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Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued an update Friday on caution advisories on harmful algal blooms that included Beaver Creek Reservoir on the north end of Beaver Creek Park about 8 miles south of Havre. People are warned to use caution at the reservoir to avoid exposure to potential harmful algal blooms and to keep pets out of the areas where they see algae. Harmful algal blooms, commonly called blue-green algae, can potentially be harmful to both people and...
Montana Department of Environmental Quality today issued an update on caution advisories on harmful algal blooms that included Beaver Creek Reservoir on the north end of Beaver Creek Park about 8 miles south of Havre. People are warned to use caution at the reservoir to avoid exposure to potential harmful algal blooms and to keep pets out of the areas where they see algae. DEQ's website says harmful algal blooms -- HABs -- most often occur in Montana’s reservoirs and lakes, although water users should also be cautious a...
The chair of the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission is asking for comment on drawing new legislative districts in the state. “The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission needs your help in drawing the new legislative districts that go into effect for the 2024 elections,” Commission Chair Maylinn Smith said in a release. She said four drafts of maps have been proposed for purposes of generating public comments and are available for review and comment online. Smith said that once the House districts are...
West Nile virus has been confirmed in the area, with Blaine County among Montana counties with mosquitoes testing positive for the virus. Blaine County Health Department said in a Facebook post Monday evening that the virus was detected in Blaine and Phillips counties. “Please take precautions when you are outdoors, utilize proper bug spray and clothing, remove sources of standing water, and vaccinate your horses if you haven’t already,” the post said. A post on the Hill County Weed and Mosquito Control District Faceb...
A plan to try to control the deer population in Havre is slated be voted on by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission at its Oct. 20 meeting, and people are invited to make public comments on the proposal online. Fish, Wildlife and Parks has recommended the commission approve the plan, saying in a release about collecting public comment that the plan contains strategies that can effectively remove urban deer. Several herd of deer starting coming into the city, with...
Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited is taking advantage of what would generally be considered a bad situation at Fresno Reservoir to make some repairs to its boat ramp. Chapter member Craig Buettner said Thursday that the ramp will be closed for seven to 10 days starting Monday when work to repair the ramp begins. He said Walleyes wanted to start work on the ramp before levels start rising again. Walleyes is paying for all of the work being done on the ramp. The dam was...
Members of the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation said in a release they are excited to invite socially friendly dogs to come to the Chinook Swimming Pool for the first “Drool in the Pool” event. Dogs will be allowed to swim in the pool 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. Tennis balls will be provided for the dogs to play with in the pool, and people should not bring their own toys. Leashes are mandatory when dogs are not in the pool, the release said. Only one dog per adult is allowed and each dog must be accompanied by an adu...
Editor’s note: This version corrects the name of King Duncan and the character played by Jay Pyette. Montana Actors' Theatre is bringing a Renaissance-style festival and intrigue, regicide, battles and tragedy from Scotland to Beaver Creek Park this weekend. The production of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth," along with a multitude of festivities, will be held at Lions Campground Friday through Sunday. "While the 'fest' is going to be fun for everyone, the real excitement w...
Havre police said in a press release late Monday morning that a 17-year-old boy was arrested Friday night on suspicion of charges including attempted murder after police were told that someone in a vehicle Thursday had fired multiple gunshots at another vehicle. The juvenile is being detained in Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center pending formal charges being filed by the Hill County Attorney’s Office. Hill County Attorney Lacey Lincoln said this morning she is reviewing the case and expects to make a decision on f...
Havre police said in a press release late this morning that a 17-year-old boy was arrested Friday night on suspicion of charges including attempted murder after police were told that someone in a vehicle Thursday had fired multiple gunshots at another vehicle. The juvenile is being detained in Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center pending formal charges being filed by the Hill County Attorney's Office. The boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide, assault with a...
The Great Northern Fair Commission heard updates on multiple issues and events at the fairgrounds during its monthly meeting Tuesday, including a major musical event coming to Havre. Great Northern Fairgrounds Manager Frank English said the country band Blackhawk will be performing at the fairgrounds Thursday, Oct. 20. English said after the meeting that he received the signed contract for the performance earlier Tuesday. Part of the proceeds from the show will go to the...
A board is looking for public comment on and is holding a virtual webinar this week about a work plan to be submitted to the commission that oversees the waters that flow between the U.S. and Canada about how to apportion waters of the St. Mary and Milk rivers, a release about the study said. The work plan is being written as work progresses to rehabilitate the system that diverts water into the Milk River, the very issue that led to the creation of the International Joint Commission that oversees water on the borders of the...
The company drafting a downtown master plan for Havre is meeting in Havre City Hall in the council chambers Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. “Representatives of High Plains Architects will provide an update on their work developing a master plan to revitalize Havre’s downtown,” a release announcing the meeting said. “The community is invited to share their ideas, ask question and provide input to the draft plan. This meeting is critical for any changes or ideas to be considered into the final plan. The meeting is a great opportu...
The Blaine County Fair is set to start this week at the Blaine County Fairgrounds in Chinook with a pile of activities, events, food, vendors and children’s activities. “It looks like it’s all coming together,” fair manager Debbie Ramberg said Monday. The fairgrounds arena is set with double events most nights, with the main events followed by concerts Thursday through Saturday. The only evening without a musical show is Wednesday, when the Kids Rodeo starts at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday each have PRCA rodeo action in the...
Editor’s note: This version adds information provided by Havre Fire Department. Havre Fire Department has provided information about s fire Sunday displaced a Havre family and destroyed a historic home in the community. Firefighters responded to the fire on the 300 Block of First Avenue Sunday at 4:21 a.m. in the original home of Havre businesspeople and philanthropists H. Earl and Margaret Turner Clack. Havre Fire Chief Nathan Courtnage declined to comment on the fire by o...
Havre Daily News will not have a print edition Monday due to printer issues, but the full edition will be available online and all local content will be on the website at nor charge. The Havre Daily News press broke down several months ago and the paperhas been contracting with the Independent Record to print the daily Havre Daily edition. But a large COViD-19 infection at Independent Record means it will not be able to print all five daily editions of Havre Daily News next week. “This is too bad for our readers,” man...
Stone Child College at Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation hosted an educational conference this week with high-profile visitors including a county commissioner from Houston returning to the college for this week's conference. Harris County, Texas, Commissioner Adrian Garcia, who came to Stone Child last fall for meetings on creating a cultural exchange and community partnership, participated in the inaugural Anishinaabe-Neiyo Education Conference Tuesday through Thursday and is...
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Wednesday praised senators passing a bill providing health care to military veterans exposed to toxic substances, a bipartisan passage coming after Republicans stopped the bill Wednesday of last week. “This is an important call, because we’ve got great news for our veterans and their families, for this nation,” Tester said. “Yesterday, the Senate made history by finally passing the Sgt. 1st Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxins Act, otherwise known as the PAC...
The federal government is providing $61 million dollars, courtesy of the American Rescue Plan Act passed to help the country deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, to help Montana small businesses. A release from the office of Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said the money is for credit and investment programs for small businesses and startups to help them grow and succeed, strengthening the economy. “Small businesses are the backbone of Montana’s economy, creating good paying jobs and strengthening our communities from our most rur...
While most of Montana isn’t seeing the scorching temperatures hitting places like Texas, Georgia, Florida, and states on the West Coast, high temperatures have been hitting here and more look to be on the way. In this part of north-central Montana, the National Weather Service recording station at the Havre City-County Airport recorded 100 degrees Friday, just short of the record of 102 set in 1936 and 1999 and more than 10 degrees warmer than the normal high for July 29, 89 degrees. The temperature at the airport only hit 92...
Sen. Jon Tester called out during a press call Thursday his Senate colleagues who switched their vote on his bill for providing treatment to U.S. military veterans who were exposed to toxic substances. "It hurts me to say this but this is a sad week for the United States Senate," Tester said. "(Wednesday), dozens of Senate Republicans turned their backs on our nation's veterans and their families by failing to advance the Sgt. 1st Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of...
Sen. Jon Tester called out during a press call Thursday his Senate colleagues who switched their vote on Tester's bill for providing treatment to U.S. military veterans who were exposed to toxic substances. "It hurts me to say this but this is a sad week for the United States Senate," Tester said. ª(Wednesday), dozens of Senate Republicans turned their backs on our nation's veterans and their families by failing to advance the Sgt. 1st Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT...
The Salvation Army and Walmart are teaming up next week to push the back-to-school program to another level. The Stuff the Bus school supply drive will be at Havre’s Walmart next week from Monday through Saturday. People can drop backpacks and school supplies in the box shaped like a bus in the store on the west edge of Havre. “Your donation is greatly appreciated and will help the local kids get ready for school,” a release said. Salvation Army is taking applications from families in need in the Havre area for suppl...
Native American tradition and culture is getting a premier showing this week near the Fort Belknap Agency with Milk River Indian Days starting today with the Youth Powwow. This year’s event is the full return of the powwow, after it was canceled in 2020 and scaled back to a one-day, local-only event in 2021 due to COVID-19. But the events are back this year, with the Youth Powwow starting tonight at 6. Organizers say they are expecting a crowd of people attending from around the country and Canada, along with top-level d...
Havre City Council is holding the first of two meetings Friday to allow it to put on November’s ballot the proposal for Havre to switch to a council-manager form of government. In the email sending the agenda for Friday’s meeting, Mayor Doug Kaercher said that in order to put the proposal on the ballot, the city council must vote on the proposal twice before filing it with the clerk and recorder before the Aug. 15 deadline, so meetings will be held for that purpose Friday and Aug. 12. The regular city council meeting sti...
