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Last Thursday, Three Forks Mayor Sean Gifford was hard at work painting the warming hut at the new City of Three Forks Ice Rink at Stevenson Park. If all goes as planned, Gifford hopes to open the rink to the public during the Christmas Stroll scheduled for Friday, December 3. Gifford said the opening is, of course, weather dependent and, once up and running, will be accessible 24 hours a day. "Some people like to get up early and do their exercise by skating around the rink," he said. When it... Full story
Under the direction of Jonathan Sutton and Sue Pitcher, the Three Forks Schools are hosting a Veterans Day program on Thursday, November 11, at 9 a.m. in the gymnasium. The program is open to the public and will be followed by refreshments at the Three Forks Methodist Church Annex. The Three Forks Schools Veteran's Day program will also be streamed live on the district's Facebook page. The M.C. of the Program is Three Forks Mayor and Veteran Sean Gifford, who will conduct seating of the honored... Full story
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte last week launched a $7.5 million Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program to invest in value-added agricultural products across the state and strengthen the industry. "Agriculture is Montana's number one industry, and our administration is partnering with our ag industry to find ways to add value to commodities here in Montana," Gov. Gianforte. "By investing in value-added processing and manufacturing in Montana, our producers will be able to keep pace with a transforming agricultural industry, create jobs, and...
At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed to repeal two administrative rules regarding the recreational use of the Madison River. On Dec. 24, 2020, the commission adopted the Madison River Recreation Management Rules. One of the rules creates walk/wade sections on the Madison River. A second rule provides for rest rotation sections on the river. These rules would have been implemented Jan. 1, 2022. Another rule established a Madison River work group with the charge to make recommendations on the Madison River... Full story
The Three Forks School District is hosting a Preschool Development Screening next week. Parents with concerns with their child’s development, speech, or hearing are encouraged to sign up for the screening scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, from Noon to 3 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling the school at 406-285-3224 ext. 122. District officials are reminding parents/guardians that the upcoming screening is not a kindergarten readiness screening....
Military service by its nature is temporary. The legacy of that service, however, can benefit generations for centuries. Veterans Day can be traced to the armistice which ended World War I. Though the peace of that treaty did not survive the fascist tyrannies of Hitler and Mussolini, the freedom enjoyed by Europeans today is the result of the service and sacrifice made by millions of U.S. veterans. It is the legacy of those who have worn the uniform of the United States. A legacy of freedom. It is a legacy that has spread the globe. First...
While they were unable to advance out of last month's 5B District Volleyball Tournament in Manhattan, the four matches provided a wonderful learning experience for the younger players on the team. The Wolves were able to win two matches and fell short of Divisionals after a loss to rival Manhattan. "We were where we talked about being all season long. Our goal was to be in a position to extend our season at tournament time. And they did that, we just unfortunately did not play our best when we... Full story
A third time was a charm with voters who approved the funding for a new Gallatin County Law and Justice Center Tuesday night. After two unsuccessful attempts, the unofficial results from the Tuesday, November 2 election show voters approving the center by a vote of 18,265 to 14,810. The $29 million bond will pay for the new center, which will house four District Courts, two Justice Courts, Clerks of Court, Youth Court and Probation, Standing Master and Self-Help Law Center, and a public community room. Previous attempts to fund a new center...
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is offering assistance opportunities for agricultural producers through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Regional Conservation Partnership Program through two specific initiatives. While NRCS accepts applications for these programs year-round, producers and landowners should apply by the Dec. 3, 2021, ranking date to be considered for this year’s funding. “With the help of partners at the local level, NRCS in Montana prioritizes projects where on-farm con...
The drought that has dried out soils, drawn down rivers and reservoirs and challenged agricultural producers, land managers, recreationists and wildlife continues to persist as hydrologists anxiously track the progression of the La Niña weather pattern, hoping for a wet winter to start reversing the worst drought Montana has seen in at least 20 years. During last week's drought and water supply advisory meeting hosted by the Department of Natural Resources, Troy Blandford, water system information officer for the Montana State Library, noted... Full story
Since chronic wasting disease, or CWD, was detected in Montana's wildlife in 2017, the affliction has become increasingly widespread. Though the CWD positivity rate among all deer, elk and moose sampled in the state remains in the single digits, there are parts of the state where enough animals - namely white-tailed deer - have tested positive for CWD that wildlife managers are concerned about population declines like those seen in southeast Wyoming. This CWD primer explains the cause and...
Due to software performance issues, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is making changes to its 2022 recreation grant program application cycles. Typically, applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program (OHV), the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program (MTSGP), and the new Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program (SMTP) open on Nov. 1. However, a delay was needed so that FWP can revert to using WebGrants for the 2022 cycle. FWP will begin accepting grant applications via the online system at...
From the City of Three Forks January 2 marked the final day of Sean Gifford's term as Three Forks Mayor. Sean began as a police officer with the City in 2011 and served in this capacity for five years (both as a city officer and then Gallatin County Sheriff deputy when the city contracted law enforcement services). He continued in law enforcement and serving the U.S. Army for several more years. In June of 2019, Sean was appointed to fill the vacant seat of Mayor. He believed his experience and...
