Category: Community
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Great News for Lockwood
The Lockwood Pedestrian Safety District was recently informed that the district has been awarded a grant for Alternative Transportation from the Montana Department of Transportation for $1,039,000 to complete the sidewalk along Old Hardin Road. Building a side walk the length of Old Hardin Road has been a goal of the district since it was…
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About Billings Airport…
Assuming everyone is still sky-high about aviation after this weekend’s Yellowstone International Air Show, we thought today’s Council Bulletin should focus on our airport and airport issues—from more-power maintenance –Tim “The Toolman” Taylor grunt — to increasing air service. Following the Yellowstone International Air Show, Daniel Brooks with the Billings Chamber of Commerce wrote a…
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Family Promise Purchases Properties for Housing Expansion
Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley has closed on two new properties to expand its Transitional Housing program. A new six-plex is being funded through grants from the Gianforte Family Foundation and Fortin Family Foundation, and community donations. Family Promise also closed on the purchase of an adjacent duplex. Together, the two properties will triple the…
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It’s Coming Up
“Come early!” Not to miss a single moment of what is going to be the biggest and most exciting air show in Montana history, spectators should arrive at least an hour early, advises Mathew McDonnel, co-chair of the team of organizers who are making the Yellowstone International Airshow happen on August 12 – 13 in…
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Airport Photos to Showcase Eastern Montana for Visitors
Visit Southeast Montana and the Billings Logan International Airport are partnering to showcase the uniqueness and array of visitor opportunities in eastern Montana communities with a new photo installation as the airport continues its $60 million terminal expansion project. The installation highlights the local communities and outdoor experiences in this part of the state that await…
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New CEO of YWCA
The YWCA Billings has announced the appointment of Erin Lambert as the new CEO of YWCA Billings. Lambert has extensive experience with the YWCA having served YWCA Billings over the past 18 years. Lambert is a non-profit management professional with a deep-rooted familiarity of YWCA Billings. She has expertise in trauma-informed care and is dedicated…
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Get on Board for Dig It Days!
It’s almost time for Dig It Days! The fun-filled event of big construction machines will once again top-off Montana Fair on its last two days, Friday and Saturday, August 18 and 19. Sponsors are being lined up in three levels this year, filling more booths and displays than ever before. Any construction or family related…
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MetraPark Brings $110.7 million to Local Economy
Activities and events at MetraPark generates $110.7 million annually to the local economy, according to a recent study commissioned by the MetraPark Advisory Board. The economic impact is the money spent by visitors attending MetraPark events at local businesses in Billings and Yellowstone County, most especially at motels and restaurants, gas stations and retail shops.…
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Billings Charter Coming Up for Consideration
Emerging from across the spectrum of Billings’ political, civic and business communities are a growing number of people interested in making sure that voters understand exactly what the ten-year revisit of the city’s charter is all about – and to encourage people to vote “Yes.” The issue will be placed on a ballot in June…
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Women’s Run Brings Them to Town
Over 5000 Women filled the streets of downtown Billings on Saturday last week for the 42nd Montana Women’s Run. Despite threats of rain women of all ages ran and walked the two-mile and five-mile events. With the mission of encouraging healthy life styles the Montana Women’s Run has over the years donated $1,637,500 to worthy…