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RODEO RIDES ON

A cowboy dives off his horse during the steer wrestling event on Aug. 5 during the Big Timber Weekly Rodeo at the Sweet Grass County Fairgrounds. Pioneer photos by Ryan Peerboom

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 12:00am

Some of the top rodeo competitors on the pro circuit stopped in Big Timber Wednesday for the town’s first Professional Rodeo Cow boys Association (PRCA) ProRodeo Tour rodeo.

Brewfest finds new way to fundraise

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:00am

Brewfest finds new way to fundraise

As craft beer continues gaining popularity, festivals touting the newest brews have swept the nation, and now they’ve reached as far as Big Timber. On August 21 the Big Timber Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the city’s first Brewfest, hosting brewers from Red Lodge to Bozeman at Lions Club Park in Big Timber.

Pioneer Meats receives COVID-19 relief funding

The sign outside the entryway for Pioneer Meats. Pioneer photo by Elias Baer

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:00am

Pioneer Meats receives COVID-19 relief funding

Pioneer Meats, of Big Timber, and two Park County businesses are among sixty plus meat processing facilities slated to receive funding for new equipment and to help them respond to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

THE RESULTS ARE IN

Logan Young, left and his sister Ashley Young tend to their animals as they await instruction during the cattle show at the Sweet Grass County Fair. Photo courtesy of Laura Nelson

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:00am

THE RESULTS ARE IN

The Sweet Grass County Fair finished up on Friday after four days of events and the results of the animal shows are in.

Multiple fires contained in Big Timber and surrounding areas

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:00am

Multiple fires contained in Big Timber and surrounding areas

The Sweet Grass County Sheriff’s Office and the Big Timber Volunteer Fire Department responded to calls on July 29 about four different fires in surrounding areas. Since then, they have responded to other small fires in the area.

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News

08/13/2020 - 12:00am

Home Schools Parents Must Register Intent

As schools around the county prepare to open face to face, I would like to remind parents who plan to home school their children that they must send a letter of intent to home school their children to the County Superintendent of Schools.

Virus outbreak at Sandy care facility

Schools plan to open on time with restrictions

Gov. Bullock announces options for mail-in ballots in November

Drive-up movie theater comes to Big Timber

Sports

06/18/2020 - 12:00am

Volleyball camp play set for the park

For years the Big Timber Grade School PTA has hosted an annual volleyball camp for fifth through eighth graders, but, just like so many other events and arrangements, COVID-19 has disrupted the typical flow and forced folks to improvise.

Out for a swim in Big Timber

MHSA gives go-ahead for move

BTGS Lions earn honor roll recognition

Herders named to All-Conference, All-State teams

State suspends all high school spring activities until further notice in virus panic

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2018 Sweet Grass Fest

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MEMORIAL DAY: Big Timber honors Memorial Day in town

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LOCAL POOL: Kids make a splash on opening day

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HIGH SCHOOL RODEO: Big Timber hosts high school rodeo

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SGHS Graduation 2016

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Upcoming Events

Big Timber City Council Meeting

08/17/2020 - 7:00pm
Pioneer Medical Center Board of Trustees

08/24/2020 - 4:00pm
Big Timber Volunteer Fire Department Drill

08/26/2020 - 7:00pm
American Legion Post #19 Meeting

09/02/2020 (All day)
Sweet Grass County Staff Meeting

09/07/2020 - 9:30am

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