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Students enrolled in Montana State University-Northern's new emergency medical service program since last fall are on their way to becoming certified paramedics. "We'll have more skills and a much more in-depth look at disease process," Tyler Thompson, an EMT with the Havre Fire Department and a student, said Wednesday of last week. D.J. Olson and Chance Ophus are also part of Havre's fire department and enrolled in the program, as well as Charlie Rivera and Frankie Hernandez,...
A proposed mill levy increase to help maintain Hill County’s nine cemeteries that was shot down by voters in November will be back on the ballot in the upcoming special congressional election, Hill County Public Cemetery District Manager Merrill Gray said Tuesday at the district board’s monthly meeting. The mill levy proposal will be for up to four mills. A four-mill levy would increase property taxes by $5.40 annually for a house with a market value of $100,000 and $10.80 for a house valued at $200,000. Gray said the lan...
State Sen. Mike Lang, R-Malta, said Tuesday he is sponsoring a Senate joint resolution urging President Donald Trump and Congress to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline, adding that the pipeline would run through his Senate district. "I think it is very important, especially for our Hi-Line and our farmers," Lang said during a weekly video conference between north-central Montana lawmakers in Helena and constituents in Havre. Lang said that in previous years the rails were...
Free tax preparation assistance Press release With another tax season here, people with low to moderate income can receive free assistance preparing taxes. The program is for people of all ages, but is sponsored by AARP Foundation and IRS-trained volunteers will meet with people Mondays and Tuesdays at North Central Senior Center at 2 Second St. W. from Feb. 6 to April 11 Volunteers, knowledgeable about many aspects of tax law including the Affordable Care Act and its impact on tax returns, will provide help preparing and ele...
Last week the Montana House Judiciary Committee pulled the rug out from under police chiefs and news organizations who jointly supported a simple measure to clarify that booking photos are public information and should be treated as such. Unbelievably, the committee chair submitted a request to amend the bill to instead prohibit the release of these photos. He did so despite the fact that no one spoke in opposition to the original bill at the hearing Jan. 18. And despite the fact that the intent of House Bill 236 is to at las...
Havre Police Department Robert Dean White of Havre, 34, was arrested on a shoplifting charge after a First Street West business caller reported Tuesday at 7:23 a.m. that a doughnut had been stolen. —— Officers investigated a burglary report after a Fourth Avenue caller made a report Tuesday at 10:14 a.m. —— Officers made two arrests during a motor vehicle stop Tuesday at 3:46 p.m. on 14th Avenue. Eugene James Walls of Box Elder, 43, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant, and Dorinda Dae Sunchild of Havre, 24, was...
Mona Cooper, 87, passed away due to natural causes Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at Northern Montana Care Center. Her memorial service will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at the Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Frank Donato officiating. The family has suggested memorial donations in Mona's name be made to Blanket Blessings or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Mona's online...
We talked a lot about Montana’s No. 1 industry in Gov. Steve Bullock’s office this week. On Wednesday, a table full of Young Farmers and Ranchers in our Calling on the Capitol event sat down with the governor and talking about value-added ag opportunities, the impact of international trade, sage grouse and more. Bullock also shared a personal story about his first taste of the policy process as a legislative intern, saying, “It didn’t change the world, but it did show that one person with a passion could make a differe...
Press release The concept of adding value to Montana agricultural products circulated through meetings during the Montana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Calling on the Capitol Jan. 24-25 in Helena. During visits to the Departments of Livestock and Agriculture, as well as with a visit with Gov. Steve Bullock, the talk turned to keeping more agricultural products at home and available to Montanans. "During our meeting with the governor, he addressed...
Youth interested in the 4-H Market Swine program have opportunities in the next few weeks not only to learn about how to chose a weaner pig, but also to buy show-bred weaners in Havre. Hill County 4-H is hosting a workshop Feb. 8 on what to look for when choosing a weaner for showing and market sale, and a local breeder of show-bred pigs will be holding an auction March 18 with 50-90 weaners entered in the sale. Swine projects are open to 4-H members at least 9 years old.... 
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Five members of the Montana State University-Northern volleyball team have been touted for their volleyball and academic excellence. Tuesday, the Frontier Conference announced its 2016 Academic All-Conference Volleyball Team, with Skylights Cydney Auzenne, Kylie Pasieka, Emily Russell, Jacy Vining and Mikayla Virostek all making the squad. To be eligible for the team, the student-athlete must be at least a sophomore in standing, maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled at school...
The City Tournament starts Feb. 8. Wednesday night is for team events only. Saturday and Sunday is for teams, doubles and singles. A reminder to college students, Monday’s from 7 to 10 p.m. we have special rates on bowling, shoes and beverages. Open bowling is also available. Jackpots have increased for Saturday nights. We start at 8 p.m. Pots will be 2 for $60 and the strike pot is $75. Call and reserve your spots at 265-5885. Julie Rodgers had the women’s game, 212 and high series, 580, for the week. Nick Turner took hom...
The end of the 2016 football season seems like a long time ago for the Montana State University-Northern Lights. And the start of the 2017 season is still a long way off. But that doesn't mean Northern hasn't been busy, and third-year head coach Aaron Christensen has been extremely busy assembling his 2017 recruiting class. The Lights announced their first group of signees Tuesday, and according to Christensen, it's a deep and talented bunch. "So far so good," Christensen...
The halfway point in the Frontier Conference basketball season has come and gone. And one thing is certain, the next four weeks are going to be entertaining. On the women’s side, there’s a chance that Lewis-Clark State is going to run away and hide from the rest of the field. The Warriors won two close games this past weekend, to push their record to 11-0 in the Frontier, which means they have a four-game lead on second-place MSU-Northern with seven games left. The wom...
When it comes to Dane Flammond, there is no question that he has had an outstanding high school wrestling career. Yet even he will tell you, there is something missing from his resume and that is an individual state championship. "That's what I am keeping my focus on right now," Flammond said as the Havre High wrestling team gets ready for the Eastern A Divisional this Saturday. "Last year, I came up short and this year, I really want to get to finals and take state." Flammond...
Thursday High School Basketball Big Sandy girls vs Box Elder Big Sandy boys vs Box Elder Harlem girls at Glasgow Harlem boys at Glasgow College Basketball Skylights at RMC, 5:30 p.m. Lights at RMC, 7:30 p.m. College Wrestling Lights at Embry-Riddle Friday High School Basketball Havre boys vs Fairfield, 6 p.m. Havre girls vs Fairfield, 5:30 p.m. CJI girls vs North Star CJI boys vs North Star Ft. Benton girls vs Box Elder Ft. Benton boys vs Box Elder Harlem girls vs Chinook...
