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The committee was launched in 2018 to help address these issues in the county, but was disbanded at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be revived in January with city, county, educational, prevention, and nonprofit organizations having a presence in addition to the public, which will have a larger role. This comes as Campbell County has set a record for suicides in a single year in 2022.
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A nonprofit food distribution program in Campbell County has received a grant to meet increased needThe Edible Prairie Project provides non-perishable food items via repurposed newspaper stands at several locations in Gillette and one in Wright. A recent $1,000 grant from the Gillette Elks Lodge will allow for more food to be purchased for those in need at a time when demand for it is at record levels. Two more newspaper stands are set to be added to the network of pantries in January.
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The coal commercialization facility near Gillette that was the recipient of the "Overcoming Adversity" award from the Mid-American Economic Development Council. It recognizes projects, initiatives, or best practices in a community that are meant to overcome challenges faced by communities, states, or regions to provide a stronger future.
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Workshops on wildlife trap awareness, safety for pet owners are being offered in Sheridan & GilletteThe Wyoming Game & Fish Department and Wyoming State Trappers Association are hosting the workshops, which will offer hands-on demonstrations on how common wildlife traps and snares work in addition on how to remove pets that become trapped in them. There are several cases of pets being caught in these devices in Wyoming each year.
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The 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee, also known as Camporee, is a major gathering held every five years by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Gillette was selected to host the event early last year, which will bring more than 50,000 people for a week in August 2024 and again in 2029. An amphitheater is currently under construction near the Cam-plex that will accommodate attendees.
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Hole in the Wall Coffee Company hosts the group, which serves participants from Gillette, Wright, and Moorcroft. Local businesses are also involved with providing prizes, giveaways, and even drinks for those involved.
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Pivot Prosthetics & Orthotics hosts events and activities for those who use prosthetics as well as social connections for others who are in similar situations. Their adaptive mobility group uses activities such as archery in addition to social events that offer community and encouragement adapting to life with these devices.
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The city council recently approved the the completion of a new master plan for the city's walking and biking pathways network, which currently consists of about 80 miles throughout parts of the city. The plan seeks to grow that number by over 70 miles of additional pathways to connect areas that are underserved or not connected to the existing system. It's proven to be a popular feature that has attracted people to Gillette.
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The Donkey Creek Festival was an annual two-day free event held each June at Gillette College that featured musicians performing different genres of music, numerous vendors, activities for kids, and a beer garden. Despite the lack of funding and board members, there's a chance it could be revived if new funding sources and volunteers help out.
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Visionary Broadband initially launched in the mid-1990s and has grown to serve traditionally underserved communities in a three state region. The company is continuing its mission to provide high-speed internet access to these areas. Currently, Wyoming ranks as one of the worst states in the country for internet speed and accessibility.