This week Northwestern Energy unveiled its 20 year procurement plan which includes its intention to run the Colstrip coal power plant through 2041 and build four natural gas plants. Mike Scott with the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign in Montana says relying on fossil fuels is a dangerous gamble for the plant in the future. https://no...
Flathead County Commissioner Randy Brodehl On If Glacier Transit Agreement Can Be Resurrected After Cancelation
Flathead County Commissioners have made a decision to terminate the Glacier Transit Cooperative Agreement effective Dec. 31st because Glacier National Park will not increase the money it pays for the shuttle which keeps getting more and more ridership without increased funds to keep up with the costs to do it. Commissioner Randy Brodehl. https...
Montana Stockgrower Association Executive Vice President On What If A Trade Deal With China Happens
The Montana Stockgrowers Association Convention has been going on in Billings this week. President Donald Trump has signed off on a phase one trade deal with China. Jay Bodner Executive Vice President of MSGA had this to say on Voices of Montana Thursday about what a trade deal would mean. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/20...
Darlene Schottle Chairwoman Of Montana Board Of Public Education Gets An Award
Darlene Schottle Chairwoman of the Montana Board of Public Education has been given the G.V. Erickson award from the school administrators of Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-2-2-1-2.mp3
Big Sky Senior Services In Billings Heights’ Goal Is Helping Them To Live Independently
Big Sky Senior Services in Billings Heights has a goal of giving seniors a helping hand so they can live independently. Suanne McKeerna is a volunteer coordinator. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-6-5.mp3
Montana Stockgrowers President Fred Wacker Talks About It’s Importance To State Leaders
Today on Voices of Montana was at the Stockgrowers Association Convention in Billings. President Fred Wacker of Miles City was asked what the organization can accomplish at the state level. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-15.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here”  ...
Head Of Montana’s Livestock Loss Board Thinks He Knows Why Wolf Claims Are Lower
The total dollars paid by Montana’s Livestock Loss Board for Grizzly Bear claims is almost double than those for wold losses. Executive Director of the board George Edwards thinks he knows why. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-8-4.mp3
Secretary Of State Corey Stapleton On How He Keeps In Touch With Montanans In His Job
Secretary of State Corey Stapleton is running for the long Montana congressional seat. On Voices of Montana this week he talked about what he is doing in his current job to keep in touch with Montanans. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-11-5-1.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click H...
Livestock Loss Board Reports Livestock Numbers Lost To Grizzly Bears Continues To Grow
Last week George Edwards spoke at the Montana Woolgrowers Convention. The Executive Director of Montana’s Livestock Loss Board said the numbers of livestock lost to Grizzly Bears continue to grow each year and sometimes by dozens of animals in a single attack. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-6-4.mp3
Northwestern Energy’s John Hines Answers Energy Questions During Tuesday News Conference
During a news conference Tuesday afternoon John Hines Northwestern Energy’s Vice President of Supply and Montana Government Relations talked about future energy needs. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-17-1-2.mp3