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  • Obituary - David C. Wilmes

    Updated Jul 9, 2018

    David C. Wilmes was born in Havre, Montana, in 1936 and passed on 6-24-18 surrounded by his loving family in Everett, Washington. David is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy; son Joel and wife Carrie of Dallas, TX; son Michael and wife Gail of Everett, WA; son Christopher and wife Leslie of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter Gina and husband David Evans of Snohomish, WA; grandchildren Nicholas, Taylor, Whitney, Nicole, Trey, Ali and Kwyncie; great-grandchildren Brooke-Lynn and...

  • For the Record, July 5, 2018

    Updated Jul 5, 2018

    Havre Police Department Jacob James Bouer of Havre, 35, was arrested on charges of criminal contempt and violation of conditions of release at the police station Tuesday at 8 a.m. in relation to a 24/7 Sobriety Program no-show. -- A caller at a First Street business reported a broken window Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. -- Kiana Lee Roastingstick of Box Elder, 18, was arrested on two Justice or City court warrants during a vehicle stop on Fifth Avenue Tuesday at 1:08 p.m. -- An...

  • Roundup Time in Chinook

    George Ferguson|Updated Jul 5, 2018

    It's finally time. Time for the professional rodeo circuit to hit the Hi-Line, and it starts Friday night in Chinook. The 2018 Blaine County Fair is underway and the weekend will provide some exciting rodeo entertainment as the annual Bear Paw Roundup PRCA rodeo comes to the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The Bear Paw Roundup is not only considered one of the top rodeos each summer on the Hi-Line, but it's also one of the best on the Montana PRCA circuit. As proof, this weekend's...

  • Fourth of July brings festivities to Pepin Park

    Kristen Takeuchi|Updated Jul 5, 2018

    The annual Fourth of July celebration in Pepin Park provided fun for families and people of all ages Wednesday. The event included a flag ceremony, live music, a barbecue lunch, raffles, sno-cones, face painting, balloon animals, a small obstacle course and a giant beach ball for kids. "It is amazing how many people turned up," Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jody Olson said. "We usually come. ... We have been coming since my daughter was young," said Tamika...

  • Skylights family: Fighting for No. 22

    George Fergson|Updated Jul 5, 2018

    Chris Mouat has been the head coach of the Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team for 13 seasons, but his passion and pride for the Skylights run much deeper than those years. Mouat, in his time at MSU-N, has always felt a deep sense of respect and pride for the Skylights' past and its storied history. So when one of the greatest Skylights to ever suit up for Northern, Hall of Famer Charna Ophus Seibert, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Mouat decided not...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: Everything changes

    Sondra Ashton|Updated Jul 5, 2018

    Remember when the Big Store in Havre was Buttrey’s? What a magnificent place to shop, in the Atrium, with an escalator. That was truly “down town”. And Havre boasted many, many smaller stores, enough to satisfy any shopper’s needs. Then the Mall on the hill was built; things changed. Stores closed in the center of town. The Mall struggled, filled, struggled. Another big store came to town. An independent grocery left. My heart lurched when I read that K-Mart, Sears and Her...

  • Obituary - Eldor "Pete" Winfred Peterson

    Updated Jul 5, 2018

    Eldor "Pete" Winfred Peterson 88 of Havre, Mt., passed away July 3, 2018. Pete was born in Parshall, North Dakota, on February 6, 1930, to Hassel and Frieda Peterson and grew up with three brothers and four sisters on their families' homestead. Pete attended school and chose to enlist in the Marines. After his service in the Marines, he became a member of the National Guard and retired from his military career in 1990 earning the rank First Sargent. He was also recognized as...

  • Obituary - Sandra Copenhaver

    Updated Jul 5, 2018

    Memorial services for Sandra Copenhaver of Rudyard, 76, will be Saturday, July 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Rudyard New Beginnings Church. Condolences can be made to Sandra’s memorial page at ttp://www.asperfh.com/....

  • Yellow Tin Cup offers DIY workshops

    Derek Hann|Updated Jul 5, 2018

    The Yellow Tin Cup DIY shop brings the "passion of crafts" to the Havre downtown area. The do-it-yourself shop opened its doors Friday, June 1, and is holding classes to teach people to create their own signs and backyard yahtzee, said Alyssa Crawford, owner of Yellow Tin Cup. She added that the company welcomes events such as children's birthday parties, bachelorette parties, bridal showers and baby showers. She said people are allowed to bring food or drinks to their...

  • Havre stars set to host 12U state tournament

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jul 5, 2018

    It's been a busy summer in terms of local baseball. But it's not done yet and this weekend, the action ramps up again as Havre is playing host to the 12U East State Tournament. The 12U tournament will open Friday in Havre as the nine teams in attendance will take part in pool play. Havre, which is part of Pool A, will open with Belgrade Friday at 10:30 a.m. Havre will also play Glasgow Friday at 3:30 p.m. The tournament will be played at the Havre Softball complex and the...

  • Sports Photos: Ropin' and Ridin' at the Blaine County Fair...

    Updated Jul 4, 2018

  • Updated Jun 19, 2018