If I had a nickel for every time I was scrolling Facebook and came across one of the many Great Falls-focused pages with negative comments about our community, I very likely could have retired by now.

I won't share which page I saw this recent post on, but it involved someone moving to our community.

This person would soon be calling Great Falls home and was asking for advice.

Yes, there were positive responses, but let's be honest; negative comments always seem to carry more weight on social media.

Bear with me while I step on my soapbox for a moment...

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Great Falls Montana Community

My philosophy in life has always been that instead of complaining about something, we should take steps to remedy the issue.

This falls right in line with our community.

If something about this place bothers you, get involved and make the necessary changes.

And if all else fails, if you don't love it, leave it!

There is already plenty of negativity in this world so why spread more of it?

This may come as a surprise, but numerous people in Great Falls, Montana, love this community and love living here.

Living In Great Falls

Here are the facts about living in Great Falls, Montana.

• We remain one of the most affordable places to live in Montana.
• We have a relatively low crime rate compared to Montana's larger cities.
• Our downtown community is thriving and moving in the right direction!
• If you get off your butt and look, there are tons of events and entertainment.
• If you invest in our community, it will give back to you!

Now, get out and spread some positivity about our community.

Let's focus on what is GREAT about Great Falls, Montana.

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