Turner
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Fairfield Sun Times
Gianforte brings school of choice efforts to education roundtable
Gov. Greg Gianforte pushed his school of choice efforts at a roundtable on Wednesday. Gov. Gianforte's Great Falls roundtable puts school choice debate back in focus. GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte brought his school choice message to Great Falls during a roundtable with teachers, parents and lawmakers.The discussion happened at CORE School at Morningside, a public charter school created after House Bill 549 passed in 2023. Since then, 24 charter schools have opened across the state.“Parents know their kids best. That's why expanding educational freedom is so important. And it's about putting students first, empowering parents and opening doors to greater opportunity,” Gianforte said.Gianforte had backed school choice efforts since taking office. In Great Falls, he called for more support for school choice and more options for families.Public charter schools have also drawn criticism from some who said they pull local taxpayer dollars away from traditional schools.
Big Sky Sports
Cascade County Health Department Bringing Flu Shots To Montana ExpoPark And Fire Stations Across Great Falls Starting September 23
Great Falls residents can get their flu and COVID shots at seven different drive-thru clinics hosted by the Cascade County Health Department. The first one kicks off September 23 at Montana ExpoPark.
theelectricgf.com
Planned power outage in part of Great Falls planned for Sept. 16
A planned power outage that will affect some NorthWestern Energy customers in portions of central Great Falls will take place from midnight to 5 a.m. Sept. 16. The planned power outage will affect some customers in the area generally north of 10th Avenue South to 3rd Avenue South and west of 16th Street South to 3rd Street South.
theelectricgf.com
Portion of River’s Edge Trial closed for bridge deck replacement
The River’s Edge Trail will be closed temporarily from the caboose to Giant Springs Road while the Kings Bridge deck is replaced. The closure started Sept. 14 and will last until the project is completed. In May, City Commissioners approved a $187,850 contract to WVH Enterprises for the deck...
Montana Free Press
Film memorializes resurrection of Old Fort Benton
Sign up for the free Great Falls This Week newsletter and stay in the loop on Great Falls city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. 9/14/2026. Good Monday morning. This is Matt, your local reporter in Great Falls. This week, read about a new film...