of a young woman who still remembers his black hair and his eyes. She laughs as she recalls that Glenn remembers her for her blonde hair. Their first dat...
Residents along the Kenilworth Highway near Big Sandy got an unexpected surprise this week when a moose ambled across the two-lane highway, taking its time in true Montana fashion. Drivers slowed to watch as the towering animal strolled across the wide-open prairie, seemingly in no hurry to yield the road. While moose are most often associated with Montana’s rugged mountain ranges, sightings on the prairie are not unheard of. In recent years, wildlife experts have observed moose expanding t...
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Hall of Fame welcomed a new class of inductees on September 13, 2025, honoring both humans and horses whose contributions have left a transformational mark on the Quarter Horse industry. Among the honorees is Stan Weaver, a lifelong Montana rancher whose dedication to breeding, raising, and promoting American Quarter Horses has reached far beyond the rugged Bears Paw Mountains where he lives and works. The AQHA Hall of Fame exists to celebrate those...
Across the country, many small towns face the challenge of dealing with abandoned or underused properties that sit empty, unsafe, and sometimes even hazardous. These properties are often known as Brownfields. What Is a Brownfield? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a Brownfield as 'a property where the presence, or potential presence, of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant may complicate the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of that property.' Common examples...
1 Years - September 24, 1925 Theodore Faber of Havre and Miss Mary Kane were united in marriage at the Catholic Church in Fort Benton last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Murphy prepared to leave for Great Falls after recently selling their 4,000-acre ranch in the Bears Paws, twenty-five miles east of Big Sandy, to Elmer Weaver. Murphy also sold all his cattle and horses. The couple plans to winter in Long Beach, California, where they own property, though they have not yet decided where they will settle permanently. Friends wished them well as...
The heart of Chester, Montana, is set to come alive once again as the Hi-Line Harvest Festival celebrates its fourth year in downtown Chester. What began as a dream during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly grown into one of the most anticipated community events along the Hi-Line. Reviving a Tradition The last true harvest festival in Chester dates back to the late 1980s. For years, smaller events carried on the spirit of celebration, but there hadn't been a large-scale...
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...