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Gpv. Steve Bullock has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday as former Gov. Tim Babcock will lie in state at the state Capitol. .... Full story
A dispute over how to best divide up money Fort Belknap received under the massive Cobell v. Salazar case settlement has boiled over. Tribal council voted Tuesday to give all 7,200 enrolled members of Fort Belknap tribes $850 each. That is half of Fort Belknap’s $12.5 million allocation. The remaining money was to be kept in the tribal treasury. The vote was 4-3 with three members absent. William Main, a former tribal council chair, said the decision angered many people who thought the entire allocation should be divided a... Full story
The Havre High track teams are defined by youth on both the boys and girls teams. But, at least for one day, the Blue Pony boys proved that age doesn't matter as they took home the first-place prize at the Cal Wearly Invitational Wednesday at the Havre Middle School track. The Havre boys took home the top spot at the meet after finishing up with 83 points, just three points ahead of second-place finisher Cut Bank. But not to be completely outdone, the Pony girls had a solid... Full story
A Havre man charged with embezzling federal funds from Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation may have his trial put on hold as the judge reviews whether or not his attorney is fit to represent him. In the Shad Huston v. United States case, the U.S. has moved to disqualify Huston's attorney, Michael Sherwood, because plaintiff attorneys believe he is unable to represent his client due to conflict of interests. Sherwood originally represented John "Chance" Houle during the trials for... Full story
Havre is in the beginning stages of planning for its 2015 municipal elections. City Council Monday night gave routine approval to a request from Hill County Clerk and Recorder Sue Armstrong that the election be done entirely by mail-in ballot. All voters will get ballots mailed to them before the Sept. 15. primary. Armstrong noted that from earlier returns, it appears more people vote by mail than under the traditional go-to--the-polls method. “I think we get increased turnout,” said Council Member Janet Trethewey, as she... Full story
The 21st Annual Western Heritage Roundup event, organized by the Montana Country Poets and Pickers group, is set to take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Chinook. Arnold Hokanson, treasurer of the Poets and Pickers, said this event will feature about 30 performers. “The basics of the whole thing is for people to get together, display their talents and have a good time,” he said. “Cowboy poetry has been around a long time. There were some great cowboy poets (who) originated way back in the 1920s — and they were two ope...
From Montana Department of Revenue HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue is offering expanded hours at its call center to assist taxpayers during the days before the April 15 deadline for filing income tax returns. Taxpayers who need assistance can call the department’s call center toll free at 866-859-2254, or in Helena at 406-444-6900. Regular call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call center hours will be extended during the last days of tax season. Beginning Saturday, April 11, help will be... Full story
I never know. I never know what each day might bring. I think I do. I’m always wrong. Back when my children were youngsters, I used to pray, literally pray, for a boring day, just one boring day, please. At the same time, if one of my youngsters dared mouth, “I’m bored,” invariably I got a gleam in my eye and whipped out a list of positive motivational activities, i.e., jobs to do. Interestingly, following the initial attempt, my children were never bored. I never said li... Full story
Bert Wesley Corcoran, 83, of Rocky Boy, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at his residence. Wake services began at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rocky Boy. Rosary services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015, and his funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2015, also at St. Mary's. Burial will follow in the Rocky Boy Veterans Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.... Full story
Gregory Wayne Munson, 64, died from surgical complications on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Great Falls, Montana, at Benefis East Campus. Greg had been fighting esophageal cancer since October 2014. Cremation has taken place, and his memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Memorials in Greg's honor may be made to the Gift of Life Housing,... Full story
Linda Howard passed away April 7, 2015, at her home in Fort Belknap. Wake services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 5 p.m. at the Red Whip Center in Fort Belknap. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 10, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Red Whip Center in Fort Belknap. Funeral arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Condolences may be left for the family at www.edwardsfuneralhomemt.com.... Full story
Marcus Ole Warren, 83, died on Sunday, April 5, 2015, from complications of pulmonary fibrosis at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre. Per his wishes, cremation has been completed and his ashes will be interred at Highland Cemetery in Havre. A private family burial service is being planned. Rockman Funeral Chapel of Chester is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be offered in Ole's memory to Community Park to purchase a picnic table or to donor's choice. Ole was born... Full story
DODSON — Cecelia E. Lankford, 101, a homemaker, died Monday, April 6, 2015, at Hi-Line Care Center. Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, April 9, at Sacred Heart Parish in Dodson. Mass will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 10, at the Dodson High School. Interment will be in James Cemetery South of Dodson. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com.... Full story
Havre-Hill County Library Board will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 16. The agenda: • Minutes • Budget • Library director’s report • Old business 1. MLA reports • New business 1. Spring film series schedule • Policyreview 1. Review privacy policy • Correspondence • Public comment • Adjournment • Schedule... Full story
Havre Police Department Hadushka Anthony Howell, 35, of Box Elder was arrested on three Justice or City court warrants and Levi Sean Patten, 26, of Box Elder was arrested on probation violation after officers investigated a 6:11 a.m. Wednesday call from 16th Street West about a red Volkswagon driving up and down the street slowly for half an hour. —— Tasha Marie Roberts, 23, of Havre was arrested on a charge of endangering the welfare of children after officers investigated a 9:31 a.m. Wednesday call from Northern Mon... Full story
The Havre High boys and girls tennis teams have caught an early spring break when it comes to the weather. Usually, at this time of year, the Blue Ponies are fighting just to get on the courts. And though the weather will take a turn for the worse in the form of high winds this weekend, the Ponies are set to play their fourth meet of the season when they travel to Cut Bank for the Class A Invite Friday and Saturday. In Cut Bank, Havre will dual four Class A counterparts. On Fr... Full story
The 2015 season is well underway for the Havre High softball team. And even though the Blue Ponies have not taken part in as many games as they have wanted to at this point due to weather, they are set to hit the road again this weekend as they get into the meat of their schedule. The Ponies still have some critical conference matches to play against Lewistown, Belgrade, Browning and Livingston, but this weekend at the Belgrade Invitational, a two-day tournament hosted by...
One thing that is always unpredictable about the Cal Wearley Track meet, which is held at the Havre Middle School track, is the weather. But in the 2015 version of the annual meet, the weather was mild and that meant some good performances and good times all around. With more than 30 schools and more than 500 athletes in attendance, the meet, held Wednesday in Havre, provided plenty of competition for everyone participating, but at the end of the day it was the Havre High boys... Full story
