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Montana Actors' Theatre announced Thursday evening that its production of Mamma Mia scheduled to open tonight has been postponed. Following the advice of the Commissioner of Higher Education, a release from MAT said, Montana State University-Northern made the decision to cancel all on-campus activities for the next month. As the resident theater company of Northern, MAT is included in the canceled activities and will suspend productions accordingly. "Mamma Mia will be...
Editor’s note: After this story went to press, Montana Actors’s Theatre announced it was canceling tonights premiere of “Momma Mia!” due to Montana State University-Northern restricting events on campus to limit exposure to the novel coronavirus 2019. Montana Actors' Theatre production of "Mamma Mia" starts Friday, 8 p.m., at the Little Theatre in Cowan Hall on Montana State University-Northern's campus. "Mamma Mia!" is a world-famous musical about a wedding, a daughte...
Barbara M. Dion, 86, passed away due to natural causes Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the Care and Comfort Home. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with burial to follow in Highland Cemetery. Barbara's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Hospital or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrus...
Montana Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian announced today he is directing all Montana University System campuses to transition to online or remote teaching for all classes to maintain health and safety from the novel coronavirus diseases 2019, or COVID-19. Christian said in an update sent this morning to the campuses that the transition is to occur by March 23. " Individual departments, colleges, and universities should provide all material assistance and...
Vizsla Brewing hosted Andrew McKean, editor of Outdoor Life Magazine, who gave a presentation on unprotected landscapes in northeast Montana Wednesday. The presentation was attended by almost 50 people, making it the largest of the four showings on McKean's speaking tour so far, which includes Billings and Miles City. The last stop on the trip was his hometown of Glasgow, but he said there was one thing different in Havre. "This is the first place we've had beer," he said....
A group of agencies is bringing educators, students, and state and education officials together in Havre to discuss what is working and what needs to be done in Indian education in the state. “Attendees of the gathering will get an opportunity to interact, share and talk about the work that we’re doing in Indian education, including the successes and the challenges,” Montana State University-Northern Little River Institute Director Erica McKeon-Hanson said. “The Indigenous Gathering provides for an opportunity to be togethe...
The first Montana resident has been confirmed to have contracted the novel COVID-19 virus, although she was not in Montana when she contracted it and was in Maryland when tested. “Since the case was announced earlier today, public health officials have been working nonstop to learn more about this case and can now confirm the patient did not have coronavirus while she was in Montana,” Gov. Steve Bullock said in a release Thursday. “We will continue to monitor the patient in Maryland and remain committed to preparing for c...
Julius "Sam" Nanini, 88, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center Sunday, March 8, 2020. Cremation has taken place, and at Sam's request, no services will be held. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Sam's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com . Sam was born June 5, 1931, in Great Falls to Peter and Erma (Luchi) Nanini. He was raised in Cut...
Havre Police Department A caller reported Wednesday at 8:07 a.m. that a vehicle hit a mailbox on Hidden Valley Drive. -- Jacob Holmes of Havre, 28, was arrested on an assault charge after a Second Avenue caller asked Wednesday at 10:19 a.m. to speak with an officer about a harassment issue. -- Darren Wayne Keith of Havre, 34, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant, during a vehicle stop on 12th Street at 4:28 p.m. Wednesday. Hill County Sheriff's Office Donald Joseph...
Press release Hunters and anglers who are purchasing licenses online and have questions for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks can take advantage of extended hours at the licensing call center now through April 1. The call center will be fielding calls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday starting March 9 until April. 2020 general licenses are on sale now at FWP offices and local license retailers around the state. Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk special/limited draw permits. Application can be...
Press release A friendly firearms competition between the wardens of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks resulted in Region 6 bringing home a valued and honorable trophy. The Gene Sara Memorial Trophy is a traveling trophy that is awarded annually to the top FWP Region in a competitive shoot. Game wardens from each Region compete in the annual shooting competition that varies from year to year and comprises either pistol, shotgun, rifle or a combination of all three. This year...
My friends, who shall remain anonymous, sent me money to donate for them to a good cause of my choice here in Etzatlan. These good folks have visited me several times. They like my little chosen town. Several years ago a Franciscan friar, a wealthy man, sold all he had and built a lovely hacienda among the trees to house those who need special care, the aged who can no longer live with family as well as the disabled in body, the infirm in mind, both men and women. One hears...
There has been some special senior classes throughout the years of Havre High school, as well as some incredible moments for those seniors classes. The Blue Pony tradition of excellence flows through the blood of every hard-working Havre athlete, no doubt, but this year's girls basketball class of 2020 is special in their own way. Seniors Kyndall Keller, Kadia Miller, Jessa Chvilicek, Sam Oliver and Katie Wirtzberger have been making history for the Ponies for quite some time,...
After claiming to the top of the Northern C, the Fort Benton boys basketball team had a goal to reach the top of the Class C at the 2020 Class C state boys tournament, which started Wednesday when the Longhorns went up against one-loss Twin Bridges in a first-round showdown. And Fort Benton survived the first-round test, beating the Falcons 48-39 Wednesday afternoon in the Dahlberg Arena in Missoula. Now, the Longhorns (25-0) continue to keep their undefeated record and stay...
The Havre High volleyball has had quite a few seniors sign their names to continue their careers after high school and now, senior Cassidy Acor joins that list, as she signed with the Miles City Community College Pioneers volleyball team Wednesday afternoon in the Havre High Gymnasium. But Wednesday was special for Acor for another reason. Not only did she set her course for her future in college volleyball, but she celebrated her birthday, as well. After a stellar final...
Three Montana State University-Northern Skylights were honored by the Frontier Conference when the league announced its 2020 All-Conference Teams and postseason honors Wednesday afternoon. Northern's Tiara Gilham was named Frontier Sixth Player of the Year, while teammates McKenzie Gunter and Hailey Nicholson were both named Honorable Mention All-Conference. Unfortunately, all three players who earned Frontier accolades, also suffered season-ending injuries. Nicholson's...
