Anne James
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Sunburst Students Need Your Vote!
The Sunburst Middle School's 8th grade science class is one of fifteen national finalists in the Samsung "Solve for Tomorrow Competition. The five students, under teacher Kim Bloch, are working on a project to mitigate the problem of alkali blowing across the interstate just east of town
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Westminster Opens the Doggie-Door to Mixed Breeds
The 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club All-Breeds Show will feature a record number of entries, welcome three new breeds to competition, and for the first time, allow mixed-breed dogs to compete in its agility competition. A total of 2845 dogs are ente
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MSU Extension Offers Cropping Seminars
Montana State University Extension is hosting the annual Golden Triangle Cropping Seminar series in Chester, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Denton, Fort Benton, Great Falls and Shelby from January 13-16
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Pass It On Down: Ag Groups Host Seminar on Transfering the Family Farm to the Next Generation
The Marias River Livestock Association, USDA Farm Service Agency, Front Range Counties Farm Bureau, and MSU Extension Service are teaming up to host a two-day seminar to assist farmers and ranchers in preparing to pass their family businesses on to the next generation
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Bundle Up and Stay Safe during the Next Severe Winter Weather Spell
As we head into the heart of winter, the Montana Red Cross shares these steps for staying warm and safe:
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Bozeman, January 2, 2014—Millions of people are facing severe winter weather over the next few days, including right here inMontana. Montana Red Cross is watching the situation and is prepared to respond to emergencies when necessary.
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Service Announces Availability of the Final Revised Recovery Plan for the Black-footed Ferret
DENVER--The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is announcing the availability of the Black-footed ferret Revised Recovery Plan (Plan). The Black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) (ferret) was historically found throughout the Great Plains, mountain basins, and semi-arid grasslands of North America wherever prairie dogs occurred. The s
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USFWS Reopens Public Comment Period for Proposal to List the Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo as a Threatened Species
Sacramento, Calif – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is reopening the public comment period for 60 days for the proposal to list the western distinct population segment of the yellow-billed cuckoo as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
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Resolve to make healthy choices in the New Year
By Wendy Wedum, Pondera Co. Agent:
If you are looking to add healthy choices to your families menu in 2014, here are several websites to help you achieve your goals.
Montana State University Buy. Eat. Live. Better n
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Are You Ready for Winter?
I hope so, because ready or not, looks like winter weather is due to arrive Sunday afternoon in the Golden Triangle. Red Cross Montana offers these winter preparation tips:
- Assemble an Emergency Preparedness Kit: Pack a winter-specific supply kit that includes a warm coat, hat, mittens or gloves, and water-resistant boots, along with extra blankets and extra warm clothing. Make sure you also have a first aid kit and e
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“America Recycles Day” Set for Nov. 15 – Shelby Students Ready for the Challenge
The Shelby Recycling Association hosts a paper recycling challenge at Shelby Elementary School to celebrate America Recycles DaySM
Shelby-MT-10-29-13 – On Friday, November 15 the Shelby Recycling Association will host a paper recycling challenge atShelbyElementary Schooljoining thousands of local organizers holding recycling events across the country to celebrate America Recycles Day, a national initiative by Keep America Beautiful and the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in theUnited States. This year’s Am
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Montana Ranchers Help Rebuild S. Dakota Cattle Herds
Cattlemen from neighboring states are banding together to help ranchers in South Dakota rebuild their herds devastated by an early October blizzard. Ty Linger of Glendive has set up an organization he calls "Heifers for South Dakota", and is in the process of having it designated a 501(c)3 non-profit.
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GRAZE ANATOMY II COOKBOOK ART CONTEST
Liberty Medical Center is in the process of publishing its second fund-raising cookbook - Graze Anatomy II - and thanks everyone who submitted receipes. Now it's time to design the cover!!!
STAY TUNED TO HEAR WHEN AND WHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR COOKBOOKS!
You have an opportunity to create a drawing or other original artwork that could be featured on the cover of the cookbook. Anyon