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Articles from the March 2, 2022 edition


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  • Townsend Tire breaks ground on new location

    Eliza McLaughlin, Three Forks Voice|Mar 2, 2022

    Townsend Tire has broken ground on their new Three Forks/Wheatland location. Mike Larson, the owner of Townsend Tire, says that the shop's grand opening will be in June 2022; however, construction supply shortages may delay it. Even though the power lines are just across the street, North Western Energy predicts that it will be 24 months before the shop gets power. "If I have a building up in June, I'll figure out a way to run it," Larson said. The Three Forks/Wheatland location has been in the... Full story

  • Three Forks Dog License Renewals Due April 15

    Eliza McLaughlin, Three Forks Voice|Mar 2, 2022

    Three Forks residents with dogs need to relicense their dogs before April 15, per city ordinance 6-4A-2. Dog licenses cost $15 per dog and need renewal every year. Owners with four or more dogs must apply for a kennel license. The kennel license is an additional $50 annually on top of the individual dog licenses. To license a dog, bring a copy of the animal(s)' rabies certificate and the proper payment to City Hall before the April 15 deadline. There are no late fees for registering after the... Full story

  • Gallatin County Commission to Consider Putting Local Marijuana Taxes on Ballot

    Mar 2, 2022

    The Gallatin County Commission will consider asking voters to decide on local-option sales taxes on marijuana products sold in the county, and is seeking public input on the potential ballot questions. At a meeting last week, the commissioners voted to approve resolutions of intent to put the following two items on the June 7, 2022 primary election ballot for Gallatin County voters to decide: • A 3% local-option sales tax on all non-medical (recreational) marijuana products sold in Gallatin C... Full story

  • Three Forks Chapter celebrates National FFA Week

    Mar 2, 2022

    The Three Forks Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter had a busy week with a variety of activities. According to advisor Connie Olsen, the chapter was one of many around the country celebrating National FFA Week. The local chapter hosted an FFA spirit week where students dressed up daily, and they also served ice cream on Tuesday to celebrate the dairy industry. The chapter also hosted an agriculture-related door decorating contest, a daily roping contest at lunch, and capped off the week... Full story

  • Guest Opinion: Bringing accountability and transparency to cattle markets

    U.S. Senator Steve Daines|Mar 2, 2022

    In Montana, cattle outnumber people by nearly three to one, so it's no wonder that Montana beef plays such a large role in our rich legacy of agriculture and our economy. Montana ranchers take pride in producing the best cattle and highest-quality beef in the world. The last thing they should have to worry about is getting a fair price for their product. I'm hearing concerns from hardworking Montana cattle producers who are struggling to compete with the four biggest packers who currently dominate the market. These large packers face serious...

  • Letter to the Editor: Update on Rauser campaign

    Mar 2, 2022

    Dear Broadwater County Voters/Editor: Things have been going very well so far. I want to thank everyone for the support I have received. I wanted to let everyone know why I feel I am the best candidate for the Broadwater County Sheriff. To start off I will give you some of my professional history. I knew I wanted to work in Law Enforcement since I was in Junior High. After I graduated from Broadwater High School in 2004, I decided to go to school in Spring of 2005. I decided I would go to Flathead Valley Community College where I received an...

  • Three Forks FCCLA receives $500 grant

    Mar 2, 2022

    Three Forks FCCLA was the recipient of a grant in the amount of $500 from Montana FCCLA, Montana Financial Education Coalition, First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, Montana Council for Economic Education, and Reach Higher Montana. The grant, "Count Me In", is to promote financial wellness by awarding grants to FCCLA chapters who plan and carry out projects that help them and their peers become financially fit. Carey Hansen, a Three Forks FCCLA member, planned a lesson and presented it to the three Fifth Grade classrooms in the Elementary...

  • Three Forks preps for Wednesday night matchup against Colstrip

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Mar 2, 2022

    It's a win, and you're in for the Three Forks High School boys basketball team when they open the Southern B Divisional Tournament Wednesday, March 2, at the MetraPark Arena in Billings with a 6 p.m. play-in game against Colstrip. According to Wolves Head Coach Terry Hauser, Colstrip has been in the Divisional Tournament every year he has been coaching in Three Forks, and this will be the fourth time he has faced them. "They are going to play hard, put a lot of pressure on our guards, and get ou... Full story

  • Patricia Marion Palo

    Mar 2, 2022

    Patricia Marion Palo was born August 21, 1939 to Eleanor and Duke Downs in Bremerton, Washington She suffered polio at the age of sixteen. After recovery she graduated from Washington State University with a degree in animal husbandry. Pat retired from General Motors Insurance Company in Seattle, Washington; moved to Montana and called it home for the last thirty years. She loved the mountains and enjoyed them most when on horseback She was an artist and an avid reader of mysteries. Pat was preceded in death by husbands Jack Leroy Palo and... Full story

  • Thomas G. Carey, Sr.

    Mar 2, 2022

    With the sun shining brightly on the Bull Mountains, a place dear to his heart, Thomas G. Carey, Sr. (Tom) passed into eternal life on February 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years and all of their children. Born in Helena on December 9, 1928 to Frank and Mary Ellen (Gallagher) Carey, he was the youngest of 12 children. Being raised on the ranch with his best friend and sister Ellie was the basis for the stories of his wonderful childhood we loved to hear. His love for dogs followed him through his entire life. He attended grade... Full story

  • Two Montanans Selected for Beef Promotion Operating Committee

    Mar 2, 2022

    Two Montana ranchers were selected to serve on the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC) for the Beef Checkoff. Katie Cooper of Willow Creek was selected to continue serving and Kiley Martinell from Dell was selected for the first time. The BPOC is the body responsible for developing the annual budget, which must be approved by the full Beef Board and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), for developing plans and programs in the areas of promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing, and producer...

  • MSU announces a $50 million gift from the Gianforte Family Foundation

    Mar 2, 2022

    From MSU News Service Montana State University today announced a $50 million gift from the Gianforte Family Foundation, continuing more than 20 years of philanthropy to the university. The Gianforte Family Foundation's gift is dedicated to constructing a new building to house the Gianforte School of Computing and computing-related fields such as cybersecurity, optics and photonics, electrical and computer engineering, and creative industries. The gift ties for the second largest in the...

  • Wolves defeat Colstrip in play-in game, face Columbus Thursday

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Mar 2, 2022

    A 14-0 third-quarter run helped propel the Three Forks High School boys basketball team to a 59-41 win over Colstrip in a Wednesday night Southern B Divisional Tournament play-in game at the MetraPark Arena in Billings. With the win, the Wolves advanced to the double-elimination bracket and a matchup against 4B District champ Columbus in a game scheduled for Thursday at 5 p.m. It will be the rubber match between the two, with each team winning at home in the regular season. After falling behind... Full story