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Montana Department of Environmental Quality today issued an update on caution advisories on harmful algal blooms that included Beaver Creek Reservoir on the north end of Beaver Creek Park about 8 miles south of Havre. People are warned to use caution at the reservoir to avoid exposure to potential harmful algal blooms and to keep pets out of the areas where they see algae. DEQ's website says harmful algal blooms -- HABs -- most often occur in Montana’s reservoirs and lakes, although water users should also be cautious a...
You know, Lord, occasionally humorous things have a bit of logic; since some months have a few wacky holidays about food, this one seemed appropriate for August. Author unknown, titled: To a friend: How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? He laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is possible. I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good. "This year I realized how old I...
We're born to die, the GOOD BOOK says; someday He'll call us home. Then off we'll fly to be with God, no more on Earth to roam. We'll greet family - oh! What a JOY; see some we've never met! There's "A" and "E" - two special gals - they sing a great duet. You left dear ones behind; you did; some tears we still do shed. Some day we, too, will join you there, that's what the GOOD BOOK said. No more illness of any kind, we're healed in Jesus' name! That happens when we've been ca...
The chair of the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission is asking for comment on drawing new legislative districts in the state. “The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission needs your help in drawing the new legislative districts that go into effect for the 2024 elections,” Commission Chair Maylinn Smith said in a release. She said four drafts of maps have been proposed for purposes of generating public comments and are available for review and comment online. Smith said that once the House districts are...
Havre Police Department A vehicle crash was reported on First Avenue at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. -- An injured fawn was reported on U.S. Highway 2 at 7:04 p.m. Wednesday. -- A hit-and-run crash was reported at 7:27 p.m. Wednesday on Second Street. -- A fender bender was reported near Town Square Wednesday at 10:13 p.m. -- A verbal or written warning was issued after a 12:07 a.m. report today from callers who woke to find an intoxicated woman in their room. -- At 4:54 this...
Hill County saw its first case of monkeypox yesterday, and while the national outbreak of the virus across the U.S. and the world is a cause for concern, it doesn’t appear that the disease is cause for alarm in this region for now. Dr. Kevin Harada of Northern Montana Health Care said the outbreak is being monitored, but due to the virus’ relatively low rate of spread most people don’t need to worry about it for now. “Time will tell if this is going to become more of a problem or not, we’re monitoring the situation...
Blaine County Sheriff John Colby said that suspects have been identified but no arrests have been made in the string of vandalism incidents in Blaine and Chouteau counties that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage and is likely linked to the shooting of one or more deer, all occurring late Aug. 17 or early Aug. 18. Colby said Tuesday they are making “quite a bit of headway,” but he was unable to give specific details at this point in the investigation. A press release from Colby this morning said evidence has...
Staff and wire report The local economic development agency is looking for some help planning for the region’s economic future. Bear Paw Development Corp. said in a release that it is seeking input from area residents on the organization’s draft 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The CEDS was last updated in 2020 and is typically utilized for five years. However, the federal Economic Development Administration has requested that Bear Paw’s CEDS be updated in 2022 to align with the same CEDS approval sched...
Havre Police Department Cameron Reid Taylor of Havre, 25, was arrested on a charge obstructing a peace officer or other public servant and on two Justice or City court warrants and Desstazia Crystal Healy of Havre, 18, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant after a verbal disturbance was reported on First Street Northeast Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a caller at a First Street business reported Tuesday at 4:42 p.m. that two...
Scott McFetridge Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa - There is only so much farmland in the United States, so when Russia's invasion of Ukraine last spring prompted worries that people would go hungry as wheat remained stuck in blockaded ports, there was little U.S. farmers could do to meet the new demand. But that may be changing. Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture instituted new policies to encourage American farmers to begin growing two crops on one...
from U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $550 million in funding to support projects that enable underserved producers to access land, capital and markets, and train the next, diverse generation of agricultural professionals. The investments are made through funding provided in the American Rescue Plan Act Section 1006, as amended by Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act. The provisions fund and direct USDA to take action to help ensure underserved producers h...
Staff and wire report Hill County Health Department announced in a release late this morning that a single case of presumptive monkeypox virus has been confirmed in a Hill County adult. The release said initial testing was competed Monday at the Montana State Public Health Laboratory and confirmatory testing will take place with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disease has been endemic in parts of Africa for decades, with the disease spreading to other areas including the U.S. at times. Outbreaks of...
West Nile virus has been confirmed in the area, with Blaine County among Montana counties with mosquitoes testing positive for the virus. Blaine County Health Department said in a Facebook post Monday evening that the virus was detected in Blaine and Phillips counties. “Please take precautions when you are outdoors, utilize proper bug spray and clothing, remove sources of standing water, and vaccinate your horses if you haven’t already,” the post said. A post on the Hill County Weed and Mosquito Control District Faceb...
A plan to try to control the deer population in Havre is slated be voted on by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission at its Oct. 20 meeting, and people are invited to make public comments on the proposal online. Fish, Wildlife and Parks has recommended the commission approve the plan, saying in a release about collecting public comment that the plan contains strategies that can effectively remove urban deer. Several herd of deer starting coming into the city, with...
Unfortunately, it seems the region’s brief respite from the extreme heat is at an end, with highs in the 90s on the way throughout this week and most of next, with another break hopefully coming after that. Until last week, Montana, as well as much of the U.S. and the world, was experiencing a scorching summer, with highs rarely going under 90 degrees and often going well into the triple digits for weeks on end. According to data from the National Weather Service, 25 out of 29 days this month have been above-average in terms...
Festival Days is right around the corner and Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Director Jessica Fagerbakke said many of the events are still open for more participants. This year will be the 42nd annual Festival Days, a celebration held in Havre near the end of harvest, and is arguably the biggest local event of the year featuring a pile of events and activities including a parade, a car show, craft show, vendor markets, live music and food trucks over three days from Sept. 16 to Sept. 18. This year’s theme is “Find You...
Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited said repairs to its ramp at Fresno Reservoir have been put on hold, and the ramp is open at least through Labor Day. The chapter had planned to take advantage of low levels in the reservoir to do repairs to the ramp, but chapter member Craig Buettner said this morning that has been delayed. He said the ramp will remain open through the holiday weekend, and the chapter will provide updates as planning on repairs continues....
Havre Police Department Raymond Windyboy of Box Elder, 60, was arrested on a charge of trespass to property after a trespasser was reported Monday at 10:38 a.m. at a First Street business. -- An arrest was made or summons issued after a hit and run crash, caught on camera, was reported at Montana State University-Northern Monday at 1:35 p.m. No details on charges were provided. -- Nathan Michael Kennelly of Havre, 26, was arrested on a state District Court warrant after a...
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 Employment Budgets Ordinance Resolutions Resolution No. 22-2701 Requesting Distribution of Local Government Road Construction and Maintenance Match Program Funds Contracts Health Department — Satellite — WIC Program Council on Aging contract — Contract Amendment No. 1 Contract For CSFP Contract #22027210060 Council on Aging contract with Rocky Boy Board appoi...
Press release Northern Montana Hospital's Surgical Day Care was recently gifted an obstetrics procedure chair purchased by the Northern Montana Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary. The Spa Source Klyne + OB/GYN model exam and power procedure chair will be used for gynecological procedures. It is an all electric chair/bed that features four motors to control the height, backrest, leg-rest and tilt functions. The chair also has a convenient single button re-set switch on the back to...
Story and photos from Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club There is a hidden garden at 1145 Grant Avenue that is a slice of heaven on earth, designed as a family's backyard retreat from morning until evening for Terri and Russ Earl. A work in progress, it has evolved to be both eco-friendly and esthetic. They are a team. Russ uses his woodworking skills and Terri designs for pleasing beauty. They have utilized shade and buildings for wind shelter to keep the garden lush even during...
PAWS of Chinook was asked last week by Blaine County Sheriff's Office to assist with rescue of an unknown number of dogs at a residence in western Blaine County. Alissa Hewitt, director and president at PAWS who is leading the effort, said they have rescued 31 dogs of varying ages, including six puppies still nursing. All but two border collies are of mixed breeding so far. They know of at least five more that still have to be trapped. All of the dogs seem to be nice, with som...
Amanda Eggert Montana Free Press The Montana Fish and Wildlife commission voted Thursday to reinstate a cap on the number of Yellowstone-area wolves that hunters and trappers can kill, abandoning an approach that allowed hunters and trappers to kill 21 wolves last season. Most of the approximately 100 commenters speaking about wolf management at the Aug. 25 commission meeting expressed frustration with wolf hunting and trapping generally, or the prospect of hunting and trapping wolves that leave the northern border of Yellows...
Havre Police Department Officers assisted other agencies on a call on Boulevard Avenue Friday at 1:39 p.m. -- A Fifth Avenue call reported Friday at 2:18 p.m. finding a red Dynacraft bike in their yard. -- A dead deer was reported in a backyard on Eighth Street Friday at 4:34 p.m. -- Jace Kovalicky of Lolo, 24, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and careless driving after a caller reported an erratic driver on First Street Friday at 11:02 p.m. -- Dawson Joe...
