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Havre lost a great man yesterday, and I would like to personally take this opportunity to recognize what an amazing person Steve Helmbrecht was. First and foremost, if you went to school in Havre, or on the Hi-Line, played a sport, or had just about any other reason to get your picture taken, Steve was usually the guy. As a professional photographer, Steve did incredible work. Not just from an artistic standpoint, but what amazed me more is just how hard he worked. Steve seemed to be everywhere, from team photos, to school...
In a meeting this morning with Great Northern Fairgrounds event organizers, fairgrounds staff and the Hill County Commission, Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said he has received more information about three events with fire code concerns and, in light of that new information, the commission will decide whether each of these events meet the fire codes outlined to the commission by the state. He said he hopes to have a decision on all three by noon today and would...
Gov. Greg Gianforte held a press conference Thursday to announce the opening of a monoclonal antibody treatment clinic at St. James Healthcare in Butte, one he hopes will be a model for more throughout the state. Gianforte said COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Montana, driven by the delta variant which is straining the state’s health care system and endangering Montanans, particularly the unvaccinated who make up almost 90 percent of COVID-19 hospitalizations. On top of that, he said, Montana has now lost more t...
The Hill County Commission accepted the resignation of Rural Fire District 1 Board Member Susan Tharp at their weekly business meeting Thursday, leaving the board with just two members, and without a quorum. In her letter of resignation Tharp chastised the city, county and district for not caring about the people they serve and said her seat would be better-suited to someone willing to play along. “I no longer feel my position on the board is of any real significance, if it ever was,” she said in the letter, “... I feel that...
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that starting Sunday, Oct. 24, people will have to dial local numbers preceded by the state 406 area code. The FCC adopted “988” as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to contact the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. This is similar to calling 911 for emergency services or 811 for call-before-you-dig. Because Montana has a working 988 three-digit prefix, the entire state has to swi...
Staff and wire report With the 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday, many agencies in the area are participating in the event. A release from the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana said he biannual event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at sites across Montana. The event is an effort to rid homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Havre Undersheriff Stan Martin, who will oversee the event at the sheriff’s office, gave some guidelines for d...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 1,088 new cases, 10,919 active cases, 429 hospitalizations and 2,247 deaths. The cumulative total for the state was 170,567 cases. Blaine County Health Department reported Thursday evening being notified of 3 new cases, 81 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 1,342 total cases, 25 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Thursday evening that 9 new cases were reported, 119 active, 13 active hospitalizations, 3,219 total cases, 60 deaths. Rocky Boy rep...
In the Oct. 22, 1921, edition of The Havre Daily Promoter, we find the Rev. E. J. Huston was back in town, but not for long. Rev. Huston Preaches M. E. Church Sunday Rev. E. J. Huston, for five years pastor of the local Methodist church, and now special representative of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal church, with headquarters in Tacoma, Wash., will arrive in the city on No. 4 this afternoon and will preach in the Methodist church tomorrow at the evening service. It was during the p...
Some Havre High students are in Washington this week participating in a CloseUp visit to the nation's capital, and met with the state's U.S. senators this week. The office of Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., said he met with the students Wednesday and talked to them about the importance of supporting Made in Montana energy and dealing with inflation. The students also went with the senator to the United States Senate floor and got a tour of the U.S. Capitol. "It was great to show...
Press release The Bullhook Blossom Garden Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hagener Science Center of Montana State University-Northern in honor of the late Toni Hagener. Afterward, the club will go to the Timmons Room of the Hill County Courthouse. The delegates will report on the Montana State Convention. Janice Brady is hostess. This is the club’s last meeting until January....
Press release Hi-Line United Soccer traveling teams for high school and middle school ages will hold an information meeting for the Spring 2022 season Thursday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line, 500 First Ave. All parents, students and coaches are encouraged to attend. The board is also seeking new members to join this year. People can contact [email protected] for more information....
When a person benefits in some way from the tragic misfortune of another, I think it behooves that person to honor the sacrifice with a moment or two of reflection on life lesson take-aways. Or maybe I just feel guilty about getting official credit for identifying a bird that is a rare find in Montana, when really I only “found” it because my killer-assassin cat offed the bird and dumped its still-warm carcass on my doorstep (as if I would use the bird as his contribution to...
Editor, Sen. Jon Tester is in support of the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act, BCSA, as are many Montanans and Missoulians. This bill is intended to expand protections to the headwaters of the Blackfoot and Clearwater Rivers, while improving and expanding outdoor recreation areas for the public. The BCSA has already given Sen. Steve Daines what he says he prioritizes: jobs and investment in Montana. According to a Missoula Current article, 153 union jobs and 57 million dollars have been given to the local economy through...
On the evening of October 15, 2021, Curtis Eugene Stinson transitioned from his earthly service to his family and the Helena community to serve as a warrior for our Lord after a valiant fight against cancer. Curt was born November 5, 1971, in Havre, MT to Howard "Gene" and Sharon (Johnson) Stinson. He grew up in Havre, attending the Havre Public Schools and graduating from Havre High as valedictorian in the spring of 1990. He spent his youth in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts,... Full story
Larry Sutter of Belgrade, MT, 76, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born and raised in Minot, ND. He married Sandra Reilly in 1968. In his early years, he raced late model stock cars and was a member of the NoDak Race Club, also flagging for sprint car races held in Minot. He moved his family to Denver for five years, then Livingston, MT, with their two boys. He spent 37 years with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as an outside electrician and retired in Havre,... Full story
From Montana State University-Northern Montana State University-Northern’s College of Health Sciences announced that its Associate of Science in Nursing and Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs have received continuing accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or ACEN, for eight more years, with the next site visit in spring 2029. “The impact our nursing program has had on rural Montana is truly significant,” Chancellor Greg Kegel said. “Many of our students come from sm...
Havre Police Department Julia Larita-Jo Snow of Havre, 34, was arrested on a state District Court warrant served on First Street West Thursday at 3:43 p.m. —— Matthew Martin Brockie of Great Falls, 39, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge and a Justice or City court warrant after two callers reported a possibly intoxicated man southbound on on Fifth Avenue stumbling into traffic. —— Garrett Michael Hentschel of Havre, 24, was arrested on charges of strangu...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Havre Middle School. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. New business 1. Personnel 2. TR-1 applications Public comment — An opportunity for any member of the audience to bring to the attention of the board questions or relevant comments concerning district matters not on the agenda. The board will n...
Monday 8 a.m. — Center for Mental Health meeting in Great Falls 8:30 a.m. — Oath of office for county attorney in commissioners’ office 9 a.m. — Fiscal Year 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant in commissioners’ office 11 a.m. — Meeting with Sarah Stanger in commissioners’ office 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in commissioners’ office 2:30 p.m. — Beaver Creek Dam pre-construction meeting in commissioners’ office Tuesday 8:30 a.m. — Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire call update in commissioners...
The Montana State University-Northern football team only has four opportunities left this season to pick up a win. Two of those games will come at home at Tilleman Field, including the Lights' next game which will be against Eastern Oregon University this Saturday afternoon. "They're hungry just like we are," MSU-N head coach Andrew Rolin said about the Mountaineers. "It should be a good challenge for us and we need to bounce back." The Mountaineers enter the game with a 3-3...
The cross country season has been a marathon for the Blue Ponies the past two months. Along with trying to improve their times each and every meet, they also needed to make sure they were healthy and rested for postseason competition. Now the marathon of their season comes to an end as the Ponies head to the State A meet this Saturday in Missoula. With this being the last race of the season, HHS head coach Erin Lynch hopes her runners can run at their best this weekend. "I'm...
Heading into its final game of the season Thursday night, the Havre High football team had a chance to make the postseason. However, the Blue Ponies had to win on the road against an undefeated and defending state champion Laurel team. At the end of the night, Laurel remained undefeated with a 42-7 victory over the Ponies. Despite the loss to end the season, HHS head coach Ryan Gatch was proud of his team’s effort, especially his seniors. “Our seniors went out and played their...
The Havre High volleyball team has been at the top of its game the past month. The Blue Ponies have not lost since Sept. 11 and have now made it eight straight wins with a 3-0 win over Shelby by scores of 25-12, 25-19 and 25-23 on the road Thursday night. "I thought we came out really well," HHS head coach Stephanie Huse said. "The girls stayed aggressive throughout the entire match which is something that we've been trying to focus on." The win improved the Ponies' record to...
Armchair coaches beware. You’re not going to like this. But what happened to the Montana Grizzlies last Saturday in Missoula is a prime example of why you guys and gals are usually always wrong. You see, there’s an old saying in football that goes a little something like: “the favorite quarterback is always the backup” and that little ditty doesn’t seem to be a rarity. And it’s been true of a fraction of Griz Nation this season. Even after Montana beat the University...
Out our way, the ups and downs of riding rough country call for extra care. I still remember helping out at an old deserted cemetery in Wyoming and one of the old timers told me how the grave we were clearing belonged to an 18-year-old cowhand who had not checked his cinch. Chasing a runaway steer, his saddle loosened, slid sideways, and he was dragged to his death. Believe me, I learned to check my cinch regularly. I tightened it as much as I could when I first saddled up...
