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Articles from the March 9, 2022 edition


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  • Let the Freedom ring–or roll–in the Gallatin Valley

    Eliza McLaughlin, Three Forks Voice|Mar 9, 2022

    Residents of the Gallatin Valley and law enforcement officials welcomed the western group of the People's Convoy–dubbed the Montana Freedom Convoy by many–that passed through the area on March 2. The People's Convoy, a trucker-led rally inspired by the January 2022 Canadian Freedom Convoy, announced its plans for a cross-country trek on Feb. 23. The main convoy would start in Southern California and finish their journey in Washington, D.C. "The People's Convoy is a non-partisan, trucker-led eff... Full story

  • Wolves finish second, headed to state tournament

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Mar 9, 2022

    The Three Forks High School boys basketball team is headed to the state tournament this week at the Brick Breeden Field House in Bozeman. The Wolves will open with a quarterfinal matchup Thursday at noon against Malta. Three Forks qualified for the state tournament with a second-place finish at last week's Southern B Divisional Tournament at the MetraPark in Billings. After a workmanlike 59-41 play-in game victory Wednesday over Colstrip, Three Forks advanced to the semifinals with a dramatic... Full story

  • Gallatin County Seeking Feedback on Greater Triangle Area Transportation Plan Recommendations

    Mar 9, 2022

    Gallatin County has identified areas of concern and developed preliminary recommendations for the Greater Triangle Area Transportation Plan. The greater triangle area generally lies between Four Corners, Belgrade, and Bozeman and extending south to Gallatin Gateway. It includes the areas of Gallatin County where development is likely to occur in the future. Over 80 recommendations have been developed to address identified areas of concern and improve the transportation system over the 20-year planning horizon. The preliminary recommendations we...

  • Gordon Russell Williams

    Mar 9, 2022

    Gordon Russell Williams was born October 26, 1934, in Three Forks, Montana, to Lester and Beatrice Williams. On March 5, 2022, after a long and arduous battle with his health, he went to be with the Lord surrounded by those who loved him most: his wife of nearly 62 years and their children. His uncle Elwood gave him the nickname "Squirt," which stuck with him throughout his life. He was always known fondly as "Grandpa Squirt" by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gordon worked alongside his father on the family ranch as a young boy, whe... Full story

  • Guest Editorial: We need more housing

    Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson|Mar 9, 2022

    Montana has been discovered. We were the second-fastest-growing state in the country last year. Our rapidly increasing population presents many challenges and opportunities, and it's also driving a lot of unease among many of us who've lived here for a long time. Whether you love it or hate it, that growth looks like it's going to keep happening for a while. We need to deal with that reality and reform many policies very quickly to respond to it, especially when it comes to housing. Buying or... Full story

  • Open burning season starts in Gallatin County

    Mar 9, 2022

    Open Burning is underway in Gallatin County. Gallatin County utilizes a burn permit system to indicate when it is not safe to burn and minimize false alarms by knowing where people are conducting controlled burns. Burn permits can be obtained online at www.gallatinburnpermits.com or in person at the following locations and activated each day you burn: • Bozeman Fire Department, 34 North Rouse in Bozeman • Central Valley Fire District, 215 Wings Way in Belgrade • Gallatin County Treas...

  • Gallatin City-County Health Department Disease Investigation Efforts to Move to Full Automation and Updates to CDC Community Levels

    Mar 9, 2022

    The Gallatin City-County Health Department announces a switch to automated COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing, and an updated CDC Community Level in Gallatin County of low. In late January, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) released a statement jointly supporting state, local, territorial, and tribal health departments in transitioning away from universal case investigation and contact tracing at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

  • Community Health Partners and Family Promise Will Host Open House at New Locations on March 10

    Mar 9, 2022

    Community Health Partners (CHP) and Family Promise of Gallatin Valley are thrilled to announce the opening of their new respective Bozeman locations this month. The new facilities are located at 1695 and 1603 Tschache Lane in Bozeman, behind Lowe’s on north 19th Avenue. “This has been a dream in the works for CHP for more than four years,” said CHP CEO Lander Cooney. “Our board has laid the groundwork, our staff has facilitated the transition and our donors truly have made it happen. We are ecstatic to showcase this beautiful building to our...

  • Gov. Gianforte, FWP Announce New Smartphone App 

    Mar 9, 2022

    Governor Greg Gianforte today announced last week a new mobile app from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). FWP's new app will allow Montanans to access their hunting and fishing licenses with their phone, reducing the need to secure and carry around paperwork while they fish and hunt. The new app, MyFWP, provides Montana sportsmen and women a simple, easy way to store and display licenses, permits, and digital carcass tags, known as E-Tags, which can be used in the field without cellular service. "Modernizing the way state government...

  • Wolves advance to semifinals

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Mar 9, 2022

    With a dramatic 56-54 overtime win Thursday afternoon over Malta at the state tournament, the Three Forks High School boys basketball team is headed to the semifinals. Three Forks will face Big Fork in the semifinals in a game scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman. Moments after the victory, Wolves Head Coach Terry Hauser said it feels amazing to be moving on at state. "Malta is a good team, and it was a tough matchup. They hit some big shots, but I am super proud... Full story