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To our community members and taxpayers, Our schools are the heart of our community. To ensure that we can continue providing the quality education our students deserve, the Board of Trustees has proposed a General Fund Levy that will appear on your upcoming ballot. We know that any talk of taxes requires clear, honest numbers, so I want to break down exactly what this proposal means for you and our district. The Proposal at a Glance The district is seeking authorization for a permanent increase to the General Fund in the amount of $44,914.88...
The Big Sandy High School music program held its annual spring recital concert on Tuesday, April 7th at the high school auditorium. The event served as preparation for the upcoming Music Festival, giving students an opportunity to show off the pieces they’ve been practicing for months to the community and practice playing them for an audience. The event featured a variety of vocal and instrumental pieces from students across the the grades. TJ Bond, who teaches music at Big Sandy Schools, described the event: “Our recital had 16 events ran...
PARK RIDGE, IL MARCH 30th,2026-Patricia Matthew of LPL FINANCIAL BIG SANDY,MT has qualified for Court of the Table, a prestigious milestone achievement for membership in MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®. Matthew is a 9-year MORT member with 1 Court of the Table qualification. For 2026 MDRT membership (based on 2025 production) Court of the Table (COT): 3x the MDRT production requirement. Court of the Table qualifiers constitute the top 11% of MDRT members worldwide and achieve at least three times the standard annual...
Helping You Prepare for the Gardening Season Believe it or not, the gardening season will be upon us before we know it. Below are a few gardening facts to help you prepare for the upcoming season. •Soil tests should be taken in the garden every three years. We have a great Montguide available at the Extension office which will help you understand your soil test results so you can determine how much fertilizer to apply. The Montguide is called “Home Garden Soil Testing and Fertilizer Guidelines.” •The best time to collect a soil sample is in the...
1 Years ago April 15, 1926 Last Friday night a number of neighbors surprised little Alvin Swanson on the occasion of his ninth birthday. Wornfred Eliasson furnished fine music on his accordion, and cards and dancing were indulged in by those who wished. A bountiful supper was served at 10:30 and a very delicious birthday cake with nine candles graced the center of the table. The guests departed about midnight wishing Alvin many happy returns of the day. A large number of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Bierwagon...
On the 4th of April 2026 at about 6:40pm Detention Officers responded to a medical incident within our Detention Facility. Staff evaluated and rendered aid to the 76 year old male, Marvin Brodock. EMS arrived and it was determined that Mr. Brodock was deceased. The scene was secured and investigative agencies were requested, which is standard procedure in deaths that occur in a jail. Cascade County Coroner’s Office and Montana Division of Criminal Investigation will release any further information on this matter once the investigation is c...
Stockman Bank is once again honored by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Banks for 2026. This is the fifth consecutive year Stockman has been recognized by Forbes. Stockman was one of only 72 American banks on the list, and the only Montana bank to be included. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on April 8, 2026, and can be viewed on the Forbes website. “Being acknowledged for five consecutive years and being the sole ban...
Recently, Fort Benton community members connected with lawmakers and learned advocacy skills during a Legislative Advocacy Training for Farmers and Ranchers workshop hosted by Montana Farmers Union. At this free, public event, attendees learned how to use the Montana legislative website to connect with legislators in their region and how to join active sessions through the website. Attendees also practiced calling their legislators and writing letters to the editor and connected with local...
MSU-Northern is pleased to announce that Jeff Ament will be this year’s Commencement speaker. Jeff is a renowned musician, songwriter, and visual artist as well as the co-founder and bassist of the band Pearl Jam. Jeff was born in Havre to George and Penny Ament and raised in Big Sandy, Montana. Jeff participated in basketball, football, and track at Big Sandy High School, where he graduated in 1981. During this same time, he also began playing bass guitar. After graduation he attended the University of Montana until he moved to Seattle, Washin...
Adult women in the Havre community are being invited to take part in a Montana State University–Northern research project that measures resting metabolism and provides insight into overall wellness. Led by Chad Spangler, professor of Integrated Health Sciences, the study uses indirect calorimetry, a noninvasive test that measures oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production to determine how much energy the body uses at rest and what fuel sources—fat, carbohydrates, or protein—the body relies on for energy. “This test tells us how much en...
The Second Annual Big Sandy School Art Show and fundraiser will be taking place on May 2nd from 12 to 3 PM on May 2nd at the Historical Society Building. The show will feature art work from the art students from the 7th through 12th grades. The show will also feature silent auctions to raise money for the art program. The whole community is invited to check out the work of our community’s younger artists and support their art eduction. Jessie Jaramillo, who teaches art at Big Sandy High S...
Sheldon Stranded in Seattle By Glenn Braun Snowflakes were mixed with the raindrops when Sheldon visited Seattle. But the big snow happened in the Cascade Mountains. They had so much snow Sheldon’s train home was canceled. He decided to spend his bonus day at Pike Place Market. Brando took time from throwing fish to show him the great variety of seafood, but Sheldon liked the flowers better. Gifted crafters and artists were selling treasures they’d created using everything from polished roc...