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Sen. Jon Tester D-Mont. held a press conference Thursday to provide an update on his efforts on the national- and state-levels to address rural Montana issues, including the Keystone XL Pipeline, the state's vaccine roll-out and Amtrak. Tester said the Keystone XL Pipeline has been one of his biggest concerns since the Biden Administration effectively canceled it which he said he thinks is a bad move, an opinion he's expressed to Biden in person. "I've told President Biden...
A major COVID-19 vaccination clinic has been announced in the region at the same time that a reminder the virus that causes the disease is still in the area and still a danger. Rocky Boy Health Center announced a mass vaccination clinic set for Wednesday at the Stone Child College vo-tech building. At the same time, Northern Montana Health Care sent a notice out to family members of residents Thursday saying an employee at Northern Montana Care Center tested positive for COVID-19 and the restriction on visitors to the...
Gov. Greg Gianforte held a press conference Thursday to provide an update on the state's vaccine roll-out and announce that Montana has become a national leader in distribution efficiency. Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gianforte said, 93 percent of vaccine doses sent to Montana have found their way into the arms of state residents, the best rate in the U.S. He thanked the state's health care workers for their efforts and called them heroes....
Staff and wire report The regional economic development agency has announced several new new employees starting there. Bear Paw Development Corp. said in a release Wednesday it has added four new associates to the economic development organization's employee roster. The new employees cover areas that include small business counseling, community planning, environmental cleanup, and local government infrastructure financing. The new employees include Susan Brurud, director of co...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 99,613 with 174 new cases, 1,897 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 76. The number of deaths was 1,354. Blaine County, reported on the state update this morning, had 1 new case, 700 total, 8 active, 24 deaths Hill County, reported Thursday evening no new cases, 1,896 total, 16 active, 2 active hospitalizations, 40 deaths Rocky Boy — Health center did not report new cases Thursday. Fort Belknap, reported Thursday eve...
North Central Senior Citizens Center, March 1-5 Menu by Earlene DeWinter, subject to change Monday — Hamburger steak, hash browns and gravy, peas, fruit Tuesday — Salad, baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, apple crisp Wednesday — Chicken strips, tater tots, salad, cookies Thursday — Swiss steak, tomatoes, onions, peppers, mashed potatoes, wax beans, pudding Friday — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert The Senior Center’s doors are still closed to the public. We are providing limited services by phone with individuals b...
Kenneth "Kenny" Francis Bachini died February 22nd, 2021, at the age of 73 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT. A private family memorial service was held at St. Jude's Catholic Church February 26th, 2021, with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating. Cremation has taken place and a private family burial will be held at a later date. Kenny was born in Havre, MT, September 20th, 1947; he was the first child to his parents, Frank and Marian (Niemi) Bachini. Kenny graduated from Havre...
GREAT FALLS — A Harlem man who admitted to drinking and driving a four-wheeler when it crashed, killing his passenger on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, was sentenced Thursday to 16 months in prison and to two years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Taylor Gardipee Walker, 23, pleaded guilty on Oct. 28, 2020 to involuntary manslaughter. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and also ordered restitution of $375. The prosecution said in court documents that on Dec. 31, 2019 and i...
From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS – A Box Elder man who admitted his role in scheme to smuggle methamphetamine into the Cascade County Detention Center by having inmates hide the drug inside their bodies was sentenced today to 42 months in prison and to three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Franklin Troy Caplette, 36, pleaded guilty on Oct. 22, 2020 to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The prosecution sai...
Davey School’s regular and quarterly safety board meetings will be Monday at 6 p.m. at the school. People can call 265-6790 to find out how to attend electronically....
Havre City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in Havre City Hall. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Minutes Committee reports Public comment on agenda Items: one through six. For Items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one minute. Regular agenda 1. Presentation and approval of the audited financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. 2. Resolution No. 3831 - A Resolution To Authorize Adoption Of The 2018 Edition...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/i/81411602086 . The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. New business 1. Consideration of declaring vacancy of Board of Trustees and identifying process in accordance with Montana Code Annotated 20-3-309. 2. Consideration to suspend Policy...
Monday 9:30 a.m. — Josh Bebee meeting with commissioners 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in the commissioner’s office 5 p.m. — HRDC Executive Committee Meeting at HRDC 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board meeting in Great Northern Fairgrounds Community Center. Tuesday 10:30 a.m. — Road Department meeting in commissioner’s office Wednesday Regular business hours Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly business meeting in the commissioner’s office 11:30 a.m. — Bear Paw Development Board of Directors Meeting Friday Regular business ho...
Hill County Park Board meeting is set for Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Building at the Great Northern Fairgrounds. The public is welcome to attend; no virtual attendance option will be available. 1. Approval of minutes 2. Approval of agenda 3. Guests and public comments on agenda items only and agenda requests for next meeting 4. Cabin business 5. Old business Monitoring progress South cross fence Cliff Plum Bullhook Bottoms Black Powder Club Wind damage and insurance claim 6. New business Multi-county 4-H Camp Algal...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash reported Thursday at 11:56 a.m. at 14th Street West and Washington Avenue. -- A caller at Havre Middle School reported an incident at 1:50 p.m. Thursday. -- A 17-year-old girl was arrested on charges of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, and Anthony Garren Azure of Havre, 22, was arrested on charges of obstructing a peace...
Havre Daily News Staff Montana Actors Theatre's Youth Program will be holding auditions Monday March 1 at 4 p.m. for a pair of one-act plays; "Submerged: A Tragedy in One Act" by H. Stuart Cottman and Le Vergne Shaw, and "The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue" by Ev Miller. A press release from MAT says they are looking for young people grade 6 to 12 and no experience is necessary. It says participation in these plays is a unique opportunity for youth to explore character...
Staff and wire report American Garage in Chinook is offering scholarships to Blaine County students with plans to work in the automotive field. This year, American Garage is awarding two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who live in Blaine County. Applicants must submit their completed applications by April 1 to: Chinook High School Attn: Counselor PO Box 1059, Chinook, MT 59523 Proof of attendance is required and the check will be issued upon successful completion of one semester. An official transcript...
You know a word that we don’t hear very often? Giddy. And that’s a cryin’ shame. Well, of course, giddy doesn’t mean cryin’ shame. It means happy, joyful, elated, lightheartedly silly, but it’s a cryin’ shame we don’t hear about it happening more often. I was giddy Wednesday, and it took me hours to put a name to that feeling. I just couldn’t stop grinning and saying things like “I just feel all, I don’t know, whoooo!” Then it struck me. “I feel giddy. I mean, like, reee...
Havre’s Art Alley is a reality! Following the completion of the mural project in September of 2019, which culminated in the colorful artwork that adorns the west side of the Hill County Printing building, the work of the local volunteer Havre Main Street Group continued. The next project was developing an art alley in downtown Havre. The chosen alley was between Second and Third streets and Third and Fourth avenues, or the alley behind several downtown businesses, including Havre Home Center and Cavaliers. But why an Art A...
John W. Dolph of Havre was inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, at Montana State University in Bozeman April 8, 2020, during his junior year. Now a senior in the Honors College majoring in computer science, Dolph is the son of Sharon and James Dolph of Havre. He is a 2017 graduate of Havre High School. While at MSU Bozeman, Dolph has worked as a full-stack web developer at the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success and as an academic technology assistant at the Office of Disability Services. He has...
GREAT FALLS - North Star is having some kind of special postseason. And as the Knights attempt a run in the Northern C Divisional Girls Basketball Tournament, they are now just one win away from doing that after they defeated Belt, 37-32, Thursday night at the Great Falls Four Seasons Arena. The teams went back-and-forth in a defensive struggle. North Star held a 21-14 lead at the half, but the Huskies battled back to take a 28-27 lead with just under six minutes remaining in...
GREAT FALLS - Chinook had to wait until Thursday to begin playing in the Northern C Divisional Boys Basketball Tournament. They were looking to rebound after a loss to Fort Benton in the District 9C championship game, and they did just that when they defeated Heart Butte, 68-28, to advance to the semifinal at the Great Falls Four Seasons Arena. "I thought they showed a lot of grit and I thought they played well together today," said Chinook head coach Mike Seymour. With the...
It’s hard to play the same team three times in a row, let alone three times in five days, and win. But that’s exactly what the Montana State University-Northern Skylights did, and the third win over Montana Tech came when it mattered most. In the opening round of the Frontier Conference women’s playoffs, and despite a half-hour delay to start the game, the Skylights withstood two big Tech runs on their way to a victory in the Armory Gymnasium, a victory that catapulted them...
There's no getting around it. The Montana Western Bulldogs had been a thorn in the side of the Montana State University-Northern Lights this season. In fact, it was only two weeks ago that the Bulldogs swept the Lights in Havre. But, when the postseason comes, everyone gets a clean slate, and the Lights took advantage of that when they finally got a little payback against Western with a 67-54 victory in the opening round of the Frontier Conference playoffs Thursday night...
The Havre High boys and girls basketball teams don't play Livingston in conference play anymore. But the Blue Ponies both got a chance to renew that rivalry in the opening round of the 2021 Eastern A Divisional Tournament Thursday in Billings. The Havre girls kicked things off Thursday morning with a 50-23 blowout win over the Rangers, pushing the Ponies into today's semifinal against arch rival Hardin. The Ponies had some early tournament jitters, leading just 13-10 early,...
