You probably don’t think of pollinators very often. You might appreciate it when a butterfly flitters by or when a group of moths circle around a bright light or when a bumble bee is perched on a bright flower. But do you know so many of the things you enjoy in the outdoors need these Read More…

In Montana, grizzly bear populations have expanded in both number and in distribution along both sides of the Continental Divide and in the Greater Yellowstone area. In many instances, grizzly bears are expanding into areas they haven’t been in more than a century. With this expansion comes an increased focus by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Read More…

Recently a Montana poet among us crossed the great divide to greener pastures. I’m speaking of Wallace McRae, and I borrowed the title of this week’s column from one of his poems. I’d like to think he’d be pleased that these stories I’m about to share with you evoked that particular turn of phrase. My Read More…

The Choteau Elementary and High School combined boards will hold a special meeting on July 23 at 6 p.m.in the high school library. Agenda items include administrative reports and action on hiring Julienne Gramm as a part-time early literacy teacher, approval of the elementary and high school student handbooks for the 2025-26 school year and Read More…

Work began July 7 at the Falls Creek Recreation Site on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. With the presence and activity of heavy machinery, the project requires a temporary closure to ensure safety for the public and workers. The closure for Falls Creek Recreation Site will be effect July 7-21 for the north parking Read More…

The Front Range Art Association’s second “Old North Trail Art Rendezvous” — a gathering of artists on the Rocky Mountain Front — is set for July 30-Aug. 2 at the Stage Stop Inn Rocky Mountain Convention Center in Choteau. The art-centric event includes activities for 15 registered artists and for the public, geared to give Read More…

The short film, “The Deed,” written and directed by Annie Flowers and filmed in Choteau in January, will debut at the Roxy Theatre in Choteau with a special screening of the film and a behind-the-scenes video on July 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $8 at the door and concessions will be available. Flowers, Read More…

The Choteau Juice Box, which opened in mid-April, is a combination shop, selling a wide variety of disposable vape products and smoke accessories on one half of the store and selling liquidation items at bargain prices on the other half. Caine and Shanda Gray are operating the shop at 25 Third St. NE in the Read More…

WIC The Teton County Health Department offers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) on July 28-31, with in-person appointments in Choteau and some remote and hybrid options available. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact Mandy Naylor at 406-466-2562. SUNDAY, JULY 27 TASGA The Teton Antique Steam and Read More…

Philipsburg solo artist Sterling Drake will perform at the July 24 Get Your Kicks at 6 concert in the Choteau City Park. Get Your Kicks at 6 is a series of free concerts performed at the City Park band shell on the east side of the Choteau Pavilion. Those planning to attend are encouraged to Read More…

The Montana Farmers Union Foundation has awarded more than $43,000 to 22 projects that create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities. “MFU Foundation’s grant program has been a huge success so far,” MFU Chief of Staff Matt Rains said. “This year, we were excited to see Read More…

July 14 11:21 a.m., Power resident came to the Sheriff’s Office wanting to speak with a deputy concerning possible harassment. 5:25 p.m. deputy responded to a report of a vacant house being broken into in Power. 7:31 p.m., ambulance responded to 405 Fourth Ave. N. in Fairfield for an individual with sharp leg pain. One Read More…

Choteau and Bynum were among eight north-central Montana communities showcased for International Economic Development Council members attending a three-day rural retreat, organized in partnership with the Great Falls Development Alliance and Great Falls Montana Tourism. The IEDC brought 400 attendees, about half of whom work in rural communities, to the conference June 23-25, based in Read More…

Since Hodgskiss Holdings purchased Bouma Truck Sales in Choteau on Jan. 1, the new “Teton Trucks” hasn’t missed a beat in taking care of customers who need vehicles fixed or detailed, parts or to purchase or rent a truck or other machinery. In an interview, Chrissy Hodgskiss said the new owners have continued and expanded Read More…

“Up the Creek,” a Helena-based trio of musicians who perform 1970s classic rock and the “Wilbur Rehmann Quintet,” a distinguished jazz ensemble from Helena, will perform in the Get Your Kicks at 6 concert in the Choteau City Park on Thursday, July 17. Get Your Kicks at 6 is a series of free concerts performed Read More…

July 7 6:13 a.m., dispatch received a report of a hospice death at 85 Fourth Lane NW, Fairfield. 11:26 a.m., Montana Department of Transportation and Montana Highway Patrol were advised of a truck fire on Interstate 15 near Power. Power Volunteer Fire Department responded. 3:39 p.m., Teton County deputy spoke with a Fairfield resident who Read More…

Hunting regulation season setting scoping meetings are underway around the state this month with more meetings remaining over the next few weeks. These meetings and your input are critical for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff as we work to develop regulation proposals for the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission to consider this fall. If Read More…

Hoot-owl restrictions take effect July 2 at 2 p.m. on the lower Madison River from the Warm Springs BLM day-use area downstream to the Jefferson River, and on the Sun River from the mouth of Muddy Creek to the Highway 287 Bridge. Hoot-owl restrictions remain in place on the upper Madison above Hebgen Lake. Hoot-owl Read More…

Milford Wearley, a retired agriculture education teacher and long-time resident of Choteau, was honored with the 2025 Montana Range Days Hall of Fame Award during banquet festivities at Montana Range Days in Miles City on June 24. Montana Range Days (MRD) is a rangeland educational event for young children through adult age individuals that inspires Read More…

The Get Your Kicks at 6 free summer concert series will kick off on July 10 with a performance by Scratchin’ Gravel at the Choteau City Park Band Shell. Each week, a different musical artist will perform in the series every Thursday until Aug. 14 and the concerts will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Read More…