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Havre Public Schools Special Services Director Cheryl Russell received a special award from the top elected official in the state while he was in Hill County recently. Gov. Greg Gianforte presented the Spirit of Montana award to Russell at Robins School Administration Building, giving the award In packed room. "We created an award, and you're the recipient and they're all here to celebrate you," Gianforte said to loud applause. Russell said after the presentation it came as a...
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 87 near Box Elder at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, resulted in the death of one 74-year-old Havre woman with two other people taken to the hospital. The coroner was not available by printing deadline of this story to release the name, but an obituary notice Friday said Cheryl L. Kirkaldie of Havre, 74, died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash July 17. The Montana Highway Patrol crash fatality report said the two vehicles, a Ford F-150 and a Chevrolet Tahoe, were northbound on U.S....
Press release Governor Greg Gianforte during his visit to Hill County met with the Chippewa Cree Business Committee on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation to discuss recent investments in behavioral health care in north-central Montana. “Instead of turning our backs on those struggling with mental health and substance abuse, we’re working with our partners and making it a priority to get Montanans healthy,” Gianforte said. “It’s great to recognize the expansion of the Rocky Boy Health Center and tribal council for investing i...
Press release HELENA — Projects in Havre, Hays and Rudyard all have been awarded funding as part of a “Reimaging Rural” rural initiative. In a collaboration between AARP Montana and Montana State University Extension, rural communities across the state are receiving a boost to enhance their public spaces. The AARP Montana Community Project Awards for Reimagining Rural Alumni Communities aims to help already vibrant towns become even better places to live, work, and age by providing project sponsorship dollars to implement com...
The name of the Ronan man who died in a car crash on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation July 11 and details of the high-speed chase before the crash happened have been release. Quacey Whitegrass of Ronan, 32, died of injuries sustained in the crash, the Blaine County coroner said Wednesday, July 17. The other three in the car were injured in the crash, Montana Highway Patrol reports. Fort Belknap reports that a 20-year-old Harlem woman was wearing a seatbelt but the other three in Chrysler 300 were not. The driver was an...
Monday, July 29, 2024 8 a.m. — Center for Mental Health Meeting in Great Falls 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner working session in the Commission Office 11 a.m. — Commissioners to meet with Heather Hinckley in the Commission Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging director meeting in the Commission Office Tuesday, July 30, 2024 8:30 a.m. — Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire update in the Commission Office 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting and budget review in the Commission Office 1 p.m. — Auditor budge...
Havre Police Department Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Officers investigated a 1:30 p.m. report from a business on U.S. Highway 2 Northeast that a customer had hit another customer's car. -- Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash reported on the 1400 Block of First Street at 2:18 p.m. -- Officers responding to a call from a business on the 200 Block of First Street West arrested Everett Dale Windyboy of Havre, 71, on charges of criminal trespass to property and disorderly conduct....
The Rocky Boy Powwow is set to run next week, with grand entries, dancing, vendors, games, rodeos and more The official powwow events are set for Aug. 1-4, 2024, with other events also scheduled through the week. Grand Entries are Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. (no points); Friday, Aug, 5 at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. Singing Contest: 1st $30,000; 2nd $20,000; 3rd $15,000; 4th $12,000; 5th $10,000; 6th $8,000; 7th $6,000; 8th...
The 2004 Montana State University-Northern Hall of Fame Class, like every other, will be a special one when its inducted on Sept. 20-21. Northern recently announced the class, which includes former basketball players Andrew Sellars, Anna Bateman and Thomas VanderMars, wrestlers Evan Hinebauch and Ted Hill and MSU-N men's basketball coach Shawn Huse. The 2004 national championship wrestling team coached by David Ray will also be inducted. Hinebauch, a native of both Chinook...
To kick off the Great Northern Fair night shows, the annual Havre Junior Rodeo was held last Wednesday night at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Arena. Starting with age 4-8, Hagen Huestis finished first in the flag racing with a time of 10.54. In barrel racing, Ethan Roberts was the winner at 22.17. Ethan also won the goat untie at 9.4 seconds. Piper Roberts finished first in pole bending, in 26.32. For sheep riding, Aylah Hipple came out with the victory and a time of 8.47....
To end the regular season, the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball team won four straight games at home. It was a big senior day for Havre, as on Friday night, the Northstars swept the Northern A Great Falls Chargers in a doubleheader at Legion Field. Havre won game one 10-0 behind senior Terek Shipp's outstanding performance on the mound. He threw a four-hit shutout and also drove in a run at the plate. The Northstars also dominated game two, 14-3. Havre scored four...
It was a scorcher during the annual Great Northern Fair, and it was plenty hot inside the arena on Thursday and Friday night as the Great Northern RAM NRA Rodeo was held. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over came to Havre for two funs nights of rodeo action with big Northern Rodeo Association points on the line. The winners of the rodeo included Helena’s Spur Owens with a score of 79 in the Bareback Riding. Libby’s Jason Colclough won the Saddle Bronc Riding with a 75, while Hel...
Press release MILES CITY — Stockman Bank has announced the conversion of Rocky Mountain Bank branches located in Kalispell, Bigfork and Plains to Stockman is complete. Systems were converted and building signage was replaced over the weekend, with the bank doors opening as Stockman Monday, July 22, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Rocky Mountain Bank’s employees and customers to the Stockman family,” said Bill Coffee, CEO of Stockman Bank. “We are a family-owned, Montana community bank committed to serving the financial needs...
Press release HELENA — Bearing in mind recent storms throughout the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding producers that when there is a hail loss, it is the participating producers’ responsibility to inform the Hail Insurance Program of the loss within 14 days of the storm. Producers can call, email, or mail/fax in their completed loss forms. Applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are available through MDA’s State Hail Insurance Program online at https://agr.mt.gov/I-Want-To/Apply/Hail-Insurance-App...
Press release BOZEMAN — The Fort Belknap Indian Community is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help conserve, maintain and improve grassland productivity, reduce soil erosion and enhance wildlife habitat through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The Fort Belknap Indian Community is entering into a CREP agreement with USDA’s Farm Service Agency to enroll eligible grassland, pastureland, and other agricultural lands within the boundaries of the reservation, as well as on other eligible land own...
Press release BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agenc began accepting ERP 2022 applications in October 2023. “If natural disasters impacted your farm or ranch in 2022, there’s still time to submit your application for Emergency Relief Program assistance,” FSA State Executive Director for Montana Maureen Wicks said. “Don’t de...
From Montana Farmers Union An informative, free mini-seminar about how to successfully grow garlic will be held Saturday, July 27, beginning at 9:15 a.m. at the Green Share Project Garden, 312 W. Washington in Lewistown. The roughly 30-minute presentation will be by a seasoned garlic grower, Roger Lohrer, who will share his experience with growing garlic on their Warm Springs farm. You will learn about soil and preparation, varieties of garlic and where/when to order, planting/watering, overwintering, spring care, harvest...
Press release “Cinderella” will enchant audiences as Fort Peck Summer Theatre continues its 55th Season. The treasured fairytale comes to life in this magical stage production. Featuring all the famous songs from the televised specials, originally starring Lesley Ann Warren and later Whitney Houston, including: ”Impossible”, ”My Own Little Corner”, ”Do I Love You?” and ”A Lovely Night”. Full of special effects and beloved characters, it is perfect time to share this ageless story and music with a new generation. Starrin...
Press release ST. CLOUD, Minn. Dana Kjersem of Havre was one of more than 860 students who graduated from St. Cloud State University during spring semester 2024. Kjersem earned a Master of Science in rehabilitation counseling....
North Central Senior Center July 29 to Aug. 2 Menu Menu subject to change Menu not state-approved Monday, July 29, 2024 — Lemon chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, frosted cake Tuesday, July 30, 2024 — Sweet-and-sour turkey meat balls, rice, corn, pears Wednesday, July 31, 2024 — Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, oranges, Jell-O Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 — Teriyaki chicken, pineapple ring, corn, oranges Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 — Split pea soup, egg salad sandwich, peas and carrots, pears Rud...
How do you define a hero? How do you define a biblical hero? Often, we think of heroes as people who live sacrificially, people who take a risk on behalf of others. Clearly, Jesus is the biggest hero in the Bible - the biggest hero ever, since he sacrificed not only his life but all the power and privilege that comes with being God's Son to save the whole world. But it's important to have heroes who are a little more on our level, a little more relatable. When I think of...
Matthew 7:15-20 Out our way, a cowboy’s hat is his autobiography — and while you will see them wear a fancy Stetson at dances and public events, when working cows with other cowhands, the work hat is the one they wear. When I was in high school and was required to take a foreign language, I opted for German. As part of the fun, we learned an 18th century German song called “Mein hut er hat drei ecken” The song is a silly children’s song that basically says, “My hat has thr...
You know, Lord, Jonna, shared a story her friend, Sally, told her, which happened a few years back, at the birth of Sally's third baby, when she'd lost her newly born baby girl. It was a cold autumn day when they stood at the graveside service of baby Shenna. Sally recalled the large pine tree that shadowed the open grave which looked like a wound in the ground. Her dad was there, holding firstborn Gary, then only four years old. Little 18-month-old MaryJo wriggled in her...
