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Local firefighters are continuing their work on the Antelope Fire two miles north of Harrison. As of press time Tuesday, officials report the fire at 2,000 acres. An official cause of the fire first reported the afternoon of Tuesday, September 29 has not been released. On Sunday, October 4, 2020, the delegation of authority for the management of the Antelope Fire was reassigned to the Harrison Rural Volunteer Fire Department along with the Madison Valley Rural Volunteer Fire Department and the... Full story
Two upcoming events will allow local residents to give back to local emergency service providers. Willow Creek Fire and EMS are hosting their annual breakfast on Sunday, October 11 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The $5 breakfast burrito "to go" also include a hashbrown patty, and coffee or juice. The burrito options are sausage, egg and cheese, or egg and cheese. Delivery is also an option for in-town residents who sign up at the Willow Creek Post Office. The Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department is... Full story
A “Ladies Night Fall Walk” is scheduled for Thursday night in Three Forks. The event is scheduled October 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is encouraging locals to enjoy a drink as they stroll participating businesses who will be open late with falls specials. The businesses participating in the event are Remuda Coffee, Roots Hair Studio, Legacy Trading, Book Therapy and Moore, Be Lazy Quilting, Beyond Beauty Skin Care, Tree Forks Floral, Rusty Bucket Antiques, V-42 Fitness, and Three Forks Saddlery. Those interested can start at Remuda Coffee or... Full story
On September 29th, 2020 at 1:45, Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, Gallatin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, Three Forks Ambulance, and Three Forks Fire Department responded to the lower Madison River, approximately two miles north of Cobblestone Fishing Access, for a canoe that had flipped over due to a large cottonwood tree/snag in the river channel. Two fishermen found one man on a gravel bank with minor injuries and deceased man still in the vessel, caught in the snag. The reporting...
Students in Three Forks will be benefiting from the continuation of the Summer Food Service Program until as late as December 31. Last month, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities through as late as December 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months. This unprecedented move will help ensure – no matter what the s...
If you happened to read the Albuquerque Journal recently you would have learned about a family who used their (galloping) goats to gobble up weeds and earn some extra money while keeping the city's weeds and grass trimmed. In the Orlando Sentinel, you would have discovered that a man was attacked and bitten by an alligator while hunting near one of the local lakes. Neither of these stories are life-and-death issues, unless you happen to be the hunter, but they provide interesting glimpses into...
The Montana Transportation Commission dedicated the new bridge spanning the Missouri River, currently being constructed, to retired Montana Department of Transportation employee, Tim Reardon. Commission Chair Barb Skelton and Director Mike Tooley presented Mr. Reardon the bridge rendering and sign replica at a recent meeting in Helena. "Tim Reardon was dedicated to his job, MDT, and the safety of the traveling public," said MDT Director Mike Tooley. "He was serving as director for MDT when I...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released a draft version of the Madison River recreation administrative rules as well as the environmental assessment (EA) for public comment Friday. The documents can be found online at fwp.mt.gov. The comment period will be open until Oct. 30. The draft administrative rule is derived from two rule-making petitions sent to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, one from the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana (FOAM) and another from a collaborative of the George...
Meet Molly! Molly is looking for new home with you! She is front declawed and a total couch potato! She has lived with kids and cats before and did good with both! She doesn't have any experience with dogs though. She loves catnip toys and is very lovable. Call Heart of the Valley to set up an appointment to meet her today! (406) 388-9399You can meet her at Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter at 1549 East Cameron Bridge Road or call (406) 388-9399. *We are doing all services by appointment only...
For the second time this season, the Three Forks High School cross country team was able to compete at home at last Saturday's meet at Headwaters State Park. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said she was happy with the performance of the team. "We had to put some boys JV runners on varsity due to illness but both boys stepped it up and ran a good race. Our girls mostly hit their goal time and some were faster than what we were shooting for," she said. Junior Jayden Woodland had another strong day for... Full story
After wrapping up their home season with last Friday's 44-0 setback against high-powered Townsend, the Three Forks High School (1-4, 0-4 5B) football team will wrap up the season with three straight road games including a Friday night matchup against Jefferson High School. Both teams will be looking to pick up their second win of the season in Friday's night game in Boulder. While on offense against the Panthers, Head Coach Connor Sullivan wants the team to breathe, slow, down, and execute....
The Montana High School Association Executive Board formally approved formats last week for the upcoming fall sports postseason. The All-Class Cross Country Meet is still planned for Kalispell, but instead of two days will be hosted on October 23 and 24. Class B will be competing on Friday, October 23. Football playoffs will be conducted as usual, and host sites must allow a minimum of 2 tickets to each player for both the visiting and home team. In volleyball, all regular season requirements and considerations will be followed, and the Distric...
So, here's the question: How much power should local governments have to regulate firearms or prevent their possession by felons, minors, undocumented immigrants or people judged mentally incompetent? Not much, according to backers of Legislative Referendum 130, the ballot measure sent to voters by Montana lawmakers last session. Specifically, Legislative Referendum 130 asks voters to remove local governments' power to regulate the carrying of concealed firearms – or to restrict the open c... Full story
It was a great week for the Three Forks High School volleyball team who picked up a home win over Ennis and a five-set road victory over Twin Bridges. After losing the first set at home Tuesday to Ennis 21-25, the Lady Wolves bounced back winning the next three 25-21, 25-23, and 25-18. “It was so awesome to see them at a level that I and the other coaches knew they could. A total team effort and I am so proud of each and every one of them,” said Head Coach Tracy Welter. “I feel like we are starting to click at the right time.” Cheyenne Cavin l...
