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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack held a press call Tuesday to discuss millions of dollars the federal government is investing in meat and poultry processing facilities around the country, including in Montana, with more to come soon. Vilsack said the Joe Biden administration set forth an aggressive effort to improve fairness and competition in the meat and poultry markets as well as improving local and regional food systems in January, and since then they've made a...
A winter weather advisory is in effect for a region from the Rocky Mountain Front as far east as Liberty County, with a special warning for parts of Hill and Chouteau counties. The weather is predicted to stay chilly but no more local precipitation is expected till Friday night, with a chance of snow Saturday night through Sunday and snow likely Sunday night and Monday. The advisory that includes Liberty County, in effect through 6 tonight, says 1 inch to 4 inches of snow could fall with winds gusting as high as 30 mph to 40...
Press release GLASGOW - If you see some lights at night north of U.S. Highway 2 this winter, it may not just be the northern lights. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks crews are live trapping swift fox from November through February, checking traps and handling fox during the long, dark hours of winter. Two two-member crews will be working, north of Highway 2, between Opheim and Havre. Since 2000, and about every five years since then, FWP has partnered with Canada to conduct a...
Fern P. Vosen, 95, passed away due to natural causes at her Kalispell residence Sunday, October 30, 2022. Vigil services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022, also at St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Fern’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to Logan Health Hospice, 275 Corporate Drive #600, Kalispell, MT 59901, St. Raphael’s Grotto, 412 3rd Ave... Full story
Billy Roy St. Marks Sr., 67, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital Sunday, October 30, 2022. Wake services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2022, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the St. Marks Family Cemetery.... Full story
Press release Havre Public Works Department has announced that The City of Havre Bulk Water station on 16th Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, Nov. 7, until further notice for necessary upgrades....
Havre Police Department Dolan Weaver Tuss of Havre, 29, was issued a summons on a charge of criminal contempt related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 8:03 a.m. Tuesday. -- A Fourth Street caller reported receiving annoying phone calls Tuesday at 9:48 p.m. -- A summons was issued after a fight was reported at Havre Middle School Tuesday at 11:14 a.m. No details on charges were provided. -- A 12-year-old was issued a summons on an assault charge after a fight...
The Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team was finally back in Armory Gymnasium on Tuesday night after playing its season opener at Havre High Gymnasium last weekend. Even more exciting, the Skylights hosted a tough Dickinson State University squad for the contest. Early on, the Skylights were playing well to have a lead at halftime. But in the second half, the Blue Hawks showed how tough they are as they stole a 69-64 win from the Skylights. "That was a...
Bree Swanson, Chinook Volleyball It was a great run for the Chinook girls volleyball team. The Sugarbeeters captured the District 7C championship last Saturday, and veteran Bree Swanson was a big help. Swanson had a huge all-around weekend for the Beeters, just as she’s done all season. Both offensively, and defensively, Swanson was highly consistent for Chinook, which will also host the Northern C Divisional this weekend. Swanson also plays basketball in the winter for the B...
It will be a short turnaround for the eight teams coming to the Northern C Divisional volleyball tournament. After wrapping up district play on Saturday night, the second step in the march towards a state championship is here. Thursday-Saturday, the Chinook High Gymnasium will be the site of the 2022 Northern C, where a trio of Hi-Line teams will be in action, including the host Chinook Sugarbeeters. After finishing second in the regular season, Chinook outlasted first-place...
Press release The Montana Association of Conservation Districts is funding the Ranching for Rivers program for projects between Spring of 2023 and Fall of 2024, providing a 50% cost share on waterside projects involving the installation of new fencing. In the Hill County region, projects on the Milk River, Beaver Creek, Little Box Elder Creek and Big Sandy Creek are most likely to qualify, but the Hill County Conservation District can help people check the eligibility of other creeks in the county. The program is aimed to...
Staff and wire The USDA Farm Service Agency announced Friday appointees who will serve on the Montana USDA Farm Service Agency state committee. Ryan Lankford of Chinook will chair the committee. Other appointees are: • Casey Bailey, Fort Benton • Steve Carney, Scobey • Sarah Degn, Sidney • Jake Merkel, Whitehall U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., praised the appointees. “I’m pleased to see such a strong group of Montana farmers and ranchers named to our FSA State Committee,” Tester said in a press release. “These individuals wil...
Montana Farmers Union GREAT FALLS — A Dec. 1 application deadline is fast approaching for two Farmers Union programs Applications for a program geared to develop leaders in the agricultural field are now open, with four spots from Montana Farmers Union available. The Farmers Union Enterprises Leadership program is intended to empower future leaders in the Farmers Union Enterprise states of North Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota. Each year, four members from each state are selected to represent their s...
Press release HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Agriculture Director Christy Clark announced Tuesday a letter of intent for Heineken International Cerveceria Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma — Heineken International — to increase its purchase volume of Montana barley products. “We’re thrilled Heineken recognizes the superior quality of Montana barley and wants to do more business with our farmers,” Gianforte said. “This agreement ushers in tremendous opportunities for our ag industry.” Gianforte signed the lette...
