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Articles from the January 17, 2024 edition


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  • North Star Schools delaying opening

    Updated Jan 18, 2024

    North Star Schools in Gildford and Rudyard announced Wednesday night that schools would have a delayed start today, Thursday, Jan. 18, due to the weather conditions. The announcement said buses will run two hours late and school will start at 10 a.m....

  • Schools receive bomb threats, Havre delays opening during inspection

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Jan 17, 2024

    Schools across Montana, including in Big Sandy, Chester, Chinook, Harlem and Havre received bomb threats overnight, causing many, including those in Havre, to delay classes while law enforcement investigates. "HPS will be working with the Havre Police Department to ensure adequate safety measures are in place," Havre Public Schools Superintendent Brian Gum said in a press release. "... If our situation changes we will immediately send a followup message." Just before 10 a.m. t...

  • Quick pics: Sledding in the cold-ish weather

    Updated Jan 17, 2024

  • Fair board preparing for 2024, 2025 Great Northern Fair

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Jan 17, 2024

    At their monthly meeting members of the Hill County Fair Board said activity at the Great Northern Fairgrounds has slowed substantially as the weather has gotten colder, but there is still work going on there. Board Vice Chair Bob Kaul said most of the work is maintenance, but they are getting bids on door replacements for the Bigger Better Barn as well as for some work on their rental house. Fairgrounds Secretary Joni Keith said five new cameras have been installed on the outside of the Bigger Better Barn and they are...

  • Bear Paw Roundup Rodeo wins state award for 2023 show

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Jan 17, 2024

    Last year’s Bear Paw Roundup Rodeo won the 2023 Small Rodeo of the Year Award from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Montana Circuit, winning the award for the first time for its 25th annual rodeo. Bear Paw Roundup Rodeo Committee Director Clinton Hansen said the award typically goes to one of a handful of rodeos in the state, chosen by a vote from rodeo contestants, and he’s happy that they were able to break into the running on the show’s 25th anniversary. “We’re really excited about it,” Hansen said. “... We must...

  • For the Record, Jan. 17, 2024

    Updated Jan 17, 2024

    Havre Police Department Officers assisted at a vehicle fire on Third Street at 6:46 a.m. Tuesday. -- A two-vehicle, non-injury crash involving a Dodge Durango and a Ford Taurus was reported on Third Street at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, with two wrecker services attending at the scene. -- Two summonses were issued after officers were called to Havre High School Tuesday at 12:36 p.m. and 12:56 p.m. for juveniles with vape pens. No details on charges were provided. -- A 7:02 p.m. Tuesda...

  • USDA reopens signup for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program

    Updated Jan 17, 2024

    Press release BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program signup. USDA’s Farm Service Agency encourages agricultural producers and landowners in Montana who are interested in conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments to consider the enrollment options available through Continuous CRP, which also includes the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program — CREP — offered by FSA partner...

  • Montana Department of Agriculture requesting Specialty Crop Block Grant applications

    Updated Jan 17, 2024

    Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for over $3 million in federal funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The purpose of the SCBG program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, peas, lentils, dried fruits, as well as horticulture, nursery crops, and floriculture. State and/or local organizations, government entities, producer associations, academia, community-based o...