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The City of Glasgow is centrally located in rural Northeast Montana approximately 60 miles from the Canadian border ans 125 miles from the North Dakota state line. Situated on the Mill River and only a few miles from the Fort Peck Dam, Glasgow is the county seat of Valley County. Like many Montana towns, Glasgow began as a railroad town in the 1880's. Glasgow flourished in the 1930's when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ordered the construction of the Fort Peck Dam. In the 1960's, the population grew to 12,000 with the construction of the nearby Glasgow Air Force Base north of town. The base has since been closed and the population has dwindled to approximately 3,200 residents.

Today its economy is heavily dependant on agriculture as Glasgow is the center of a large grain producing and livestock region. The main products harvested in the area are wheat, alfalfa, barley, and beef cattle. Along with agriculture, Glasgow has many large businesses contributing to the economy, including Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Farm Equipment Sales, Inc., and the Glasgow School District.

Because of its location on the Milk River and proximity to Fort Peck Lake and the Missouri River, Glasgow offers many outdoor recreational opportunities. Fishing, swimming, and boating are available along with hunting and trap shooting. An annual PRCA rodeo and fair, walleye and ice fishing tournaments on nearby Fort Peck Lake, and fun-run bring visitors and entertainment to Glasgow as well. Seventeen miles away, Fort Peck also has the Fort Peck Summer Theater, which offers three to four different plays throughout the summer months.

For further information, see the City of Glasgow website at http://www.glasgowmt.net or http://www.bigskyfishing.com/Montana-Info/Hi-Line/glasgow.shtm.

Along with its prime location, Glasgow offers many business attractions:

Available Workforce
Telecommunications
Tax Advantages
Organized Economic Development Efforts
Real Estate
Accessibility
Municipal Services and Facilities

Quality of Labor Force - School System

Glasgow is the headquarters for Montana School District #1, which consists of Irle School for grades K-3, East Side School for grades 4-6, Glasgow Middle School (located in the High School) for grades 7 and 8, and Glasgow High School for grades 9-12. As of June 2006, three were 769 students and 72 professional staff members.

Glasgow is centered between Fort Peck Community College in Poplar, Williston State College in Williston, and Montana State University-Northern in Havre. Fort Peck Community College has on average 134 full-time students and 285 part-time students, Williston State College has on average a full-time enrollment of 561 students and part-time enrollment of 310 students, and MSU-Northern has on average 1,402 full time students and part-time enrollment of 114 students.

Along with these two schools Glasgow and several nearby towns have Interactive Video Studios, which offer degrees and classes from surrounding universities and colleges, including: University of Great Falls, Rocky Mountain College, Montana State University-Northern, and Dawson Community College. Most of these colleges will offer training and classes suited to meet an employer’s needs.

The job service and local high school also offer public programs such as welfare to work, school to work, on the job training, and pre-employment skills training. The average annual salary for Valley County is $23,267.

In Glasgow, the major employers (in alphabetical order) are Albertsons, AW Pratt Industries, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad, Cottonwood Inn, Farm Equipment Sales, First Community Bank, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Gordons Foods, Hi-Line Home Programs, Nemont Manor, and Valley View Nursing Home.

The nearest call centers are 160 miles west in Havre, Montana and 185 east in Ray, North Dakota. Each of these call centers employee approximately 100 people with starting wages of $7.50 per hour with a generous fringe benefit plans.

Labor Legislation:

Montana labor laws follow the federal laws with some exceptions where they have enacted guidelines to protect the employer or employee more than the federal laws do. Although employment at will is presumed by statute, Montana has enacted a comprehensive Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act making Montana not really a true employment at will state.

In most cases, state law prohibits public and private sector employers from conducting random blood and urine tests on employees and applicants, except when: the business involves a hazardous occupation; the primary responsibility is security, safety, or one of confidence and trust; the job involves intrastate commercial transportation; or an employee is subject to driver qualification requirements. Montana has no restrictions on applicant testing, but the employer must be able to show a given selection test is appropriately and adequately related to the requirements of the job.

Montana law adheres to federal law, which under the Electronic Communication Privacy Act bars electronic monitoring, unless one participant in a conversation consents to intercepting or taping it. A disclaimer statement that the call may be monitored for quality control must be stated clearly and before the conversation is begun. The Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act sets guidelines an employer must follow to discharge an employee. The Montana Wage and Hour Laws states that an employer should immediately notify the employees, affected employee organizations, affected local governments, and newspaper of general circulation in the county that a plant is closing.

Montana also has enacted the Montana Safety Culture Act, which provides guidelines for safety in the workplace. A training wage is permitted for employees under 20 years of age. They may be paid $4.25 per hour during their first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment; certain restrictions do apply.

In Montana, striking workers are not entitled to unemployment insurance, and mental stress is not permitted in worker’s compensation claims. As with all laws and legislation, there are exceptions where the laws may or may not apply, so each case must be considered individually.

Telecommunications

Valley Telecommunications, a subsidiary of Nemont Telephone Cooperative, is locally owned and operated in Scobey. Their central office is fully fiber optic and 100% digital. Valley Telecommunications is equipped with ADSL capabilities and provides cellular, Internet and Interactive Television, as well as other standard services to the region. As the principle supplier for Northeast Montana, Nemont is a major long distance carrier of AT&T and MCI. Nemont Telephone Cooperative/Valley Telecommunications are fully equipped for every business’s needs. Please call Nemont Telephone Cooperative, Inc. at 1-800-636-6680 for further information or special requirements.

Tax Structure - Financial

The State of Montana does not use sales tax to generate revenue. Montana also does not tax water use, electric power, sewer, natural gas, heating oil fuel, local telephone calls, long distance telephone calls, toll-free telephone calls, membership sales, or direct mail lists. However, Montana does have a state wage tax based upon one’s income at a graduated rate of 2-11 percent. Montana does not have a commercial rent tax, but the Town of Glasgow as well as the State of Montana collect a property tax. The property tax amount is based on the market value of the property times the taxable value set by legislation times the mill-levy amount set by school officials and city council.

The average weekly unemployment insurance rate for the State of Montana for May of 2000 was $187.20. The average worker’s compensation premium rate for Montana is a minimum of $245 per year. The rate is based on salary, type of business, type and number of employees, and gross earnings of the company. Premiums are figured by taking a varying rate from 50 cents per 100 employees to $81.55 per 100 employees times the gross earnings of the company. The primary insurance carriers for Northeast Montana are Blue Cross Blue Shield, Montana Medical Benefits, John Alden, Intermountain Administrators, EBMS, and independent insurance carriers. Because insurance rates and premiums vary so much with different types of businesses, number of employees, and kinds of coverage, each carrier must be called for quotes. Managed care is not yet available in this area, but it should be offered soon.

Tax Incentives

Many incentives are available in the State of Montana for new businesses. State funded pre-employment training is available for new and expanding industries. This service is either free or partially free to companies depending on the business. Through the Department of Commerce up to $5,000 per employee with a total of $400,000 per company in aid is available for training in a new business. The company must go through a competitive process in order to receive this aid. Montana offers no state income tax credits for new capital investment or new jobs created. However, industrial revenue bond financing is available.

Another incentive available for businesses in Montana is property tax abatement for land, buildings, non-production machinery and equipment, standard computer software, specialized computer software, and office furniture and equipment. The company may be taxed at a lower rate that is increased incrementally each year until the full rate is paid. In order to receive these incentives, the business must fulfill the requirements laid out by the State of Montana.

Special incentives are also available for designated industries as well as larger companies. Larger companies can obtain special financing assistance if qualifications are met.

Grants are also available for new and expanding industries. However, certain requirements must be met in order to receive grant money. The employer must pay a starting wage of $7.15 per hour plus benefits. The maximum amount available per project is $5,000 per job up to $400,000 per business.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit program offers employers a credit against their tax liability for hiring individuals from nine target groups who have traditionally had difficulty obtaining and holding jobs. Employers must apply for and receive certification from their state employment security agency that their new hire is a long-term welfare recipient or a member of one of the WOTC target groups.

Quality of Life - Cost of Living

The cost of living index for the State of Montana is 101.8. However, Glasgow would be much lower than this average. For instance the average cost of a single-family house in Glasgow ranges from about $60,000 to $80,000.

Available Real Estate - Industrial/Commercial Bldgs & Sites

Businesses as well as buildings and property are available in Glasgow.

For sale in Glasgow is the Corscadden building located just outside of the city limits. The list price is $75,000 and the total square footage of the building is 7,260, including an office with 2,080 square feet and a shop with 5,180 square feet. For more information contact Doug Allie at (406) 228-9356.

Another building for sale in Glasgow is on Front Street. For more information contact Deb at Missouri River Realty, (406) 654-2273.

There is a modern building, located at 1304 10th Street North. The total square footage of the building is 7,600 square feet. The building has many potential uses such as a day care or a health facility, or it could be remodeled into a beautiful place to live. For more information contact Chris Helland of the Helland Agency, at (406) 228-2114.

Stockman's Bar, located on Glasgow's famous Front Street is for sale. The building measures 24' x 88' and sits on three lots. There is an open patio for drinks and hors d'oeuvres and room for expansion. Contact Chris Helland of the Helland Agency, at (406) 228-2114 for further information.

Transportation - Accessibility

US Highway 2 runs like a ribbon through Glasgow and Valley County.

Glasgow’s airport is serviced daily by Big Sky Airlines with connecting flights to Billings. The airport, at an elevation of 2762 feet above sea level, is located within a mile of town at N48-12.7; W106-36.9 with radio contact at 122.8. The airport has two lighted asphalt runways available and both are 6,000 feet long.

Forty-nine miles to the West, Wolf Point’s airport is also serviced daily by Big Sky Airlines with connecting flights to Billings and Glasgow. One hundred forty-five miles to the East, the Sloulin Field International Airport of Williston offers flights to Denver from United Express Airlines. Rental cars are available in Glasgow, Wolf Point, and Williston.

Amtrak also services Glasgow daily from the East and West. The closest interstate, I-94, is 150 miles East in Glendive. The major North Dakota and Montana highway, US highway 2, runs right through Glasgow, bringing many visitors through town.

Canadian markets are very accessible from Glasgow. The Port of Opheim, 61 miles North of Glasgow, is only 175 miles from Regina, which offers commercial air service, major shopping, museums, concerts, and an impressive science center.

Rental cars and charter planes are available in Glasgow and full-service Scottie Travel Agency (406-228-8239) serves residents and travelers alike. The handicaped-accessible Valley County Transit bus in on call to take people around Glasgow and the surrounding area.

Climate

Glasgow’s average annual high temperature is 54.2°F, and the average annual low temperature is 30.8°F. It can get quite cold in the winter with January’s average temperature being 10.39°F, and an annual average snowfall of 29.2 inches. However, the school only has to close it doors about one day a year due weather, if even that. July’s average temperature is 70.49°F. The average rainfall is 10.99 inches per year, and the average annual wind speed is about seven miles per hour. The growing season in the area is about 120 days, from May to September. With Glasgow’s extreme weather one can enjoy a hot summer as well as a white Christmas.

Healthcare

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital employs over 300 people with a full-time medical staff including specialists in family practice, obstetrics-gynecology, general surgery, ortopaedic surgery, internal medicine and radiology. Visiting Specialists in cardiology, neurosurgery, neurology, dermatology, oncology, podiatry, nephrology, urology, and otolaryngology treat patients at monthly outpatient clinics. This Visiting Specialist Program allows residents of Northeast Montana to receive care from physicians practicing in Billings and other areas to receive care without extensive travel. When specialised services of a larger medical faility are necessary, Northeast montana STAT Air Ambulance services are readily available.

Valley View Nursing Home is a non-profit Lutheran affiliated nursing home which provides all levels of care. Available nursing services range from minimal assistance to concentrated nursing services. Around-the-clock nursing is provided by a qualified staff. Other services include meals, social services, activity programs, spiritual care, adult day care, elder care and an Alzheimer unit.

Nemont Manor Retirement Home provides independent, secure living for residents 62 years or age and older. Designed not only for comfort, the five-story building was built for ease of living and even luxury in the leisure years of life. Residents have the privacy of their own apartments, combined with planned activities in the Manor's public areas, like the recreation and billiards rooms, library the lobby with a large screen television. Afternoon and evening meals are served daily.

Prairie Ridge Village is a new apartment community designed to help senior citizens remain engaged in the things they enjoy. It is located within easy walking distance of downtown shopping, banks, post office, library, hospital and pharmacy. Residents select the level of personal support they need, from basic services to complete assisted living. The well-qualifed staff can design a wellness program, dispense medication and provide companionship for the residents.

Municipal Services & Facilities

Local suppliers provide Glasgow with many of its basic utilities. Montana Power Company supplies the Town of Glasgow with its electrical power, while Valley Electric Cooperative provides the rural areas outside of the city limits with their electricity. Montana Power has a base cost for a medium commercial user of $6.29 plus energy charges of .031 cents per kilowatt-hour. Whereas, Valley Electric has a base cost of $22.00 plus energy charges of 7.2 cents per kilowatt-hour and 6.1 cents per kilowatt-hour, thereafter. Valley Electric’s customers have on average 6.87 hours without power per year including planned outages. The natural gas for heating in Glasgow is supplied by Montana Dakota Utilities.

The City of Glasgow obtains it water for the town from the nearby Missouri River and two standby wells. The City has a maximum daily capacity of 3 million gallons per day with a peak load of 2 million gallons per day and a storage capacity of 2.3 million gallons. Glasgow uses an aerated lagoon for its sewage treatment. The lagoon has a capacity of 750,000 gallons with a current load of 450,000 gallons.

Glasgow also has a volunteer fire department, ambulance service, sheriff, public library, museum, chamber of commerce, and highway department.

The town businesses include a weekly newspaper, nine motels with a total of 304 rooms, RV park, eight restaurants, four gas stations, two car dealerships (Ford and Chevy), hardware store, lumberyard, pharmacy, seven insurance agents, and four banks.

As well as several businesses and seventeen churches, Glasgow also offers many recreational facilities including: a senior citizen center, public pool, nine public parks, a nine-hole golf course, fitness center, two tennis courts, and numerous baseball diamonds.

For more information, go to: http://www.ceic.mt.gov/C2000/SF32000/SF3Places/sfpData/1603031075.pdf


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	Home Events Meeting Info Board Location / Address Mission Statement Links Valley County Data Contact GLASGOW The City of Glasgow is centrally located in rural Northeast Montana approximately 60 miles from the Canadian border ans 125 miles from the North Dakota state line. Situated on the Mill River and only a few miles from the Fort Peck Dam, Glasgow is the county seat of Valley County. Like many Montana towns, Glasgow began as a railroad town in the 1880's. Glasgow flourished in the 1930's when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ordered the construction of the Fort Peck Dam. In the 1960's, the population grew to 12,000 with the construction of the nearby Glasgow Air Force Base north of town. The base has since been closed and the population has dwindled to approximately 3,200 residents. Today its economy is heavily dependant on agriculture as Glasgow is the center of a large grain producing and livestock region. The main products harvested in the area are wheat, alfalfa, barley, and beef cattle. Along with agriculture, Glasgow has many large businesses contributing to the economy, including Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Farm Equipment Sales, Inc., and the Glasgow School District. Because of its location on the Milk River and proximity to Fort Peck Lake and the Missouri River, Glasgow offers many outdoor recreational opportunities. Fishing, swimming, and boating are available along with hunting and trap shooting. An annual PRCA rodeo and fair, walleye and ice fishing tournaments on nearby Fort Peck Lake, and fun-run bring visitors and entertainment to Glasgow as well. Seventeen miles away, Fort Peck also has the Fort Peck Summer Theater, which offers three to four different plays throughout the summer months. For further information, see the City of Glasgow website at http://www.glasgowmt.net or http://www.bigskyfishing.com/Montana-Info/Hi-Line/glasgow.shtm. Along with its prime location, Glasgow offers many business attractions: Available Workforce Telecommunications Tax Advantages Organized Economic Development Efforts Real Estate Accessibility Municipal Services and Facilities Quality of Labor Force - School System Glasgow is the headquarters for Montana School District #1, which consists of Irle School for grades K-3, East Side School for grades 4-6, Glasgow Middle School (located in the High School) for grades 7 and 8, and Glasgow High School for grades 9-12. As of June 2006, three were 769 students and 72 professional staff members. Glasgow is centered between Fort Peck Community College in Poplar, Williston State College in Williston, and Montana State University-Northern in Havre. Fort Peck Community College has on average 134 full-time students and 285 part-time students, Williston State College has on average a full-time enrollment of 561 students and part-time enrollment of 310 students, and MSU-Northern has on average 1,402 full time students and part-time enrollment of 114 students. Along with these two schools Glasgow and several nearby towns have Interactive Video Studios, which offer degrees and classes from surrounding universities and colleges, including: University of Great Falls, Rocky Mountain College, Montana State University-Northern, and Dawson Community College. Most of these colleges will offer training and classes suited to meet an employer’s needs. The job service and local high school also offer public programs such as welfare to work, school to work, on the job training, and pre-employment skills training. The average annual salary for Valley County is $23,267. In Glasgow, the major employers (in alphabetical order) are Albertsons, AW Pratt Industries, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad, Cottonwood Inn, Farm Equipment Sales, First Community Bank, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Gordons Foods, Hi-Line Home Programs, Nemont Manor, and Valley View Nursing Home. The nearest call centers are 160 miles west in Havre, Montana and 185 east in Ray, North Dakota. Each of these call centers employee approximately 100 people with starting wages of $7.50 per hour with a generous fringe benefit plans. Labor Legislation: Montana labor laws follow the federal laws with some exceptions where they have enacted guidelines to protect the employer or employee more than the federal laws do. Although employment at will is presumed by statute, Montana has enacted a comprehensive Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act making Montana not really a true employment at will state. In most cases, state law prohibits public and private sector employers from conducting random blood and urine tests on employees and applicants, except when: the business involves a hazardous occupation; the primary responsibility is security, safety, or one of confidence and trust; the job involves intrastate commercial transportation; or an employee is subject to driver qualification requirements. Montana has no restrictions on applicant testing, but the employer must be able to show a given selection test is appropriately and adequately related to the requirements of the job. Montana law adheres to federal law, which under the Electronic Communication Privacy Act bars electronic monitoring, unless one participant in a conversation consents to intercepting or taping it. A disclaimer statement that the call may be monitored for quality control must be stated clearly and before the conversation is begun. The Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act sets guidelines an employer must follow to discharge an employee. The Montana Wage and Hour Laws states that an employer should immediately notify the employees, affected employee organizations, affected local governments, and newspaper of general circulation in the county that a plant is closing. Montana also has enacted the Montana Safety Culture Act, which provides guidelines for safety in the workplace. A training wage is permitted for employees under 20 years of age. They may be paid $4.25 per hour during their first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment; certain restrictions do apply. In Montana, striking workers are not entitled to unemployment insurance, and mental stress is not permitted in worker’s compensation claims. As with all laws and legislation, there are exceptions where the laws may or may not apply, so each case must be considered individually. Telecommunications Valley Telecommunications, a subsidiary of Nemont Telephone Cooperative, is locally owned and operated in Scobey. Their central office is fully fiber optic and 100% digital. Valley Telecommunications is equipped with ADSL capabilities and provides cellular, Internet and Interactive Television, as well as other standard services to the region. As the principle supplier for Northeast Montana, Nemont is a major long distance carrier of AT&T and MCI. Nemont Telephone Cooperative/Valley Telecommunications are fully equipped for every business’s needs. Please call Nemont Telephone Cooperative, Inc. at 1-800-636-6680 for further information or special requirements. Tax Structure - Financial The State of Montana does not use sales tax to generate revenue. Montana also does not tax water use, electric power, sewer, natural gas, heating oil fuel, local telephone calls, long distance telephone calls, toll-free telephone calls, membership sales, or direct mail lists. However, Montana does have a state wage tax based upon one’s income at a graduated rate of 2-11 percent. Montana does not have a commercial rent tax, but the Town of Glasgow as well as the State of Montana collect a property tax. The property tax amount is based on the market value of the property times the taxable value set by legislation times the mill-levy amount set by school officials and city council. The average weekly unemployment insurance rate for the State of Montana for May of 2000 was $187.20. The average worker’s compensation premium rate for Montana is a minimum of $245 per year. The rate is based on salary, type of business, type and number of employees, and gross earnings of the company. Premiums are figured by taking a varying rate from 50 cents per 100 employees to $81.55 per 100 employees times the gross earnings of the company. The primary insurance carriers for Northeast Montana are Blue Cross Blue Shield, Montana Medical Benefits, John Alden, Intermountain Administrators, EBMS, and independent insurance carriers. Because insurance rates and premiums vary so much with different types of businesses, number of employees, and kinds of coverage, each carrier must be called for quotes. Managed care is not yet available in this area, but it should be offered soon. Tax Incentives Many incentives are available in the State of Montana for new businesses. State funded pre-employment training is available for new and expanding industries. This service is either free or partially free to companies depending on the business. Through the Department of Commerce up to $5,000 per employee with a total of $400,000 per company in aid is available for training in a new business. The company must go through a competitive process in order to receive this aid. Montana offers no state income tax credits for new capital investment or new jobs created. However, industrial revenue bond financing is available. Another incentive available for businesses in Montana is property tax abatement for land, buildings, non-production machinery and equipment, standard computer software, specialized computer software, and office furniture and equipment. The company may be taxed at a lower rate that is increased incrementally each year until the full rate is paid. In order to receive these incentives, the business must fulfill the requirements laid out by the State of Montana. Special incentives are also available for designated industries as well as larger companies. Larger companies can obtain special financing assistance if qualifications are met. Grants are also available for new and expanding industries. However, certain requirements must be met in order to receive grant money. The employer must pay a starting wage of $7.15 per hour plus benefits. The maximum amount available per project is $5,000 per job up to $400,000 per business. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit program offers employers a credit against their tax liability for hiring individuals from nine target groups who have traditionally had difficulty obtaining and holding jobs. Employers must apply for and receive certification from their state employment security agency that their new hire is a long-term welfare recipient or a member of one of the WOTC target groups. Quality of Life - Cost of Living The cost of living index for the State of Montana is 101.8. However, Glasgow would be much lower than this average. For instance the average cost of a single-family house in Glasgow ranges from about $60,000 to $80,000. Available Real Estate - Industrial/Commercial Bldgs & Sites Businesses as well as buildings and property are available in Glasgow. For sale in Glasgow is the Corscadden building located just outside of the city limits. The list price is $75,000 and the total square footage of the building is 7,260, including an office with 2,080 square feet and a shop with 5,180 square feet. For more information contact Doug Allie at (406) 228-9356. Another building for sale in Glasgow is on Front Street. For more information contact Deb at Missouri River Realty, (406) 654-2273. There is a modern building, located at 1304 10th Street North. The total square footage of the building is 7,600 square feet. The building has many potential uses such as a day care or a health facility, or it could be remodeled into a beautiful place to live. For more information contact Chris Helland of the Helland Agency, at (406) 228-2114. Stockman's Bar, located on Glasgow's famous Front Street is for sale. The building measures 24' x 88' and sits on three lots. There is an open patio for drinks and hors d'oeuvres and room for expansion. Contact Chris Helland of the Helland Agency, at (406) 228-2114 for further information. Transportation - Accessibility US Highway 2 runs like a ribbon through Glasgow and Valley County. Glasgow’s airport is serviced daily by Big Sky Airlines with connecting flights to Billings. The airport, at an elevation of 2762 feet above sea level, is located within a mile of town at N48-12.7; W106-36.9 with radio contact at 122.8. The airport has two lighted asphalt runways available and both are 6,000 feet long. Forty-nine miles to the West, Wolf Point’s airport is also serviced daily by Big Sky Airlines with connecting flights to Billings and Glasgow. One hundred forty-five miles to the East, the Sloulin Field International Airport of Williston offers flights to Denver from United Express Airlines. Rental cars are available in Glasgow, Wolf Point, and Williston. Amtrak also services Glasgow daily from the East and West. The closest interstate, I-94, is 150 miles East in Glendive. The major North Dakota and Montana highway, US highway 2, runs right through Glasgow, bringing many visitors through town. Canadian markets are very accessible from Glasgow. The Port of Opheim, 61 miles North of Glasgow, is only 175 miles from Regina, which offers commercial air service, major shopping, museums, concerts, and an impressive science center. Rental cars and charter planes are available in Glasgow and full-service Scottie Travel Agency (406-228-8239) serves residents and travelers alike. The handicaped-accessible Valley County Transit bus in on call to take people around Glasgow and the surrounding area. Climate Glasgow’s average annual high temperature is 54.2°F, and the average annual low temperature is 30.8°F. It can get quite cold in the winter with January’s average temperature being 10.39°F, and an annual average snowfall of 29.2 inches. However, the school only has to close it doors about one day a year due weather, if even that. July’s average temperature is 70.49°F. The average rainfall is 10.99 inches per year, and the average annual wind speed is about seven miles per hour. The growing season in the area is about 120 days, from May to September. With Glasgow’s extreme weather one can enjoy a hot summer as well as a white Christmas. Healthcare Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital employs over 300 people with a full-time medical staff including specialists in family practice, obstetrics-gynecology, general surgery, ortopaedic surgery, internal medicine and radiology. Visiting Specialists in cardiology, neurosurgery, neurology, dermatology, oncology, podiatry, nephrology, urology, and otolaryngology treat patients at monthly outpatient clinics. This Visiting Specialist Program allows residents of Northeast Montana to receive care from physicians practicing in Billings and other areas to receive care without extensive travel. When specialised services of a larger medical faility are necessary, Northeast montana STAT Air Ambulance services are readily available. Valley View Nursing Home is a non-profit Lutheran affiliated nursing home which provides all levels of care. Available nursing services range from minimal assistance to concentrated nursing services. Around-the-clock nursing is provided by a qualified staff. Other services include meals, social services, activity programs, spiritual care, adult day care, elder care and an Alzheimer unit. Nemont Manor Retirement Home provides independent, secure living for residents 62 years or age and older. Designed not only for comfort, the five-story building was built for ease of living and even luxury in the leisure years of life. Residents have the privacy of their own apartments, combined with planned activities in the Manor's public areas, like the recreation and billiards rooms, library the lobby with a large screen television. Afternoon and evening meals are served daily. Prairie Ridge Village is a new apartment community designed to help senior citizens remain engaged in the things they enjoy. It is located within easy walking distance of downtown shopping, banks, post office, library, hospital and pharmacy. Residents select the level of personal support they need, from basic services to complete assisted living. The well-qualifed staff can design a wellness program, dispense medication and provide companionship for the residents. Municipal Services & Facilities Local suppliers provide Glasgow with many of its basic utilities. Montana Power Company supplies the Town of Glasgow with its electrical power, while Valley Electric Cooperative provides the rural areas outside of the city limits with their electricity. Montana Power has a base cost for a medium commercial user of $6.29 plus energy charges of .031 cents per kilowatt-hour. Whereas, Valley Electric has a base cost of $22.00 plus energy charges of 7.2 cents per kilowatt-hour and 6.1 cents per kilowatt-hour, thereafter. Valley Electric’s customers have on average 6.87 hours without power per year including planned outages. The natural gas for heating in Glasgow is supplied by Montana Dakota Utilities. The City of Glasgow obtains it water for the town from the nearby Missouri River and two standby wells. The City has a maximum daily capacity of 3 million gallons per day with a peak load of 2 million gallons per day and a storage capacity of 2.3 million gallons. Glasgow uses an aerated lagoon for its sewage treatment. The lagoon has a capacity of 750,000 gallons with a current load of 450,000 gallons. Glasgow also has a volunteer fire department, ambulance service, sheriff, public library, museum, chamber of commerce, and highway department. The town businesses include a weekly newspaper, nine motels with a total of 304 rooms, RV park, eight restaurants, four gas stations, two car dealerships (Ford and Chevy), hardware store, lumberyard, pharmacy, seven insurance agents, and four banks. As well as several businesses and seventeen churches, Glasgow also offers many recreational facilities including: a senior citizen center, public pool, nine public parks, a nine-hole golf course, fitness center, two tennis courts, and numerous baseball diamonds. For more information, go to: http://www.ceic.mt.gov/C2000/SF32000/SF3Places/sfpData/1603031075.pdf



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