Throughout time, there has always been something kids in school are compelled to try. It is usually things like drugs, tobacco or alcohol, but now, in today’s world, another thing has been added, it is called vaping.

The 13th annual Cut Bank Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28 at the Parkview Center, located at 715 East Main. The meal prepared by the amazing group of volunteers, will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Calling it an end to an era, Cut Bank Schools Superintendent Wade Johnson recommended the local school board accept the resignation of Scott Laird, who has served as business manager and district clerk for the last 30 years. The school board accepted Laird’s resignation at their regular meet…

Beverly Anne B. Arguelles has spent her life in the Philippines. But this September, Beverly came to the United State for the very first time. She experienced snow for the first time, teaching in an American school system for the first time and living in Cut Bank.

The Department of Administration (DOA) is taking action against Glacier County for not submitting reconciled bank statements dating back to July 2018. “Given the importance of knowing how much cash the County has and the long-term inability to reconcile cash, the Department must withhold fin…

Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) announced the recipients of the 2019 Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation, a unique recognition of Montana veterans who served our country and continued their service in their communities. James Geiger, formerly of Valier and now living in Conrad, i…

The Glacier County Commissioners approved two separate contracts with a professional consultant based in Alexandria, Virginia. On a 2-0 vote at their Oct. 31 meeting, the Commissioners approved a contract with Carlyle Consulting to provide “professional consultant litigation services” for Gl…

It has been a couple years since its doors have been open, but thanks to the new amazing owners, Terran and Stephanie Lohman, Beehive Homes of Cut Bank is open again and back in business.

Anyone who knows Gary Ellingson, knows he is a stand-up guy, an honest, hard-working, dedicated-to-the-community, man. 

The Festival of Trees is a holiday tradition in Cut Bank and this year the Cut Bank Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to combine it with the annual Prime Rib Cook-off Contest on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Pioneer Bar. Serving will begin with a social hour from 5-6 p.m., followed by the cook-…

The Glaciereens Children’s Christmas Store will again be open on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Anna Jeffries School gym at 105 2nd Ave NW.

The Northern International Livestock Exposition, or NILE as it is most commonly known, has been in existence since 1967. It is well-known throughout the agriculture and cattle industries as a premier organization for many reasons, one of those being the quality animals they sell through thei…

Northern Rockies Medical Center is hosting the 2nd annual Cut Bank’s Food Drive of the Wild starting on Nov. 1! The purpose of the food drive is to collect items for the Harvest Food Pantry by showing the community’s support for either the Bobcats or the Grizzlies in the upcoming “Brawl of t…

Not everyone can look at a piece of old barn wood or a broken, beat-up dresser and turn it into something beautiful once again.

The Cut Bank Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to organize its 10th Annual Shop Cut Bank campaign and this year we have a new and exciting way to reward shoppers who shop at local businesses this Holiday shopping season. Introducing the Shop Cut Bank Passport!

Have you started Christmas shopping? Some of you are undoubtedly saying, “Seriously, it is not even Halloween or Thanksgiving, for heaven’s sake!” Nevertheless, Christmas is coming and that means the Cut Bank Holiday Bazaar is also right around the corner.

Losing weight is never easy. However, it can be a little easier when you try to shed the pounds with a group of people all hoping to do the same.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Glacier County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 14th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted pres…

Merging with BCC library, whereabouts of Frary Memorial Funds to be discussed with Library Board

Schools’ share of money is more than total

Halloween, the night of frights, the night of trick-or-treaters, the night of fun.

The holidays are just around the corner and so is the Cut Bank Chamber Holiday Bazaar. If you have not done so already, mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 2, to attend Northern Montana’s best bazaar. The bazaar will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cut Bank High School Gymnasium. Admissi…

There is some truth to the saying that the family who plays together, stays together. The proof of that is at the Cut Bank Saddle Club that has a number of multiple generation families, playing together, riding horses together and competing together in O-Mok-See.

Outside of school, 4-H is the largest youth development program in Montana that reaches nearly 20,000 youth in all of Montana’s 56 counties.  Within the Glacier county 4-H program, 86 4-H members have been learning to, “Make the Best Better,” this past year under the leadership and guidance …

Just over a year ago, all of Cut Bank was humming with excitement when a new grocery store, Cut Bank Harvest Foods, opened its doors. 

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced the 12th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributi…

For the first time, the Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) will be televised, with RIDE TV carrying the Championship Round live from South Point Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 26. Showcasing the action from previous rounds, RIDE TV will also air five one-hour INFR highlight shows in D…

Debra A. Silk, the attorney for the Browning School District, as well as the East Glacier and Mountain View Elementary School Districts, filed an application for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order on Oct. 3 to prevent the Glacier County Treasurer from “continuing to ina…

Who would have thought that $109.50 in fundraising efforts, could turn into $750,000 and in just a few short months?

“It has been a true pleasure working for and with you all the last five years. I will miss this incredible job so much, but I feel very blessed that I get to take this coming year and see so much of the United States with my upcoming travels,” wrote Nicole Altenburg, Director of the Cut Bank…

“Browning School District has retained Montana School Board Association’s legal counsel to pursue retrieval of School District funds from the County immediately,” stated Browning Schools Superintendent Corrina L. Guardipee-Hall. Glacier County Treasurer Don Wilson denied the Browning Schools…

September snow storms like the one north central Montana just endured was a bit of a shock–even for longtime residents.

Rick Billman was honored as the Montana Hospital Association’s 2019 Health Care Trustee of the Year last week at the association’s annual convention in Billings. Billman was nominated for the award by Northern Rockies Medical Center (NRMC).  

Understanding “vaping” and what it means to those that use it, has been a daily and ongoing learning event for Holley DeWitt, Glacier County Health Department Tobacco Prevention Specialist.

The North Central Montana Friends of NRA plan to hold their 19th Annual Banquet at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Pondera Shooting Sports Club in Conrad. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. with prime rib dinner at 7 p.m. 

The ladies of St. Margaret Catholic Church will be hosting their annual Fall Dinner and Raffle on Sunday, Oct. 13 from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. The cost to enjoy the dinner, which will be a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and will include dessert, is $10 for adults and $5 for stude…

Glacier County officials have discussed the County’s “deficit” during meetings, but only in general terms.  When asked, County officials would not provide what the amount the County’s deficit was at fiscal year end or presently. A deficit of over $4.5 million, however, is listed in two “Nega…

If there is one thing that Louie and Kim Stoltz are most proud of doing with their business, Cut Bank Creek Brewery, is helping grow the community they love.

Glacier County is the first county in Montana to have all of its school districts move their school monies from the County to a bank. Cut Bank Schools was the first district to move their funds in 2015. The remaining school districts in Glacier County are now following their lead.

All three Commissioners were on hand for the Sept. 10 meeting at the Satellite Office in Browning.  The Commissioners addressed proposed improvements to the Satellite Office. 

Northern Rockies Medical Center is all about good health. They treat those suffering from health issues, because that too is what they are about. However, they really do want to help people find ways to get healthy and stay that way.

The Cut Bank Pioneer Press has launched an online NFL Pro Pick ‘Em Challenge for the current NFL season. It’s free to participate and prizes will be awarded for winners at the end of each week as well as a grand prize at the end of the season.  The inaugural challenge is presented by Edward …

“We have had a very busy summer,” announced Laura McKenna, Director at the Parkview Center. “And we are counting on it being just as busy for fall and winter.”

Emily Shea might have been dealt a bad hand while doing a career she loves, but this young, strong lady decided to turn something that could have ended her career into a positive thing. Not only did she find a way to save her career, she also found a way to help others too.

A year ago, the Glacier County Libraries were asked to cut $56,000 from their annual budget. Director Jamie Greco and the Library Board for both the Cut Bank and the Browning branches of the Glacier County Public Library diligently did as they were asked, knowing full well, that meant cuttin…

If there is ever a chance for a student in high school to go to Europe, maybe with a group for an educational experience, by all means, they should go, if they can! That is exactly what Kendall Hibbs from Cut Bank and Taylee Rides at The Door and BreeAnna Polk, both from Browning thought aft…

If you have ever stepped foot inside the Cut Bank branch of the Glacier County Library, you know what a wonderful treasure it is. And if you are a regular user of this facility, no doubt you recognize how very fortunate we are to have this library in our community. 

When John Waller came to work at Northern Ford he expected it to be a short-term job. But fast forward to 2019 and not only will you find John from time to time, but also his two sons Josh and Matt, who are taking over the business. Northern Ford is having a tailgate party-themed Chamber Up …

While it is a given harvest will happen close to the fall, there is not an exact date for when it will take place. Factors of spring weather, summer moisture, storms and insects, all play a role in harvest time and yields in the end. 

Most every kid in school will tell you summer is over when the school year begins. For the kids in the Cut Bank School District that day was yesterday, Tuesday, Aug. 27 when the doors of the schools flew open and the hallways and classrooms were busy once again.