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Havre, MT - Northern Montana Health Care (NMHC) is proud to announce that Garrit Ophus, NMHC’s Director of Information Services, has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for MUSE, a national community of health care organizations that use the MEDITECH electronic health record system. Ophus will serve a three-year term on the MUSE Board through December 31, 2028, with the opportunity to run for additional terms. His selection reflects both his individual leadership and NMHC’s lon...
In late December, the Big Sandy Food Bank received a much needed injection of support thanks to the generosity of the community of Big Sandy. The annual Big Sandy Schools’ paper products drive and First Bank of Montana Community Food Drive were a great success. The infusion of goods and capital were particularly well timed given the extra weight the Food Bank was subjected to last year with the freeze on SNAP benefits combined with the typical holiday stress. Terry Grant, who runs the food bank,...
New Montguide on Native Plants for Montana’s Home Gardens Abiya (Abi) Saeed, MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist, Andrea Beery, MSU Extension, Big Horn County and Noelle Orloff, MSU Schutter Diagnostic Lab Plant Identification Diagnostician have developed a new Montguide on native plants. Hard copies are available at the Chouteau County Extension Office. Landscaping with Montana’s native plants can have countless benefits. Native plants have cold and drought hardiness, provide food and habitat for beneficial insects, including pol...
1 Years ago January 1926 During Ford National Show Week, the showrooms of Giebel & Mahood, Big Sandy’s Ford dealers, were expected to be among the busiest places in town. The week-long event featured what was described as the greatest exhibit yet presented by the Ford Motor Company. A full line of improved Ford cars was on display, along with new trim lines and special equipment, including windshield wipers, wings, top boots, and gypsy curtains. Ford trucks and Fordson tractors were also exhibited, highlighting both industrial and a...
The Fifty-Nine Days of January I think it was the winter of 1977-1978, one of the coldest and snowiest winters on record. I still remember the “treat” of being snowed in on a Thursday and Friday, so we kids had a 4-day weekend. I believe it was this winter when I heard my mom repeatedly say that “January has 59 days.” As an adult, I now understand what she was saying. Many of us struggle during this month with fatigue, sadness, low energy, irritability, emotional flatness, and isolation. Let’s take a closer look as to why we may have these fee...
Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club members met on Sunday the 11th for our regularly scheduled monthly business meeting at 1:00 p.m. During the meeting, members discussed several upcoming plans and activities. Committee members Garrett, Owen, Bailey, and myself shared a slideshow about our club's Care & Share Project. Be sure to keep an eye out for more details on this exciting opportunity for our club to give back to the community by supporting a couple of local organizations that play important roles...
January 8, 2026, Great Falls, MT- In the wake of a record-setting year and nearly six decades of cultural leadership, the C.M. Russell Museum announces that tickets for The Russell 2026 will go on sale January 12, 2026. The annual Western art auction and cultural weekend will take place March 19–21, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana. The event continues the museum's tradition of honoring the legacy of Charles M. Russell while offering new opportunities for collectors, visitors, and the public to e...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame will celebrate the 18th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Saturday, February 14, at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees will be recognized for their contributions to the history and culture of the state of Montana. Now is the time to register for the Inductee Recognition Ceremony Brunch, which begins at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the accomplishments and lasting legacies of the inductees to the Montana...
HELENA, Mont. (January 7, 2026) – The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is excited to share the recipients of its recently launched education grant program, the Explore Agriculture Classroom Grant. In the Foundation’s first round of funding, the program provided a total of $3,000 in grant funding to six Montana schools. These grants will support educators who integrate agriculture into their classrooms, helping an estimated 450 students better understand the role Montana agriculture plays in everyday life. The Explore Agriculture Cla... Full story
Great Falls, MT - The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Bjelland of Conrad, MT, and Logan Anderson of Chester, MT, as the newest board members, bringing experience and fresh perspectives to the governor-appointed board of directors. They will represent districts three and two, respectively. Bjelland and Anderson have farmed for a combined 57 years. Each member is looking forward to representing Montana grower dollars dedicated to market...