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The Great Northern Fair Board accepted a bid to temporarily remove the roof of the horse pavilion on the fairgrounds to evaluate damage and plan for improvements. Vice Chair Bob Kaul said they need to remove the roof to see if there is any damage that needs to be addressed under it so they know what improvements need to be invested in. Kaul said this will also provide the opportunity to make temporary repairs to portions of the roof that require it. Board member Ken Erickson said they will install a sealant to prevent as much...
The Montana Premium Processing Cooperative, which will officially open Nov. 21, hosted Tuesday high-level state and federal officials from the USDA Farm Service Agency, as well as members of the Montana Farmers Union and local officials for a tour of their new facility. The co-op recently received a grant through the American Rescue Plan Act that focuses on increasing processing capacity and strengthening local and regional food systems. Among those present was USDA Montana...
Press release It is no secret that the cost of living is significantly higher than it was a year ago. Things are tough out there for a lot of people. If you or someone you know is struggling to pay their home energy bill, please contact Energy Share or the District 4 Human Resource Development Council in Havre at 406-265-6743 or 1-800-640-6743. Help is available in various forms such as emergency bill assistance through Energy Share of Montana or LIHEAP, formerly called LIEAP. The HRDC handles applications for both programs....
Charles "Jack" Delano Plumage, Hamaza "Iron Horn," a proud member of the Assiniboine Tribe passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at a physical rehabilitation center in Great Falls, MT. Jack was born September 19, 1946, at Fort Belknap Agency to Joe and Frances Horn Plumage. Jack graduated from Harlem High School in 1964 and later enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 11, 1966, where he served in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged May 10, 1968. After returning home, Jack...
Havre-Hill County Library Board will meet Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at 3 p.m. in the Havre-Hill County Library. The meeting agenda is: Minutes Sign monthly budget Watch short takes for trustees Library director’s report Old business • Strategic planning • Interlocal agreement New business Policy review Correspondence Public comment Adjournment Upcoming events Tuesday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m. — Cookies & Coloring Thursday, Nov. 17, noon — Friends of the Library meeting Thursday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m. — Library Board meeting Friday, Nov...
Havre City-County Airport Board will meet Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at 3 p.m. in the airport terminal. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of Oct. 20 minutes. 2. Correspondence. 3. Reports (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer 4. Public comments 5. Unfinished business (A) North end of South Halfway Lake (B) Painting big hangar 6. New business 7. Approval of the November claims...
Havre Police Department A two-vehicle, non-injury crash involving a Neon and a truck pulling a trailer was reported on 16th Street Tuesday at 8 a.m. -- A Tuesday 8:30 a.m. caller at Havre High School reported a sex offense involving photos. -- A 15th Avenue caller reported Tuesday at 10:29 a.m. parents had been scammed over the phone. -- Two summonses were issued after a fight was reported at Havre Middle School Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. No details were provided on the charges....
It had been a long time coming for the Big Sandy Six-Man football team. After years of making it to the semifinals, the Pioneers finally broke through this past weekend to advance to the state title game. Now the Pioneers will be tasked with another goal they have been looking to accomplish over the past few years: a state championship. "That's been our goal for the last three years so we just have to stay focused to accomplish that goal," Big Sandy senior Rusty Gasvoda said....
This is supposed to be fun. But for the longest time, and for one big reason, it wasn’t fun for me. In many ways, being a Griz fan wasn’t fun for way, way too long. It wasn’t because I take it too seriously. I’ll never quit doing that. And no, it wasn’t because of losing, or weather or ticket prices, or any other reasons most fans complain about on the regular. The reason that I sucked the life out of being a Griz fan, and for so long, made this particular week absolutel...
Prep Football Playoffs Class AA Championship Friday, Nov. 18 Bozeman at Helena Capital, 7 p.m. Class A Championship Saturday, Nov. 19 Billings Central at Lewistown, 1 p.m. Class B Championship Saturday, Nov. 19 Missoula Loyola at Florence, 1 p.m. 8-Man Championship Saturday, Nov. 19 Belt at St. Ignatius, 1 p.m. Six-Man Championship Saturday, Nov. 19 Broadview-Lavina at Big Sandy, 1 p.m. Big Sky Conference Football Standings Conf. Overall Sacramento State 7-0 10-0 Montana...
USDA Farm Service Agency The U.S. Department of Agriculture began mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain local administrative areas — LAA — for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or have their ballots postmarked by Dec. 5...
U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture chief scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young announced Tuesday a nearly $24 million investment across 45 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers. “Investing in the professional development of our nation’s newest farmers and ranchers will help our food and agriculture sectors to flourish from the ground up,” said Jacobs-Young, who is also USDA’s Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics. “Strength...
