Big Timber—The water war waged to the east in Sweetgrass County has ceased. In Big Timber, a clash between big business and representative democracy saw the latter emerge victorious when city council members and Mayor Greg DeBoer temporarily suspended bulk water sales (excluding support for emergency services) in a
The story published last week regarding the Department of Natural Resource Conservation (DNRC) and Crazy Mountain Ranch (CMR) has been updated to reflect several important facts pertinent to providing a fully comprehensive and objective overview of the situation still unfolding in the Shields Valley. These updates include but are not
The Big Timber city council and Mayor Greg DeBoer gathered once again at Carnegie Library on Monday, August 18th to discuss and approve a bulk water sales policy drafted by water subcommittee members Karri Baird and Justin Ferguson in consultation with city attorney Jim Lippert and Public Works Director Kris
The Big Timber city council and Mayor Greg DeBoer gathered once again at Carnegie Library on Monday, August 18th to discuss and approve a bulk water sales policy drafted by water subcommittee members Karri Baird and Justin Ferguson in consultation with city attorney Jim Lippert and Public Works Director Kris
Big Timber—The water war waged to the east in Sweetgrass County has ceased. In Big Timber, a clash between big business and representative democracy saw the latter emerge victorious when city council members and Mayor Greg DeBoer temporarily suspended bulk water sales (excluding support for emergency services) in a
The story published last week regarding the Department of Natural Resource Conservation (DNRC) and Crazy Mountain Ranch (CMR) has been updated to reflect several important facts pertinent to providing a fully comprehensive and objective overview of the situation still unfolding in the Shields Valley. These updates include but are not
The Stafford Animal Shelter is delighted to announce the appointment of Alicia Davis as its new Executive Director as of June 2025. With over a decade of dedicated service to the shelter, Alicia has been instrumental in advancing the mission and programing.
Since joining the shelter in 2015, Alicia has
Big Timber—An estimated 70 residents attended the public hearing and regular city council meeting scheduled for Monday, August 4th located at the Carnegie Library on 314 McLeod Street in Big Timber. The meeting, led by Mayor Greg DeBoer, primarily concerned resolution #1044, an amendment to the city’s budget
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts invites you to an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, and community celebration at its annual Spotlight Gala on Friday, August 23rd at 5:30 pm in the beautiful Blake Pavilion.
As The Shane Center’s one and only annual fundraiser, the Spotlight Gala
Enjoy a family afternoon filled with 5+ hours of non-stop Montana Music in the shadow of the Crazy Mountain range on Saturday, August 9th. Stop over at the Wilsall Rodeo grounds on Cooper street off Hwy. 89 North where there will be live music including: Rocky Mountain Pearls, Mike Beck,
What began in the Shields Valley over two years ago and became a battle for water rights has now ended in a consent decree between the Crazy Mountain Ranch (CMR) and the Montana Department of Natural Resource Conservation (DNRC), the latter of which had filed a recent lawsuit on July
