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  • Havre bulk water station out

    Updated Sep 18, 2023

    Editor’s note: This version updates the hours the city shop is open. Havre Public Works announced that the bulk water station on 16th Avenue is again not usable. "We hate to say it, but the bulk water plant is again out of service," the department said in a release. "We have a new card reader on order already and hope that it arrives soon so that we can get this fixed once and for all." The release said that, until the repairs are complete, people who use the bulk water p...

  • Liberty, Chouteau and Hill counties in region USDA declares drought disaster

    Updated Sep 18, 2023

    Press release U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared drought disasters for Montana counties including Liberty County and including as contiguous counties Chouteau and Hill Counties. This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows USDA) Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items...

  • Senior Center News, Sept. 15, 2023

    Updated Sep 15, 2023

    North Central Senior Center Sept. 18-22 Menu Monday, Sept. 18 — Kielbasa, sauerkraut, mixed veggies, dessert Tuesday, Sept. 19 — Fish, Coleslaw, Scalloped Potatoes, Veggies, Dessert Wednesday, Sept. 20 — Hamburger steak, baked potatoes, corn, dessert Thursday, Sept. 21 — Soft-shell tacos, Spanish rice, pudding Friday, Sept. 22 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop: The gift shop is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New items are added often. Fall has arrived — in the gift store, new items include...

  • Clack Museum Board discusses changes for museum

    Christy Bambrough|Updated Sep 14, 2023

    The H. Clack Museum Board members met Monday evening to discuss new and unfinished business for the museum. The board also welcomed new member Dave Martens to the board, and a vote to change the number of board members from seven to nine was approved. As of Labor Day, the Buffalo Jump is closed to the public for the upcoming winter season. They still have appointments for some schools to view the Jump before they close the site down for the winter. The Wahkpa Chu'gn sign has...

  • Park Board talks Beaver Lodge, fees, vote controversy

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Editor’s note: This version corrects the quote of Hill County Park Board member Pam Wilson on Beaver Creek Park usage fees. The Hill County Park Board discussed retaking a controversial vote from last month, park fees and plans for the new Camp Kiwanis Beaver Lodge at their monthly meeting Monday evening. Members of the board did not take action on any items on the agenda that night, because the agenda for that meeting was not published in the Havre Daily News, and was t...

  • Water system tie-in causing low pressure

    Havre Daily News staff|Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Havre Public Works announced that it is having some reports of low water pressure, and released a statement on the issue "We have had some calls regarding water pressures around town, so we would like to provide this update, the statement said. "With the recent tie in of the North Central Regional Water project to our distribution system, we had to reroute some of the water running in town. This meant using a smaller diameter pipe to supply some of the areas of town. Using a...

  • Smudge the Rez seeks hope in dark times

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    The Rocky Boy Health Center's Smudge the Rez Tour began Wednesday evening, a series of events and ceremonies meant to address the increase in suicide the area has seen in the past few years. The event, which drew well over 100 people Wednesday evening saw people on horseback travel throughout villages in Box Elder, with elements of the smudging as ceremony drummers followed singing a traditional song. Rocky Boy Health Center workers followed the group knocking on doors...

  • Bear Paw Cooperative offers services to school children

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Press release The Bear Paw Cooperative, through local school districts, assists in the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities. Through a process called Child Find, local school districts accepts referrals, provides evaluations and special education for children ages 3-21 years if they qualify. People can contact their local school district or the Bear Paw Cooperative at 406-357-2269 if they have questions....

  • Youth pheasant and waterfowl event scheduled in Havre

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks A free youth pheasant and waterfowl weekend kick-off event is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the Havre Trap Club for any youth aged 10 and older. Parents or other mentors planning to hunt with the youth are expected to attend as well. The event is planned ahead of the youth pheasant and waterfowl weekend of Sept. 23-24, which is open for properly licensed youth ages 10-15. The kick-off will include a barbecue “open house” for youth and their adult-hunting partners to...

  • Hunters must expect to see bears

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Grizzly bears have the potential to be found anywhere in the western two-thirds of Montana — west of Billings — and their distribution is denser and more widespread than in previous years. Some areas with dense concentrations of grizzly bears are very accessible to hunters, especially during the archery season. Keep these precautions in mind when hunting in grizzly country: • Carry and know how to use bear spray. Keep it within easy reach and be prepared to use it immediately. • Stay alert,...

  • Montana 2023 game hunting season dates

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 2023 Upland game bird seasons Mountain grouse: Sept. 1 to Jan. 1, 2024 Partridge: Sept. 1 to Jan. 1, 2024 Pheasant: Oct. 7 to Jan. 1, 2024 Sage grouse: Sept. 1 to Sept. 30 Sharp-tailed grouse: Sept. 1 to Jan. 1, 2024 Turkey • Spring: April 15 to May 31 • Fall: Sept. 1 to Jan. 1, 2024 2023 Big game hunting seasons Pronghorn • 900 series: Aug. 15 to Nov. 12 • Archery: Sept. 2 to Oct. 6 • General: Oct. 7 to Nov. 12 Bighorn sheep • Archery: Sept. 2 to Sept. 14 • General: Sept. 15 to Nov. 26 Bison...

  • Partnership continues to promote hunter behavior

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — To promote the importance of hunter ethics and improved hunter behavior, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is partnering for a second year with several hunting and agriculture organizations to “protect the hunt.” While the campaign encourages hunters to always practice conscientious behavior, it focuses particularly on showing respect for private land and the access landowners provide. The slogan is: It’s up to us. Respect access. Protect the hunt. Landowners play an important role in...

  • Ask first to hunt on private land

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Don’t wait until it is too late. Hunters who haven’t already asked permission from private landowners to hunt need to do so as soon as possible. Montana law requires hunters to obtain permission for all hunting on private land. Whether pursuing upland game birds, coyotes, gophers or any other wildlife, hunters must have permission from the landowner before hunting on private property. This also includes entering private land to retrieve wildlife or to access public land to hunt. Lan...

  • From the Courts - Federal District Court: Minnesota man convicted of Havre, Billings meth, fentanyl charges

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A federal jury convicted a Minnesota man Wednesday of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in Havre and Billings in 2021, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. After a 2½ day trial that began on September 11, the jury found Rembrandt Carlos Kemp of Fridley, Minnesota, 32, guilty of conspiracy to distribute or to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, as charged in an indictment. Kemp...

  • For the Record, Sept. 14, 2023

    Updated Sep 14, 2023

    Havre Police Department A caller at a First Street business asked Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. to speak with an officer about a theft, forgery or fraud. -- Officers investigated a 3:30 p.m. Wednesday report of a woman on Third Avenue who had been scammed. -- A caller at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday reported men who were checking inside cars on Washington Avenue. -- A vehicle was reported stolen on 15th Avenue Wednesday at 4:05 p.m. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a caller at...

  • Quiet week so far for fires

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 13, 2023

    Fire season seems to be cooling down as counties in this region of Montana report very few fires and scattered precipitation as National Weather Service predicts a light week for fire conditions in the coming week. On a weekly fire call Tuesday, National Weather Service Glasgow said a cold front will be moving in today with possible scattered showers, though more are likely in central Montana than the state’s eastern region. They said temperatures are predicted to come back up during the weekend, but another drier cold f...

  • Havre school board hears update on air quality project

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 13, 2023

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees received an update about ongoing facility improvements and enrollment, and approved policy changes along with the purchase of new vehicles at their monthly meeting Tuesday evening. During the meeting, Ameresco Senior Account Executive Matt Thompson gave a presentation to trustees about his company's ongoing improvements to the district's air quality and circulation, a project paid for with Elementary and Secondary School Relief funds...

  • For the Record, Sept. 13, 2023

    Updated Sep 13, 2023

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a suspicious 911 call in which the caller hung up Tuesday at 8:25 a.m. -- A caller on Third Street West asked Tuesday at 10:34 a.m. to speak with an officer about a theft. -- A caller at a 13th Street facility reported money was missing Tuesday at 11:52 a.m. -- Garrett Odell Webb of Havre, 31, was arrested on a state District Court warrant and charges of vandalism and trespass to property after a caller on Wilson Avenue reported...

  • Agenda - Davey School Board meeting set for Sept. 20

    Updated Sep 12, 2023

    Davey School regular and quarterly safety board meetings Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. at the school....

  • For the Record, Sept. 12, 2023

    Updated Sep 12, 2023

    Havre Police Department Forrest Rainspirit Doney of Havre, 29, was arrested on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 7:29 a.m. Monday at the police station. -- Ellie Anne Friede of Zurich, 30, was arrested on charges of theft, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and resisting arrest and on five Justice or City court warrants; Rickisha Renee Bear of Havre, 19, was arrested on a charge of theft, and Skylah Marie...

  • Havre Fly In Air Fair a great success

    Updated Sep 11, 2023

    Havre Daily News staff The North Central Hangar's annual Air Fair Fly In Breakfast seemed to be a great success Saturday. "This is the most spectacular turnout we have ever had for maybe 50 years," North Central Hangar President Willie Hurd said. "We are really excited. We were a little overwhelmed by the tremendous turnout of the Havre people and the community. We would like to thank everybody for showing up and being a part of this event today. Spectacular." The event...

  • Bells toll as the US marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska

    Updated Sep 11, 2023

    JENNIFER PELTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS The Associated Press NEW YORK - With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans, including in Havre looked back today, on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns. People gathered at memorials, firehouses, city halls, campuses and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil, with a ceremony starting in Havre at its Town Square at 9 a.m. "For those of us...

  • Smudge the Rez begins Wednesday on Rocky Boy

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Sep 11, 2023

    The Rocky Boy Health Center’s Smudge the Rez Tour begins Wednesday in Box Elder, an event designed to raise awareness for suicide prevention and give hope to people in the area. Melody Henry of the Rocky Boy Health Center, one of the events organizers, said they will be traveling throughout the area preforming the smudge on horseback with traditional drummers following them, blessing the community and providing outreach prevention packets to people. There will also be food at the event. Henry said the reservation has seen a...

  • Suicide Awareness walk set Thursday at Northern

    Updated Sep 11, 2023

    Staff and wire report The Hill County Suicide Awareness Coalition will be hosting its ninth annual Suicide Awareness Walk on the Montana State University-Northern campus Thursday, September 14, in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day. Participants should begin gathering at the clock tower on the Quad south of Cowan Hall on the Northern campus after 6:30 p.m. and speakers will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “Hope Walks Here.” Havre Public Schools Education Foundation Executive Director Krystal Steinmetz, an advoc...

  • Wisdom and Grace: Hi-Line Hero: A piano? Really? Really!

    Updated Sep 11, 2023

    The H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum and our Hi-Line community recently received an unknown gift that they had taken possession of many years ago. Does this make sense? Please allow me to explain because it is truly an amazing gift. And the story behind it is even more so. The Clack Family legacy continues today with many, many donations (both financial and historic items) to our local museum. But an unexpected "gift within a gift" was found a month ago by local musician,...

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