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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Havre City Council approved a number of resolutions at its monthly meeting Monday evening, including the installation of some new street signs. Havre Public Works Director Trevor Mork said the council's Streets and Sidewalks Committee is recommending the installation of stop or yield signs at the intersection of Ninth Street and 11th Avenue due to a high number of accidents and general public safety. The council also approved the installation of a new four way stop near...
The full For the Record report for Friday through Tuesday morning will be included in the Wednesday print and online additions. 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 two male 12-week-old kittens. Additionally, two 14-week-old kittens were being housed off-site. -- The shelter also held two male dogs, five female dogs, one male 7-month-old puppy and nine 13-week-old...
Havre Daily News staff The Bureau of Land Management reported Saturday that no new growth occurred on the Black Butte Fire in southern Blaine County east of Landusky on the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, Containment of the 460 acre fire was estimated at 70 percent Saturday, the bureau said in a press release. The lightning-caused wildfire, located on BLM-managed lands near the Missouri River about 20 miles west of Landusky, had a Type 2 crew assigned to the fire, including multiple overhead units and engines....
Hill County Health Department reports that a harmful algal bloom has been detected at Beaver Creek Reservoir, also called First Lake. This is the third reported sighting in the area, with a sighting reported at Bailey Reservoir in southern Hill County June 28 and at Dry Fork Reservoir in northwestern Blaine County July 16. The Montana Department of Environmental quality has given Beaver Creek Reservoir a “Caution” status, with no status given for the Bailey Reservoir sighting and the Dry Fork Reservoir sighting listed as pend...
Rocky Boy's 59th Annual Celebration has ended, one that seems to have been well-received this year by attendees from across the U.S. and beyond. The celebration had events for youths and adults, whether they were competitors and spectators, including rodeos, dancing, music, food, vendors and a lot of good feelings all around. Organizations from around Rocky Boy have contributed to organizing the celebration's various events which included a number of competitive dances with...
West Nile virus has been confirmed in a Hill County mosquito pool, Hill Clounty Health Department reports, with the county joining Blaine County as an area with the virus confirmed. No cases in humans or horses had been reported in the counties as of the filing of this story. Hill County Health Department warned in a release that people need to take care to avoid the potentially fatal illness caused by the virus “Remember, the best way to protect yourself from West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites,” a release from the...
Havre Daily News staff The local traveling soccer club, Hi-Line United, said it is looking for coaches. People are asked to email [email protected] by Aug. 13 if interested in coaching for the club....
Havre Daily News Staff Cub Scout Pack 4426 is looking to add new members and is holding an event at Pepin Park Saturday, Aug. 12, to show what scouting is about. “Scouting is an investment in character and leadership, come see what scouting can do for your child,” a press release said. The theme for the event is “A Day at the Races,” and will focus on how being outdoors is a huge part of scouting, the release said. Events include a “raingutter regatta,” a frisbee race, an obstacle course, straw rockets and a “box derby....
Editor’s note: A meeting with Extension for Wednesday was added Thursday after Friday’s edition of Havre Daily News already went to press. The full Hill County Commission weekly calendar follows. Monday 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board meeting in the Hill County Courthouse Timmons Room Tuesday 10:30 p.m. — Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting, Hill County Detention Center 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the commissioners’ office 1:30 p.m. — 911 meeting at Havre City Hall Wednesday 10 a.m. — Extension 4-H m...
Havre Police Department A hit-and-run crash was reported on 11th Street Thursday at 12:30 p.m. -- A Sixth Street caller reported Friday at 12:14 a.m. that someone had struck the caller twice in the face, and a caller 1:20 a.m. Friday said that he assaulted by the previous caller and he wanted to report the incident as harassment. Hill County Sheriff's Office A theft, forgery or fraud was reported on Beaver Creek Highway Thursday at 11:02 a.m. Havre Fire Department Emergency...
It's hard to imagine what the early homesteaders would think of what their descendants are doing today. Would they approve? Or disapprove? Would they be proud? Or not? Well, I know one homesteader named Inga Lager who would be "bursting her buttons" of what her granddaughter Judy Anderson is doing today. Let me explain. Inga Larson Lager was a sister to my grandmother Thora Larson Clausen. They were born and raised in Skein, Norway. Inga and her husband, Carl Lager, came to...
The Fifth Annual Veterans and First Responders Family BBQ is set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at Pepin Park, an event meant to thank the groups for their service to the community. Havre Elks Lodge Secretary Brandy Kurtz, one of the organizers for the barbecue, said the event is for veterans, police, firefighters, border patrol and any other first responder and their families to celebrate with music, food and games for children. Kurtz said they will have hamburgers, hot dogs, tuna salad, chips and pop for any veterans and first...
A highly decorated U.S. Army private who died serving his country in Viet Nam is one of the service members being honored this weekend at the 10th Annual Veterans Memorial Softball Classic in Belgrade. Havre's Pfc. Mark Hinkle, who died of wounds sustained in combat in 1965, is the soldier the Army team is playing in honor of this year. This is the 10th year for the classic, which invites the state's best high school softball players to come together to showcase their talents...
Watch for more on the ceremony in an upcoming edition of Havre Daily News. The Rocky Boy Health Center broke ground on its new Youth Wellness Center in a Thursday morning ceremony with speakers sharing their hopes for the center and how it will help local young people, especially those struggling with addiction. Health Center staff and tribal leaders spoke at the event before members of the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation's Tribal Youth Council put shovels in the ground, the...
The Blaine County Fair will return to Chinook Thursday, Aug. 10 through Aug. 13 with a new centerpiece event, a carnival, food and tons of 4-H events throughout. Fair Manager Debra Ramberg said the biggest event this year would be a concert by country music writer and singer Darryl Worley at 7 p.m. that Saturday. The concert will feature an opening act by Cole Kleinert from CK and the Slow Rollers and the Milk River Band will be playing at the afterparty in the fairground’s beer gardens. Ramberg said the fair can’t do their t...
Havre Daily News staff Havre Trails is hosting its Fifth Annual Brewfest fundraiser in Pepin Park Aug. 26 2-7 p.m., and the group is looking for volunteers to help run the event. Havre Trails is a local non-profit group that promotes appreciation of and activities in area outdoor spaces by hosting hikes on local trails along with improving and building hiking trails and other outdoor facilities. The brewfest will include dozens of Montana-made beers, along with ciders, wines and seltzers for non-beer drinkers, food from...
Monday 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board meeting in the Hill County Courthouse Timmons Room Tuesday 10:30 p.m. — Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting, Hill County Detention Center 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the commissioners’ office 1:30 p.m. — 911 meeting at Havre City Hall Wednesday 10 a.m. — Extension 4-H meeting Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly business meeting in the commissioners’ office — nothing listed on the meeting agenda 6 p.m. — District 4 Human Resources Development Council board meeting at HRDC, 22...
