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  • Dennis Rehberg reenters politics in House race

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 18, 2024

    Watch for profiles of other candidates in this and other races in upcoming editions of Havre Daily News. Former Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., is returning to politics, running again for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives against a crowded primary field that doesn't include the seat's current occupant Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont. Rehberg said his campaign is an effort to curb the effects of the Joe Biden Administration's leadership of the country, which he said have bee...

  • Chinook High All-Class Reunion plans underway

    Updated Mar 18, 2024

    Press release Chinook High School alumni are invited to the upcoming Chinook High All-Class Reunion scheduled for July 4-7, 2024, in Chinook. The four-day event will boast a plethora of fun and exciting activities. Members of the Reunion Committee said they would like to welcome alumni, family, friends, current and former teachers and non-graduating alumni to attend and enjoy the upcoming festivities. The Chinook High School All-Class Reunion happens every 5 years in Chinook a...

  • For the Record, March 18, 2024

    Updated Mar 18, 2024

    Havre Police Department Clayton Blade Midgett of Havre, 28, was issued a summons on charges of reckless driving, traffic crime and expired vehicle registration after a traffic stop on First Street Friday at 11:58 a.m. -- Everett Dale Windyboy of Havre, 71, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a caller at a First Street West business reported a man passed out in the alley at 3:27 p.m. Friday. -- A theft of merchandise was reported Friday at 3:42 p.m. at a First...

  • Candidate profile, House District 27: Ed Hill, Republican

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Lifetime Havreite and former state Rep. Ed Hill has filed as a Republican to represent Havre and North Havre in the Montana House of Representative in the coming Legislative session, putting him on track for an electoral rematch with Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre, who beat him in the last election. Hill said he's not planning to go to Helena with any particular agenda and, while there are some state agencies and programs he would like to see improved, he has no particular bills he...

  • Candidate profile, House District 27: Rep. Paul Tuss, Democrat

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Montana Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre, is running for reelection this year, a rematch between former Montana House representative Ed Hill, a Republican he beat in the last cycle. Tuss, the Executive Director of Bear Paw Development, said he's been serving the area for more than two decades, with his organization providing assistance to businesses in five counties and two reservations, experience he said has served him well in the Legislature. He said his history in economic...

  • Havre High Winter Guard performs a showcase

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Havre High Winter Guard performed for a crowd Thursday evening in the high school auditorium. The Winter Guard has five members, senior Megan Boyle, juniors Jalia Haley, Julian Nast and Ashlyn Schmidt and sophomore Paige Anderson. The Montana State University Bobcat Color Guard was in attendance to support and cheer on the Winter Guard for their performances. "I should give credit, these kids are very talented," Advisor Serena Dawson said. "... Our captain and our other more...

  • Council holds hearing Monday on projects for state funding

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Havre City Council holding a public hearing Monday about House Bill 355, passed by the 2023 Legislature and signed into law, that provides money to local infrastructure projects. The bill provides $20 million to provide grants for incorporated cities and towns to use to maintain or repair existing local government infrastructure, including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment systems, fire suppression systems if independent of the drinking water systems, streets, roads, bridges, landfills, street lights, airports,...

  • Celebrate St. Patrick's Day responsiblyby planning for a sober ride home

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Press release Havre law enforcement and the Montana Highway Patrol are encouraging Montanans to plan for a sober ride home before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. “Montanans take St. Patrick’s Day seriously,” Havre Police Department Capt. Ryan Pearson said. “But we all need to take the safety of our community seriously, too. Before you even start drinking or head out for a celebration, make and commit to a plan. Choose one of your friends or family members as a sober driver and arrange for them to give you a ride...

  • Celebrating History: Ag aid and turkey clubs

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    by Emily Mayer There were many articles in the Havre Daily Promoter this week 100 years ago regarding agricultural interests. Locals were organizing in many ways, trying to find new ways to bring income to an economy that had been having problems for several years, the causes including drought, a glut of various products in the market, and depreciated prices. People were losing their farms; in fact, there are numerous entries in the Legal section of the paper of Sheriff Sales of farms that had gone bankrupt. One of those...

  • For the Record, March 15, 2024

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Havre Police Department After a caller from Washington Avenue reported at 9:34 a.m. Thursday that a dog was "tangled up" in their yard, the animal was taken to the shelter. -- Officers investigated a report of theft made from the 10 Block of Third Street West at 10:33 a.m. Thursday. -- Officers issued a written or verbal warning after a caller from Ninth Avenue reported at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday that another dog tried to attack the caller's dog. -- Officers investigated a report...

  • Agenda - Great Northern Fair Board

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    The Great Northern Fair Board will meet Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Great Northern Fairgrounds Community Center. The meeting agenda is: Call meeting to order Roll call of members • Michelle Burchard • Bob Kaul • Ken Erickson • Kaleb Fisher • Casey Tilleman • Alicia DeRosa Recognize and record public attendees Approve minutes Public comment — anything brought up here will be added to the next month’s new business to be discussed and voted on Fair manager’s report Civic groups report Donated hours report...

  • Agenda - Commissioner weekly calendar and business meeting agenda

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Monday, March 18, 2024 1:30 p.m. — Building Manager meeting in the Commission Office with discussion on heating, ventilation and air conditioning system Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10 a.m. — Safety Committee meeting in the Timmons Room 10:30 a.m. — Road Department meeting in the Commission Office 2 p.m. — Commissioner staff meeting in the Commission Office 5:30 p.m. — Great Northern Fair Board Commission meeting at the fairgrounds Community Center Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9 a.m. — County officials meeting in the...

  • Out Our Way: Charlie's hat

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Matthew 25:40-45 - "As you did it to the least of these ... so you did it for the least of these ... so you also did it unto Me." Out of our way, we remember America is a nation of immigrants. Our ancestors hail from all over the globe. So while 100% American, it is not unusual to hear foreign songs from time to time. There is a German song I learned long ago, before I understood a word of German, called "Mein hut, der hat drei ecken" Translation: "My hat has three corners."...

  • Pastor's Corner: Debt-free living

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Debt-free living. That has a pleasant ring to it, doesn't it. Those three simple words have a way of invoking a sense of freedom. They clash with today's norms of mortgages, high interest rates, credit card and consumer debt - where we spend, spend, spend on someone else's dime in a thrillingly euphoric (and often expensive) period of grace. But that grace period ends when the creditors come to call. Ultimately, we are brought to account for our indebtedness. The time comes...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    You know, Lord, each and every one of us folks could tell of a single item that holds importance and joy that he or she would never part with. Patty told us of a 50-year-old recipe card that was in her mom's handwriting. Another gal shared that her lovely pink tea-cups, long ago, were her grandma's favorite teacups. Other folks may value treasured memories - a compliment that encouraged them, a grandchild's giggle, or even a special insight they had gleaned for Scripture....

  • Local students recognized at American Indian College Fund ceremony

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    Press release Four local students were recognized at a ceremony held Sunday in Minneapolis by the American Indian College Fund. Alexis Bigby of Aaniiih Nakoda College and Jazmyne Torres of Stone Child College were among the students named 2023-24 Tribal College Students of the Year and Lyle Stiffarm of Aaniiih Nakoda College and Kaycee Chiefstick of Stone Child College were named 2023-24 Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholars. The American Indian College Fund honored 35 Tribal College and University — TCU — Students of the...

  • Senior Center News, March 15, 2024

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    North Central Senior Center March 18-22 Menu Monday, March 18 — Breakfast wraps, fruit, dessert Tuesday, March 19 — Beef Stroganoff, bread and Butter, Veggies, Dessert Wednesday, March 20 — Stir fry, rice, fruit, dessert Thursday, March 21 — Pulled pork, bun, potato salad, veggies, dessert Friday, march 22 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop — Spring is just around the corner. New items will be added often. Easter items are available new this week. Picture frames, yes we have some. The ice...

  • Senior Center News - Rudyard, Gildford senior center menus

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    The Hill County Council on Aging menus listed for the Rudyard, 406-355-4240, and Gildford, 406-376-3170, senior centers has been released, with no meals Tuesdays. The menus planned for next week are: Monday, March 18 — Tuna-noodle casserole, veggie, fruit, dessert Wednesday, March 20 — Roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, dessert Thursday, March 21 — Chicken chowder bake with bacon, veggie, dessert Friday, March 22 — Polish dogs, Tater Tots, veggie, dessert Menus are subject to change without...

  • Panel discusses mining and green energy

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Havre native Suzanne Tilleman, dean of the University of Montana College of Business, moderated a roundtable discussion at UM's Bureau of Business and Economic Research 2024 Economic Outlook Seminar Wednesday, where participants talked about the place of the mining industry in the ongoing transition to green energy in Montana. Sibanye-Stillwater Mining Company VP of Legal and Government Affairs Heather McDowell said her company is a large energy customer in the state that...

  • NorthWestern CEO talks green energy at economics seminar

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    NorthWestern Energy CEO Brian Bird spoke via Zoom at the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research 2024 Montana Economic Outlook Seminar Wednesday to give his perspective on the practical reality of green energy in Montana, advocating for its development alongside more natural gas plants. Contrary to depictions in the media, Bird said, NorthWestern Energy has a diverse energy portfolio including about a third of it from natural gas and coal, another third from wind and solar energy and a third from...

  • MAT puts on 'The Queen of Blaine County'

    Christy Bambrough|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    The local acting troupe is putting on some localized - right down to what county the performance is in - dinner theater over the next few weeks, written by local playwright, and Montana Actors' Theatre executive director, Jay Pyette. The "Queen of Blaine County" will premiere at the Eagles Club in Chinook Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with the show to follow. Tickets are available online or at the Eagles in Chinook. The actors are...

  • Fund supporting emerging Indigenous musical talent in Montana opens application period

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Press release A group is offering Indigenous Montana musicians a hand up to enhance their careers with a stipend and mentorship. “The legacy of Billy Conway (1956-2021), one of the most influential drummers in American music history, continues to inspire and support the next generation of artists through the Billy Conway Artist Fund,” a release about the fund said. “Known for his exceptional skill, creative generosity, and deep connection to Montana, Conway’s spirit lives on in a unique opportunity for Indigenous...

  • From the Courts: Man receives 18 months in prison for charge stemming from vehicle crash

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — Marvin James Cole, 28, who admitted to an assault charge stemming from a vehicle crash on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in which his truck hit another vehicle, seriously injuring the other driver, was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, pleaded guilty in October 2023 to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M....

  • For the Record, March 14, 2024

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Havre Police Department At 10:47 a.m. Wednesday on the 100 Block of Fifth Avenue, officers arrested Natasha Lynn Peck on Justice/City court warrants. Hill County Sheriff's Office Deputies investigated a report made at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday of theft, forgery or fraud. Havre Fire Department Emergency medical technicians responded to one call Wednesday. -- Firefighters at 3:18 p.m. Wednesday responded to a report made from the 800 Block of Third Avenue of a gas odor. Havre Animal...

  • Quick pics: Warm is sticking around

    Updated Mar 13, 2024

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