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Great Falls
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The REI Anniversary sale is live and offers up to 30% off on outdoor gear and apparel from May 16 to May 26. Shoppers in Great Falls can save more as REI Co-op members get 20% off selected items and a bonus offer with a $50 purchase—providing extra help for summer adventures. Great Falls Tribune
- ➤ Several major retailers, including Samsung, Lowe's + Home Depot, are offering early Memorial Day appliance sales with savings up to 50% on items like refrigerators, washers and dryers. Customers in Great Falls can shop in-store + online with deals running through May 28 or Maytag offers available until May 31. Great Falls Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Great Falls police said they responded to a call just before 5 p.m. on May 15 when a 33-year-old woman was found with a superficial stab wound to her neck at the intersection of 10th Avenue South and 13th Street and she was taken to Benefis Health System Emergency Department—detectives later questioned another person from a nearby motel room. KRTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cirque Italia 'Water Circus' comes to Great Falls at Holiday Village Mall parking lot from May 16 to 19, featuring magic, acrobats, aerialists and comedy on a water stage. Today the shows run at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — tickets cost between $15 and $65. KXLH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fourth-grade students from Cascade County joined the annual Ag Days event organized by the High Plains Conservation District in Great Falls today—learning about agriculture firsthand. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city planning board voted on May 13 to recommend Benefis Health System's Sanavita Estates plan for a senior living subdivision on a 42.91-acre site at 3015 18th Ave. S., and the proposal now goes to the City Commission for review with plans for a 64-unit apartment building and 28 villas plus street and utility upgrades to support emergency access. The Electric
- ➤ Dozens of residents attended the Cascade County Zoning Board hearing on May 15 to discuss a special permit for a proposed rehab facility at 2601 Jasper Road in the Belview area, where Healing the Circle Lodge plans to serve up to 18 residents with a rotating staff of three. The board recessed its decision due to an incomplete application and may revisit the plan after considering community feedback—neighbors expressed concerns about the site's suitability while some advocated for better local treatment options. KXLH
- ➤ The city set a street sweeping schedule for May 19th to May 22nd and asked residents to remove vehicles from their areas between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on their scheduled day — the plan may change due to weather. The Electric
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ayliana Deadmond was named Montana’s Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child for 2024 and told how Shodair Children’s Hospital helped her overcome depression—she now travels statewide to show how Dairy Queen donations support local care. KRTV
- ➤ Ayliana Deadmond was named Montana’s Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child after sharing her story of overcoming depression with help from Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena. She now travels across the state to raise awareness for mental health support — and Dairy Queen donations help fund local care. KXLH
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Great Falls High School Graduation
6:00 PM — Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena — No cost information available — Celebrate the achievements of the graduating class in a memorable ceremony.
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3rd Annual Swap-A-Rama Flea Market
4-8 p.m. — Montana ExpoPark — $10 on Friday, Free on Saturday — Explore a variety of vendors offering toys, antiques, and more at this vibrant community market.
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Blackhawk Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Newberry — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of legendary country hits and powerhouse performances that will have you singing and dancing.
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Electric City Crystal, Rock & Bead Show
2 PM – 4 PM — Mercantile Building, Great Falls Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, and handcrafted jewelry.
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Lost Great Falls Presentation and Book Signing
1-2 PM — The History Museum — Free entry — Explore the rich history of Great Falls through engaging stories and a book signing with historian Ken Robison.
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