Valier News

A century ago, a spot on the northern side of Lake Frances bloomed into a town of 1,200 in a matter of months.

A couple of young grizzly bears have been drawing attention in parts of Pondera and Toole counties and have even turned the heads of motorists on I-15 when the bruins were in a field east of the interstate.

Big Sandy's Amber Amsbaugh cleared 5 feet, 4 inches to tie the girls' high jump record in the 17th annual Cascade Lions Top 8 Track and Field Meet Thursday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

ALLISON - Son born Tuesday to Amie and David Allison of Cut Bank. AMATO - Daughter born Friday to Michele Amato of Great Falls.

About how much more will it cost to go to college out of state rather than in Montana? -Big Dilemma in Great Falls For this I defer to my favorite answer in the world, the one that answers all: it depends.

Earlier this month, a five-month-old Valier infant died from Pneumococcal Meningitis, caused by a strep pneumonia.

VALIER - Ronald Edward Brooks, 71, of Valier, died of congestive heart failure Friday at a Conrad hospital.

The 27th annual Native American Art Show, featuring artists from all over the country, will be in Great Falls next week.

DAUL - Daughter born Thursday to Sarah and Jeremy Daul of Great Falls. MCFADDEN - Daughter born Thursday to Allegra and Jonathan McFadden of Great Falls.

Pondera County is looking to increase its network of EMT volunteers. There are currently five volunteers covering that area, but many spend the day working in other towns.

VAUGHN - Helen Frances Wohlgemuth, 87, of Vaughn, died of natural causes Saturday at her home.

VALIER - Patty Derks, 63, who worked at the Valier Public Library for 20 years, enjoyed golf and won 11 golfing trophies, died of cancer Monday at a Conrad hospital.

Countless man hours have gone into the Main Street Park in Valier since it was created, and the finishing touches are finally in place.

For years the residents of Pondera County have been dreaming of a white Christmas, and this year everyone's dreams came true, and then some.

Three Montanans, including a Billings man, will split $15,072 in back wages owed by Billings contractor, Blount Construction Inc.

Della June Fry, 95, of 2201 11th St. S.W., a homemaker, died of natural causes Thursday at a local assisted-living center.

After Valier's successful Pre-Christmas Peek weekend in November, our community businesses are excited to participate in this year's Christmas Stroll Thursday, Dec.

CUT BANK - The Northern Veterinary Clinic here has closed its doors, leaving residents without an animal hospital.