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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Great Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sober Life, run by the nonprofit Alliance For Youth, will host a block party in downtown Great Falls on Saturday, August 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free event will have live music by Clint Reiman, free food, local vendors, and a kids' zone + the group welcomes volunteers to help. KRTV
- ➤ United Way held this year’s Stuff the Bus fundraiser on Aug 7 with three buses at a Target parking lot and Walmart lots from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., collecting school supplies and personal care items for local families. The donations will help nonprofits and support the Back 2 School Blast on Aug 15 at Montana Expo Park. The Electric
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency crews responded to a report that a 24-year-old man jumped from the Warden Bridge into the Missouri River on August 6 at 8:35 p.m.—he was taken to Benefis Health System where he died. KRTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local report details Great Falls’ evolving racial diversity as the 2023 census shows 82.9% of residents are White while international visitors and relocated military families have helped shape the town’s culture—adding new flavors to local shops and dining. The report explains that early Chinese, Black, and Native American communities played a vital role in the town’s history as relations eased after World War II. KRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Electric City Water Park will close early on Aug. 17 and Jaycee Pool will close on Aug. 10 due to a lifeguard shortage that has limited operating hours, plus the Water Tower Pool remains closed for the season because staffing challenges mean the city cannot meet safety requirements. The Electric
- ➤ Great Falls approved a conditional use permit for Flower Montana to operate a secure cannabis cultivation facility at 748 Crescent Circle after a 3 to 2 city commission vote Tuesday night; the facility covers 10,000 square feet and will eventually include cultivation, manufacturing and retail while investing $750,000 in an advanced HVAC and CO₂ filtration system and creating 10 to 15 full-time jobs—although some residents raised community safety concerns. KXLH
- ➤ Neighborhood Council 7 will meet at 7 p.m. August 11 in the Gibson Room at the Civic Center to discuss the online complaint process, Neighborhood Watch, committee reports, and neighborhood concerns. Monthly agendas are posted at least 48 hours before the meeting. The Electric
- ➤ The Great Falls Park & Recreation Department announced on August 7 that several community pools will be closing early due to a lifeguard shortage—Electric City Water Park will operate until August 17 with limited weekend hours and Jaycee Pool will close on August 10. The City confirmed that Water Tower Pool remains closed for the summer as it works to recruit more lifeguards to meet state safety requirements. KRTV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tribune invites local voters to choose division winners for northcentral Montana high school football teams — polls are open until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 13 as adjustments follow a successful 2024 season and practices start on Aug. 15. Great Falls Tribune
- ➤ Jake England captured top action at the Montana State Fair’s Big Sky Pro Rodeo Aug.1-2. Mitchell Detton won the overall cowboy event, Kade Berry took bareback riding, and Ty Erickson earned the steer wrestling average — team roping and other events were also featured. The Electric
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Idaho Falls Chukars at Great Falls Voyagers
3:30-6:30 a.m. — Centene Stadium — Ticket details available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game between the Voyagers and Chukars with classic ballpark snacks.
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Silent Book Club for August
10 AM - 12 PM — Luna Coffee Bar — Free entry — Engage in book discussions while enjoying your favorite coffee.
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Great Falls Voyagers vs. Billings Mustangs
7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Get ready for some baseball as the Voyagers take on the Billings Mustangs!
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Great Falls Voyagers vs. Billings Mustangs
7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball game as the Voyagers face off against the Mustangs.
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Beltstock
4:30 p.m. — Belt PRCA Rodeo — Ticket info available — Experience a weekend of music and vibes under the Montana sky.
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QLC Day at the Voyagers Game
Join us for QLC Day at the Voyagers Game on Sunday, August 24th at 11:30 AM! Sundays are Kids Eat Free days at the park, and $5 from each $13 ticket purchased through QLC supports our programs—plus, the first 200 visitors to our booth will receive a free pair of sunglasses. For tickets, stop by 215 Smelter Ave NE, Suite 1 or give us a call at 406-452-9531.
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QLC Day at the Voyagers Game
Join us for QLC Day at the Voyagers Game on Sunday, August 24th at 11:30 AM! Sundays are Kids Eat Free days at the park, and $5 from each $13 ticket purchased through QLC supports our programs—plus, the first 200 visitors to our booth will receive a free pair of sunglasses. For tickets, stop by 215 Smelter Ave NE, Suite 1 or give us a call at 406-452-9531.
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Great Falls Voyagers vs. Glacier Range Riders
7-8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Check website for ticket info — Cheer on the local baseball team in an exciting matchup against the Glacier Range Riders.
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Glacier Range Riders vs. Great Falls Voyagers
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Centene Stadium — Check website for ticket prices — Cheer on the home team as they take on the Glacier Range Riders.
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