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Big Timber Daily Digest Saturday, September 26, 2026

Ty's Take

The East Boulder picket line is still up, negotiations are still going, and that's about all anybody knows for certain right now. What's worth watching is how long a strike like this holds in a county where most people know somebody working underground, or married to somebody working underground, or counting on that paycheck to pay their own bills down the line. Ranching country doesn't run on sentiment, and neither do mining operations. The real pressure point won't be the first week of signs and coffee thermoses. It'll be October, when the bills come due and the winter starts getting real. Both sides know it. That's why they're still talking.

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Sweet Grass Community Foundation kicks off 2026 Give Where You Live fundraising campaign

The Sweet Grass Community Foundation has launched its 2026 Give Where You Live fundraising campaign to support local charitable causes. The initiative encourages residents to direct their charitable giving toward projects and organizations that benefit their own community.

Hunter Education course in Big Timber starts Sept 21

A Hunter Education course will begin September 21 in Big Timber for those seeking to learn hunting skills and safety. The course covers essential topics needed for anyone planning to hunt in the region.

South-central Montana Big Game Forecast

Wildlife experts have released a big game forecast for south-central Montana to help hunters prepare for the upcoming season. The forecast provides predictions about game populations and hunting conditions in the region.

Picket lines steady as strike enters its first days; Negotiations continue at East Boulder Mine

Workers at the East Boulder Mine have maintained steady picket lines as a strike continues into its early days. Negotiations between the two sides are ongoing as the labor dispute develops.

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