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Gov. Greg Gianforte and Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., thanked firefighters and first responders for their work battling wildfires at a press conference held at Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's Southwestern Land Office Helibase in Missoula Wednesday. Gianforte said the facility has launched countless critical missions during one of the state's most dangerous fire seasons, and everyone involved from volunteer firefighters to the Montana National Guard...
Editor’s note: This version corrects attribution on a quote from an audience member. It corrects misreporting on CDC recommendations for people who are fully vaccinated and exposed to the virus. The Hill County Health Department, between a lack of funds and having it's authority curtailed by Montana House Bill 702, is having trouble keeping up with the pandemic amid a nationwide surge driven by the delta variant. During a special meeting of the board Wednesday about changes t...
Out our way, the best riders are the ones who never give up. They will get thrown and tossed and stomped, but they don't quit. They "cowboy up" and get back in the saddle. Granted, there are some of us who take longer than others - who spend more time on the ground than in the saddle - but though we may never become great riders, we can become adequate. Learning to just keep at it is a good thing in daily life as well as working cattle, and it is amazing how many folks have...
I would like to deliver a couple of ministerial association "shout-outs." This past Saturday, Aug. 21, was the Sixthth Annual Back to School Bash. Greater Havre Area Ministerial Assocation would like to thank Harley Edmonds - Christy Edmonds' daughter - for leading this year's Bash. Thanks also goes to Trina Crawford and her crew from Salvation Army for facilitating the backpacks distribution. My wife, Susan, and our friend Anita Atkinson helped get the shoes and socks from...
You know, Lord, a while back, rummaging through some papers, up popped an interesting article about oils. "Keeley" wrote that she'd recently begun learning about essential oils and how in ancient times God gave His people these healing oils to use for health. Quoting her: "Aside from enjoying the scents and experiencing their healing power, I've been fascinated to read about the Biblical basis for their use and the documented stories of their success. "I love history, but when...
The St. Mary Rehabilitation Working Group’s Sept. 21 meeting was canceled in the wake of the news that all four applications for American Rescue Plan Act funds were unsuccessful, at least for now. Milk River Joint Board of Control Program Manager Jen Patrick said this is a disappointing development, but not an overly surprising one. Patrick said ARPA guidelines said dams and reservoir projects are not being funded at this time, so the applications were a long shot. “It’s not a shock,” she said. Despite this set back, she sai...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 629 new cases, 4,239 active cases, 210 hospitalizations and 1,781 deaths. The cumulative total for the state as 124,910 cases. Blaine County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of 3 new cases, 41 active, 1 active hospitalizations, 873 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday evening that 13 new cases were reported, 87 active, 5 active hospitalization, 2,225 total cases, 47 deaths. Rocky Boy r...
The Milk River Gobblers Second Annual Youth Fun Day at Havre Trap Club was a success, organizers said, with more than 55 people braving the cool, windy weather to participate in the fun and educational activities. The Youth Fun Day is organized to help the Milk River Gobblers get youth interested in hunting, the outdoors and wildlife, group spokesman Jeff Dibblee said, and to help give area youth the knowledge and resources to be successful hunters. The Gobblers members came...
Havre Police Department Meea Lee Healy of Havre, 19, was arrested on two Justice or City court warrants and Jared Sage Tincher of Havre, 27, was arrested on three Justice or City court warrants after a caller asked Wednesday at 2:49 p.m. for assistance removing some people from a First Street Northeast building. -- John Alan Horseman of Fort Belknap, 50, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after caller reported that a man was passed out on a Ninth Avenue lawn...
Staff and wire report Blaine County Veterinary Service has announced the addition of two new members to its staff, Dr. Bobbi Knudsen and Dr. Seth Phillips. One of their favorite things about the veterinary profession is the opportunity to get to know not only many great pets and livestock, but their owners as well, a press release said. "We both love herd work; give us a call, 406-357-2279," the two said in the release. Growing up on the family ranch in Malta, Knudsen said...
Press release Brooke Rudolph has recently been promoted to consumer lender/operations officer at Stockman Bank in Havre. Her responsibilities include developing and servicing consumer loans, and coordinating, overseeing and supervising all operational related functions for the bank. She also provides supervision and guidance to the teller and customer service areas, loan support and administrative staff. Rudolph brings more than 15 years of banking experience to the position...
In a press conference Tuesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte urged people to get vaccinated, talked about the ongoing surge of COVID-19 in the U.S. and Montana, one driven by the now-dominant delta variant, continuing with his mantra of personal responsibility. The state tracking map update today listed 604 new cases with 4,109 active cases and 241 hospitalizations. Gianforte said unvaccinated people are in danger now that the variant, which is far more contagious than previous...
COVID-19 has caused another death in the area and already is impacting schools. Hill County Health Department reported another COVID-19-related death Tuesday, bringing the county total to 47. And while most local schools are open today, a major exception is in Chester. Chester-Joplin-Inverness schools, which were scheduled to open today, posted on their Facebook page Tuesday that the first day of school has been postponed until Tuesday, Aug. 31, due to COVID-19. Havre Daily News was not able to obtain more information, such...
During a regional fire call Tuesday, National Weather Service Glasgcow Lead Forecaster Ted Jamba said it looks like the region’s cool, wet weather will continue into the weekend, weather that has helped cull some fires in the region including the Pine Grove Fire. Jamba said a cold front moved into the North East of Montana Monday evening and the west has seen lows in the 40s. He said next week will be dryer and not quite as cool, but it’s unlikely to match the heat of the last couple months. He said recent precipitation has...
Montana Free Press by Alex Sakariassen Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate approved a $1.2 trillion spending plan aimed at addressing critical national infrastructure needs. The bill is poised to inject billions of dollars into Montana's highways, bridges, water systems and broadband, and the fate of that funding now rests with the U.S. House of Representatives, which began debating the proposal's path this week. Democratic Sen. Jon Tester was among the bill's chief...
The Montana state COVID-19 tracking map after today’s update listed 604 new cases, 4,109 active cases, 241 active hospitalizations and 1,773 deaths. The cumulative state total of confirmed cases is 124,278. Blaine County Health Department reported Tuesday evening being notified of 9 new cases, 37 active, 1 active hospitalization, 925 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday evening that 9 new cases were reported, 78 active, 4 active hospitalizations, 2,212 total cases, 47 deaths. Rocky Boy ...
Havre Police Department Officers issued a summons to Lana Standing Chief of Havre, 40, on a charge of criminal contempt for missing a 24/7 sobriety program appointment at n 8 a.m. Tuesday. -- Officers investigated a report of theft, forgery or fraud reported from a business on the 700 Block of First Street at 4:39 p.m. Tuesday. Hill County Sheriff's Office Lisa Ann Stump of Box Elder, 50, was arrested on three Justice or City court warrants served at Hill County Detention...
A boxed item on page 2 of the back-to-school special section in Monday’s edition of Havre Daily News listed incorrect days for vacation and holiday days in Havre Public Schools’ 2021-22 school year. The correct days are: Holiday/vacation days Sept. 6 — Labor Day Nov. 24-26 — Thanksgiving Dec. 22-31 — Christmas break Jan. 17 — Martin Luther King Day April 14-5, 18 — Easter break May 30 — Memorial Day No classes Oct. 21-22 — Teacher convention Feb. 25 — Teacher inservice March 11, 14 — Spring break...
From Montana Farm Service Agency People who have suffered excessive livestock death losses and grazing or feed losses due to recent wildfires may may be eligible for disaster assistance programs through the USDA Farm Service Agency. The Livestock Indemnity Program offers payments for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program provides emergency relief for losses due to feed or water shortages, disease, adverse...
Note: This was provided by the office of Sen. Jon Tester Amid disastrous drought and a catastrophic wildfire season, U.S. Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and John Hoeven, R-N.D., this month introduced their bipartisan Livestock Disaster Relief Act to ensure that ranchers receive the necessary relief to recover from future disasters. “We are experiencing a devastating drought that has touched every corner of Montana and put a real hurt on livestock producers in our state,” said Tester. “This bipartisan bill will beef up criti...
From U.S. Department of Agricultre WASHINGTON — Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program are due Nov. 1. People can visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/occsp/index ....
Press release People can make plans now to attend the annual Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Conference at the Big Horn Resort in Billings Sept. 28-30. This year’s conference is packed with speakers that will deliver information on today’s most relevant topics including putting structure to fundraising, building a business in agriculture, telling your story, calving 101, goal setting to advance your mission, and lots of opportunities for networking. The Women in Business panel will feature Rachel Ayers, Sweet Cast Ang...
The delta variant-driven surge of COVID-19 continues across the U.S. and this part of Montana is no exception, with 23 new cases being reported in Hill County over the weekend, one of the most dramatic jumps since last year, before the emergency-use authorization of any vaccines. This brings the county to 82 active cases with two hospitalizations. Blaine County now has 22 active cases with nine new cases confirmed over the weekend. The state tracking map shows Liberty County...
Havre's Van Orsdel United Methodist Church will have a "Fun" Raiser Pig Roast Saturday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money for two new boilers to help heat the church through winter. Church Secretary Edna Gregory, part of the organizing committee for the event along with Judy Jones and Chris Vincent, said two of the church's four boilers that make up its heating system need to be replaced due to age and the estimated cost is around $20,000. "We have been told that...
