Fairfield News

Visitors and livestock alike will kick up their heels this weekend in Augusta. The small Rocky Mountain Front town hosts one of the state's largest one-day rodeos on Sunday, with activities planned all weekend.

SCHOOL governors have pledged to work closely together before the federation of Wade Deacon and Fairfield High.

CONRAD - On a quiet Conrad street, in a modest house, one of the nation's premier artisans engraves delicate etchings on one of mankind's most practical tools.

Teachers John Dorland and Peter Trupp have cleared the logistical and legal hurdles, and have invited some of their original students back for the plane's maiden voyage.

The average price of regular gas crept up to $4 a gallon for the first time over the weekend, passing the once-unthinkable milestone just in time for the peak summer travel season.

MALTA - It was a dino-mite debut. The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum had its grand opening Friday, kicking off a weekend of fun dinosaur festivities.

A trek to Fairfield was a trip back in time Saturday, as the town held its second annual Days Gone By festival.

Country time Wednesday, June 04, 2008 By ZACHARY KAUFMAN/The Columbian Country music fan R.J. Rogers, from Fairfield Mont., brings back some snacks for his family before the start of the LeAnn Rimes and Kenny ...

Even though Michigan native Justin Herman is only 32 years old, he can tell people how Great Falls looked more than a century ago.

GAGNON/SKINNER - Daughter born Tuesday to Jill Gagnon and Travis Skinner of Great Falls.

Hillary Peace and Shane Braun have chosen July 12 as their wedding date. She is the daughter of Ron and Debra Peace of Fairfield.

FAIRFIELD - Dale N. Paddock, 79, of Fairfield, an Army veteran, died of natural causes Wednesday at a Choteau hospital.

“I have a real strong passion for this school”

GREENFIELD SCHOOL - Montana Rural School Teacher of the Year Anke Davis believes so much in the benefits of a rural school setting, she's willing to go out to the local farms near Greenfield Elementary School ... via Great Falls Tribune

GEMAR - Son born Monday to Melissa and Luke Gemar. OGDEN - Son born Monday to Katie and Jeremy Ogden of Great Falls. via Great Falls Tribune

“The desire to keep abreast of the newest fire and safety techniques, a high level of personal dedication, and a commitment to continuous self-improvement”

Fire Chief Richard Felner's contract has been renewed for an additional three years. via Fairfield Citizen-News

“She keeps the bar as high as possible while getting the most out of all the students.”

Alicia Roy, the New Fairfield High School principal for six years, is the district's new assistant superintendent. via NewsTimesLive.com

An opening reception is tonight at Hausmann Studios in Fairfield for four of the five artist-decorated buffalo calves slated for display this summer in West Yellowstone. via Great Falls Tribune

HERDA - Son born Wednesday to Nicole and Kyle Herda of Great Falls. HOPE - Daughter born Wednesday to Nicki and Jason Hope of Great Falls. via Great Falls Tribune

“I like to get up on the hill and watch the snow geese take off and follow them. Otherwise, I lose them”

The spring migration of waterfowl is on and numbers of tundra swans, pintail ducks and snow geese are building at the Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area between Fairfield and Choteau, just west of U.S. ... via Great Falls Tribune

Hang on to your inserts: Outdoors is in there today Today's 16-page OutdoorsMT section is a bit different than the typical Thursday section - you might have to dig through a couple of advertising inserts in ... via Great Falls Tribune