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  • Street repair work scheduled in Havre

    Updated Aug 14, 2023

    Street repair work will be occurring from Tuesday to Thursday this week on the 1200 Block of Grant Avenue, 1000 to 1200 blocks of McKinley Avenue, Ike Avenue, Ford Avenue, Second Avenue West between First and Second Streets, and Second Street West between Havre Ford and AmericInn. People are asked to detour around work zones. "Thank you for your understanding and cooperation," Havre Public Works said in a press release....

  • Havre pool closed starting Monday

    Updated Aug 14, 2023

    Havre Daily News staff Havre Community Pool has posted that it has to close a week early due to a broken boiler. “Our pool temperature is now too cold for us to be open the rest of the week,” a post on the Havre Community Pool Facebook page says. “We will be closing one week early this year for our annual cleaning and maintenance. We are hoping to open back up by Oct. 2. We will post updates as well know more. We will still host the Havre Lions Swim Team Annual Dog Swim Sunday, Aug. 20.” A release said updates will be post...

  • For the Record, Aug. 14, 2023

    Updated Aug 14, 2023

    Havre Police Department A hit and run crash was reported Thursday at 12:44 p.m. on First Avenue. -- Alejandra Iskra Connors of Havre, 33, was arrested on three Justice or City court warrants after caller reported Thursday at 9:55 p.m. that a man was chasing a woman along U.S. Highway 2 Northwest and the woman was yelling at the man to leave her alone. Hill County Sheriff's Office Robert Dancingfeather Gutierrez of Havre, 29, was arrested on a state District Court warrant...

  • Agenda - Great Northern Fair Board

    Updated Aug 13, 2023

    Editor’s note: Havre Daily News did not receive this in time to print in Friday’s edition. The Great Northern Fair Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Community Center. The meeting agenda is: Call meeting to order Roll call of members Recognize and record public attendees Approve minutes Public comment — anything brought up here will be added to the next month’s new business to be discussed and voted on Fair manager’s report Civic groups report Donated hours report Committee reports B...

  • Box Elder School budget meeting, tax increase discussion, set

    Updated Aug 13, 2023

    Budget meeting and possible tax increase noticed up by Box Elder schools Editor's note: Due to an editorial error at Havre Daily News, this was not printed Aug. 7 as requested. The Box Elder Public School District 13G Board of Trustees will hold its final budget meeting Monday, Aug., 14, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the high school wing for the purpose of considering and adopting the final budget of the district. The meeting of the trustees may be continued from day to day until until...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission Calendar and Business Meeting

    Updated Aug 13, 2023

    Editor’s note: This version includes a personnel update to the business meeting agenda and the location of Thursday’s board of Health meeting submitted by Hill County Commission after Friday’s paper was sent to the press. Monday 1:30 p.m. — Building Manager Meeting in the Commissioners Office Tuesday 8:30 a.m. — Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire call update meeting in the Commissioners Office 10 a.m. — Safety committee meeting in the Hill County Courthouse Timmons Room 10:30 a.m. — Road department me...

  • Caution advised as West Nile is found in Hill County

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 11, 2023

    West Nile virus has been identified in mosquito pools in this area as the Hill County Mosquito Control District struggles to keep up amid a labor shortage. West Nile has been confirmed this month in Hill County and was confirmed last month in Blaine County, although no human or horse cases have been confirmed. "Increased mosquito population leads to increased risk," said Hill County Mosquito Control District Supervisor Terry Turner. Turner said the mosquito-borne illness only...

  • Local News - Swimming Out of Summer

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    Press release Havre Community Pool, 420 6th Ave., is holding a free open swim 6-9 p.m. today. Everyone is welcome to swim at the pool at no charge, and attendees will be treated to free ice cream bars 7:30-9 p.m. The event is sponsored by PJ’s Restaurant and Hi-Line Tavern Association for the community. For information, call 406-265-8161 during business hours....

  • Local News - North Star Schools set open house

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    North Star Schools will hold an open house Tuesday, Aug. 15. The open house will run at the elementary school from 3-6 p.m. The middle and high school open house will be from 5-8 p.m....

  • FWP completes elk and deer hunter opinion surveys

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    Press release HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently completed extensive public opinion surveys of elk and deer hunters in Montana to gauge their satisfaction with hunting and harvest opportunities. The surveys were each sent to 5,000 randomly selected resident hunters. The elk survey allowed FWP to take the first comprehensive look at elk hunter opinions. Overall, 73 percent of the respondents from this survey are satisfied with elk management in Montana. Generally, hunters surveyed were also satisfied with c...

  • VA extends deadline to apply for backdated PACT Act benefits to Monday

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    Press release U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday that Veterans and survivors who apply, or submit their intent to file, for PACT Act benefits by 9:59 p.m. Mountain Time Monday, August 14, 2023, will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 — the day that President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act into law. This is an extension from the original deadline of August 9, 2023. VA encourages all veterans and their survivors to apply — or submit their intent to file — for PACT Act benefits now...

  • Agenda - Weed board meeting canceled

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    The Hill County Weed Control District Board meeting for Aug. 18 has been cancelled due to late harvest....

  • For the Record, Aug. 11, 2023

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    Havre Police Department A vehicle crash on First Street West was reported Tuesday at 7:36 a.m. -- A vehicle theft was reported at 9:28 a.m. Tuesday. -- A theft was reported Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at a First Street West business. -- Tristen Jace Gone of Havre, 23, was issued a summons on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program no-show Tuesday at 8:07 a.m. at the police station. -- Wednesday at 2:38 a.m., a First Street West business reported items had been...

  • Out Our Way: Of spurs and quirts

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Out our way, reasoning with jug-headed cows and mule-headed horses is considered a waste of time. You can train a horse up to point and some are pretty sharp. Ole Doc didn't need much help - except he never could get the hang of his left lead - but, every now and then, he had to be "educated" as to who was boss. Now, there was a time when some - I will presume they were city folks from back East - started making headlines by claiming the wearing of spurs...

  • Pastor's Corner: Are there any good leaders left?

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    (See Habakkuk 2:1-2) It's a vivid picture: A walled city in vast, open countryside. A tower high above from which one can see all around. Is the enemy approaching or is that a band of shepherds? Is that solitary traveler a saint or a spy? The prophet Habakkuk says he is like one who stands watch. Like a guard in the tower, he has issued a challenge to God: He wonders what God will say about corruption, strife and injustice that the prophet has witnessed in the nation of Judah...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    You know, Lord, a friend shared a recent time she'd had, saying: "One day I noticed a bird in the street, just sitting there. Odd. Then a young lad showed up, also saw the bird and since I was old and stiff, he suggested that he'd bend down to see about releasing the bird. WE saw that the bird was stuck! The lad gently removed the one little foot that was trapped in a tiny crack, lifted the little foot from the crack; immediately the bird flew away, he was free. "I thanked...

  • Senior Center News, Aug. 11, 2023

    Updated Aug 11, 2023

    North Central Senior Center Aug. 14-18 Menu Monday, Aug. 14 — Omelets, sausage, donuts, peaches Tuesday, Aug. 15 — Meat loaf, baked potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, rolls Wednesday, Aug. 16 — Bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich, fries, dessert Thursday, Aug. 17 — Orange chicken, rice, pudding Friday, Aug. 18 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop: Visit the gift shop to find wall hangings, knick knacks handmade necklaces, beautiful small trinket boxes and much more — priced to sell. New this week: A large supply of yar...

  • Quick pics: Calm day at the lake

    Updated Aug 10, 2023

  • School Board discusses enrollment and transportation

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 10, 2023

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees discussed enrollment and the coming year’s transportation schedule during their regular meeting Tuesday evening. Havre Public Schools Superintendent Brian Gum said enrollment numbers are currently about the same as they were last year, however the district is still getting new students every day, especially at the kindergarten level, so things are moving in the right direction. Gum also talked about conversations he’s had with Havre Public Schools Facilities and Transportation Dir...

  • For the Record, Aug. 10, 2023

    Updated Aug 10, 2023

    The full For the Record report for Tuesday morning through this morning will be included in the Friday print and online editions. Havre Animal Shelter The shelter this morning held two cats and two 22-week-old kittens all of unknown gender, six male cats, two female cats and four kittens 7 to 12 weeks old. Additionally, two 14-week-old kittens were being housed off-site. -- The shelter also held two male dogs, six female dogs, two 7-week-old puppies, one male 7-month-old...

  • Contention arises over Beaver Creek Park grazing

    Updated Aug 9, 2023

    The Hill County Park Board approved the grazing allocation of Beaver Creek Park for the coming year, voting to use the park's three-year average for the total allotment of Animal Unit Months, sparking objections from members of the public and one board member. Before the vote was taken, Beaver Creek Park Superintendent Chad Edgar said the grazing committee had, after some discussion, decided to recommend that number to the board for approval. Board member Lou Hagener was the...

  • New wellness center looks to heal, empower Rocky Boy youth

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 9, 2023

    A new facility intended to bring wellness and culture to Rocky Boy by working with its youth took a major step forward last week. The Rocky Boy Health Center broke ground on its new Miyo Pimatisiwinkamik Youth Center in a Thursday-morning ceremony last week with speakers sharing their hopes for the center and how it will help local young people, especially those struggling with addiction. "It's a big day for the tribe, a big day for our people," said Chippewa Cree Business...

  • For the Record, Aug. 9, 2023

    Updated Aug 9, 2023

    Havre Police Department A Friday 8:40 a.m. caller on Wilson Avenue reported that cans had been thrown at a vehicle and damaged the vehicle. -- Tristen Jace Gone of Havre, 23, was arrested on two Justice or City court warrants served at a First Street business Friday at 9:37 p.m. -- A 14th Avenue caller reported Saturday at 3:09 a.m. someone was hitting the caller. -- Sasha Valeen Longknife of Fort Belknap, 39, was arrested on charges of trespass to vehicles and vandalism...

  • Farmer's Share events planned for Western MT, Chouteau County fairs

    Updated Aug 9, 2023

    From Montana Farmers Union To highlight the Farmer’s Share of the food dollar and the need to create fair markets for family farmers and ranchers, Montana Farmers Union is partnering with Missoula FFA, as well as the Chouteau County Farmers Union Local and 4-H Chuckwagon to provide Farmer’s Share menu items during local fairs. Fairgoers can learn more about MFU’s work to increase fairness for farmers and the Farmer’s Share during the Western Montana Fair Aug. 10 and the Chouteau County Fair Aug. 19. “When we see these hig...

  • Using computer science to explore alternative crops and sustainable farming

    Updated Aug 9, 2023

    Barath Raghavan, University of Southern California Michael Kantar, University of Hawaii (THE CONVERSATION) — Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world’s land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast majority of calories that people around the world consume. As global population rises, there’s pressure to expand production even further. Many experts argue that further expanding modern industrialized agriculture — which r...

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