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From National Center for Appropriate Technologies The National Center for Appropriate Technology and Ranchin’ Vets have teamed up to offer a new level of support for military veterans interested in sustainable agriculture training opportunities. Ranchin’ Vets will fund a one-time transportation stipend directly to veterans selected to participate in NCAT’s Armed to Farm training program. Armed to Farm is a sustainable agriculture training program for military veterans. NCAT manages the program with support from a varie...
From Montana State University Situated on 29 acres east of Corvallis, the Montana State University Western Agricultural Research Center is investing in new research and educational facilities with the funding approved by the Montana State Legislature this spring and kicking off the fundraising drive with donations from the Advisory Committee. During the 2021 Montana State Legislature, $1.2 million in funding was approved to build a new office, lab and education facility to replace the current buildings that are outdated,...
Amtrak was in Chester over the weekend to show its appreciation to the town and the surrounding region and to The American Red Cross for the assistance provided in a derailment west of Joplin Sept. 25. The derailment killed three people and injured dozens. Amtrak Executive Vice President/Chief Safety Officer Steve Predmore, Amtrak Senior Director Mary Carlson Bis and Amtrak Police Deputy Chief Joe Patterson were at the event to show Amtrak's appreciation and to present pledges...
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., held a press call Monday to recap a trade mission he took last week to India recently to try and reduce tariffs on American pulse crop imports. Daines said Montana is the number one producer of pulse crops in the U.S., and India, as the world's number one consumer of pulse crops, is an extremely important trading partner. In speaking with Montana pulse crop producers, he said, it became clear that trade relations with India is the highest priority...
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., held a press conference Monday to discuss a massive $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that he and his colleagues have been working to get passed for months, one that was signed by President Joe Biden later that day. Biden signed the bill with Tester and many other legislators who worked on the bill present including many Republicans. "Today, we will take a huge step forward to repairing our state's crumbling infrastructure," Tester said at the...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 1,038 new cases, 7,242 active cases, 307 hospitalizations and 2,513 deaths. The cumulative total for the state was 186,207 cases. Hill County Health Department said in its update Monday that 9 new cases were reported Saturday through Monday and 28 met the criteria to be considered recovered with 42 active cases in the county. 1 person was hospitalized with 9 active hospitalizations. The county has had 65 deaths. Blaine County Health Department said in i...
Press release The North Star speech and drama team participated in its second meet of the season Nov. 13 at Chester-Joplin-Inverness and a great job was done by all competitors. In drama, the dramatic acting duo of Choral Wicks and Kaden Frickel placed third. Speech saw Collin Welch take first in humorous oral interpretation of literature, Ecko Fraser placed first in original oratory, Emily Conner took fourth in spontaneous oral interpretation of literature, and Brodie Jackson took fourth in informative speaking. As a team,...
Judy Vosen Local Blood Drive co-ordinator The recent Havre Community Red Cross Blood Drive held at the St. Jude Parish Center Monday, Nov. 8, was a great success. The original goal was 121 units. Some of the donors were first-time donors that day. A huge “Thank You” goes out to all those who took time out of their lives to help save the lives of strangers! A special thank-you goes to the St. Jude Knights of Columbus for the wonderful selection of freshly made and individually wrapped sandwiches and cookies that they pro...
The agenda for the Hill County Commission weekly business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Budgets Ordinance Resolutions Resolution No. 21-2679: Hill County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Canine Resolution No. 21-2680: Amending Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Fiscal Year 2022 Contracts Board appointments Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval Erickson/Campbell deed Shelstad — family gift exemption County needs Qui...
Havre Police Department Someone stopped at the police station Monday at 11:42 a.m. to speak with an officer about a complaint. -- Matthew Puga of Box Elder, 25, was arrested on a charge of stalking after a caller on 10th Street West asked Monday at 2:53 p.m. to speak with an officer about a complaint. -- Officers initiated an investigation after a Second Street caller asked Monday at 6:24 p.m. to have an officer look at something. -- A Third Street caller reported a hit and...
Havre Public Schools announced in automated calls and texts about 6:30 this morning that out-of-town busing will not be available today due to high winds. School is in session in all buildings, the announcement said. People with questions can call 406-395-8556. A National Weather Service warning said that winds in this region are expected to blow at 35 mph to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. The warning says High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power...
Washington D.C. feels a world away from Havre, Montana, but that did not stop Havre High CloseUp from taking eight Havre High School students to the nation's capital in October. One of those students was senior Dartanion Kaftan, who got to experience the nation's capital for the first time. "It was one of the best experiences I've ever had," Kaftan said. "It's a whole new world out there. We did a lot of things that were pretty exciting and we talked to a lot of important...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks GLASGOW — To assist in monitoring bovine tuberculosis, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking to deer hunters in Blaine and Phillips counties for help. In September, bovine tuberculosis was discovered in a herd of cattle in northern Blaine County and then later in Phillips County. Bovine TB is a contagious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis and primarily affects cattle. The disease can be transmitted to nearly any mammal, including humans. The Montana Department o...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 785 new cases, 6,991 active cases, 316 hospitalizations and 2,490 deaths. The cumulative total for the state was 185,176 cases. Hill County Health Department said in its update Friday that 24 new cases were reported and 18 met the criteria to be considered recovered with 61 active cases in the county, 1 person was hospitalized and 1 was discharged with 8 active hospitalizations. The county has had 65 deaths. Blaine County Health Department said in its upd...
From Montana Department of Transportation The Montana Department of Transportation announced — and invited the public to comment on — a proposal to resurface approximately 9.5 miles of U.S. Highway 2, east of Havre. The project begins at 22nd Ave. N. and extends east for approximately 9.5 miles ending near a private approach near mile marker 393. Proposed work includes milling the existing surface, applying a new overlay, and finishing with a chip seal. The project also includes new pavement markings, installation of new roa...
Havre Police Department A 15-year-old and a 17-year-old were each issued a summons on a juvenile curfew violation charge related to a 7:06 a.m. Friday report from Fifth Avenue that the caller's daughter had taken off during in the night and wasn't in her room. -- Officers investigated a 2:09 p.m. Friday report from a Second Street Northeast caller that a silver Gand Prix has been stolen. -- John Eric Stiffarm of Box Elder, 37, was arrested on a state District Court warrant...
Monthly Bingo Night at Havre Elks Lodge No. 1201 is set for Friday, Nov. 19, with the backdoor to the lodge opening at 6 p.m. and bingo starting at 6:30 p.m., and it will last until about 9:30 p.m. Cost is 16 games for $20. The money raised at these monthly events is used for different needs identified by the lodge, including programs like the Veterans Giving Tree, paying the bills and helping families in need and the community. Each Bingo Night is scheduled prior to and...
Press release The Havre High School speech and debate team traveled to a small tournament in Glasgow Saturday for its first meet of the season. “This wasn’t a very big tournament for the number of competitors, but for our young team it was a good way to get their feet wet and they did quite well,” Havre Head Coach Tim Leeds said. “We only have four returning speakers this year and only two of them were able to travel to compete Saturday, so for most of our team this was their first-ever competition. “Montana had several o...
by Havre Daily News staff Photos by Colin Thompson People braved chilly weather Thursday, Veterans Day, to attend a ceremony at the VFW Veterans Memorial by Havre's Town Square to honor those who served. The ceremony included the playing of the national anthem, the Veterans Honor Guard performing a 21-shot salute and the playing of taps for veterans who have died in the past year and for all deceased veterans. Following the ceremony, people moved to the Havre Elks Lodge for...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 1,188 new cases, 7,361 active cases, 320 hospitalizations and 2,479 deaths. The cumulative total for the state was 184,394 cases. Blaine County, reported on the state update this morning, had no new cases listed. The numbers listed conflicted with the last county health department update, Wednesday, which listed that day 69 active cases, 2 active hospitalizations, 1,466 total cases, 27 deaths. Hill County reported on the state update this morning, had 1...
The controversy surrounding an incident at Havre High School late last month, where a student came to school with what has been called a racially insensitive Halloween costume, continues as parents of students seek action from the school to address the issue. Shanetrice Allen is the parent of a Black student at HHS who complained about the costume which she said featured the student painted black from head to toe, the student was wearing a formal dress or gown. Allen said she received word of the incident from a friend of...
Havre Elks Lodge No. 1201 is accepting donations and looking for recipients for two of their annual charitable events, the Blanket Drive and Giveaway and the Veterans Giving Tree. The organization is accepting donations of blankets, along with any bedding, both new and used, for its annual Blanket Drive and Giveaway, which has distribution dates before Thanksgiving and prior to Christmas. Elks Lodge Secretary Brandy Kurtz said they are looking for bedding of all kinds from blankets to sheets, comforters, afghans and more....
