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  • January adds to statewide snowpack

    Feb 12, 2020

    Abundant moisture spilled into the Treasure State from the Pacific during January, boosting snowpack in all river basins to near or above normal for February 1. In some locations, the amount of water added to the snowpack was record setting. Between December 30 and February 1, SNOTEL (SNOwpack TELemetry) sites west of the Continental Divide received up to 18 inches of snow water equivalent, roughly proportionate to 100 to 150+ inches of snowfall. Five SNOTEL sites would go on to set new records...

  • District offering traffic ed courses

    Feb 12, 2020

    Three Forks School District is offering two Traffic Safety Education classes this spring and summer. Classes for the spring course will run 11 weeks beginning with the required parent meeting on March 16th. Class will be held Monday-Thursday 7-8:15 am with driving after school and on Saturdays. Drives will be rescheduled if weather makes the roads dangerous. The summer course will run over 7 weeks beginning June 8th with classes and drives running Monday-Friday most weeks. There is one Saturday...

  • 'Sac' Bar a hot spot for live music

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 12, 2020

    An eclectic mix of live music options on the weekends has made the Sacajawea Bar a go-to destination for not only residents of the Gallatin Valley but for many visitors throughout the year. Sacajawea Hotel General Manager Kay French said as a gathering place for the community, the live music is another opportunity to provide both locals and visitors to come together and enjoy grassroots Montana artists in a historically iconic and welcoming atmosphere. "Supporting local artists and bands in...

  • 2 Wolves qualify for state

    STAFF REPORT|Feb 12, 2020

    The Three Forks High School wrestling team has qualified two wrestlers for this week's state tournament in Billings. Freshmen Dylan Kamps and Levi Wagner both stamped their ticket to state with top-four finishes at last Saturday's Southern B/C Divisional Tournament in Cascade. Wagner finished in third place at 132 pounds and Kamps finished in fourth at 126 pounds. After a bye in the opening round, Wagner won by fall in 31 seconds in the quarterfinals against Cael O'Dell of Broadwater. After...

  • Three Forks to recognize seniors

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 12, 2020

    During their careers with the Three Forks High School girls basketball program, the five senior class members have been part of a great deal of success with three consecutive trips to the state tournament, three consecutive 5B District championships, and a state title in March of 2018. The senior class which includes Erin Welter, Kendall Lynn, Breanna Bloch, Peyton Page, and McKenzie Feddes were freshmen when Mike Sauvageau returned to coaching for the 2016-17 season and he has high praise for t...

  • OUR VIEW: Portable signs could be big asset

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 12, 2020
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    During a town council meeting in late January, City Clerk Crystal Turner informed the governing body they would have extra money for street maintenance due to the gas tax income exceeding expectations. During a discussion on what to do with the money, council member Debra Mickelberry suggested portable flashing speed signs as a possible use. Council member Gene Townsend also agreed, stating in her experience they are effective. While no decision was made by the council, this could be a very...