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Articles from the July 23, 2018 edition


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  • For the Record, July 23, 2018

    Updated Jul 23, 2018

    Havre Police Department Jesse Henderson of Box Elder, 53, was arrested on a charge of theft from building after a caller reported Friday at 9:55 a.m. from Third Street that someone had stolen her phone. -- A Third Avenue caller reported at 12:52 p.m. Friday a black mongoose with white lettering was missing. -- Ryan Steven Ferguson of Chinook, 28, was arrested on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia after a probation and parole officer reported from the office Friday...

  • A BUCK WILD FRIDAY NIGHT

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jul 23, 2018

    When it comes to the rodeo, there is nothing quite like bull riding. And that's probably why there was an electric atmosphere at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Friday night for the second annual Cody FourColors Memorial Bull Riding. The event, which is part of the Bull Riders Canada season schedule, featured three different payouts, all won by T'Jay Allen of Harlem. In the long round, Allen took first with a score of 83.5, beating Gerald Eash of Trego who managed an 82.5....

  • Ament, Rocky Boy come together for skate park opening

    George Ferguson|Updated Jul 23, 2018

    BOX ELDER - On a warm, sunny, summer day on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, with a fresh Montana wind blowing, something else fresh and new was happening - and it was something special and unique, something that many hope will have a lasting impact on the youth of the community there. Thanks to the hard work of many, and the generosity of Pearl Jam bassist and Big Sandy-native Jeff Ament, his foundation and Evergreen skate parks, the Ah-Wah-Si-Sahk Community Skatepark was chri...

  • PSC candidates come to Great Northern Fair

    Updated Jul 23, 2018

    Both District 1 Public Service Commission candidates Randy Pinocci and Doug Kaercher were at the Great Northern Fair last week campaigning for the upcoming election in November; and both spoke about the fair and the progress of their campaigns. Each was at a booth in the commercial building. Finance Director and City Clerk for Havre Kaercher, a Democrat, said Thursday the fair seemed to be effected this year by the heat and was just a bit slow. He added that because the fair...

  • Agenda - Great Northern Fair

    Updated Jul 23, 2018

    The Great Northern Fair Board will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Timmons Room of the Hill County Courthouse The agenda is: Call meeting to order Roll call of members Recognize and record public attendees Approve minutes Public comment: Anything brought up here will be added to next month’s new business to be discussed and voted upon Grounds activity report/2018 fair review. Civic groups report Donated hours report Committee reports • Buildings and Grounds • Commission Policy • Financial planning • Events Old business...

  • 4-H Results: Pig Show

    Updated Jul 23, 2018

  • 4-H Results: Sheep and Goats

    Updated Jul 23, 2018

  • 4-H Results: Round Robin Winners

    Updated Jul 23, 2018

  • 4-H Results - Beef Show

    Updated Jul 23, 2018

  • Obituary - Donald L. Williams

    Updated Jul 23, 2018

    Donald L. Williams, 70, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018, at the Northern Montana Care Center due to natural causes. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Monday, July 23, 2018, at Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Don’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com/. Don was born on November 12, 1947, in Huntington Park, CA, t...

  • Jaycees Demo Derby is a smashing good time again

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jul 23, 2018

    The loud roaring of engines and the particles of dirt flying at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Saturday night could mean only one thing - the Demolition Derby. The annual competition, which is always a fan favorite at the Great Northern Fair took place along with the bump-and-run, which included a total of 21 cars from across the state of Montana according to organizer Shelby Gooch. Dustin McKinney of Great Falls was the stock main winner and the modified main winner was...

  • Locals shine at Great Northern Ram Open Rodeo

    Chris Peterson|Updated Jul 23, 2018

    In an annual tradition at the Great Northern Fair at the Havre Fairgrounds, the Great Northern Ram Rodeo was held last Thursday and those who turned out, were treated to quite a show. The rodeo featured all the usual events and saw competitors from all across Montana and beyond, as cowboys and cowgirls battled it out for belt buckles and prize money. Of course, one of the main attractions at any rodeo is the bull riding, the event saved for last and this year, only one cowboy...