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  • For the Record, Feb. 20, 2019

    Updated Feb 20, 2019

    Havre Police Department A Washington Avenue caller reported Tuesday at 7:20 a.m. a man was attempting to steal a vehicle. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. -- A vehicle crash was reported Tuesday at 7:51 a.m. at an 11th Street West business. -- Tuesday at 4:08 p.m. a water leak reported on First Avenue was referred to another agency. -- An officer on Fifth Avenue helped someone move their vehicle out of the street Tuesday at 8:45 p.m. -- Someon...

  • VPRO comments divided during Ordinance Committee meeting

    Derek Hann|Updated Feb 20, 2019

    Havre City Council Ordinance Committee took no action on a proposed vacant property registration ordinance Tuesday after numerous people spoke and some complained about the language of the proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance would require people to register properties deemed vacant under its definition, and show they are working to improve, rent or sell the properties or face fees or fines. Committee chair Caleb Hutchins said ordinance development is still very early in the process, and the committee need time to...

  • Quick Pics: HMS Band plays concert

    Updated Feb 20, 2019

  • Havre City Council approves lease agreement for dog park

    Derek Hann|Updated Feb 20, 2019

    Havre City Council approved Tuesday a lease and of property behind the Havre Ice Dome to the Havre Dog Park Club. “I think it is another way to grow as a community,” Council President Terry Lilletvedt said. “I think the dog parks in other communities have been a positive thing in those communities.” Club member Bob Bergren told the council that he stands in support of the dog park. “It has been a very interesting venture to get involved with, and there are not a lot of people against. It usually has a pro and a con, but...

  • Fair board takes no action on Indian Relay request for $10,000

    Derek Hann|Updated Feb 20, 2019

    Members of the Great Northern Fair Board said Monday they do not support a request of the organizers from an Indian Relay to advance $10,000 to the event before it would be held at this year’s Great Northern Fair. The board also discussed various other items, such as the caboose at the fairgrounds, the fairground manager position and a request from the H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board o store equipment on the fairgrounds. The board also re-elected Tyler Smith as chair and Chelby Gooch as vice chair. At the meeting, G...

  • Hill County to receive nearly $2 million in road flood repair

    Tim Leeds|Updated Feb 20, 2019

    U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said he helped secure almost $18 million to help repair flood-damaged roads in Montana, including more than $1.8 million for Hill County. “Last year’s flooding did real damage to Montana’s roads and infrastructure,” Tester said in a press release. “These resources will help boost jobs and repair the damage — making travel safer and keeping our communities open for business.” The release said Tester helped secure a grant for the Montana Department of Transportation to help fix roads damaged in th...

  • Agenda - Havre City-County Airport Board

    Updated Feb 20, 2019

    The Havre City-County Airport Board will meet Thursday at 3 p.m. in Havre City Hall. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of Jan. 17 minutes. 2. Correspondence. 3. Reports: (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer — DOWL a. Taxiway and Apron Area Project Update 4. Public comments 5. Unfinished business (A) Big hangar repair status a. Siding (B) Lease issues (C) Board reorganization (D) Board policies 6. New business 7. Approval of February Claims....

  • CHS Inc. receives ResponsibleAg certification

    Updated Feb 20, 2019

    Press release CHS Inc. said in a press release is is honored by receiving certification from ResponsibleAg. The ResponsibleAg Certification Program is the only program in the nation that provides a voluntary comprehensive assessment of agricultural facilities that store and handle farm input supplies such as fertilizer, crop protection products, seed and fuel. Certification requires that a facility meet stringent regulatory-based criteria, implement industry-leading safety and security measures and uphold facility safety as...

  • Tester secures logging device prohibition for livestock hauler

    Updated Feb 20, 2019

    Press release Legislation to fund the government that Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and a small bipartisan group of lawmakers secured last week includes resources and policy wins for critical Montana agriculture programs, including a prohibition on the Department of Transportation from enforcing electronic logging device — ELD — rules on livestock haulers, as well as full funding for the Farm Service Agency and PILT, a release from Tester’s office said. While much of the debate about the government funding legislation centered ar...

  • Seniors holding Crunch for a Cause fundraiser

    Updated Feb 20, 2019

    Press release Havre High Class of 2019 will be holding a Havre Taco John’s Crunch for a Cause fundraiser Thursday from 5-7 p.m. When people making a purchase from 5 to 7 p.m. say they are donating to the fundraiser, 50 percent of the purchase price will be donated to the class’ account....

  • Eastern A Preview: Havre High girls heavy favorites to repeat in Billings

    Chris Peterson|Updated Feb 20, 2019

    The Havre High girls basketball team has won 42 games in a row. And this season, the Blue Ponies are 18-0. But when the Eastern A Divisional tournament starts today in Billings, metaphorically or not, Havre and everyone else will be 0-0. For the Ponies, the defending Class A state champions, as well as the defending Eastern A champs, the goal this week is getting back to the state tournament and that mission starts this afternoon against either Glendive or Sidney. Tip-off...

  • Eastern A Preview: Improving Pony boys look to leave their mark in the Metra

    Chris Peterson|Updated Feb 20, 2019

    The Havre High boys basketball team has shown plenty of improvement throughout the 2018-19 season, but the ultimate test of how far the Blue Ponies have come will be this week's Eastern A Divisional tournament. And it will be a test for a couple of reasons. For starters, Havre will get a shot at another elite team in Class A and that will come in Thursday's quarterfinals as the Ponies will take on Billings Central, the returning state runner-up, inside the Rimrock Auto Arena...

  • Ice Hawks finish strong in Helena

    George Ferguson|Updated Feb 20, 2019

    The Havre Ice Hawks have been finding their stride as of late, and, they finished their regular season on a high note. Last weekend, Havre was in Helena for a pair of season-ending games with the Helena Bighorns, and the Ice Hawks came away with a split. The victory over the Bighorns came Sunday morning, as Havre skated to a 6-3 win. Havre took the lead late in the first period with an August Eacker goal, then upped its lead to 3-0 with back-to-back goals from Bridger Staples...

  • Wildcats battle for state in Malta

    George Ferguson|Updated Feb 20, 2019

    In 2018, the Harlem Wildcats finished second at the District 2B Tournament, and they didn't get out of the Northern B Divisional one week later. Fast forward one year and the Wildcats don't want the same thing to happen again. Last weekend in Glasgow, Harlem again finished second at the 2B, which puts the Wildcats (15-5) into this week's Northern B Divisional in Malta as a No. 2 seed, and the road to the Class B state tournament will again be difficult. And yet, the Wildcats...

  • Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Austin Delarosa, HHS Boys Basketball

    Chris Peterson|Updated Feb 20, 2019

    It has been nearly two weeks since the Havre High boys basketball team ended its regular season, which has made the wait for the Eastern A Divisional tournament rather long. But when it comes to Blue Pony senior Austin Delarosa, he has been waiting for this moment for what seems like a lifetime, as he hopes to close out his high school basketball career with a bang. Not only in Billings this week, but hopefully in Great Falls, in two weeks time at the Class A state tournament...

  • Hi-Line Sports Schedule

    Updated Feb 19, 2019

    Wednesday High School Basketball Havre girls at Eastern A in Billings, 3:30 p.m. Northern C in Great Falls Girls Turner vs Simms, 9:30 a.m. Box Elder vs Belt, 11 a.m. Fort Benton vs GFCC/Tri City, 4 p.m. Boys HLP vs Heart Butte, 7 p.m. Fort Benton vs Roy-Winifred, 8:30 p.m. Thursday High School Basketball Havre boys vs Billings Central at Eastern A in Billings, 12:30 p.m. Northern C in Great Falls Girls Loser-out 1, 8 a.m. Loser-out 2 12:30 p.m. Loser-out 3 5:30 p.m....

  • Updated Feb 14, 2019