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Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — HUD — announced Tuesday it has awarded $72.6 million to 38 communities including Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation through the Indian Community Development Block Grant — ICDBG — program. The Chippewa Cree Housing Authority at Rocky Boy received $2 million. These grant funds may be used for infrastructure, community buildings, housing rehabilitation, land acquisition, economic development, and more to support American Indian and Alaskan Native fami...
MONDAY — November 11, 2024 COURTHOUSE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY TUESDAY — November 12, 2024 9:00 a.m. — Commissioner Weekly Working Session in the Commissioner Office 10:30 a.m. — Road Department Meeting in the Commissioner Office 10:30 a.m. — LEPC Monthly Meeting at City Hall EOC Room in the Basement 1:30 p.m. — 911 Meeting at City Hall WEDNESDAY — November 13, 2024 9:00 a.m. — County Canvass Post Election in the Commissioner Office 1:00 p.m. — Hill County Courthouse HVAC Progress Meeting in the Commissioner Offi... Full story
Editor’s note: Havre Weekly Chronicle did not receive this in time to include it in Thursday’s print edition. Hill County Commission schedules and agendas also are posted in the Hill County Courthouse. MONDAY – November 4, 2024 9:30 a.m. – Commissioner Working Session in the Commissioner Office 3:30 p.m. – Council on Aging Director Meeting in the Commissioner Office 5:30 p.m. – Hill County Park Board Meeting at the Beaver Creek Perk Coffee Shop TUESDAY – November 5, 2024 Courthouse is Closed for Election Day WEDNESDAY – N... Full story
On September 27th, across the State of Montana, we celebrate Native American Day. In Rocky Boy, this day includes a parade and various activities meant to highlight and showcase our culture and traditions, but this year holds even greater significance for us at Rocky Boy Health Center. In addition to the national celebration, we will be commemorating our 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Rocky Boy Health Center and 30 years since the Chippewa Cree Tribe entered into self-governance agreements with the Indian...
Hill County Commission schedules and agendas also are posted in the Hill County Courthouse and online at https://hillcounty.us/government/agenda___minutes.php . Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 Payroll and Claims 8 a.m. — Center for Mental Health in Great Falls 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner Working Session in the Commissioner Office 1:30 p.m. — Unified Disposal Board Meeting in the City Hall Basement 1:30 p.m. — Building Maintenance Supervisor Meeting in the Commissioner Office Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 9:30 a.m. — Health Department Director... Full story
Press release Mr. and Mrs. John Well-Off-Man said they are happy to announce that their daughter Sonya has been accepted to pursue her Ph.D. in audiology at the University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California. Sonya Well-Off-Man is an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation....
Press release Governor Greg Gianforte during his visit to Hill County met with the Chippewa Cree Business Committee on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation to discuss recent investments in behavioral health care in north-central Montana. “Instead of turning our backs on those struggling with mental health and substance abuse, we’re working with our partners and making it a priority to get Montanans healthy,” Gianforte said. “It’s great to recognize the expansion of the Rocky Boy Health Center and tribal council for investing i...
Monday, July 29, 2024 8 a.m. — Center for Mental Health Meeting in Great Falls 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner working session in the Commission Office 11 a.m. — Commissioners to meet with Heather Hinckley in the Commission Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging director meeting in the Commission Office Tuesday, July 30, 2024 8:30 a.m. — Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire update in the Commission Office 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting and budget review in the Commission Office 1 p.m. — Auditor budge... Full story
By Emily Mayer The week of the Fourth of July 100 years ago was much different than it is today. A century ago, this town was abuzz with activity in preparation for the myriad of gatherings and events to take place that week. There were so many articles in the newspapers, it was hard to pick the ones to include in this column. Many of these articles were quite lengthy, detailing the schedules for the multiple gatherings and letting people know when and where to meet. Here is a sampling of all those great activities. A parade...
It's about to be July, and that means the local golf season is well on its way. Leagues are rolling on at both Prairie Farms Golf Course and Beaver Creek Golf Course. In men's league at Prairie Farms, Montana Outfitting Co. is in first place with 134 points on Tuesday night, followed by Chippewa Cree Tribe, Tire Rama, Tillemans, FBA Ranch, Cowan and Sons, Prairie Farms, Patrick Construction, Pascoo, CHS, Team Budweiser, and Hole 19/High Plains. D.A. Davidson leads Wednesday...
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS - A man who admitted to assaulting a woman at his residence on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation in 2021 was sentenced Monday to three years and two months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. Gabriel Evan Jordan, 26, pleaded guilty in January to a superseding information charging him with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief U.S. District Judge...
Monday, June 3, 2024 9 a.m. — Chippewa Cree Road Department meeting at the Kennewash Hall Conference Room regarding Route 6 Corridor Study 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner working session in the Commission Office 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging director meeting in the Commission Office 5:30 p.n. — Hill County Park Board Meeting at the Beaver Lodge at Camp Kiwanis in Beaver Creek Park Tuesday, June 4, 2024 8:30 a.m. — Department of Natural Resources and Conservation meeting in the Commission Office 9:30 a.m. — Health department... Full story
Russell Thomas Gopher, "Old Man Bear," age 66, passed Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his home in Rocky Boy Montana. Wake services started at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 20, and funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday May 21, 2024, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Rocky Boy. Burial will be at Summer Hill Drive in Newtown. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Rusty's online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for... Full story
James David Morsette, lance corporal, USMC (1957-1961), also known as "Ki-Yus-Tas" (Generous Chief of the South), a proud member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe from Rocky Boys Reservation, answered the Creator's cal May 21, 2024. A visitation will be held at Holland & Bonine from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, and his funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2024, also at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home.... Full story
James David Morsette, lance corporal, USMC (1957-1961), also known as "Ki-Yus-Tas" (Generous Chief of the South), a proud member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe from Rocky Boys Reservation, answered the Creator's cal May 21, 2024. A visitation will be held at Holland & Bonine from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, and his funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2024, also at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been... Full story
Russell Thomas Gopher, "Old Man Bear," age 66, passed Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his home in Rocky Boy Montana. Wake services started at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 20, and funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. today, Tuesday May 21, 2024, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Rocky Boy. Burial will be at Summer Hill Drive in Newtown. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Rusty's online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of... Full story
A cross walk followed by a rally to investigate better protection for Box Elder schools is set for Saturday. The cross walk is set to start in Big Sandy at 9 a.m. Saturday at the rest area there and will proceed to Box Elder. “Because of the darkness of alcoholism, drug addiction, missing and murdered indigenous persons and violence in north-central Montana and the Hi-Line, we will carry a cross, walk and pray,” a flyer about the event says, saying people can call Pastor Rich Jesperson at 406-680-7080 fro more inf...
Commissioner Mark Peterson said during a commission working meeting Monday that levels in Beaver Creek are going down, but slowly and it may be high for some time. Peterson said the only major damage so far has been at Evergeen Campground off of U.S. Highway 87 and Beaver Creek Golf Course west of town on U.S. Highway 2, other than on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, which also declared an emergency. The Hill County Commission issued a declaration of emergency last week due to the rising levels of the creek. Peterson said M...
Monday, April 29, 2024 8 a.m. — Center for Mental Health Meeting in Great Falls 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner working session in the Commission Office 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in the Commission Office Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the Commission Office Claims and payroll Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Regular business hours Thursday, May 2, 2024 9 a.m. — Chippewa Cree Business Committee meeting at the Rocky Boy tribal office 10 a.m. — Commissioner’s weekly business meeting in the Commissio... Full story
Box Elder Schools are open today after an unexpected closure due to a “foreign substance” found in the building that necessitated its shutdown Friday A release put out by the school Sunday said that the school has been thoroughly cleaned and a release a few days ago said that more details on the situation will be made available at a 5 p.m. meeting of the Box Elder School Board tonight. “Thank you to the Chippewa-Cree Housing Authority and Public Health Department for working with Box Elder Schools after the report of a forei...
Press release Stockman Bank, a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, has announced that 11 Montana organizations including the Chippewa Cree Housing Authority on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation and the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana were chosen to receive Competitive Affordable Housing Program grants totaling $920,000 dollars, to help Montana families find a safe and affordable place to call home. Chippewa Cree Housing Authority and the Little Shell each are receiving $80,000 through the p...
A candlelight prayer vigil was held at Box Elder Friday, just more than a week after two Rocky Boy men died in a shooting there, and organizers hope the event will provide comfort and strength to families and a chance to mourn for the lost. The event's main organizer, Chaplain Bruce Meyers, said they had been planning an event like this for some time, but it is especially important now because of what happened late last month. About 1:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, two Rocky Boy...
Leona Madeline (Oats) Swan, Wîhkaskwa 'Skwew Kamik (Sweetgrass Lodge Woman), 69, passed away March 26, 2024. Wake services will begin at 3 p.m. today, March 28, 2024, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2024, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Rocky Boy Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Leona's online memorial page to send a card or leave... Full story
Havre Daily News staff Chippewa Cree Business Committee at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation announced in a Facebook post Wednesday that it hired Harold Monteau to serve as chief judge and Duane Gopher as associate judge Thursday, Feb. 1. Monteau and Gopher were sworn in as judges Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Monteau and Gopher each have a Juris Doctorate degree and have years of experience serving as judges.... Full story
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother left us January 21st, 2024. Betty Lee "Tootsie" Henderson was born May 17th, 1947. She met Eugene LaMere in her younger years and together they had five children. Betty Lee enjoyed beading and playing bingo. You would always find her with Cigs and a Coca Cola. She managed to live her whole life without a driver's license, but she even made it to Canada. She enjoyed spending time with her children and all her grandchildren.... Full story
