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BBQ Creates Waves Toward a New Pool!

On Friday, July 30th, Reynolds Market hosted a BBQ to support above serving up some tasty grilled brats & beans are Taylor
the efforts of the Valley County Community Pool Campaign. Zerbe and Tia Dees. The summer fund raising efforts will
Despite the 95 degree heat, 213 people were served and continue with Swimming Under the Stars on August 18th after
$28,609 was raised! The Pool Committee is greatly appreciative Alive at Five and a Back-to-School BBQ hosted by Albertson’s in
of the Reynolds Market team: Josh Reynolds, Katy Peterson, the old Shopko Parking Lot on August 20th from 10 am – 2 pm.
Carey Norton and Tia Dees for their collaboration and
team work that made the day such a success! The Pool
Committee would also like to thank the community for
their continued support in helping fund raise for a project
that would be such an asset to the community! Pictured
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BUZZ
MARCIA MAE SALVAGE AND ANTIQUES is having a sale this Thursday
and Friday: 20% off the marked price storewide. Open 10:00am to 4:00pm
both days. LOCATION: 534 1ST AVE. NO (HWY 2, ACROSS FROM
MCDONALDS)
BUZZ
GARAGE SALE: Friday 4-7 & Saturday 8-12. Household goods, RV/
Camper items, seedeater, 16ga. Shotgun shells, garden decor, furniture,
good women’s clothing, lots of good stuff. 128 BONNIE ST & NEXT DOOR
110 BONNIE ST. ACROSS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT.
BUZZ
TRUMP RUMMAGE SALE: August 4-7, 10 a.m. to 8-pm at the Fair Grounds
under the grandstand. Flags, hats, shirts, mugs, bumper stickers, watches,
Trump coins and bills, can koozies, face masks and pictures. There will
also be jewelry and caramel corn!
BUZZ
FOR RENT: Furnished 2 bed room apt. $485 plus lights. No Pets & No
Smokers. 228-9092 OR 228-4577
BUZZ
FOUND ON 7/26: Boat paddle. Item delivered to the Sheriff’s office in
Malta. To claim, identify the item and the location where it was used last.
406-654-2423
BUZZ
NEMONT MANOR: has housing for age 50 & up and the disabled. Our
apartments provide 1 bedroom, 1 bath with walk-in or tub/shower. All utilities
paid. Free Bus rides - weekdays 7:30am - 5:00pm. Visit us on the web:
nemontmanor.tamarackpm.com for an application under the forms
& surveys tab. Call 406-228-4306 TTY 711 or email nemontmanor@
tamarackpm.com to request application.
BUZZ
NORTHERN LIGHTS is looking for a morning casino attendant. STOP BY
TO PICK UP AN APPLICATION.
BUZZ
HELP WANTED: Part time, must be able to work nights and weekends.
Wage $11/hr. APPLY AT SUBWAY IN GLASGOW.
BUZZ
$500 HIRING BONUS! Package delivery drivers needed for Glasgow
and surrounding areas. Must be able to pass background checks and
drug screen. Clean driving record. Email generic application or resume to
ddillon@vcn.com. or drop off at 101 11th St. South in Glasgow, Attn: Bill.
QUESTIONS CALL (307) 763-0932
BUZZ
JOB OPENING: The Glasgow Police Department is seeking applicants for
the position of Administrative Assistant. Position responsibilities include,
but are not limited to: case management, data entry, assist citizens on
phone and in person, transcription and report preparation. Position requires
excellent telephone skills and computer competency especially in MS Excel
and Word. This position is full time Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00 with an hour
for lunch. Pay starts at $16/hr and up depending on experience and includes
full benefits. The following are required to apply: a current resume and a
cover letter. PLEASE CALL ASSISTANT CHIEF TYLER EDWARDS AT
228-8050 WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Position open until filled. A full job description is available upon request.
BUZZ
D&G SPORTS & WESTERN: Positions available. Sporting goods clerk,
Sales clerk on the clothing side, Retail Floor Manager/Merchandiser
in clothing department, and PT Bookkeeping position. Competitive
wagers $14-$18 per hour. APPLY AT D&G SPORTS & WESTERN. ANY
QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL (406) 228-9363
BUZZ
FMDH POSITION OPENING: Environmental Technician. 3:00am-11:00am,
5 shifts weekly, varying days. High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions. On-the-job training
provided. Must be self-motivated and dependable. Clean and sanitize
rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies
and procedures, to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
throughout the Hospital. Ability to work according to established schedule
for specific hospital area. Up to $15/ hour based on experience. Full
benefits package offered this includes; medical insurance with an option
of free employee only plan, dental and vision insurance. 401K with match
after 6-months. Vacation and sick leave. FMDH is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer. PLEASE CONTACT THE HR DEPARTMENT
AT (406) 228.3662 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
BUZZ
FMDH POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Patient Financial Representative.
Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00 pm High School Diploma required. Three
years of collection or medical office experience preferred, but not required.
Excellent customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal
supervision in a fast paced environment. This position is responsible for
collecting self-pay balances and negotiating payment arrangements with
guarantors. Follows established guidelines and objectives in order to
ensure control and maintenance of patient financial accounts. It assists the
contracted agencies with preparation of legal documents. It reports to the
Patient Accounts Manager and works closely with the Financial Counselor
position. FMDH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
PLEASE CONTACT THE HR DEPARTMENT AT (406) 228.3662 FOR
MORE INFORMATION.
BUZZ
FMDH POSITION OPENING: Patient Account Representative. Full-Time
Position, Monday - Friday. High School Diploma or GED. Previous clerical,
medical terminology and computer experience preferred. Responsible for
billing and follow-up on all third-party insurance claims and ensures prompt/
accurate reimbursement. This position will work closely with the Business
Office Director to complete tasks and other projects as needed or assigned.
FMDH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PLEASE
CONTACT THE HR DEPARTMENT AT (406) 228.3662 FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
BUZZ
FMDH POSITION OPENING: Customer Service Representative - Glasgow
Primary Care Clinic. Full-time; Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00. High School
Diploma or GED. Previous clerical, medical terminology and computer
experience preferred. Qualified applicant will be responsible for patient
check in, scheduling appointments and data entry of all patient information.
Other duties will include answering telephones, directing to appropriate
personnel and assisting in other clerical duties as assigned. FMDH is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PLEASE CONTACT THE
HR DEPARTMENT AT (406) 228.3662 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
BUZZ
FMDH POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Customer Service Representative -
Laboratory. Full-time; Monday – Friday 8:00am-6:00pm (Hours may vary).
High School Diploma or GED. Previous clerical, medical terminology and
computer experience preferred. Qualified applicant will be responsible for
patient check in, scheduling appointments and data entry of all patient
information. Other duties will include answering telephones, directing to
appropriate personnel, and assisting in other clerical duties as assigned.
FMDH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PLEASE
CONTACT THE HR DEPARTMENT AT (406) 228.3662 FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
BUZZ
FMDH POSITION OPENING: Inpatient Registered Nurse. Full time or Part
Time, 12-hour shifts. Must possess a Montana Registered Nurse degree
through accredited program. CPR (required), ACLS, PALS, NRP, and
TNCC as indicated by work area. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (required
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within two years of hire). If you are passionate about providing care and
helping patients of all ages, while working in a team-based environment
where you will make a difference every day. FMDH wants you. Registered
Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing
the nursing process. Develops implements and revises individualized, goal
directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process.
Demonstrates knowledge for present clinical practice considering the
types of patients cared for and setting in which practice occurs. Ensures
organized, accurate and efficient nursing care delivery in compliance
with hospital and nursing department policies and procedures. FMDH
offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, health
insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, sick leave
and 401K. FMDH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
PLEASE CONTACT THE HR DEPARTMENT AT (406) 228.3662 FOR
MORE INFORMATION.
BUZZ
FMDH POSITION OPENING: Registered Nurse - Outpatient Clinic. Full-
time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Must have a State of Montana
License and CPR certification. Nursing experience preferred. Outpatient
Chemotherapy experience preferred. On the job training provided.
Professional nursing care to patients both in the clinic setting and the
infusion setting; assesses patient status; implements nursing interventions
to modify or alleviate nursing care needs of patients, their families, or
significant others. Develops, implements, and evaluates patient care plans
to promote recovery and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. FMDH
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PLEASE CONTACT
THE HR DEPARTMENT AT (406) 228.3662 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
BUZZ
FMDH POSITION OPENING: Registered Nurse or LPN – Glasgow
Specialty Care Clinic. Monday - Friday, varying hours between 8:00am
– 5:00pm (between 32 – 40 hours per week.) 2-3 days/month traveling
outreach clinic.. Graduate of approved nursing program and hold a current
State of Montana RN or LPN licensure. CPR Certification preferred or
required within 6-month of hire. On the job training provided for the right
candidate. Qualified applicant will provide assistance to Physicians as
directed with examinations and procedures. Duties include evaluates,
plans, and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established
nursing protocol and physicians’ orders. Prepare patients for examinations/
procedures by completing appropriate paperwork and room setup. FMDH
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PLEASE CONTACT
THE HR DEPARTMENT AT (406) 228.3662 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
BUZZ
NORVAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, based in Glasgow, MT, is currently
accepting resumes for the position of Operation Coordinator. Engineering
Technology degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of customer service
experience; or a combination of education and experience providing
equivalent knowledge are recommended. Operation Coordinator will help
process and prepare work orders, prepare easements for jobs/projects,
manage NorVal’s metering system, help with phones when needed, keep
testing records organized for line equipment, research idle services for
retirement projects and other duties as assigned. Applicant must have
strong communication and organizational skills. Salary is commensurate
with experience and qualifications. Send resume to: Craig Herbert,
General Manager, NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc., PO Box 951,
Glasgow MT 59230, or email to manager@norval.coop. This position
will remain open until filled.
BUZZ
VALLEY VIEW HOME is now hiring for the Social Services Director position.
The Director guides facility staff in matters of resident advocacy, protection
and promotion of residents’ rights. In collaboration with the Nursing Home
Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner
to provide medically related social services. This position is an excellent
career move and our wage is competitive. PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR
RESUMES AT VALLEY VIEW ADMINISTRATION.
BUZZ
GATEWAY CLUB is hiring all positions bartenders, cooks, servers. Full
and part time. CALL 406-860-4244
BUZZ
DURUM RESTAURANT Full time and part time dishwasher, evening shift.
Starting wage $11 an hour. Also, full time evening cook, wage DOE. APPLY
AT THE DURUM
BUZZ
EZZIE’S MIDTOWN & WESTEND are looking for full time help. Various
shifts available. Competitive wages, Benefits after 90 day probationary
period. APPLICATIONS MAY BE PICKED UP AT EZZIE’S MIDTOWN
OR WESTEND
BUZZ
VALLEY VIEW HOME is now accepting applicants for an Activities Aide.
Activities Aide will assist in the therapeutic activities designed to meet the
interests and enhance the functional abilities and self-esteem of each
resident. PLEASE VISIT OUR ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT FOR
AN APPLICATION.
BUZZ
MILK RIVER INC. is looking for Direct Support Specialist Day & Night
Shifts. CALL 228-8412 FOR MORE INFO
BUZZ
COTTONWOOD INN POSITION: Front Desk Receptionist 4-9. Reports to
Frond Desk Manager. Represent the hotel throughout all stages of the
guest’s stay. Determine guest’s reservation status and identify how long
the guest will stay. Help guests complete sign-in sheets and assign rooms,
accommodating special requests whenever possible. Verify the guest’s
method of payment and follow established credit checking procedures.
Place guest and room information in the appropriate front desk rack. Part
time evening shifts available. $12 per hour. APPLY AT COTTONWOOD
INN & SUITES
BUZZ
CAMPBELL LODGE is hiring all shifts. CONTACT 228-9328 OR PICK UP
APPLICATION AT CAMPBELL LODGE
BUZZ
VALLEY BUILDER SUPPLY is looking for a Delivery Driver. STOP BY
VALLEY BUILDER SUPPLY FOR MORE INFO 228-4041
BUZZ
COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES: Dishwasher. Primarily responsible for
washing dishes, flatware, cutlery, crockery, kitchen vessels, sweeping,
and mopping floors, cleaning and detailing equipment, etc. Also maintains
the kitchen, dish washing, and back area in an inspection-ready condition
in accordance with local authority and hotel guidelines. APPLY AT
COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES
BUZZ
COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES Looking for a full-time Housekeeper.
Starting wage is $12/hr. Respond promptly to requests from guests and
other departments. Identify and report preventative or other maintenance
issues in public areas or guest rooms. Perform any combination of the
following tasks to maintain guest rooms, working areas, and the hotel
premises in general in a clean and orderly
BUZZ
FUN & FRIENDLY WORKPLACE! Join the fun at Taco Shack. You must
be at least 14 years old, be responsible & have transportation. PICK UP
AN APPLICATION AT TACO SHACK OR CALL SHERRI 228-2979.
BUZZ
THOMPSON & SONS is looking for a truck driver, mechanic,
operator. DOE. Stop at the shop for application. CALL 228-4801
FOR MORE INFO.

Back to some
slightly cooler
mornings
Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
after 1pm. Widespread haze before 1pm, then widespread
haze after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest
wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North
northwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind 6 to 9
mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 64.
East wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday: A slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. East wind 10 to 14 mph,
with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low
around 61. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high
as 20 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am
and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast
wind 8 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation
is 20%.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West
wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight
chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near
85. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and
1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy,
with a low around 55. North northwest wind 11 to 16 mph,
with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Reel Life Wisdom
“Sometimes all I want to do is head west on 20
in a car I can’t afford with a plan I don’t have.
Just me, my music, and the road.” ~ Lily James
in Baby Driver (2017)
At the Northeast Montana Fair
Thursday, August 5, 2021
• 8:00 am — Pens and Stalls cleaned
• 9:00 am — Swine Showmanship and Judging
• 11:00 am-9:00 pm — Commercial Booths Open,
Open Class exhibits open
• 11:00am-9:00pm — Car Show @ VEC
• 10:30 am-5:30 pm — Independence Bank/Free
Stage
• 11:00am-7:00 pm — Petting Zoo
• 2:00 pm — Rabbit & Poultry Showmanship &
Judging
• 7:30pm — Octane Addiction; Freestyle Motor
Sports
• 9:00 pm.. Beef Released to Outside Tie-outs
Paint Run/Walk early bird
deadline is this Saturday
The 7th Annual Paint Run/Walk is Saturday, August
14th. This event is jointly sponsored by GHS Student
Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department as a
fundraiser for the Warriors on the Water Project. Early
Entry Fee is $25 through August 7th, after that it is $30.
Entry fee includes a Paint Run/Walk T-shirt. Participants
are asked to wear a white t-shirt as they will be sprayed
with colored powder paint throughout the course.
Glasgow Middle School Cross
Country Practice Begins Aug. 16
Practice for Glasgow Middle School cross country
will begin Monday, Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. at the school.
Athletes in 6-8th grade should report to the back
porch area of the middle school and be prepared to run.
Practice will be held 5-6 p.m. for this first week prior
to the start of school on Aug. 23. Once classes are in
session, practice will be immediately after school.
“Most returning athletes are aware of our Aug. 16
start, but some rising 6th graders may not be aware that
we begin practice even before school starts,” says GMS
XC coach Andrew McKean. “We welcome all middle
schoolers, even if you haven’t run in previous seasons.”
Runners should bring shoes, shorts, water, and
any completed paperwork to the first week of practice.
McKean says athletes must have completed physicals and
concussion testing prior to practice and competition.
The GMS harriers’ first meet is Aug. 27 in Wolf Point.
Call McKean at 263-5442 or email
montanamckean@gmail.com with any questions.
 In the driver’s seat
After a successful ride aboard J Bar J’s “Wild
Night”, Caleb Bennett waits for the pick-up men to
do their job for a much smoother landing than going
airborne on his own. The Corvallis, Montana cowboy,
currently sitting in 4th place in the world standings in
bareback bronc riding, scored a very impressive 86
points and is sitting in first place going into tonight’s
PRCA Rodeo at the Northeast Montana Fair. Now for
some saddle bronc news, we’ve got a star-studded
line-up that you won’t want to miss! First out of the
bucking chute is Jesse Kruse of Fromberg, Montana,
the 2009 World champion. In 2018 he won here in
Glasgow and in 2019 he was the co-champion. He
is paired up with Bunny Hugger. The next four out of
the chutes are the Wright Brothers. Rusty Wright will
be on Moon Hawk, Ryder Wright is on Big Sky — oh,
we had better mention he is currently #1 in the world
standings with a $24,000 lead — Spencer Wright (#7
in world standings) will climb aboard Dairy Day, and
and Jesse Wright has Just Bugs. Chase Brooks, a
Powell, Montana 2012 graduate and is sitting in 5th
place in the world standings, rode last night, scored
a 75, not too good in the rocking chair as it left him
in the dust. The leader going into tonight’s rodeo is
Miles City cowboy Houston Brown, setting the bar at
85 points. Singing tonight’s National Anthem will be
Fort Peck Summer Theatre’s Taylor Knoll and Calvin
Pierce. Now you gotta remember from yesterday’s
Buzz about The Spitfire Grill: “I wouldn’t be surprised if
Taylor was on American Idol!” photo by Rachel Boese
Hey Montana — are highways racist?
Here’s what your tax money will go to
by Aaron Flint, Montana Talks
Are highways racist? Instead of fixing potholes, do
we need to fix the racism that is inherent in our
roadways?
This is no joke. Well it is a joke, but it’s also
real. Even though our country is going bankrupt,
and they just hit the debt ceiling once again in
Washington, DC, the Biden Administration and
Congressional Democrats are trying to shove a so-
called infrastructure bill through.
Yet, in this so-called infrastructure bill, only
about 10% of the money will go towards projects that
you would actually consider infrastructure. And of
that money, guess how they want to spend it? You
guessed it — they want to spend money to fix the
racist highways.
Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom
banks (R-IN) shared that tidbit, along with several
other concerning items in the so-called infrastructure
package, in a memo to his fellow House Republicans.
Here’s a couple excerpts:
“Fixes ‘racism’ in highways: Part of the $110
billion earmarked for rebuilding roads/bridges is
dedicated to fixing the “racism physically built into
some of our highways” Transportation Secretary Pete
Buttigieg described.
Pushes Left’s social justice mission: The term
‘equity’ is included 64 times.”
As Fox News reports, Transportation Secretary
Pete Buttigieg has previously talked about highways
and racism:
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in April
told the website “The Grio” that roadways in New
York, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, were “built
at the expense of communities of color.”
“There is racism physically built into some of the
highways, and that’s why the jobs plan has specifically
committed to reconnect some of the communities that
were divided,” Buttigieg said at the time.
Hey, maybe this is how you can get 4 for 2 on
Highway 2 in Montana? When I drive across the Hi
Line in Montana, I’ll still see some slightly faded “4
for 2” signs from folks who want to see 4 lanes of
Highway 2 all across the northern tier — an effort
that really had a vocal backing in the early 2000s.
You obviously haven’t gotten 4 lanes due to all of the
racists back in Washington, DC.
Wildlife officials, Blackfoot community
work together on fatal bear attack details
Wildlife officials and the local Blackfoot Valley
community are working together to wrap up details of the
July 6 fatal grizzly bear attack of a camper in Ovando.
On July 14, DNA results confirmed that the bear killed
by wildlife officials was the same bear that fatally attacked
Leah Davis Lokan in her tent in the early morning hours
of July 6. DNA samples from the bear, saliva samples at the
scene of the attack and samples from two chicken coops in
the area that the bear raided all matched up.
The tragic event brought community members and
wildlife officials together to respond, collect information
and discuss next steps.
“The local Blackfoot community came together from
the first moments of this incident to do all it could to
help,” said Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Hank
Worsech. “This is a tight knit group of people with a long
history of working together to do what they can to address
the challenges of having bears in the watershed. Coming
together to help and process the events of this incident has
been no exception.”
Wildlife officials from FWP, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) and USDA Wildlife Services
have put together more details from the case indicating the
417-pound male grizzly was 6 years old. It was a healthy
weight but lean, which is typical of bears at this point in the
summer season just before they begin heavily foraging in
preparation for a long winter with minimal food. It had a
wound on its shoulder that is often characteristic for male
bears during their annual breeding season, which typically
runs from May through July.
The bear had no history of conflicts but was likely
drawn to town in search of food.
Ovando sits in the upper Blackfoot Valley, in an area
with a long history of grizzly bears and of cooperative
efforts between landowners, wildlife agency employees,
and community members to develop ways to live with
bears that reduce impacts to livestock operations and
maximize human safety. Grizzly bears are common in the
Blackfoot Valley, but events that result in human injury or
death are extremely rare. The only other fatal attack by a
grizzly bear in the Blackfoot Valley in the past 50 years was
an elk hunter in 2001.
“Grizzly bear distribution in the area has continued
to expand through the years,” said Hilary Cooley, USFWS
Montana-based Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator. “And
as bears expand their range and the population grows in
some places, there are a lot of people in the Blackfoot that
consistently come together to figure out how to resolve
issues and find creative solutions for working and living
with bears. These efforts have been remarkable.”
The area is part of the Northern Continental Divide
Ecosystem, which is a biologically recovered population of
grizzly bears. Because bears are listed as Threatened under
the Endangered Species Act (ESA), special rules govern
what landowners and others can do.
It is legal for people to kill bears in self-defense or in
defense of others, if it is reported within five days to a state
or federal agency. However, killing or wounding a bear for
any other reason is not allowed under the ESA, except by a
federal, state, or tribal agency.