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A bill to raise the state gas tax to pay for infrastructure improvements is in a fragile position and should it pass the Legislature, it will likely do so by a vote or two, state Rep. Jacob Bachmeier, D-Havre, said Tuesday at the state legislative videoconference at Northern Montana Hospital. The bill has garnered oppositions from members of both parties with some Democrats claiming the increase is too regressive, while some Republicans say it is anti-business, Bachmeier...
The Great Northern Fair Board did not publicly discuss hiring a new grounds manager, although it went into executive session for an unspecified reason, but talked during its monthly meeting Tuesday about a new building and new schedule of events. After years of fundraising, the 4-H Chuckwagon Committee and 4-H Foundation have tapped Havre's Clausen and Sons as the contractor to build the new Chuckwagon on the Great Northern Fairgrounds. Lon Waid, chair of the committee, said...
It’s weird to use the term spring sports in Montana because it seems like an oxymoron. Usually, spring in the state is less than pleasant, which can wreak havoc for sports like tennis, which are normally played in fair weather. Yet, athletes like Havre High’s Jake Sedahl are used to braving the elements. Sedahl, a senior tennis player for the Blue Ponies, has gotten to know the poor weather conditions all too well during his past few seasons in the Havre tennis program. Sed...
Velma Madla of Havre, Montana, 69, passed peacefully at her home Monday, March 20, 2017, the first day of spring. Her viewing will be today, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Her memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with her burial to follow at the Highland Cemetery. A fellowship gathering in Velma's honor will be held at the North Central Senior Citizen's Center, 2 Second Street West in... Full story
HELENA (AP) — A state representative is proposing legislation that would allow Montanans the option of choosing a driver’s license that meets the federal REAL ID requirements. The Legislature passed a law in 2007 forbidding the state from implementing the enhanced identification cards. However, Montana was denied its most recent request for an extension to meet the requirements and beginning next January Montana driver’s licenses won’t qualify as adequate identification to board an airplane. A passport, which meets federal...
Staff and Wire report President Michel Temer called Brazil’s scandal over the sale of expired meat an embarrassment Tuesday as more countries suspended some meat imports from the South American nation and Montana’s U.S. Sen Jon Tester introduced a bill to do the same for the United States. “We must take decisive action to ensure no family in Montana or anywhere else in this country is exposed to the danger of deceptive Brazilian beef processors,” Tester, who butchers his own beef on his farm near Big Sandy, Montana, said in...
Dr. Andrew Cottingham was part of an elite special forces group made of various specialists who went into hostile parts of war-torn Vietnam in the '60s to study the transmission of disease. With the help of a PowerPoint presentation, the former Green Beret and licensed ophthalmologist spoke about his time in Vietnam Tuesday night in the Northern Montana Hospital Conference room C. Cottingham, who had been invited to speak by former student and Northern Montana Hospital ophthal...
While I understand that in today’s culture there are males who identify as female and vice versa, like most Montanans, I am strongly opposed to boys and men being allowed to use girls’ and women’s locker rooms. It’s just common sense that school girls should not be required to shower alongside boys and men. We cannot let political correctness become more important than our privacy, safety and dignity, especially in public places where we undress. I, for one, want to see those values protected. Here’s a little history o...
Editor, Congress is moving quickly to enact the American Health Care Act. This bill goes beyond its stated purpose to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act by fundamentally restructuring Medicaid. If this bill becomes law, Medicaid would no longer be a guaranteed benefit available to seniors, children and people with disabilities who qualify; instead, it would be a fixed dollar amount, a per-capita cap, that would be used to pay for only some of the services for some of the program-eligible people. This proposed change...
Editor, I am writing to express my concern with Rep. Kerry White’s proposed resolution, House Joint Resolution 9. This resolution seeks to release Montana’s Wilderness Study Areas from consideration for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. As a strong supporter of public lands and the ideals behind wilderness, I strongly oppose this resolution. HJ9 would release about 1 million acres from their federal Wilderness Study Area designation and protection. White views these lands solely through an eco...
Looking at these test results on the National Indian Education Study 2015 gives me a slight feeling of despair and a feeling of hope. For this reason, I do what I do. When the Office of Public Instruction has been claiming that 75 percent of the total students graduate in Montana, I wondered why the rest of the 25 percent fails. When I asked OPI to give me the schools that make up that 25 percent, all schools on or near reservations made up that 25 percent. This questionnaire validates and solidifies my belief thinking...
Editor, I was appalled and mad to see what BEH has done. I tried to put money on one of my kid’s commissary at the jail and was told they have none due to that account being closed out by BEH. They are being punished for something they are not responsible for. The tribal council needs to fix that immediately. That is physical abuse by depriving them of getting something extra to eat or drink and also has a big mental effect when they cannot get a calling card to talk to family members. I have always called Rocky Boy LiL R...
Havre Police Department Andrew Robert Krezlak of Havre, 38, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant and a charge of violation of conditions of release, when an officer initiated investigation of suspicious activity Tuesday at 2:47 p.m. on 16th Street West. —— Officers issued summonses to two juveniles after a 10th Street West caller reported Tuesday at 3:25 p.m. that a group of children were fighting. A 13- and a 12-year-old each received summonses for charges of assault and disorderly conduct. —— Peter Randall...
A front page story in Tuesday’s Havre Daily News misreported the night of Friday night’s Havre Comedy Night....
Genevieve Florine Kaftan, 83, passed away at home of natural causes March 20, 2017. Funeral services will be Friday March 24, at 1 p.m. at the Havre Assembly of God Church. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery in Havre. Condolences for the family maybe left at http://www.hi-linefuneralservices.com . Gen was born near Fairview, Montana, to Herbert and Opal Hinz on Jan. 29, 1934. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1952. After high school, Gen taught dance. After... Full story
Adults and youths received awards at the Wool Show held March 9 in conjunction with the Montana Seed Show. Purebred, Adult: Tyrel Raty Commercial, Adult: Dennis Mitchell Purebred, Youth: Allyssa Schoen Commercial, Youth: Hannah Schoen Because the show is held so early in the lambing season, a fleece can be held over to display at the next year’s show. Organizers said they hope that this will encourage more participation in the Wool Show. Any questions can be directed to Sandra Miller at 357-4121....
Havre Daily News staff Farmers and ranchers will come together in Havre this weekend for the Montana Farmers Union Producer Conference. The conference features events including workshops on bull acquisition and genetics, the use of drones in agriculture, pulse crops, value-added agriculture and what is expected in the next Farm Bill. The conference will include a tour of the Northern Agricultural Research Center at Fort Assinniboine south of Havre featuring cattle and crop studies and dinner Friday night, Beef ’N’ Brews. Fea...
It’s time for the Mixed Doubles No-Tap Tournament at Harvest Moon Lanes. The tournament will be held April 1-2 and April 8-9. Sign-up sheets and tournament rules are at the desk. It’s eight pins for the ladies and nine for the men. High women’s game and series for the week belonged to Julie Rodgers, 225-606. Andy Owens had the high men’s game with a 297, while Ryan Mapes had the high series at 720. Congrats Lane Kinsella on your 208 game. Good job. Sunday Mixed: Donna Tilleman 480, Pam Conaster 455, Connie Faldalen 455, Al...
