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Articles from the June 17, 2019 edition


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  • 'Every Brilliant Thing' brings different way to talk about suicide

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Jun 18, 2019

    Montana Actors’ Theatre and the Hill County Local Advisory Council Suicide Awareness Committee are bringing a different way to talk about suicide to Havre when they host Grandstreet Theatre’s production of “Every Brilliant Thing” Saturday. The play is “A hilarious, powerful, and timely play that shines a light on all things that make life worth living,” Helena’s Grandstreet Theatre, which is holding a Montana tour of the play, said in a press release. Suicide Awareness Committee Chair Amber Spring said the play provides a ve...

  • Youth Trapper Camp held in Beaver Creek

    Derek Hann|Updated Jun 18, 2019

    Editor’s note: This version corrects how many years the Youth Trapper Camp has been held and what predators can be trapped. This year, Youth Trapper Camp Inc., a non-profit organization, held its 20th Annual Youth Trapping Camp at Beaver Creek Park's Camp Kiwanis south of Havre to educate both youth and adults about humane, ethical trapping practices aimed toward nature conservation. "That's part of the responsibility of being a good trapper," organizer Fran Buell said. The c...

  • Quick Pics: Fishing with dad on Father's Day

    Updated Jun 17, 2019

  • Gianforte running for governor

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jun 17, 2019

    U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., Friday officially announced his candidacy for governor at the Montana Republican Party convention in Helena. “I’m running for governor because I believe it’s time for proven executive experience and strong conservative leadership in the governor’s office,” a press release said Gianforte told the delegates at the convention. “I’ve spent my life in business. Creating jobs, solving problems and serving others, that’s what I know how to do. “Together, I know we can create more high-wage jobs, p...

  • Story of Gabriel Dumont brings filmmaker to Fort Assinniboine

    Derek Hann|Updated Jun 17, 2019

    Earlier this month, a Canadian film crew from Karma Film visited Fort Assinniboine as one of their stops around the country tracking the history of historic Native American leader Gabriel Dumont. "It's always interesting when you realize that history isn't so far away," said Trevor Cameron, writer, director and executive producer of the documentary and relative of Dumont. "I mean, we're talking grandfather's grandfather. And we're at a pivotal moment in Western Canadian...

  • Obituary - Lowell Guy Oats

    Updated Jun 17, 2019

    Lowell Guy Oats, 58, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Wake services began at 5:00 p.m. at his residence Sunday, June 16, 2019, and will continue until he is moved to St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 4:00 p.m. today, Monday, June 17, 2019. Rosary services will be at 7:00 p.m. today, and funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Oats Family Cem...

  • Obituary - Madeliva Russette

    Updated Jun 17, 2019

    Madeliva Russette, 60, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, due to natural causes at her Rocky Boy home surrounded by family. Wake services began at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the residence of her aunt Wilma Morsette, 2126 Laredo Road, and continued until she was moved to St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2019. Her wake continued there, and a Rosary was held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services took place at 10:00 a.m. today, Monday, June 1...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly business meeting

    Updated Jun 17, 2019

    The agenda for the Hill County Commission weekly business meeting Thursday at 11 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Tax adjustments Resolutions Contracts Board appointments Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval • Otto Platte Survey • Larry Adams Relocation Survey • Hill Co. Electric Right of Way Easement...

  • For the Record, June 17, 2019

    Updated Jun 17, 2019

    Havre Police Department A non-injury vehicle crash Friday at 8:38 a.m. between a Pontiac G6 and a Buick Enclave was reported at First Street and Seventh Avenue. -- A summons was issued after a Third Street caller reported Friday at 5:05 p.m. that a white sheep dog was at large and chasing trucks. -- A bike was reported Friday at 9:42 a.m. stolen on 3rd Street. -- Jared Robert Eisenbarth of Woodinville, Washington, 19, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and minor in...

  • The Longest Day to raise funds to fight Alzheimer's

    Derek Hann|Updated Jun 17, 2019

    Local home health care business Angel Care is hosting The Longest Day Saturday in Havre to raise money for the Montana chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association of America. “It will be a good one,” Angel Care owner Angela (McGillivray) Haberger said. The longest day of the year is actually Friday, but Angel Care is holding the event Saturday so more people will be able to attend, Haberger said. The event will be raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association to help fund trainings, support groups and studies. She added that sh...

  • FWP Region 6 mule deer and whitetail deer aerial survey findings released

    Updated Jun 17, 2019

    From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists have completed their 2019 winter and spring aerial surveys of deer populations across Region 6 in northeastern Montana. The surveys indicate above average numbers for mule deer, and mostly stable populations of whitetail deer across the region. Mule deer For mule deer, 11 trend areas in Region 6 are typically surveyed each year from the air. The winter “post-season survey” was completed in January, and the “spring survey” was conducted in Apri...

  • FWP Seeks Comment on Proposed Fishing Regulation Changes for 2020-24

    Updated Jun 17, 2019

    From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking comment on proposed fishing regulation changes for 2020-24. This is the first stage in the comprehensive review of the Fishing Regulations which occurs every four years. In Northeastern Montana — Region 6 — several changes have been proposed: • Combining Cisco and Whitefish into the same limit of 20 daily and 40 in possession. • Establishing ice fishing shelter removal dates. • Clarifying trout limits in the Missouri River below Fort Peck Dam....

  • Fishing at Rotary for Father's Day

    Updated Jun 17, 2019

    Havre's Rotary Club held its annual Father's Day Fishing Derby Sunday at Rotary Pond in Beaver Creek Park. The derby had boys' and girls' categories for ages 10 and younger and 11 to 15....

  • MMA knocks the lights out of the dome

    George Ferguson|Updated Jun 17, 2019

    For the last two years, the Lights Out at the Dome Mixed Martial Arts show has been a fan favorite in Havre. And it's also been a big help to Montana State University-Northern wrestling. So, there was no doubt Lights Out at the Dome 3 was going to do the same, and it didn't disappoint. L.O.D.3, presented by Fusion Fight League was a big hit Saturday night inside the Havre Ice Dome, inside the cage, and out. The show, which also helps raise funds for Northern wrestling, had a...

  • Hockett Farms captures HYBA Majors title

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jun 17, 2019

    The Havre Youth Baseball Association continues to hold its city tournaments and this past weekend, the Majors division finished up its season and held its championship game Sunday at Lions Field. The five-team field was whittled down to a pair of teams Sunday as Hockett Farms, a team coached by Montana State University-Northern basketball coach Shawn Huse, advanced to the championship game to take on Northern Montana Hospital, coached by Brian Jenkins. The two teams played a...