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Want to learn more or voice your opinion about the Growth Policy in the City of Three Forks? The website https://envisionthreeforks.com gives local residents the opportunity to fill out a questionnaire, pin the map to provide thoughts of where you would like to see improvements, and even upload photos to share ideas. The City is in the initial stages of reviewing and updating its Growth Policy (GP), and this is a master plan which is updated every five years. The city has reviewed the GP every five years, but this time offcials are working on... Full story
There will soon be an increased presence of law enforcement in southern Broadwater County. At last week's City Council Meeting, Broadwater County Sheriff Wynn Mehan told the governing body he has hired two additional deputies to work in the area. Mehan had personally attended a council meeting earlier this year and said his goal was to get more enforcement at that end of the county. Mehan applied for a COPS grant and made the last of the two hires on October 5. He said right now both deputies are in the midst of their field training of 16 and... Full story
While the Three Forks Rodeo was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, there is still a way to help the rodeo board with their fundraising efforts for the new bleachers. The board is asking area residents to consider donating the $15 they would have on a ticket for the 2020 rodeo to the fundraising efforts for the bleachers that were installed earlier this year. Those interested can donate at https://events.ticketprinting.com/.../2020-No-Go-Rodeo-38544 and will be eligible for...
The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that a Gallatin County resident has passed away from complications due to COVID-19. The person was a woman in her 90s who passed away at her residence in a long-term care facility earlier this month. Gallatin City-County Health Department received the official death certificate this week that attributed the death to COVID-19. This is the fifth death in Gallatin County related to COVID-19. This death is in addition to the 225... Full story
With demand for food bank services surging in Montana during the pandemic, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is matching $750,000 in contributions during its 19th annual fundraising campaign for food banks across Montana, including Headwaters Area Food Bank in Three Forks. A record-setting 93 food banks are participating in the statewide "Be A Friend in Deed, Helping Those in Need" campaign this year. The campaign has raised over $36 million for Montana food banks in 18 years, including about $7 million in matching grants from the Town Pump...
The Montana High School Association voted last week to delay the start of the winter sports season to January 4. According to Executive Director Mark Beckman, they delayed practices until December 7. The original starting date for practices was November 19. “The delay will allow time for schools and communities to assist in flattening the curve and to get through two holiday seasons within their own teams and within their own communities before contests begin,” Beckman said. In regards to postseason attendance, the board approved for vol...
In last week's edition of the Three Forks Voice, we published an article that listed items that are in need for Thanksgiving at the Headwaters Area Food Bank. This week's edition includes an article about Town Pump's 19th annual fundraising campaign and how it will be giving back to the food bank in Three Forks. Simply put, this Is the time of the year that it vital to make sure the food bank has everything they need to ensure that everyone can have a nice dinner on Thanksgiving. 2020 has been...
Many of my earliest memories involve caravanning with my family to attend the University of Wyoming football and basketball games. I was lucky enough to be in grade school during the “heyday” of both programs that involved a number four ranking in the AP poll for the basketball team and a trip to the Sweet 16, as well as the football team going to two consecutive Holiday Bowls and cracking the top 25 on a regular basis under the direction of Paul Roach and Joe Tiller. Unfortunately, things kind of went downhill after that for a while, but tha...
It's postseason time for the Three Forks High School cross country team with the Wolves scheduled to compete Saturday at the State Meet in Kalispell. "I am excited for state, our boys team is running so strong and working so well together. Our times are looking good," said Head Coach Tara Forsberg. On the girls side, Forsberg said they have struggled a little bit late in the season but thinks they will head to Kalispell to run their best. She added Jayden Woodland is currently in the top 10 in Class B and the number two and three runners... Full story
The Three Forks High School volleyball team will recognize senior players prior to their home finale Thursday, October 22 against Whitehall. The seniors to be honored are Aubree Waldbillig, Savannah Jensen, and Ally Kamps. Head Coach Tracey Welter added junior Maddi Niles who will be graduating early will also be honored. “Senior night is definitely a big night for the Wolves. It has always been one of those milestones that are bitter-sweet for a coach. It is such an honor to be a part of the development of these young adults. Aubree, Savannah,...
Meet Lily! She is a senior lady looking for her new home! She is a quiet and independent girl that loves some attention. She was an indoor/outdoor cat in her previous home with free roam of the property, thanks to some cat doors! Outside time was a favorite activity of hers, so she could really do well in another indoor/outdoor home! She has lived with children, cats, and dogs! Dogs are her favorite, cats are okay, but she mostly keeps to herself and am aloof when it comes to kids. Call Heart of the Valley to set up an appointment to meet Lily...
Hundreds of thousands of ballots were mailed Oct. 9 to registered Montana voters in 45 counties doing mail-in voting. Although most ballots should safely reach voters at their homes, it’s possible some may be late or missing. According to the Helena Independent Record in May, more than 85% of registered voters successfully received ballots during the June 2 primary, but some voters did not receive a ballot due to an address change or a possible error by the U.S. Postal Service. For the general election, multiple election administrators said a p...
Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs by family members and visitors, including children and teens. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. To address this problem, DEA and partner organizations have set up Drug Take Back Days when the public can...
The Three Forks High School football team will look to pick up their second win of the season Wednesday with a road matchup against winless Anaconda. Looking towards next week, head coach Connor Sullivan said they need a great couple of practices. "It's the last game of the year and we all want to end on a good note," he said. In action last week, the Wolves fell 42-8 at Whitehall. After a scoreless first quarter, the Trojans scored three second-quarter touchdowns to take a 21-0 halftime lead....
