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Linell Rose Chief Sky-Gray, “Tennessee,” of Rocky Boy, passed away Monday April 3, 2023, at Northern Montana Hospital. Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. today, April 5, 2023, and will continue until her traditional funeral services which will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday April 6, 2023, all at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Johnson Family Cemetery....
Havre City Council swore in new department heads, and confirmed a new police officer at their monthly meeting Monday evening. Stacy McIntosh and Trevor Mork were sworn in to the positions of finance director and public works director, respectively, with Havre Mayor Doug Kaercher administering their oaths of office. The council also confirmed the appointment of Lucas Elander as a full Havre police officer as his probation period had ended. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said...
The Hill County Park Board discussed upcoming events, agenda procedures and possibly restructuring committees during its monthly meeting Monday. The board has been discussing a new policy document that would codify the procedures for public comments and agenda setting for their meetings. Board Chair Jeff Jensen said the draft largely reflects what they do already, but there were elements he wanted changed or added to. Jensen said he wants to make clear that the board will...
Press release As the world becomes more interested in where their food comes from, the spotlight turns on the farmers and ranchers. Historically, there has become a disconnect between urban and rural understandings of food production and agriculture. People have seen the difficulties that can arise when discussing environment and the climate. Communications between producers and consumers contributes to a more resilient and innovative supply chain, which strengthens the...
Margaret E. Swenson, 99, passed away due to natural causes Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Northern Montana Care Center. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Her family has suggested memorial donations be made in Margaret’s memory to the First Lutheran Church, North Central Senior Center, Havre-Hill County Library Foundation or the charity of the donor’s cho...
Press release GREAT FALLS — A man accused of trafficking drugs on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation after law enforcement found a pound of methamphetamine and eight firearms in his truck admitted to charges Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Thomas “Smurf” Knife, 41, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and to prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Knife faces a mandatory minimum 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and at least five years of supervised release...
Havre Daily News staff Fort Belknap Indian Community has put out a call for address updates from tribal members before the next election. A primary election will be held Oct. 3, 2023, and a general election Nov. 7, 2023. A release said it is important for tribal members to update both their physical address and their mailing address before the elections. The release said neither the tribal election office nor the Bureau of Indian Affairs can update addresses for election purposes. Only the enrollment office can update...
Havre Police Department A Fifth Street caller reported Tuesday at 12:08 p.m. being threatened and intimidated. Hill County Sheriff's Office Noah Dean Sutherland of Box Elder, 33, was arrested on state District Court warrant and a Justice or City court warrant, both served after an 11:07 a.m. Tuesday transport to Hill County Detention Center from Rocky Boy Detention Center. -- A caller at a U.S. Highway 2 West business asked Tuesday at 3:51 p.m. for assistance. Montana Highway...
While the Havre High tennis teams have a new face at head coach this season, many veteran players will return to lead the program. One of those veterans is senior Conner McKay, who is looking forward to hitting the courts one last time this spring with the Blue Ponies. "I'm looking forward to getting outside and playing in good weather," McKay said. "Just playing matches and having fun with it and going on trips. That's what I'm excited for." McKay's journey in tennis began...
Gavin Hall Havre tennis player Gavin Hall and his doubles partner Conner McKay had a strong performance at the Conrad Meet this past weekend as they went 2-0 in their matches. Against Damien Burke and Peyton St. Goddard from Cut Bank, Hall and McKay won 6-3. Then against Jacob Beatte and Maddox Hofstad from Choteau/Simms, Hall and McKay won 6-3. Alera Chandler At the Conrad Meet this past weekend, Havre tennis player Alera Chandler and her doubles partner Heather Herring went...
Many, many Montana State University-Northern men's and women's athletes have been honored with Academic All-Conference awards in recent weeks. The MSU-N men's basketball team saw seniors C.J. Nelson and Immanuel Anderson, as well as junior Micaiah Hauser and sophomore Tanner McCliment-Call named Frontier Academic All-Conference for the 2022-23 season. To be eligible for the team, the student-athlete must be at least a sophomore in standing and maintain a 3.25 GPA or greater....
There will be two educational events put on by MSU Extension-Hill County the week of April 10. April 11 at 5 p.m. in the 4-H Chuckwagon will be a workshop covering water quality. During this workshop participants will learn about water quality and how to test your livestock water with MSU Water Quality Specialist Adam Sigler. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample of their livestock water in or the water they use in their chemical applications of crops. Also speaking that night is MSU Extension Forage Specialist Hayes...
From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension and a group of scientists who are studying drought impacts on Montana and Wyoming pasture and soil health are seeking feedback through a survey of beef cattle producers. Over the past few years, Montana and Wyoming have had record-setting droughts, and producers regularly altered management decisions to reduce drought impacts on pastures and cattle, said Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension beef cattle specialist and one of the researchers. Van Emon said the s...
Fifty years after the creation of National Agriculture Day, America’s farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners find themselves on the front lines of climate change. They are uniquely positioned to deliver solutions by implementing climate-smart production practices that conserve natural resources, build healthier soils, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and sequester carbon. National Agriculture Day is a day to recognize the producers who are the best stewards of our land. America’s producers are not only providing foo...
