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Northern Winz Hotel & Casino will be hosting their fifth annual Honor Our Legacy Fashion Show at 5 p.m. Friday, preceded by the Women’s Health Fair. Gaming Commissioner Rebekah Jarvey, the event’s coordinator said she’s excited to be able to put on this free event which this year features well-known artists and fashion designers from all over Indian Country including Elias Not Afraid, JG Indie and Sage Mountain Flower. The event’s categories include Contemporary Native Fashion for men and women, and 80s-Style Best Dressed...
Havre Public Works reported a major water line break was repaired Wednesday evening and outdoor water use could resume. Havre residents were asked to restrict their water use and not use outdoor water at all Wednesday morning when a main line from the city water treatment plant broke. Havre Public Works issued a release at 11:33 a.m. Wednesday asking people to limit water use to indoor only while the break was repaired. Pubic Works Director Dave Peterson later said in a Facebook post that the break was in the 16-inch main lin...
Press release Havre’s community health center is part of a pilot program to expand Montana’s capacity to treat stimulant use disorders, such as methamphetamine use, using an integrated, evidence-based program. Gov. Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier announced Wednesday Montana has contracted with six treatment providers including Bullhook Community Health Center to pilot the program and fill a much-needed gap in the behavioral health continuum of care. Providers are now wor...
The Montana state COVID tracking map was not updated by press deadline this morning. Blaine County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of 10 new cases, 77 active, no active hospitalizations listed, 1,058 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday evening that 11 new cases were reported, 167 active, 6 active hospitalizations, 2,562 total cases, 49 deaths. Rocky Boy reported Wednesday, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, 7 new cases, 75 active, 1 active...
from Judy Vosen Local blood drive co-ordinator The recent Havre Community Red Cross blood drive held at St. Jude Parish Center Monday, Sept. 13, was a great success. The original goal was 109 units. The drive saw 88 single units collected and 10 double units, for a total of 98 units of blood. After processing, this will provide 288 lifesaving products ready for distribution to hospital patients. Several of the donors were first time donors that day. A huge “Thank You” goes out to all those who took time out of their liv...
From Shodair Children’s hospital HELENA — As part of its continued effort to create a healthy and hopeful Montana, Shodair Children’s Hospital has partnered with organizations statewide to offer $10,000 in scholarships through its third annual suicide prevention awareness initiative. This opportunity encourages students to engage in critical thinking and speaking up about mental health and suicide prevention. In alignment with National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Shodair is asking middle and high school stude...
From the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Havre man who admitted to receiving child pornography on his cellphone was sentenced Wednesday to nine years in prison to be followed by eight years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Joshua Daniel Kaupang, 38, pleaded guilty June 3 to receipt of child pornography. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Chief Judge Morris also ordered $27,000 restitution to victims. In court documents filed in the c...
Press release Hill County will hold a public meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. at the 4-H Chuckwagon at the Great Northern Fairgrounds in Havre to inform the public of the current status of the Milk River Levee System and to discuss the proposed Levee Special Improvement District. Hill County is starting the process of making improvements to the levee such that it will be in compliance with the United States Army Corps of Engineers standards and represented accurately on upcoming FEMA floodplain maps. Hill County and the...
Havre Police Department A Wednesday 7:02 a.m. caller at the water plant reported that someone loosened lug nuts on a vehicle and the wheel fell off. -- A caller reported scraping a pickup truck with their vehicle while parking on Third Street at 9:46 a.m. Wednesday. -- Officers investigated a Wednesday 11:06 a.m. report that someone took the Third Street caller's remote alcohol monitoring device base station. -- A backpack was reported found at a First Street establishment...
Staff and wire report A businesswoman from Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation earned some top honors at the Made in Montana Tradeshow last week. Rebekah “Carries Sweet Grass Woman” Jarvey earned the Best in Show New Exhibitor Award at the tradeshow, held Friday and Saturday in Helena with the exhibits open to the public Saturday. The awards were presented to the winners Friday, with Montana Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras, Department of Agriculture Director Christy Clark and Commerce Director Scott Osterman presenting the awards. Jarvey d...
From Montana Department of Commerce Shelly R. Fyant was elected as the new Chair of the Montana State Tribal Economic Development Commission. Fyant is in her second three-year term with STEDC. “I look forward to serving the goals set by the commission to expand and improve economic opportunities for each tribal nation in Montana,” Fyant said. “Creating income earning opportunities for people, whether from a small business or through secure employment, is a goal embraced by our tribal council.” Representing the Arlee Distric...
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced last week major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, a federal disaster relief loan designed to better serve and support our small business communities still reeling from the pandemic, especially hard-hit sectors such as restaurants, gyms, and hotels. SBA announced it was ready to receive new applications immediately from small businesses looking to take a...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — Montana’s young hunters will have the state’s waterfowl and pheasants pretty much to themselves Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26. Licensed hunters ages 15 and under may hunt ducks, geese, coots, mergansers and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two special days set aside for youngsters, but they must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. While the accompanying adult may not shoot, he or she can assist with setting decoys, calling and retrieving. Prior to the youth hunt...
From Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Montana’s millions of acres of private land offer some excellent hunting opportunities — the only catch is gaining the landowner’s permission to hunt. It is Montana law that hunters obtain landowner permission to hunt on all private land. Here are a few things to keep in mind that will greatly improve results when attempting to secure hunting access to private land. • Show courtesy to the landowner and make hunting arrangements by calling or visiting at times convenient to the landown...
By Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 Due to a washout, County Road 145 North in northwestern Hill County that provides vehicle access to the Lost River WMA is closed approximately ¼ mile south of the main parking area. It is still possible to hike from the road closure to the main parking area. Alternate Routes: Turn north off US Highway 2 at Rudyard onto the Rudyard Road N. Travel approximately 25 miles north and then turn east on Road 240 N. Travel ½ mile and turn north on Road 95 N. Continue 4 miles, then turn e...
From Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana’s archery hunting season for deer and elk began Sept. 4, and just like in every other form of hunting, being successful while hunting with a bow requires careful planning and preparation. If you plan to hunt during the archery season, here are five tips for being safe, responsible and successful: • Practice, practice, practice. Being proficient in archery takes patience and repetition. Practice shooting your bow in the same manner in which you’ll be hunting. Begin practicing well befor...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Grizzly bears have the potential to be found anywhere in the western two-thirds of Montana, west of Billings, and their distribution is denser and more widespread than in previous years. Some areas with dense concentrations of grizzly bears are very accessible to hunters, especially during the archery season. People should keep these precautions in mind when hunting in grizzly country: • Carry and know how to use bear spray. Keep it within easy reach and be prepared to use it i...
As COVID-19 numbers continue to surge locally and statewide, officials are urging people to work to protect themselves and others to slow the spread of the virus that causes the disease, including by getting vaccinated. Hill County Health Department reported Tuesday 35 new cases confirmed in the county, the highest number to date by the tracking of Havre Daily News. The previous highest one-day total for Hill County was reported Oct. 8, 2020, with 34 new cases, 117 active and one active hospitalization. Hill County Health Dep...
As a the deadline approaches for the Rural Fire District 1 Board to produce a contract that satisfies the city of Havre's demand for local fire code enforcement, it appears the issue may be resolved by the end of the day. The RFD1 Board approved a contract to be sent to the city at a meeting Tuesday morning, and Havre Mayor Tim Solomon said this morning that he and the board werere going back and forth on wording about the enforcement of fire codes, which has been the city's...
Matt Thompson of Ameresco, an engineering services company, gave a presentation to the Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees Tuesday night, detailing an energy audit his company recently completed at the schools and possible ways they can use ESSER funds to improve air quality and air filtration in their buildings. ESSER funds can be used by schools to address COVID-19 related expenses, which includes upgrading or repairing equipment used for air ventilation which is a way...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 1,183 new cases, 8,670 active cases, 364 hospitalizations and 1,858 deaths. The cumulative total for the state as 137,389 cases. Blaine County Health Department reported Tuesday evening being notified of 11 new cases, 70 active, no active hospitalizations listed, 1,048 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Tuesday evening that 35 new cases were reported, 162 active, 7 active hospitalizations, 2,551 total cases, 49 deaths. Rocky B...
Havre City-County Airport Board will meet Thursday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m. in the airport terminal. The meeting agenda is: 1. Approval of Aug. 19 minutes. 2. Correspondence. 3. Reports: (A) Manager (B) Inspection (C) Finance (D) Engineer — DOWL a. Runway Pavement Preservation Project. 4. Public Comments 5. Unfinished Business 6. New Business (A) Conflict of interest forms (B) Snow Removal Plan Update 7. Approval of the September claims...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated graffiti at a First Street West establishment at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday. -- Someone stopped at the police station Tuesday at 1:32 p.m. to report issues concerning a vehicle. -- Petra Lynn Raven of Havre, 31, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after a caller at a First Street West business reported Tuesday at 4:20 p.m. that a woman was swearing at customers. -- Neal Wayne Anderson of Havre, 62, was...
From U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday it will soon publish Requests for Applications — RFAs — for new grant programs — the Pandemic Response and Safety or PRS Grant program and the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant program — to support agricultural stakeholders who haven’t yet received substantial federal financial assistance in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. The grant programs will provide assistance to small businesses...
From USDA Farm Service Agency WASHINGTON — In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its plans to help cover the cost of transporting feed for livestock that rely on grazing. USDA is updating the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program — ELAP — to immediately cover feed transportation costs for drought impacted ranchers. USDA’s Farm Service Agency will provide more details and tools to help ranchers get ready t...
