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On Tuesday, July 23, the Malta City Council met for their bi-monthly meeting in the Chambers of the City Hall. Present for the meeting were Mayor John Demarais, Councilmembers David Rummel, Bonnie Wiederrick, Bill Hicks, and Laura Pankratz; Tessa Handley, Marilyn Taylor, and PWD Jim Truelove were also in attendance. Following the pledge to the flag, Mayor Demarais asked for public input. Tessa Handley addressed the group and over half an hour was spent discussing the pool, the pending closure and options available. The group that is attempting...
On Thursday, August 1, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and the Milk River Joint Board of Control updated stakeholders on the rehabilitation efforts following the St. Mary siphon failure on June 17. The failure halted water transfers from the St. Mary system, resulting in widespread water shortages throughout the Milk River basin. Steven Darlinton with the Bureau of Reclamation reported that NW Construction is conducting the rehabilitation of the failed siphon site through a modification to the...
Did you know that the Whitewater townsite wasn’t always where it is today? Whitewater was originally located at what is now called Forks. One building from Old Whitewater remains standing. That is the Forks Hall which was built in 1916. The Hall was built by the community when they saw a need for a gathering place to hold events. The original hall had a stage for plays and orchestras. The stage was removed so a small apartment could be made to provide housing for U.S. Immigration and Customs employees who were stationed at Whitewater. A m...
1 yrs ago Aug. 6, 2014 Boyd Stroh, came to the Dodson Fair, following in his dad’s footsteps, and scored the only points in saddle bronc riding to win first. He is from Dickinson, North Dakota, and is the son of Shawn and Shannon (Hould), former Malta residents. Chantel Lett had the grand market beef at the fair; it was purchased by the First Security Bank for $4 per pound. Madison Waters owned the reserve champion which sold for $4.10 a pound, it had been purchased by The First State Bank. WBI Energy provided a check for $1,600 to Saco Chambe...
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) reminds producers of its online resource, the Drought Hub, which can be found at www.mtbeef.org. "As the high temperatures persist and the moisture continues to slow, we are committed to keeping our members up-to-date on resources that are available to them," shared MSGA Executive Vice President Raylee Honeycutt. "The Drought Hub includes resources to make it as seamless as possible for producers to find information. I would also encourage producers...
The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in 2023. The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months of 2023 and paid the property taxes on that residence. Properties owned by an entity and irrevocable trusts are not eligible for...
Kids Fun Zone Carnival-EVERYDAY! THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 10:00 am - 8:00 pm: Registration: 4-H - Steel Building. 4-H Exhibits need to be in the club booth by 3:00 pm. 8:00 am: Weigh scale opens at 10:00 am 1:00 pm: Weigh Scale Closes for Animals to be weighed 4:00 pm: Judging will take place in the following order: Swine Showmanship, Market Swine, and Breeding Swine FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024 8:00 am: Judging will take place in the following order: - Beef Showmanship, Market Beef, Breeding Beef 10:00 am – 8:00 pm: Steel Building Exhibits open 1...
There is good news from the Phillips County Commissioners regarding the grandstand. The original grandstand was built in 1915 and was the victim of the severe winds on April 5, 2022. The winds came in such power and velocity, that all that was left, where the grandstand had been, was a slab of cement and memories. Bleachers were brought in from the drag strip in Malta, and have been in place since. This is the last year for the makeshift seating. Even though the County had insurance on the...
Barley, boots, buckets, buckles and bling filled the Milk River Pavilion on Saturday and the 4-H horse project participants performed before a judge and live audience. The event was the Horse Show as part of the Phillips County Fair 2024. From nine a.m. until 5 p.m., minus a 45-minute break for lunch, the action was nonstop. The day started with twins Karlie and Kenzie LaBrie meeting head-to-head for Senior Showmanship. The judge selected Kenzie as the winner in this category. That was followed...
With the patience of Job, she sits front and center and watches as each young child takes their turn showcasing what their horse can do. There are times the routine gets broken or someone forgets a turn, but she remains diligent and brings to light the things they did do correctly, and then addresses any flaws in the performance. She is Melody Bilden, from Roundup, Montana and she has been judging horse shows for 54 years. Yes, it is her job, but more than that, it is her passion and love....
What do bats do at night? Aerobatics! What do bats like to eat? Moths! Join Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and others for two opportunities to learn about and observe the fascinating world of bats, along with a special focus on moths and agriculture in Malta. Everyone is welcome to these events, but any youngsters under the age of 12 are encouraged to be accompanied by an adult. Some suggested items to bring include a flashlight/headlamp or glow sticks, bug spray, and sturdy walking shoes. We will see you there! August 2, Malta- 8:30 p.m., Traf...
Hoping the summer is treating you all well. I took a trip to Malta (a couple of weeks ago) with a couple of constituents and colleagues. It was a great opportunity to get acquainted with the new Senate District 14 I will be representing starting 1 January 2025. You may recall, Montana was recently redistricted, which drew new political boundaries for congressional and legislative districts. I’m trying to familiarize myself with where the district lines are in the real world, not just on a map. East of Havre, I know the district includes all o...
The ninth annual Phillips County Fair was held September 10 – 14, 1024. The first two days were entry days. According to newspaper accounts, there were more individual vegetable entries than ever before, and quality was 100% better. The livestock entries were up from previous years. So much poultry was exhibited that extra pens had to be made to accommodate it. The Malta Band and the Boy Scout Band from Chinook provided music throughout the fair. Looss Carnival Company was on the grounds for three days. Lucille and Willie, a comedy sketch act p...
1 yrs July 30, 2014 When the floodlights click on this Friday night at the Phillips County Fair, rising country music superstar Trevor Panczak and the Rough Stock Band will grace the stage playing original songs in good-time fashion. Two weeks ago, they had the pleasure of being the opening act before the Tim McGraw show. Panczak said, “I was floored…I was like, holy cow, my ship has come in!” The following athletes qualified in three swimming events by placing in the top 6 in finals (not an easy task): Jenese Amestoy, Shay Garfield, Carly...
On Tuesday, July 23, the Phillips County Commissioners stated that at their meeting on Monday, July 29, they would be signing a Resolution imposing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the county. The action was voted on and placed into action at the meeting on the 29th. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions include the following provisions, as per the pamphlet provided to the PCN: STAGE 1 Fire Restrictions help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires during periods of high to extreme danger. PROHIBITIONS: 1.Building, maintaining,...
STARBASE Montana hosted the 2024 STARBASE Malta Summer Camp from July 16-17 at the Malta Readiness Center/Armory from July 16 through July 17. Thirty-one local students were present at the S.T.E.A.M. camp, which stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. During the second day of camp, the PCN caught up with a few instructors to talk about the camp and what it brought to local students. "So, we've been doing robotics and coding with our drones. Later today, we're going to work...
Five Malta area churches joined together to hold a 3-day Vacation Bible School led by a group from Child Evangelism Fellowship of Montana. Students ages 5-12 were able to attend morning or afternoon sessions to hear Bible lessons, missionary stories, sing energetic songs, and play outdoor games. Over 70 students attended this event sponsored by Elim Lutheran Brethren, Assembly of God, Community, Grace Fellowship, and the Little White Church....
Two local deputies of the Phillips County Sheriff's Office were recognized and honored for their actions in the line of duty, stemming from an incident that occurred earlier this spring. On April 29th dispatch received a call requesting assistance in a matter. Deputies from Phillips County Sheriff's Office, the Valley County Sheriff's Office and the Glasgow Police Department responded to the call. Two of the officers responding from Phillips County, Deputy Wyatt Uphaus and Deputy Jesse Niehoff,...
It’s time to put up the big tents, set up the bright lights and bring on the entertainment ~ it’s time for the Phillips County Fair! Various aspects of the Fair actually begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Malta Pavilion with the horse show. On Monday at 2:30 p.m., the Small Animal Judging - Cat, Dog, Rabbit and Poultry will be held, also at the pavilion. The public is welcome to come watch these showings. When the animals are all weighed in and quieted down, the swine judging will commence on Thursday at 4 p.m. New this year is a sec...
Kristy Mooney, the only child and daughter of Robert Mooney, contacted the PCN this week and provided an undate on his death in a 1984 cold case. In June, a man was arrested in Dodson by local law enforcement officers and Texas Rangers who had flown up with the paperwork indicting him in the murder. As a result of re-opening the cold case, which will be 40 years old on August 3rd, Gordon Parsons, who has been residing in Dodson for approximately six years, was taken into custody without incident...
Over the last couple weeks, there have been comments made on social media regarding the curbs at the south end of town, on 9th Street South. The work is part of the upgrading by the Department of Transportation for the State of Montana on Hwy 191, Wickens Construction has the contract for the project. It would be safe to say that the remarks were not all positive ones, and from the sounds of things in the recent update furnished by Ella Currier, the State has listened and made some adjustment in the construction of, especially at this time, of...
The treasured fairytale comes to life in this magical stage production. Featuring all the famous songs from the televised specials, originally starring Lesley Ann Warren and later Whitney Houston, including: ‘Impossible’, ‘My Own Little Corner’, ‘Do I Love You?’ and ‘A Lovely Night’. Full of special effects and beloved characters, it is perfect time to share this ageless story and music with a new generation. Starring in Cinderella are Glasgow natives Alexa Etchart in the title role and Rachel Lynn Pewitt as Fairy Godmother. Audience favori...