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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...
Summer vacation is winding down as the first day of school is fast approaching. Students returning to classes on the 18th will be greeted by a mostly familiar faces as Big Sandy Schools continues to run like a well-oiled machine. Going into the 2025-2026 school year, Big Sandy Schools experienced a very low number of staff changes, a trend that has been consistent over the past few years. That consistency in staffing is ultimately good for the students, who experience stability and...
The Big Sandy Swim Team's performance at the State competition on the weekend of August 2nd and 3rd in Choteau was commendable. Despite a brief delay due to lightning, the team, which included participants from Hamilton to Plentywood, showcased their skills. Notably, Henry Merrill's outstanding performance in the 100 fly and the 50 fly, where he not only secured first place but also broke three pool records, including his own, was a highlight. Amara Butler: 14 points for the team: Girls 8U...
September Horticulture Management Managing horticultural landscapes in September is essential to healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau County gardeners. • The average first frost is September 15 (Carter), September 18 (Kenilworth and Highwood), September 20 (Big Sandy), September 25 (Fort Benton) and September 28 (Geraldine). All fruit and vegetables should be harvested before temperatures drop below 40° to 50°F. • Ripen tomatoes in a paper bag along with an apple, or hang the entire plant up...
After the death of his mother and wife within the space of a few short hours, Teddy Roosevelt left his home on the East Coast for life as a rancher in the Dakota Badlands. The cowboys who encountered the future president with his glasses, fancy, fringed, custom buckskin outfit, high-pitched nasally voice, and the manners of a Harvard elite were skeptical. They laughed at him behind his back, calling him a dude (a derogatory slang word for an Eastern tenderfoot or city slicker). Some cowboy...
June Lora Beirwagen passed away on Saturday July 26, 2025, at the Big Sandy Medical Center in Big Sandy, Montana. June was buried alongside her husband Louis, of 70 years. The family invites you to a memorial service August 23, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church at 1:30 pm in Big Sandy. Her family has suggested that memorial donations be made in June's memory to Lutheran World Relief, Big Sandy Medical Center, or Christ Lutheran Church. Please, visit June's online memorial page for more... Full story