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  • Crash on Highway 87 near Box Elder kills one

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 19, 2024

    Filed 10:42 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024 Updated 8:54 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024 This version corrects who was killed in the crash A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 87 near Box Elder at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday resulted in the death of one woman with two other people taken to the hospital. The name of the person killed, a 74-year-old Havre woman, was not available by the time this story was filed. The Montana Highway Patrol crash fatality report said the two vehicles, a Ford F-150 and a Chevrolet Tahoe, were northbound on U.S....

  • Fort Belknap Indian Community becomes fourth tribal nation to enter USDA CREP conservation program

    Updated Jul 17, 2024

    Press release BOZEMAN — The Fort Belknap Indian Community is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help conserve, maintain and improve grassland productivity, reduce soil erosion and enhance wildlife habitat through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The Fort Belknap Indian Community is entering into a CREP agreement with USDA’s Farm Service Agency to enroll eligible grassland, pastureland, and other agricultural lands within the boundaries of the reservation, as well as on other eligible land own...

  • One killed, three injured in rollover following high-speed chase on Fort Belknap

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    Filed 9:12 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2024, updated 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Three people were injured and one killed Thursday following a vehicle leading Fort Belknap law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase. Quacey Whitegrass of Ronan, 32, died of injuries sustained in the crash, the Blaine County coroner said Wednesday. The other three in the car were injured in the crash, Montana Highway Patrol reports. None were wearing seat belts. The driver was an 18-year-ol...

  • Chinook, Harlem and Havre asking residents to conserve water

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 17, 2024

    The cities of Chinook, Harlem and Havre are asking residents to voluntarily reduce lawn irrigation to conserve water while the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works are repaired. "Following the recent conditions of the siphons at the St. Mary Diversion, the Havre, Chinook, and Harlem communities have been working with Montana Rural Water to find ways to conserve water along the Milk River," Havre Public Works Director Trevor Mork said in a release this morning. "With our...

  • Quick Pics: A busy Fourth of July weekend

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

  • BOR to start work fixing the St. Mary Diversion

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., announced Friday that U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced it will start work “immediately” to rehabilitate the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works that supplies much of the water that flows through the Milk River each year. Gov. Greg Gianforte also announced the news in a release Tuesday. “I’m grateful for this much needed federal assistance to repair the St. Mary and Halls Coulee siphons,” Gianforte said. “The State of Montana stands ready to assist local and federal officials in responding...

  • A packed Great Northern Fair opens next week

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    A full slate of events and activities are set to rock the Great Northern Fair at the Great Northern Fairgrounds next week. 4-H starts with setting things up Sunday, open exhibits will be accepted starting Monday, 4-H interviews are Tuesday and the midway is open Wednesday through Sunday with arena events set for each of those days. The grandstand events start with the perennial-favorite Junior Rodeo Wednesday. The Great Northern Rodeo Ram Rodeo takes over the arena Thursday and Friday, July 18-19. Saturday sees the truck and...

  • Name of Havre man killed in Glacier County car crash released

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    The name of the 18-year-old Havre man killed June 27 in a one-car crash in Glacier County has been released by the Glacier County coroner. Michael Wayne Spotted Eagle died from injuries sustained in the crash. The Montana Highway Patrol report said Spotted Eagle, a passenger in a Cadillac Escalade that went off the road on U.S. Highway 89, was tossed from the vehicle, hitting the ground and sustaining fatal injuries. The crash report said information about the driver was unknown at the time of the report being filed. The repo...

  • 4-H Livestock sale moves to 11 a.m. during 2024 Great Northern Fair

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Hill County 4-H is set for a big 2024 Great Northern Fair, with some changes including a major shift in time for the annual market sale. “The biggest change is Sunday. July 21, the livestock sale will start at 11 a.m.,” Montana State University Extension Hill County Agent Colleen Pegar said. Pegar and Hill County Extension Agent Kati Purkett said Hill County 4-H has grown a bit, with several new members and a good set of displays and animals for the fair. Pegar said the livestock sale will feature 36 beef, 39 swine, nine she...

  • Museum board members discuss updates

    Christy Bambrough|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    H. Earl Clack Museum board members met Monday evening to review updates for the museum. The board discussed what could happen with a new $1.25 million grant to promote tourism. A new room that has been dedicated to Bill Dritshula will be open to the public soon. A metal dinosaur dubbed “Stygi” will be finding a new home in the museum and should be on display soon for children and public to enjoy. The next museum board meeting will be on August 12 at 6 p.m....

  • Celebrating History: A different kind of political campaigning 100 years ago

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    By Emily Mayer Just like today, it was campaign season 100 years ago. Unlike today, candidates didn’t start campaigning before the polls closed for the previous election. Non-stop, 24/7/365 campaigning was unheard of back then. Local candidates filing for the primary election for office included Roscoe Timmons and Bill Holdorf for Sheriff; Arthur Lamey for County Attorney; George Glass, Clerk of the District Court; Al Cameron and C. A. Young for Treasurer (not to be confused with C. W. “Shorty” Young, Havre’s vice king. T...

  • For the Record, July 11, 2024

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Havre Police Department Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Officers investigated a report at 6:13 a.m. on Fifth Street that someone had broken into a vehicle. -- Officers investigated a report from Fourth Street at 9:04 a.m. that someone had broken into a vehicle. -- Officers investigated a report from First Street at 9:59 a.m. that someone had stolen yard accent lights. -- Officers issued a written or verbal warning after a complaint from the 300 Block of Fourth Avenue that people were si...

  • Correction - Midtown Care Care

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    A story posted online Monday misreported the day of a fire at Midtown Car Care Center. Firefighters responded to the fire at 2:41 a.m. Friday, July 5....

  • Correction - HHS Class of 1974

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Havre Weekly Chronicle put a gathering of the Havre High School Class of 1974 at the Gallery Lounge on the wrong date in the July 3, 2024, Community Calendar. The gathering is 6 p.m. Friday, July 19....

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Hill County Commission schedules and agendas also are posted in the Hill County Courthouse. Monday, July 15, 2024 9:30 a.m. — Commissioner working session in the Commission Office 1:30 p.m. — Unified Disposal Board meeting at the Unified Disposal Landfill 3:30 p.m. — Council on Aging director Mmeeting in the Commission Office Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:30 a.m. — Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire call update in the Commission Office 10 a.m. — Safety Committee meeting at the Havre Hill-County Public Li...

  • Agenda - Havre City-County Airport Board

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Havre City-County Airport Board will meet at the airport terminal Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of June minutes 2. Correspondence 3. Reports (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer 4. Public comments 5. Unfinished business (A) Big Hangar renovation (B) FY 2025 budget 6. New business (A) Engineer request for quotation 7. Approval of July claims...

  • Agenda - Havre City Council Ordinance Committee

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Havre City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet Monday, July 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the back room at Havre City Hall. The meeting will cover: • NorthWestern Energy natural gas franchise agreement renewal • Alcoholic beverage license ordinance 905...

  • Customer kiosks now at FSA offices

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Press release USDA announced that new customer kiosks from USDA’s Farm Service Agency are now available at every county office nationwide. “These kiosks help to streamline your visit to your local county office and easily access a variety of features such as signing FSA documents, utilizing the Loan Assistance Tool, browsing USDA programs, accessing the internet, accessing necessary personal information, and signing up for a Login.gov account, which provides access to farmers.gov level two features and other USDA and U.S...

  • Montana FSA News, July 11, 2024

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Farm Service Agency news Montana FSA program dates/deadlines USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at https://farmers.gov and https://fsa.usda.gov/mt . July 15, 2024: The Acreage Reporting Date for Spring Alfalfa Seed, all other spring seeded crops, Perennial Forage, Hemp, CRP acres and Grazing acreage is 15 days before the onset of harvest or grazing, or July 15, whichever is earlier. July...

  • Senior Center News, July 11, 2024

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    North Central Senior Center July 15-19 Menu Menu subject to change Menu not state-approved Monday, July 15, 2024 — Sloppy Joe’s, jojo’s, corn, pears Tuesday, July 16, 2024 — Asian chicken wrap, mixed veggies, Jell-O Wednesday, July 16, 20204 — Meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, cup cakes Thursday, July 18, 2024 — Chili mac casserole, peas and carrots, mixed fruit Friday, July 19, 2024 — Wisconsin cheese soup, grilled cheese sandwich, green beans, tomato, pears Important: We have hired a cook for the Rudya...

  • Out Our Way: Good Old Boys Club

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    1 Timothy 5:8 "If anyone does not care for his family he had denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." Out our way, cow-calf operations have a number of bulls. When the cows are in season, the bulls rule the roost - often battling each other and sometimes causing severe injuries. But after mating season, they forget the cows and the calves, and old rivalries, and hang out in "the Good Old Boys Club." I first discovered the "club" when getting ready for the gall drive...

  • Pastor's Corner: Rest and refresh

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    Summertime is a time we often consider as a season of rest, a season of play, a season of taking time off, even if just for a little while, to escape the routines of life and refresh our energy. It's the season of vacationing that was incorporated into our psyche from the days of our youth when we anticipated an extended break from school. Those of us grown into adulthood still cling to those nostalgic daydreams of a lazy, carefree summer as we remain constrained to our forty...

  • Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

    Updated Jul 11, 2024

    You know, Lord, fun things sometimes happen, if we notice. We were to meet Lilly at her favorite café in her town. We found the café, a parking spot, then went in, found her, with her back to us but we spotted her red hair and giggled. Since it was noonish, the café was nearly full. Six folks sat four tables to our right. There was chatter all over, then we noticed a waitress bringing them their salads. The 'grandpa' spoke, "Bow your heads, we need to pray". He spoke loud en...

  • Havre receives $1.25 million tourism grant

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 3, 2024

    Havre just received a major boost in its planning for downtown and boost up tourism. The Downtown Havre Matters! committee at a meeting Monday discussed $1.25 million in a two-year grant the Havre Tourism Enhancement Project was awarded last week to help revitalize downtown and increase tourism in the area, part of the goals of the Downtown Master Plan recently approved by the city. The grant is being administered by Bear Paw Development Corp. and will be overseen by a board set up to administer the grant, with its general ma...

  • Young Havre man killed in Glacier County car crash

    Tim Leeds|Updated Jul 3, 2024

    An 18-year-old Havre man was killed last Thursday in a one-car crash in Glacier County. By the Tuesday filing deadline for this story, Glacier County coroner had not responded to requests from Havre Weekly Chronicle for the name of the Havre man. The Havre man was a passenger in the Cadillac Escalade that crashed. The incident report said information about the driver was unknown at the time of the report being filed. The report lists the crash as occurring 6:17 a.m. Thursday, June 27, on U.S. Highway 89 with Browning the...

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