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  • Obituary - Agnes Mae Seidel Millner

    Updated Oct 3, 2018

    Agnes Mae Seidel Millner, 82, passed away on September 26, 2018, at Northern Montana Hospital. Agnes was a lifelong Montanan. She was born on February 1, 1936, in Havre, MT, on the family farm. After graduating from Havre Central Catholic High School she went on to get her registered nursing certificate, She then got married on August 31, 1957, to the love of her life, Donald Kenneth Millner of Glendive MT. Three kids became of this union and raised in Havre. She worked at Sacred Heart Hospital and Northern Montana Hospital...

  • In the Room Part 1: Training Days with MSU-N Wrestling

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 3, 2018

    The most time a college wrestler spends on the mat in a given match is seven minutes. But the time that a wrestler puts in to get to that seven minutes is a whole different story. And any wrestler will say, most of the time, that training isn't just a grind, it isn't hard work, no, the training and grind to put it bluntly sucks. Right now the Montana State University-Northern Lights are grinding. Official practices started last week for the Lights and longtime head coach...

  • Bear Paw Ski Bowl received donation of 200 skis

    Derek Hann|Updated Oct 3, 2018

    Bear Paw Ski Bowl south of Havre has some new equipment for the upcoming ski season and is setting up a place for people to rent skis. Bridger Bowl Ski Shop out of Bozeman, donated 200 sets of skis, boots and poles to the Bear Paw Ski Bowl Friday after hearing there were no longer going to be ski rentals available this year, Dave Martens Sr. of the Snow Dance Ski Association said. “The Bear Paw Ski Bowl is very grateful for the donation,” Snow Dance Ski Association President Claire Stoner said Sunday during an org...

  • Eagles Manor heat restored today

    Derek Hann|Updated Oct 3, 2018

    The Eagles Manor is repairing its boiler and will have it running today, Eagles Manor Supervising Site Manager Karen Granger said this morning. The manor started working on the heat system to replace its pumps more than six weeks ago, she added. Granger said the work to replace the pumps was extensive, including having to remove asbestos before other work could be done, removing the old pumps and finding, or having built, pumps to replace the defective units. A new slab also...

  • Havre schools host public forum on school safety

    Stephen Real|Updated Oct 3, 2018

    Havre community members met in the auditorium at Havre High school to hear about new safety procedures and to have a chance to share their own concerns with the school board Tuesday evening. Havre Public Schools Superintendent Andy Carlson first introduced members of the Havre Police Department, Chief of Police Gabe Matosich and Assistant Chief of Police Jason Barkus and thanked them for their assistance. Havre schools are now moving to the Standard Response Protocol throughout the district, Carlson said because it provides...

  • Havre Trails hosting hike and stargazing

    Updated Oct 3, 2018

    Press release Saturday, Havre Trails invites the local community to hike the new Rotary Canyon Loop Trail in Beaver Creek Park, followed by a stargazing event above Rotary Falls. The Rotary Canyon Loop Trail is 1 mile long, round trip, and the hike will begin at 6 p.m. The stargazing event will begin at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Attendees are encouraged to dress in warm layers and bring lawn chairs for stargazing, as well as mugs for hot chocolate. After a tour of the constellations, a viewing session with telescop...

  • Free college applications available this week

    Updated Oct 3, 2018

    Press release HELENA — Seniors at 150 Montana high schools can send an application to any Montana campus of their choosing without paying a fee this week, eliminating a potential stumbling block for low-income students. This is the sixth year of Montana’s College Application Week initiative, which is part of a national effort to remove barriers for high school seniors considering higher education. The goal is to help students navigate the college admissions process by providing an opportunity to complete at least one app...

  • Correction - Missing and murdered indigenous women

    Updated Oct 3, 2018

    A front-page story in Friday’s edition of the Havre Daily News about the Montana State University-Northern Sweetgrass Society walk to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women left out that Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., sent a letter last week ruing the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to have a hearing on the issue....

  • Correction - Park Board meeting

    Updated Oct 3, 2018

    A front-page story in Monday’s edition of the Havre Daily News about a Hill County Park Board meeting misreported who made a motion to allow a grazer to keep cattle off of Beaver Creek Park this year, with the notation that the motion was a special situation and not setting a precedent. Hill County Commissioner Diane McLean, who is also a member of the board, made the motion....

  • For the Record, Oct. 3, 2018

    Updated Oct 3, 2018

    Havre Police Department Joshua Kay Blatter of Havre, 28, was arrested at the police station Tuesday at 8:04 a.m. on a charge of criminal contempt related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation. -- Brooke Dawn White Mountain of Havre, 42, was arrested on a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant after a caller at a First Street West business asked to talked to an officer about some property Tuesday at 12:46 p.m. -- Someone stopped at the police station...

  • Obituary - Isaac "Ike" Smith

    Updated Oct 3, 2018

    Isaac “Ike” Smith, age 80, born in Fort Totten, ND, died peacefully in his sleep on 9/25/18 in Pocatello, Idaho. His last wishes were to be buried next to his uncle; Andrew “Chief” Iron Bear in Fort Belknap, Montana. Burial was 9/28/18. https://www.downardfuneralhome.com/....

  • The importance of the 1989 Montana Bad Actor Law

    Updated Oct 3, 2018

    During the last two weeks I have read three well-written articles that appeared in the Billings Gazette, that spoke of the importance of the 1989 Montana Bad Actor Law. The Montana Legislature, at that time, spoke a truth held by many Montanans, that the “Treasure State” had been desecrated by some, but not all people from the mining industry. Yes, we need an economy, and we appreciate the good paying jobs that were created by the mining companies, we also place a stewardship trust on those who mine. The 1989 Leg...

  • Local Bowling Report: Special Olympians had a special day at Harvest Moon Lanes

    Julie Rodgers|Updated Oct 3, 2018

    Harvest Moon Lanes had a great day Saturday hosting the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament, watching all the cheering, smiles and spectator support. We always enjoy it and can't wait for next year. A special thanks to all the out-of-town bowlers. Havre Youth Bowling sign-up will be Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-1:30 p.m. Bowling will start immediately afterward. Call the lanes for more information. High scores for the past week were, Lindsey Brendgord (216) and Suener Springer...

  • Prep, College Football, Volleyball Standings

    Updated Oct 2, 2018

    Prep Football Standings Eastern A Conf. Billings Central 6-0 Laurel 5-1 Lewistown 5-1 Belgrade 4-2 Miles City 3-3 Sidney 3-3 Glendive 2-4 Havre 1-5 Hardin 0-6 Northern C A Conf. All GFCC 5-0 6-0 Choteau 3-1 4-2 Chester-Joplin-Inverness 2-2 4-2 Belt 2-2 2-3 Box Elder 1-3 1-4 Hays-Lodge Pole 0-5 0-5 B Conf. All Shelby 5-0 5-0 Centerville 4-1 5-1 Chinook 4-2 4-2 Fort Benton 2-3 2-4 Simms 2-3 2-3 Cascade 1-4 1-5 Rocky Boy 0-5 0-5 Six-Man North Conf. All DGS 4-0 4-1 Geraldine/Highwood 4-0 5-1 Sunburst 4-1 4-2 Big Sandy 3-1 5-2...

  • Hi-Line Sports Schedule

    Updated Oct 2, 2018

    THURSDAY High School Volleyball CJI at Sunburst HLP vs North Star Box Elder vs Rivals Harlem at Malta High School X-Country Havre at Helena Invite FRIDAY High School Football Havre vs Billings Central, 7 p.m. CJI vs Box Elder, 7 p.m. Rocky Boy vs Fort Benton, 7 p.m. Harlem at Fairfield, 7 p.m. High School Volleyball Chinook vs HLP SATURDAY High School Football Chinook at GFCC, 1 p.m. Big Sandy at DGS, 1 p.m. High School Volleyball Havre vs Conrad, 11 a.m. Box Elder vs CJI Big...

  • Updated Sep 27, 2018