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A winter weather advisory is in effect for a region from the Rocky Mountain Front as far east as Liberty County, with a special warning for parts of Hill and Chouteau counties. The weather is predicted to stay chilly but no more local precipitation is expected till Friday night, with a chance of snow Saturday night through Sunday and snow likely Sunday night and Monday. The advisory that includes Liberty County, in effect through 6 tonight, says 1 inch to 4 inches of snow could fall with winds gusting as high as 30 mph to 40...
Press release GLASGOW - If you see some lights at night north of U.S. Highway 2 this winter, it may not just be the northern lights. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks crews are live trapping swift fox from November through February, checking traps and handling fox during the long, dark hours of winter. Two two-member crews will be working, north of Highway 2, between Opheim and Havre. Since 2000, and about every five years since then, FWP has partnered with Canada to conduct a...
Press release Havre Public Works Department has announced that The City of Havre Bulk Water station on 16th Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, Nov. 7, until further notice for necessary upgrades....
Havre Police Department Dolan Weaver Tuss of Havre, 29, was issued a summons on a charge of criminal contempt related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 8:03 a.m. Tuesday. -- A Fourth Street caller reported receiving annoying phone calls Tuesday at 9:48 p.m. -- A summons was issued after a fight was reported at Havre Middle School Tuesday at 11:14 a.m. No details on charges were provided. -- A 12-year-old was issued a summons on an assault charge after a fight...
A winter weather advisory is in effect for a region from the Rocky Mountain Front as far east as Liberty County, with a special warning for parts of Hill and Chouteau counties. The advisory, in effect through 6 tonight, says 1 inch to 4 inches of snow could fall with winds gusting as high as 30 mph to 40 mph. People are warned to plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes, adding that gusty winds could...
Press release The Montana Association of Conservation Districts is funding the Ranching for Rivers program for projects between Spring of 2023 and Fall of 2024, providing a 50% cost share on waterside projects involving the installation of new fencing. In the Hill County region, projects on the Milk River, Beaver Creek, Little Box Elder Creek and Big Sandy Creek are most likely to qualify, but the Hill County Conservation District can help people check the eligibility of other creeks in the county. The program is aimed to...
Staff and wire The USDA Farm Service Agency announced Friday appointees who will serve on the Montana USDA Farm Service Agency state committee. Ryan Lankford of Chinook will chair the committee. Other appointees are: • Casey Bailey, Fort Benton • Steve Carney, Scobey • Sarah Degn, Sidney • Jake Merkel, Whitehall U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., praised the appointees. “I’m pleased to see such a strong group of Montana farmers and ranchers named to our FSA State Committee,” Tester said in a press release. “These individuals wil...
Montana Farmers Union GREAT FALLS — A Dec. 1 application deadline is fast approaching for two Farmers Union programs Applications for a program geared to develop leaders in the agricultural field are now open, with four spots from Montana Farmers Union available. The Farmers Union Enterprises Leadership program is intended to empower future leaders in the Farmers Union Enterprise states of North Dakota, Montana, Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota. Each year, four members from each state are selected to represent their s...
Press release HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Agriculture Director Christy Clark announced Tuesday a letter of intent for Heineken International Cerveceria Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma — Heineken International — to increase its purchase volume of Montana barley products. “We’re thrilled Heineken recognizes the superior quality of Montana barley and wants to do more business with our farmers,” Gianforte said. “This agreement ushers in tremendous opportunities for our ag industry.” Gianforte signed the lette...
Havre High Schools' marching band and color guard team competed in the Mountain West Marching Band Festival in Pocatello, Idaho, this past weekend, going up against teams from Idaho, Utah and Montana, with the color guard taking first in their division. Color Guard Team Director Serena Dawson said this is her first year leading the team, but she thinks they did very will this weekend and during their fall season as a whole. "I was very happy with our team," Dawson said. "From...
People have a chance to see a different approach to teaching estate planning with Wildflower Reflections about Estate Planning set for two sessions Wednesday. “If you think estate planning is a boring topic, then you haven’t been to one of Marsha Goetting’s presentations,” a release about the presentation said. ‘Goetting has enhanced her presentions by combining her appreciation of Montana wildflowers with her desire to help you remember strategies that can help you achieve your estate planning goals.” Goetting, a professor...
After a few months of relative quiet, the Blaine County Health Department was notified of 26 new COVID-19 cases in the last three days, a significant jump from the eight they saw between Oct. 24 and Oct. 28. A release from the department this morning shows the region is continuing to see COVID-19 activity, along with influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, cases as well. “Please be vigilant, COVID is not over,” the release says. “Please wash your hands, cover your cough and sneezes, stay away from sick peopl...
Havre Daily News initially was told the Eagle Creek Fire in the Bear Paw Mountains started on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation and reported that in multiple stories subsequent to the fire starting Sept. 7, including in a story about a Hill County Fire Council meeting that ran Friday. The fire actually started in the Edwards Cabin in Chouteau County, not on the reservation.... Full story
Havre Police Department A 14th Street West caller reported Monday at 8:12 a.m. that cellphone accounts had been opened under the caller's name. -- Officers were called Monday at 11:41 p.m. to a vehicle crash on First Street West where a man and a woman were also arguing. -- A Monday 2:08 p.m. caller reported a vehicle was keyed at a Montana State University-Northern. -- A beer theft was reported at a First Street West business Monday at 9:07 p.m. -- A Second Street Northeast...
Northern Montana Health Care is currently rolling out a new program for their patients. “RxInform” is a texting service that provides patients with education information about prescriptions. Meant to be utilized with new prescriptions, it adds another layer of information that patients can benefit from. Once a provider has entered a new prescription in for a patient, the RxInform program will automatically create a text to the patient with information. “Quite often, when a patient is prescribed a new medication, espec...
The holiday season is quickly approaching! And with that, stress is sure to follow. In this Partners in Prevention article, we take a look at what stress is and how to cope with it. National Stress Awareness Day is every first Wednesday of November — Nov. 2 this year. The day is dedicated to increasing public awareness and helping people recognize, manage, and reduce stress in their personal and professional lives. It’s a day to remind individuals that you’re not doing yourself any favors by stressing about situations you can...
Members of Bear Paw Credit Union soon will vote on whether or not to merge into Altana Federal Credit Union, a merger which Bear Paw Credit Union Vice President Gerry Veis says will be overwhelmingly beneficial to their membership. A letter explaining the merger and a ballot have already been sent to members of the local credit union, but the official election, in which every member with a primary account gets one vote, isn’t until Dec. 1 at a special meeting in the Duck Inn Antique Room at 5 p.m. Veis said the time b...
The Havre Rotary Club treated Lincoln-McKinley Primary School students to a night of pizza, games and prizes Thursday at Creative Yogurt, a yearly event for the club which appears to have been their most successful in years. Club President Dawn Ward said it was a great night and she was told by many people that it was better than they'd seen in some time. "Everything went fantastic," Ward said. " ... It was a great night for everybody." This is something the club does every...
Havre Daily News staff Plenty of opportunities are being held tonight for people who want to celebrate Halloween. Great Northern Fairgrounds is hosting a trunk-or-treat event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with decorated cars and prizes for the children, along with the final night of the Havre Jaycees Haunted House, opening at 7 p.m. People also can join the Montana State University-Northern athletic teams and other campus groups for a trunk or treat in the upper parking lot of Northern’s Armory gymnasium from 4-5:30 p.m. The event i...
Press release Havre High School speech and debate took a small team to its first tournament of the year, Saturday in Glasgow, and saw some success. With good finishes by its competitors, Havre just missed bringing home the Class A sweepstakes trophy. Havre took second with 34 points and Sidney took first with 39. “This was a good first tournament for the students who were able to come and compete,” head coach Tim Leeds said. “There was some tough competition in Glasgow, including from the host. Sidney always is a stron...
Press release A veteran service officer for Montana Veteran Affairs Division will be in the following places on: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022: Shelby — Courthouse — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cut Bank — Glacier County Courthouse Annex Room 19 — 1:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022: Browning — New Eagle Shield Building — 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022: Glasgow — Glasgow VA Clinic — 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022: Malta — Malta City Hall — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022: Shelby — Courthouse — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cut Bank — Glacier...
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 and payroll Clothing allowance for the Sheriff’s office Employment Budgets Ordinance Resolutions Contracts Cooperative Agreement between Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Snow removal at the courthouse and detention center with LawnTree Services LLC Lease between Hill County and Laredo Financial Business and Real Estate LLC Board a...
Havre Police Department Russell James Houle Jr. of Havre, 42, was issued a summons on a shoplifting charge after a caller reported Friday at 9:07 a.m. that a person who had shoplifted the previous day was at the entrance to the building. -- A sexual or violent offender registry violation was reported at the police station Friday at 12:24 p.m. -- A stolen wallet was reported in the Havre area at 1:11 p.m. Friday. -- A bad check was reported Friday at 3:17 p.m. at a First...