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This past weekend, the annual Montana Seed Show was hosted at Harlem High School, marking 70 years of the Hi-Line tradition. Since 1949, the event has brought together members of the community to share expertise in a number of vocations and to compete in a slew of old traditions. In modern times, the show is a three-day blitz of agriculture, vendors, auctions, food and more, but it comes from much more humble beginnings. Seed Show Chairman Paul Rasmussen said the original seed show was a gathering of local potato farmers...
Bureau of Reclamation is looking into Options for plans to modify Fresno Dam on which the bureau intends to start construction within the next two to three years as part of its Dam Safety Program. "Reclamation is currently evaluating alternatives to modify Fresno Dam," Reclamation Montana Area Manager Steve Davies said. "It's not because of damage that is there. The dam is fine, it's safe, we are under normal operations. But as part of our dam safety program, we've determined...
After a massive water leak happened at the Great Northern Fairgrounds office, fair board chair Tyler Smith said during the board’s monthly meeting Tuesday that he has begun developing ideas of turning part of the former museum building on the north side of the fairgrounds into an office space, as well as a meeting place. “I don’t believe it’s worth putting more money into repairs,” Smith said. During the meeting, the board confirmed the lineup of events for the upcoming fair, set for July 17-21. Wednesday will be the junio...
A statement updating the condition of former Havre Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Wade Palmer was released this morning by Palmer’s wife, Lindsey, and Montana Highway Patrol Commander Col. Tom Butler Wade Palmer was shot Friday in Evaro while investigating a triple shooting in Missoula. “Trooper Palmer was shot three times in the head, face and neck,” the statement said. “He is stable but his condition is still considered extremely critical. He remains in a medically induced coma at a Utah hospital. He has not regaine...
Havre Police Department Brandy Michell Stidham of Havre, 21, was arrested on a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and on a Justice or City court warrant, during a vehicle stop Tuesday at 11:08 a.m. on Second Street. -- Tuesday at 4:11 p.m. a Havre Middle School caller reported a fight between juveniles on a school bus. A 17-year-old was issued a summons on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and juvenile curfew violation, during a vehicle...
Jerri Lynn Denny, "Standing in Sunlight," 58, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Rocky Mountain Care in Murray, UT. Wake services began Tuesday, March 19, 2019, and will continue until her funeral service, which will take place at 10:00 a.m. today, March 20, 2019, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the William Denny Jr. Family Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Jerr... Full story
Havre City-County Airport Board will meet Thursday at 3 p.m. in the airport terminal. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of Feb. 21 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 Policies and Procedures 6. New business (A) Consideration to bid engineering services for future projects. 7. Approval of March clai...
While it is starting to feel a little more like spring here in Havre, and today is the first official day of spring, the snow and the cold that came in the previous weeks and months are still impacting all of the local sports, which have begun preparing for the start of the spring season. When it comes to Havre High, tennis, track and softball are the spring and the weather has impacted each sport just as it did last season, when snow and cold caused cancellations and delays....
When it came to playing sports, there was really only one that McKenzie Tommerup was ever interested in and that was tennis. "It was close to my house," Tommerup said of the local tennis courts. "I started playing around second grade when I started being able to walk off on my own. It was something my brother and I used to do together." Years later, Tommerup has been a varsity player for the Havre High girls tennis teams for two seasons, going on three and she has spent all...
Dear editor, I would like to thank all the Republican senators and representatives, Gianforte, Daines, Paul Ryan and Donald Trump for the tremendous tax cuts that affected all the middle class and especially the retired people. We had the same income as last year on Social Security, and my wife made $,4000 less in income. Our refund was $1000 less in the federal and $200 less in the state. I would like to see Donald Trump’s taxes and see how the tax cuts affected him and his family. Is this how you Make America Great A...
The Montana Legislature has gone all in on big government and socialism with House Joint Resolution 28. American Prairie Reserve has legally acquired federal grazing leases. The Montana Legislature is proposing to instruct the BLM to use “science to dictate” grazing practices on lands owned by the U.S. government and managed by Montana ranchers and the American Prairie Reserve. American Prairie Reserve and BLM have used science to study the grazing. The intent is to keep native bison off of native pasture in Montana. Rep...
From NILE BILLINGS — Applications for the NILE Merit Heifer program are now available for the 2019-2020 year. The NILE Merit Heifer program is a live animal scholarship, meaning the recipients are given a young, live, heifer calf. The objective is to to help youth get a start in the beef cattle business and gain knowledge about the beef industry. Program participants are chosen based on merit, future goals, and ability to care for the animal. 4-H or FFA members who are 12-16 years old may apply. Applicants are not limited t...
From USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks nominations of qualified individuals for five open seats on the National Organic Standards Board. The 15-member advisory board considers and makes recommendations on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances and other issues involving the production, handling and processing of USDA certified organic products. Each member serves a five-year term and represents specific sectors of the organic community. Current openings include: • One individual with expertise i...
Havre Daily News staff A local group is holding a meeting Friday, March 22, to talk about creating what they call Montana’s first farmer-owned hemp cooperative, and are inviting interested agricultural producers to attend. A press release said the objectives of creating a farmer-owned cooperative include: • Group bargaining power • Lower transaction costs in getting loans, • Access to information. • Power and control over production, inputs and land use, • Educational classes in; production, post-harvest handling, b...
Joel Schumacher and Kate Fuller from Montana State University Extension Office will present a free farm and ranch management workshop March 27-28 at Aaniiih Nakoda College in Fort Belknap. The first session begins at 9:30 a.m. March 27. The workshop is aimed at aiding and advising those on the aspect of managing risk for farm and ranch operations. Schumacher said the workshop also satisfies the borrower training requirement that the Farm Service Agency imposes as part of some loan programs. Fort Belknap is one of four...
Hey, Chinook, we did it again. Each blood donation can save up to three lives. Because of your generosity, 114 lives will be saved. Tuesday, March 5 in Chinook, 40 individuals showed up to donate on. With two deferrals, our total number of pints donated was 38, exceeding our goal of 35 by three. These numbers are really something to celebrate and we are grateful for each and every one of you who made our success possible. Ann Davies reached 13 gallons at this drive, Kayla...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Applications are now being accepted for a free summer journalism camp for high school students on Montana State University’s campus. The camp will run from July 7-12 and includes lodging and meals on campus. The deadline for applications is April 8. Students from any Montana community are invited to apply. Twelve participants will be selected. The weeklong, residential experience will immerse students in the theory and practice of journalism. Participants will explore relevant issues facing Ame...
