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Wednesday’s hearing in a lawsuit that has led the government of Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation to warn it would be laying people off and not making payments in some areas to its members is the latest step in a story about funding a tribal casino that goes back more than 10 years. The Chippewa Cree Business Committee and its Child Support Services office announced last Tuesday that due to BEH Gaming Ltd.’s lawsuit freezing up funds, the tribe would have to reduce its workforce, stop sending child support payments and stop...
Clay Vincent has only until the end of the month before his nearly 35-year stint as the Hill County sanitarian-planner is over and his assistant, Amy Ferguson, takes over as county planner. It is unknown, as of now, he said, what the county commissioners will do about the sanitarian void that will be left, but they have a little buffer of time before needing to figure something out. "Inspection duties will be caught up at least till July or August, and then they'll decide if...
Hill County Weed Control District Supervisor Terry Turner spoke to the Pachyderm Club Friday, making his case for a mill levy that will be on the ballot in the May 25 special election. Turner said that if the request for new mills is granted, it should be enough to last the weed control district for another 25 to 30 years. "I can take a dollar of these tax dollars and stretch it about three dollars out," he said. Turner, who has worked for the Hill County Noxious Weed Control...
From Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials have reminded people to watch for deer — and other animals — on the road, especially during the early morning and early evening hours when visibility is difficult and animals are sometimes more active. With the recent hour time change, many people who are commuting are now an hour “forward” and may see more activity. As deer numbers are continuing to make a comeback across the region, more and more animal-vehicle accidents are bound to occur. In additio...
The Havre Community Pool will be closed Sunday, March 26. For more information call 265-5781 or 8161....
From Fish, Wildlife and Parks The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a special teleconference meeting Wednesday to consider special watercraft rules at Canyon Ferry and Tiber Reservoirs. The rules proposed would require watercraft leaving the reservoirs to get inspected and, if necessary, decontaminated. Boaters who recreate primarily on Tiber and Canyon Ferry reservoirs, however, may be eligible to participate in a “local boater” program to bypass recurring inspections. The Local Boater program will allow wat...
Havre Daily News staff The Third Annual Havre Hoopfest is slated for Saturday and Sunday in Havre.. The boys 5-on-5 tournament will be held Saturday while the girls tournament is set for Sunday. Close to 600 athletes comprising 60 teams from around the state, third-grade through high school-age, will compete at the event. The gymnasiums at Havre High School, Havre Middle School, Havre Central at St. Jude Thaddeus School and Sunnyside Intermediate School will be used. The tournament will start at 9 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. each...
As the president of the Associated Students of the University of Montana, it is my privilege and responsibility to represent over 11,000 students of the University of Montana. Unfortunately, the fight for affordable, accessible higher education for Montana’s families is becoming more challenging. The Legislature has proposed an $11.8 million cut to the Montana University System that our students and our campuses simply cannot afford. Whether you attend UM or Dawson Community College, Montana State University or Montana T...
Editor, Special election candidate Rob Quist is quickly filling the hopeful Democratic, independent and moderate GOP counter to Greg Gianforte a corporatist outsider with a far-right wing neo-conservative agenda. Now, Mr. Quist, a gun owner who grew up on a ranch and wheat farm near Cut Bank is being wrongfully attacked on his Second Amendment stances by the GOP and New Jersey native Greg Gianforte. From the right , Quist is criticized for wanting to register all of your guns. These attacks by Mr. Gianforte and the GOP are...
Montana agriculture provides abundance all year As the days get longer and the weather warms, many of us begin to plan and dream of the upcoming growing season. Warmer seasons for many mean connecting with the land and enjoying the fresh produce from our efforts. This connection to our food and how it is produced is a fundamental aspect of our nature. For those in Montana on the nearly 25,000 family farms and ranches, their connection is year-round. Whether they are feeding their livestock or protecting newly born calves...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a sex offense made to the child abuse hotline Friday at 11:31 a.m. —— Verlas Reylynne Chiefstick of Box Elder, 58, was arrested on disorderly conduct and probation violation charges. —— Officers investigated a drug offense report after a Second Street business caller reported Friday at 2:52 p.m. that marijuana was found on the sidewalk in front of the building. —— Sterling Howell Grimes of Bozeman, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated drinking under the influence and reckles...
Our beautiful, supportive mother and grandmother, Wanda Delia Storm Knudsvig, lived to the age of 99 and was a role model for everyone. She went to be with the Lord March 16, 2017, after a short stay at the Gallatin Rest Home in Bozeman, Montana. Wanda was born Oct. 12, 1917, in Ambrose, North Dakota, to Aileen and William Storm. She attended school first through 11th grades in Hanks, North Dakota, where she played basketball. Her team won the state championship, where she...
Joanne G. “Jo” Jones, 80, passed away at Northern Montana Care Center Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Richards officiating. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Jo’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com....
BILLINGS — The Montana State University-Northern Women’s basketball team fell short of its ultimate goal at the NAIA national tournament, but when you think about it, only one team truly walks away happy when it’s all said and done. But despite bowing out in the second round of the tournament, the Skylights have plenty to be proud of. Seniors such as Natalee Faupel and Molly Kreycik, particularly so, as they both played key roles in Northern establishing itself as one of th...
BILLINGS — The Montana State University-Northern Skylights had their sights set on a second trip to the Elite 8 in three years at the NAIA Women's Basketball Championship, but despite a hot start against Vanguard, in the end, it wasn't meant to be. The No. 11 Skylights started the game on fire offensively, but cooled down from the field, especially in the second half in a 71-65 loss to No. 5 Vanguard (CA) in a second-round matchup at the NAIA national tournament Friday n...
What a year it was when it comes to girls high school basketball on the Hi-Line. The Havre Blue Ponies were outstanding, Rocky Boy made it to the tough Northern B, and the District 9C was as good as its ever been. And the 2017 All Hi-Line Girls Team certainly reflects that outstanding year, as the area, which includes Havre, Harlem, Rocky Boy, and all of the 9C was rich with girls hoops talent. This year’s HDN All Hi-Line Team is certainly well-rounded, too, as players from al...
