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Montana State University-Northern’s Sweetgrass Society is holding a fundraiser Thursday at Pizza Hut. The money raised will go toward their upcoming Sweetgrass Society Powwow, which will happen April 12-13 at Northern’s Armory Gymnasium. “The Sweetgrass Society is an American Indian student organization at MSU-Northern,” Sweetgrass Society Advisor Erica McKeon-Hanson said. “The Sweetgrass Society seeks to promote an understanding of American Indian cultural traditions and values, while offering support and mentoring...
Carbon monoxide detected at Heirloom Jewelers forced emergency services to block off Third Avenue between Second and Third streets in downtown Havre Friday morning. Havre Fire Chief Mel Paulson said the fire department responded to a report of a gas leak at about 10:15 a.m. and called NorthWestern Energy to the scene when firefighters determined carbon monoxide was in the air. NorthWestern Energy spokesperson Brandy Powers said a company gas serviceman found dangerous levels o...
After a lengthy preparation, Havre Pastors Brian and Vicki Barrows of Abundant Life Ministries tonight are dedicating their new building, the former First Baptist Church at 625 Fourth Avenue. The church was forced to close its doors because of a decline in attendance. After discussions with First Baptist, Abundant Life Ministries were able to purchase the facility, Brian Barrows said. He added that he would like to thank the people of First Baptist because “they have blessed us abundantly and gave us a price that we could a...
In response to the multiple hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters over the past few years, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is coming to Havre to hold early response team training for people interested in becoming team members to assist survivors in the early days following a disaster. Trainees will learn the basics of disaster response, how to work effectively with survivors and the response team, and will develop skills to help survivors get back into their homes and begin the recovery process,...
The Local Emergency Planning Committee met Tuesday in the courtroom of the Hill County Detention Center discussing latest emergency planning. Hill County Sheriff Jamie Ross told representatives of different agencies at the meeting that both the basement of Havre City Hall and the courtroom at the Hill County Detention Center can be used as an emergency operations center. Ross showed attendees how to set up the equipment in the courtroom and what equipment is available during an emergency. Havre Assistant Chief of Police...
Security was an issue discussed Monday during the H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board meeting, as board Chair Lela Patera said that Sunday an unidentified man attempted to break into the museum. The suspect failed to successfully break into the museum and only ended up damaging the door lock mechanism, she said, adding that the board is filing charges and asking for restitution. The museum is working with Havre Police Department, which has charged the suspect. The board is now considering adding security cameras to the new...
The spirit of the Pinewood Derby is enough to get even the biggest kids excited, which is why the Hi-Line District Scouts are hosting their first Down and Derby Adult pinewood car races. The race is scheduled to take place at the Old Station Brewing Co. Down and Derby is open to people 18 years of age or older. Pre-registration starts Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Holiday Village Mall and ends March 27 at 8 pm. People also can register by calling event coordinator Jenn Thompson at 945-2623 or Heather Hummert at...
As the snow piles up it hides the sidewalks and decreases visibility, leading drivers to unintentionally end up parking on the sidewalks instead of stopping at the curb, a release from the police department said. Some sidewalks in the downtown area are hollow and pose a danger to those who park their vehicles on the sidewalks, Matosich said. He added that the sidewalks are heaving because of the frost and cold temperatures. He said that the cold weather and frost are weakening the sidewalks, leading to a potentially dangerous...
