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Articles from the August 16, 2022 edition


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  • Comment sought on St. Mary/Milk rivers study

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 16, 2022

    A board is looking for public comment on and is holding a virtual webinar this week about a work plan to be submitted to the commission that oversees the waters that flow between the U.S. and Canada about how to apportion waters of the St. Mary and Milk rivers, a release about the study said. The work plan is being written as work progresses to rehabilitate the system that diverts water into the Milk River, the very issue that led to the creation of the International Joint Commission that oversees water on the borders of the...

  • City adopts preliminary budget, sets hearing for Sept. 7

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 16, 2022

    As well as passing a number of yearly levies, Havre City Council voted to adopt this coming year's preliminary budget and set a public hearing for the budget for Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. Havre Mayor Doug Kaercher said physical copies of the preliminary budget will be available at his office until the hearing, and an online copy can be found attached to this week's council meeting agenda at the city's website. In addition to adopting this budget the city also passed a...

  • Obituary - Yvonne Bodner

    Updated Aug 16, 2022

    Yvonne Bodner, 65, passed away August 12, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Highland Cemetery in Havre, MT....

  • Obituary - John 'Roger' Erickson

    Updated Aug 16, 2022

    A memorial service for John “Roger” Erickson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at American Lutheran Church, 537 Ohio St., Chinook, MT. Immediately following the service, military honors will commence, and a celebration of life/birthday party will follow at the church rectory. Condolences may be sent to PO Box 988, Havre, MT 59501....

  • Obituary - Martha Ann Gatzemeier

    Updated Aug 16, 2022

    Martha Ann Gatzemeier of Havre, MT, 86, went to her heavenly home August 13, 2022, at Northern Montana Care Center. A prayer vigil will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2022, with her funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, all at the St. Jude Catholic Church. Her burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Havre. Memorial contributions in Martha's honor may be made to the St. Jude Catholic Church or a memorial of one's choice. Please visit Martha's online...

  • Billings woman admits trafficking fentanyl on Rocky Boy

    Updated Aug 16, 2022

    Press release GREAT FALLS — A Billings woman suspected of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation admitted to charges Monday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Chantel Marie Azure, 33, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Azure faces a mandatory minimum five years to 40 years in prison, a $5 million fine and at least four years of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Morris set sen...

  • For the Record, Aug. 16, 2022

    Updated Aug 16, 2022

    Havre Police Department Dustin Colt Snow of Billings, 21, was arrested on a trespass to property charge and a Justice or City court warrant after a Monday 6:52 a.m. caller on Third Street reported someone in their home. -- Officers were called Monday at 9:03 p.m. to the 200 Block of Fifth Avenue where a pedestrian had been struck by a car. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said the driver of the vehicle failed to yield to the pedestrian at a crosswalk and struck the person...

  • Gary Buchanan: An independent choice for an effective choice in Congress

    Updated Aug 16, 2022

    One of the first lessons I learned on becoming a state legislator was to make it as easy as possible for other legislators to agree with me. I saw how those who demonstrated both competence and good will were taken seriously and achieved the greatest success in accomplishing their goals. Several decades ago, there were relatively few ideologues intent on imposing their own narrow ideas of how things should be done. Now we sadly see that there are many more elected officials who self-righteously attempt to impose their...

  • CHRINOS need to revisit the Gospels and cease using Christ's name in vain

    Updated Aug 16, 2022

    Fundamentalist and evangelical preachers of the last century used the advent of radio and television to skew Christianity in ways never before possible. Social media and the Christian Nationalists have taken that Christian world, atilt on its axis by the turn of this century, to a complete reversal of its poles. His disciples and other early Christians, who followed His teachings, were willing to die for their faith, as was He. Today’s Christian Nationalists appear ready to kill for the lack of theirs. Show me in the Bible wh...

  • Shulund garden is a beautiful escape

    Updated Aug 16, 2022

    Bullhoook Blossoms Garden Club On the corner of Ford Avenue and 14th Street W. is one of the most beautiful escapes you can find here in Havre, MT. Donna Shulund and her late husband, Mel, designed and built the garden throughout many wonderful years together. As a passerby, you can view the front patio filled with bountiful flowers. However, as you walk through, there are multiple raised beds full of peppers, garlic, cabbage, kale and so much more that are all watered by hand...

  • Local Golf Report: Playoff golf is off and running

    George Ferguson|Updated Aug 15, 2022

    It's playoff time for golf leagues all around the area. Last week, the ladies at Prairie Farms Golf Course got their playoffs started on Thursday night. In the opening round, Patrick Construction beat Tilleman Motors 18.5-17.5, Northern Montana Hospital took out Goodrich Excavation 19.5-16.5, D.A. Davidson beat Prairie Farms 18.5 to 17.5 and Charlies Heating and Air knocked off Scharfe, Kato and Co. 21-15. The semifinals will be held this Thursday. Men's league at Prairie...

  • It's time for the Ponies to tee it up

    Havre Daily Staff|Updated Aug 15, 2022

    After a couple of different schedule changes, the Havre High boys and girls golf teams are about to tee off on a brand new season. The Blue Ponies, who have a record number of players out for the team this season, will begin the fall schedule at Wednesday's Fergus Invitational in Lewistown, starting three straight days of golf action for the Ponies. Havre also hosts the Havre INvitational Thursday, then travels to the Browning Invite on Friday. "It's exciting to get started,"...