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  • Havre students hear about Native American culture

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 28, 2022

    As part of Native American Heritage Month, Havre Middle School students gathered for an assembly Monday afternoon to hear from Terry Brockie of Fort Belknap, a former Blaine County superintendent of schools, about his people's spirituality, language and values. Brockie said he has heritage from a few different tribes, as well as a non-Native American ancestors and he thanked the district for inviting him to talk about some aspect of his Native culture. He talked about his peop...

  • Senior Center News, Nov. 25, 2022

    Updated Nov 25, 2022

    North Central Senior Citizens Center Monday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 Menu Monday, Nov. 28 — Sloppy joes, tater tots, vegetables, fruit salad Tuesday, Nov. 29 — Salad, meat loaf, au gratin potato, broccoli, rolls, cake Wednesday, Nov. 30 — Oven-baked fish, rice pilaf, carrots, coffee cake Thursday, Dec. 1 — Chicken broccoli casserole, garlic biscuits, salad, cookies Friday, Dec. 2 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert Keeping ip with the pandemic: Nov. 22, 48 new Cases of COVID-19, total number is 5,940, active seven, no active hosp...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Nov 25, 2022

    You know, Lord, when someone says, "Remember when ..." that phrase stirs up all kinds of feelings of warmth and happiness; all five senses seem to partake in the memories. There's just something about recollecting the past that feels good. We each have a particular yearning to bring back moments in time, moments when life seemed simpler, like remembering that our Dad whistled or hummed while he worked. Reminiscing about Mom, we can almost smell the yeasty scent of homemade...

  • Havre School Board approves raises for activity bus drivers

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 23, 2022

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees voted to raise activity bus driver pay, approved their two-year agreement with the Teamsters and approved a contract with the Montana School Boards Association to conduct a search for a permanent superintendent in a meeting Tuesday. Interim-Superintendent Brad Moore, who was appointed for the remainder of the school year after the unexpected death of the previous superintendent Craig Mueller last month, presented the details of the MT...

  • Holiday gets a break in wintry weather

    Tim Leeds|Updated Nov 23, 2022

    After some bitter cold and snow, the weather is giving this region a break for the Thanksgiving holiday, although colder temperatures and a chance of snow are back in the forecast for next week. Some snow fell in this region this morning and was predicted to continue through early afternoon, but the highs for today were expected to be in the upper 30s. The forecast for Thanksgiving Day in this area calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the 30s to low 40s, with lows Thursda...

  • Havre-based meat processing co-op celebrates progress

    Updated Nov 23, 2022

    Montana Farmers Union Montana Premium Processing Cooperative celebrated progress on its facility Monday, welcoming people from the community and its members for tours. The new meat processing facility in Havre is set to begin processing beef, pork, lamb and bison in the coming months. "It was refreshing to be at a meeting with other producers who all have the same goal to provide a quality meat direct to the consumer," Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said....

  • Correction - Friend in Need fundraiser Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen address

    Updated Nov 23, 2022

    A press release about the Town Pump Friend in Need food bank fundraiser printed on Page A3 in Tuesday’s edition of Havre Daily News had the wrong Post Office Box for Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen. The soup kitchen’s Post Office Box is 223, Havre, MT 59501, and donations can be made at its contribution box at the kitchen at 611 Second St....

  • For the Record, Nov. 23, 2022

    Updated Nov 23, 2022

    Havre Police Department Cleve Alfonso Kristopher Spang of Hardin, 26, was arrested on charges of robbery, shoplifting, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, trespass to property and probation violation after a caller at a First Street business reported that a man had stolen a bottle of wine and was making threats toward employees Tuesday at 9:21 a.m. Hill County Sheriff's Office A 14-year-old was issued a summons on a charge of underage tobacco possession or...

  • MSU Extension cropping seminars set for January 2023 in the Golden Triangle

    Updated Nov 23, 2022

    From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension will host its annual cropping seminar series Jan. 9-13, 2023, in the Golden Triangle area of north-central Montana. Speakers will cover topics such as cereal grain varieties, pulse management, soil fertility management and estate planning. Interested people can attend seminars in Chester, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Havre, Shelby and Stanford. There is no charge for the seminars, and all agricultural producers are encouraged to a...

  • Town Pump matching $1 million for food banks

    Updated Nov 23, 2022

    Press release Editor’s note: This version corrects the Post Office Box and gives the address of Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen. As Montana’s food banks deal with record demand in the wake of soaring food costs and other everyday expenses, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is matching $1 million to help raise $4 million during its annual fundraising campaign for food banks and kitchens, including Havre Community Food Bank and Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen. More than 100 food banks statewide are participating this year in the “Be...

  • Sweet Grass Hills TV issue requires people reprogram their sets

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 22, 2022

    People who use the translators on Mount Royal in the Sweet Grass Hills may have to reprogram or re-scan their TV or digital receiver to receive Great Falls Channel 5 KFBB. East Butte TV Association President John Cicon said Channel 5 recently moved to a different frequency after winter weather damaged a great deal of equipment, including antennas, on the Sweet Grass Hills. Cicon said they are working to fix the issue, but it will likely take until winter between the time it takes to get parts and finding a time to make fixes...

  • Correction - Havre High School speech and debate

    Updated Nov 22, 2022

    A press release printed on Page A3 in Monday’s edition of Havre Daily News about the Havre High School speech and debate team misreported the team’s next competition. It is Dec. 10 in Malta....

  • For the Record, Nov. 22, 2022

    Updated Nov 22, 2022

    Havre Police Department A theft was reported on Sixth Avenue at 6:09 a.m. Monday. -- A 14-year-old was issued a summons after a caller at Havre High School asked Monday at 8:29 a.m. for an officer to look into a dug offense. No details on charges were provided. -- A theft from a vehicle was reported Monday at 8:48 a.m. on Seventh Street. -- A chop saw was reported Monday at 8:59 a.m. stolen out of a car on Second Street Northeast. -- A truck was reported broken into and a wall...

  • Hill County Community Foundation announces 2022 grant recipients

    Updated Nov 22, 2022

    Press release The Hill County Community Foundation has announced 10 grant recipients for the 2022 grant cycle. This year’s grantees are Havre Trails, CASA of Hill County, Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen, Havre Area Chamber of Commerce, Natalie Patrick Foundation, Greater Havre Area Ministerial Association, Rudyard Community Commercial Club, Bear Paw Volunteer Fire Department, Havre Salvation Army and the Arts and Beautification Committee of Havre Downtown Matters. The foundation had a total of $7000 to grant out this year and o...

  • Havre speech sees success at massive East Helena tournament

    Updated Nov 21, 2022

    Press release Editor's note: This version corrects the next tournament at which Havre High School speech and debate will compete. Havre High School speech and debate saw some success at a massive, highly competitive tournament Saturday in East Helena. The tournament had competitors from 13 Class A schools, including Havre, coming from around the state. Those included state rivals like Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Laurel, Billings Central, Butte Central, Corvallis, Fergus, Park and Stevensville. Three Class AA and eight BC...

  • People praise Superintendent Mueller at memorial

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 21, 2022

    A memorial was held Saturday morning at Havre High School for Havre Public Schools Superintendent Craig Mueller, who died unexpectedly Oct. 22. A long line of people showed up to the event, where family, friends and colleagues spoke about their time with Mueller and the effect he had on them, their families, the school and the community. Before anyone spoke, however, the Havre High School band played "Come Thou Font of Every Blessing" and Havre High School Assistant Principal...

  • Quick pics: State Champs!

    Updated Nov 21, 2022

  • Havre Community Thanksgiving Dinner looking for volunteers

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 21, 2022

    The Havre Community Thanksgiving Dinner is still looking for more volunteers this year including spots open at 5 p.m. Wednesday and throughout Thursday. Community Dinner organizer Debbie Rhines said she’s looking for 8 to 12 people Thursday to make sure everything runs smoothly, but the openings on Wednesday are important, too. She said the dinner has a committed group of regular volunteers who know how everything works, what they have to do and work together very well, so the event is not in danger of having to be c...

  • Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation sets Chinook outdoor ice-skating event

    Updated Nov 21, 2022

    Press release A local foundation is setting up a December event for some holiday-season ice skating. The Chinook Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are actively working toward fundraising for rehabilitation of the Pool and Park Complex. Represeantatives of the foundation said they are excited to bring this fun event to the area that will give folks a chance to go ice skating at the old skating rRink in Chinook Saturday, Dec m17, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. just south of the Chinook City Pool. Should the proposed bond pass in F...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly business meeting

    Updated Nov 21, 2022

    Editor’s note: Havre Daily News did not receive this agenda in time to print it at least 48 hours before the scheduled business meeting. The agenda for the Hill County Commission weekly business meeting Wednesday at 10 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Budgets Ordinance Resolutions No. 22-2707 Amending Budget 2973 for the Receipt and Disbursement of the Maternal Child Health Grant Contracts Health department Maternal Child Health block grant Contract No. 2...

  • Notice - Davey, Cottonwood school boards December meetings canceled

    Updated Nov 21, 2022

    Press release Davey School District 12 and Cottonwood School District 57 regular December board of trustee meetings have been canceled....

  • For the Record, Nov. 21, 2022

    Updated Nov 21, 2022

    Havre Police Department Fred Nashookpuk of Box Elder, 37 was arrested on charges of partner or family member assault after a officers were called to assist Havre Fire Department on First Street Friday at 9:49 a.m. -- Officers investigated a report from another agency about a person on the sexual or violent offender registry called in at 11:31 a.m. Friday. -- Brittney McGrew of Havre, 24, was arrested on charges of partner or family member assault and unlawful restraint and on...

  • Havreite seeks to send quilts to Ukrainian children

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 21, 2022

    Havre native Pamela Emard has sewn nine handmade quilts to give to children in Ukraine suffering from the effects of Russia's invasion, but is now trying to find a way to get them there. Emard said her mother was a first-generation immigrant to American and their family is primarily of Hungarian and Czech descent, so war in that part of the world hits her a little closer to home than most, so she said she immediately started giving money to relief efforts. Within a few months...

  • Quick pics: Havre students learn about painting horses

    Updated Nov 18, 2022

    Staff and wire The family of Toby and Elizabeth Werk and Joan Racine blessed the Sunnyside students and Havre Public Schools with traditional horse painting in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. They also took the painted horses to the Lincoln-McKinley and Highland Park schools and paraded them up and down the sidewalk so the young students could see the painted horses and ask questions. The students even got a pet or two in. "In Native American cultures, horses...

  • Gingerbread House Contest submission deadline set for Tuesday

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Nov 18, 2022

    The Havre Area Chamber of Commerce is running a Gingerbread House Building Competition this year Dec. 3, but the deadline for submissions is approaching fast. Entries are due Nov. 22 by 2 p.m. at the Chamber, or at Ruff Real Estate, where they will be displayed from that day until Dec. 3 when winners are announced. From Nov. 22 to Dec 3. community members will have the chance to peruse the submissions at Ruff Real Estate and vote on what they think the best houses are from each age bracket, 3-6 years old, 7-12 years old,...

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