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Council Appoints Wes Seabolt and Douglas S. Clinger as Mayor and Ward 2 Councilman
The Town Council met Friday evening at Wedsworth Hall in front of a sparse crowd to interview and appoint two men who would complete the terms of retiring Mayor, Murry Moore, and retiring Councilman...
School Board Honors Val Fowler
Val Fowler was honored in appreciation for her service to Cascade Schools during Tuesday night's School Board meeting. Pictured with Val is School Board President, John Rumney....
Short-Term Rentals Subject of Discussion at Zoning Committee Meeting
The Zoning Committee met last Wednesday to work on recommendations for short-term rentals to present to the Town Council. Craig Moore presented the Committee with eleven recommendations that he...
Consistencies
I met a couple about 55 years ago when I was working in Rocky Mountain National Park. What stuck with me for all these years was their statement, “We’ve been coming here for 40 years.” I really love...
Scammers Targeting Medicare Enrollees
(Cascade County Aging Services is in partnership with Missoula Aging Services) The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) warns Medicare enrollees of a rising scam targeting their sensitive information....
It's A Matter of Life and Death
Many of you have been hearing about ballot initiative 14, some of you perhaps not. This is one political item that you do not want to ignore. What is it you ask? It is a proposal written by Planned Parenthood (national group) that if enough...
We Reap What We Sow
In Luke 12:16-23, Jesus told a parable about a rich farmer whose fields yielded a bumper crop. The man was concerned about what he would do with all his grain. Did he think to tithe from it to the ministries of God? Did he consider giving a portion...
From The Desk of Principal Wilson
Spring break is in the rear-view mirror, fourth quarter is here, time is flying by. So let's buckle up. In the last couple weeks, a couple of high school students accompanied my Mr. Pettis competed...
Cascade Public Schools Greenhouse Update
Update on the greenhouse! If the weather would last a little longer than 2 dry days, we could get cement poured into the corner braces. That currently is what is holding up our progress. Once those...
Meet Molly Parks
Hello! My name is Molly Parks. I have been teaching for the last seven years in Kalispell, Montana, and have taught both third and fourth grade. There are many things that I enjoy about teaching. Children have such unique personalities. One of my fav...
Badger Track & Field Attend Seeley Swan Invite in Missoula
The SSHS Invitational is one of the largest track meets held in the state with 27 class B and C teams in attendance. The Badger boys team placed 10th overall while the girls placed 13th. There were a...
Annual School Election
The 2024 annual school election is quickly approaching for Cascade Schools. This year there were two (2) trustee positions open representing the Elementary District 3 & High School District B. Incumbents John Rumney and Ruth Mortag are the only two...
Volunteers
We always need volunteers. Volunteers keep the lights on. They cement the community together. Volunteers often help keep the doors open and enable organizations to deliver vital programs and services. They lend their expertise, to fundraising...
Badger Track and Field Early Season Wrap Up
With a total of 40 student athletes, Badger Track and Field is off to a strong start. Personal Records are the focus as we try to improve individual marks throughout the season. This season also...
Swimming Pool Issues Discussed at City Meeting
"If we don't get any kids (lifeguards) soon, we won't be able to open the pool." With that, the issue of hiring lifeguards for the summer was introduced. It seems that the town is not seeing any...
Cascade High School Golf Summary
The 2024 edition of the Cascade Badger High School Golf Team boasts 8 golfers and is coached by Jason Raether, Kourtney Holten and Mike Moore. Audrey Rumney and Nova Smith both return from last year...
Dark Energy
Unlike most human endeavors, when science gets new data which contradicts old assumptions, it changes what is considered true rather than digging in its heels to defend what it previously declared to...
Augusta Historical Society & Museum to Present South Fork Roundup Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering
Augusta is pulling out all the stops for their first iteration of their Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering set for April 13. According to the people at the museum in Augusta, there has not been such...
Obituary: Lucy Wilson Pettapiece
Lucy Wilson Pettapiece was born March 9, 1926 in Sebring, Florida, One of the four children of Ruth (Turner) Wilson and John E. Wilson. Lucy grew up in the south, Georgia and Florida, moving many...
Obituary: Tex Rieke
Tex E. Rieke, 83, passed away peacefully at home. Born in Auburn, Indiana, Tex's heart belonged to the mountains of Montana where he moved at a young age. Raised on the Ox Bow Ranch near Wolf Creek,...
Due June 1: Scholarships from Benefis Foundation fuel dreams in medicine
GREAT FALLS – Surgery on Josh Pepos' knee during his high school wrestling career changed the course of his life with a new perspective on what his path forward would be. Pepos is working toward h...
District Music Festival
District Music Festival was held last Thursday and Friday, April 11 and 12 in Great Falls. The musicians from Cascade High School did an awesome job representing our school! Thursday saw the High...