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Ever-present in the lives of people in Montana, the country, and around the world is the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected nearly every aspect of life including the holiday season, which has seen local events cancelled or changed for the sake of public safety. Some events adapted to meet safety restrictions and still had success, with some still to come. The annual Community Christmas Dinner, with no in-club eating allowed, is set for people to pick up meals and to have...
A new business in Havre is offering some home goods during the holiday season. Foster Home and Hearth, a home décor and clothing store, opened in Havre the second week in November. The store is located in 305 Building on the corner of Third Street and Third Avenue. The owner of the store, Mayke Brenna, said she wanted to give some more shopping opportunities in Havre. "The goal of the store was to have somebody walk in and get a gift for somebody, whether its a housewarming,...
The Havre Eagles members held their annual toy drive this month and just finished delivering the gifts Tuesday in one of the biggest years in the history of the drive. Eagles Auxiliary President Candace Dess headed the drive and collected the toys and donations. She also was in charge of wrapping and distributing the gifts. She said there were a few girl scouts that came to assist with the wrapping. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the drive was different this year. In previous...
The number of active hospitalizations was 241. The number of deaths was 916. Blaine County, reported Wednesday evening 2 new cases, 600 total, 32 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 23 deaths Hill County, reported Wednesday evening 17 new cases, 1,601 total, 87 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 36 deaths Rocky Boy — reported Wednesday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, 2 new cases, 744 total, 31 active, 30 active on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, no active hospitalizations, deaths not lis...
Press release HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock announced $350,000 in funding to support the growth of 34 Native American-owned small businesses in each of the eight Tribal Nations in Montana through the Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant program at the Montana Department of Commerce, including some local businesses. “Investing in Native American-owned small businesses means investing in opportunities to create jobs and strengthen local and tribal economies across Montana,” Governor Bullock said. “The Indian Equity Fund Sm...
Delmar Alden Hanson, 89, passed away December 19, 2020, at his home in Havre, Montana, with his family at his side. A service will be held at a later date. Delmar was born May 12, 1931 in Gildford, Montana. He graduated from Gildford High School in 1950. He married Jacqeline J. Altman November 25, 1950. Delmar lived in Gildford until 1955, when he moved to Havre, Montana. He was a lifetime farmer and spent his early years working at Peterson Implement in the winters. He retired from farming in 2003. In his free time, Delmar...
Lifelong Havre, MT, resident Robert "Bob" L. Laursen passed away December 21, 2020, while staying at Northern Montana Care Center. A graveside service will be held at a later announced date, due to COVID concerns, at the Highland Cemetery in Havre, MT. Bob was born January 18, 1937, to Alfred and Burneice Laursen. He was a high school graduate from Big Sandy High School. He enlisted into the Montana National Guard and proudly served. Bob had many jobs including Rocky Boy Coal...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a Wednesday 9:45 report at the police station of the theft of sobriety compliance equipment. -- A caller on Saddle Butte Drive reported at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday that a person took the caller's vehicle. -- A dog bite was reported by hospital staff Wednesday at 7:46 p.m. -- Raymond Windyboy of Box Elder, 58, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a caller at a Third Avenue establishment reported an intoxicated man sleeping...
As 2020 comes to a close, I’d like to reflect on the generosity of the Havre community. This year was the third Toys for Tots Campaign for the Havre area. We served 80 children this year; a 10 percent increase from 2019. Given all of the uncertainties the year brought us, I’m grateful for the unwavering commitment of the businesses and individuals that support the cause each year. Independence Bank, Bergren Transmission and Pacific Steel and Recycling are loyal partners that have kept the drive going since the beginning. New...
The phone rings. I grab my mask with one hand and the phone with the other. “Merry Christmas.” My new habit. Masking has become automatic. Before I leave the house I grab a mask, even if I’m going to the clothesline, expecting to see not one other person. I go masked. Just in case. I’m locked and loaded. In the holsters on the belt around my waist, a spray bottle of disinfectant rides on one hip and extra masks, gloves and a tape measure for distance — OK, the tape measure i...
Holidays are complicated. Have you ever tried to make one up on your own? Sure it’s easy to say “That (fill in the blank) is so awesome, everybody should celebrate it as a holiday.” Or “Every day is a holiday if you have the right attitude (insert three exclamation points here).” That’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about a bonafide, paid day off, happy, happy, joyful day of celebration which every person on the planet can participate in wholeheartedly...
From Montana Farmers Union GREAT FALLS - Montana Farmers Union and Farmers Union Enterprises made another sizeable in-kind donation of 38,000 pounds of pork ribs to the Montana Food Bank Network. The ribs are from Redwood Farms and will be distributed by the Montana Food Bank Network. Redwood Farms is one of the entities in the Farmers Union family of businesses owned by Farmers Union Enterprises. MFU and FUE donated 30,000 pounds of pork ribs in May to the Montana Food Bank...
You know the old saying "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em"? I was actually considering putting that saying to use for myself who it comes to the winter months. See, truth be told, I hate winter. So, I suppose the question could be posed: Then why do you live in Montana? The answer to that is, it's a love-hate thing. I love Montana and almost everything about being a Montanan, except for winter. And by winter, I mean those two or three months where it really is winter. The rest...
Montana FWP Montana State Parks announced today that 2021 float permit applications for Smith River State Park will be available Monday, Jan. 4, through Monday, Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23. Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent trout fishing, the Smith River is one of Montana’s most sought-after outdoor recreation experiences. Permits are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden B...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks launched Tuesday a new website designed to improve customer service, make it easier to use and provide a more mobile-friendly experience. The completely re-designed website should have more intuitive navigation that will make finding information easier for customers, whether they click to buy a fishing license, reserve a campsite, or find information about hunting regulations. "We're excited to share this new website with the public," FWP...
It's never too early to build for the future. And Montana State University-Northern head volleyball coach Jerry Wagner keeps doing that. And he says he's fired up about his latest signee, Emily Adkins from Bridger. Adkins is a 5-11 setter/outside hitter who signed with the Skylights earlier this week. "First off, with everything that was going on this year, I was able to see a few high school matches, and I got to see Bridger play some of the best matches I've ever seen in...
Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for December is Ishaan Vikas. Ishaan is the son of Yesodharan Vikas and Kasthuri Udayakumar. He has one brother, Hridwin Vikas. Ishaan plays the saxophone in the middle school band. Outside of school, he participates in soccer and swimming. In his free time, Ishaan loves reading, computer coding and being involved in a variety of family activities. As a student, Ishaan is exceeding expectation with virtual learning. He is...
Press release WAHPETON, N.D. — A Havre resident was one of the students to whom North Dakota State College of Science awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to online spring and summer semester 2020 graduates. Tyler Christensen of Havre received an Associate of Applied Science degree in robotics, automation and mechatronics technology....
As we celebrate Christmas and move toward the end of 2020, so many people are experiencing what Saint John of the Cross called the “dark night of the soul” — a time and/or season of life in which we are lonely, out of touch with God, and just struggling to get by day-by-day. It is during these times that we desperately need to move beyond thinking about God’s presence to experiencing it. Matthew 1:23 states 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translat...
Out our way, the trail for home always seems to take forever, but at the same time it is when the heart is lighter and the aches and pains of the day seem less. As I have noted before, ole Doc always seems to have a bit more zip in his gait, holds his head a bit higher, and certainly is in a better mood on the back trail, heading for the stable and manger. He knows what is waiting at the end of this day’s trail and it gives him great joy to know it. Naturally, “mangers” are a popular theme this time of year for those who r...
You know, Lord, the old is everlastingly new as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas. Though that special event, Your gift of Your only begotten Son from heaven, happened about 2000 years ago, it is unendingly a pristine, a new, a treasured message each year. Thank You, Lord, for the Christmas story in Luke, chapter two, where the Angle said to the shepherds, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.” Below is a little poem that draws attention to that very specia...
