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City debating whether to administer preservation grant, help maximize funding for Union Bethel AME Church. Over the summer, the Montana Historical Society was awarded a nearly half-million dollar grant to stabilize and provide safe access to the historic Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in
Library board approves new management agreement with city
1 day ago · The Great Falls Public Library board voted unanimously during their Nov. 26 meeting to approve a new management agreement with the City of Great Falls that maintains the existing seven mills in the current budget and reduces general fund support by half over the next four years. City Commissioners voted 4-1 during their Nov. 19
November, 2024 - The Electric
City Commissioners approved a $27,295 contract for the Municipal Court relocation project during their Nov. 19 meeting. Staff recommended approval of the contract to Central Technologies, Inc. for installing data cabling and connectivity featured throughout the new court footprint in the former Missouri Room upstairs at the Civic Center.
Cascade County certifies Nov. 5 election results - The Electric
2 days ago · Cascade County officials certified the Nov. 5 election results during an hours long canvass on Nov. 25 after some delays and a hand recount of seven precincts after some ballots had been misplaced. The canvass board included County Commissioners Joe Briggs and Jim Larson, and County Treasurer Diane Heikkila. The canvass was initially scheduled for
Sunday Reads: Nov. 24 - The Electric
5 days ago · Here's this week's reading list. Stay warm Great Falls! The Washington Post: Pentagon pick left Guard after being reported as possible ‘insider threat’ due to tattoo The New York Times: A Pennsylvania county and the political tensions in America The Washington Post: Trump tried to limit financial conflicts in 2016. This time could be different.
City approves contract for corrosion control; continuing efforts to ...
6 days ago · City Commissioners approved a contract amendment for a water treatment plant project during their Nov. 19 meeting. The city had retained Morrison-Maierle to complete an optimum corrosion control treatment study for the water treatment plant in 2023. The study determined that adjusting the pH level of finished water and adding orthophosphate would provide the optimized level
City votes to terminate 1993 library management agreement, …
Nov 20, 2024 · City Commissioners voted 4-1 during their Nov. 19 meeting to terminate their 1993 management agreement with the Great Falls Public Library board that include seven mills of funding annually. Commissioner Shannon Wilson voted against the action because it came first on their meeting agenda, before their discussion on a …
Downtown Christmas tree ready for holiday season - The Electric
Nov 20, 2024 · The holiday season is officially underway in downtown Great Falls as the tree was placed Nov. 20 in front of the Civic Center. The Downtown Great Falls Association, in partnership with the city and multiple local businesses, has coordinated the tree each year since taking it over in 2016 when the city determined it could no longer carry the expense with taxpayer funds.
Events - The Electric
There's always so much to do in Great Falls. The Electric and Downtown Great Falls teamed up again for your guide to all things fall in Great Falls. We love the holiday season and are getting ourselves in the merry and bright spirit with our newest collaboration. Check out our new Merry, bright and thankful:
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The Electric is an independent news website focused on Great Falls and Cascade County, as well as Malmstrom Air Force Base and the Montana National Guard. The Electric is run by Jenn Rowell, a journalist with more than a decade of journalism experience. Jenn previously covered city government/military issues for the Great Falls Tribune and