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  • For the Record, March 1, 2021

    Updated Mar 2, 2021

    Editor’s note: This version updates that charges are being dismissed against Millo Moore and that charges of making false reports to law enforcement are being filed against Joey Ray Azure. Havre Police Department An officer stopped to investigate a man on U.S. Highway 87 Friday at 9:37 a.m. -- Leann Ahenakew Gardipee of Havre, 44, was issued a summons on a shoplifting charge, after a caller at a U.S. Highway 2 Northwest business reported Friday at 10:38 a.m. that a woman h...

  • Pro-Union parade draws more than 50 people

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 1, 2021

    Havre saw a "Union Strong Car Parade and Celebration" last Friday evening, with almost 50 cars, many with more than one occupant, drive through Havre in support of local union workers in response to right-to-work bills making their way through the Montana Legislature. The event saw participants from the Teamsters, the Montana Federation of Public Employees, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way, and others drive through...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, March 1, 2021

    Updated Mar 1, 2021

    The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 100,003 with 50 new cases, 1,609 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 68. The number of deaths was 1,357. Blaine County, reported on the state update this morning, had no new cases, 700 total, 8 active, 24 deaths Hill County, reported Sunday evening that it was notified Friday and Saturday of 4 new cases. The County had 1,847 total, 13 active, 2 active hospitalizations, 40 deaths Rocky Boy — Current data not available. For...

  • Agenda - Hill County Water District

    Updated Mar 1, 2021

    The Hill County Water District Board will meet Wednesday, March 3, in the district’s shop and office at 104 Second St. in Hingham. The meeting agenda is: Recognition of visitors Public comment limited to matters not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the board with a three-minuted time limit per speaker Call to order and approval of minutes of previous meeting Old business Other old business New business 1. Employee report Other new business Other 1. Delinquencies 2. Bills The next regular meeting of the Hill C...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission business meeting

    Updated Mar 1, 2021

    The Hill County Commission will hold its weekly business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. The meeting agenda is: Public comments on non-agenda items: Public comments on agenda items: Claims Employment Budgets Expenditure transfer Resolutions Resolution No. 21-2650 Homeland Security Grant — Courthouse Security System Project Resolution No. 21-2654 Additional IAP Funding for COVID-19 Vaccination Planning Contracts Sheriff’s negotiations contract with Hill County FICO — courthouse security system project — contract Board Appoint...

  • MSU Extension to offer recordings of MontGuide Mondays, Tuesday Tips webinars

    Updated Mar 1, 2021

    MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension is offering recordings of estate and legacy planning webinars to Montanans for viewing. There are six recordings from the MontGuide Mondays series and eight recordings from the Tuesday Tips series. The recordings are free and available to the public. Topics covered in the recordings include: • What individuals can and can’t do with a will. • What to include in a letter of last instruction. • How to avoid probate with a transfer-on-death deed. • Comparing life estat...

  • Help available for spit tobacco users during Through with Chew Week

    Updated Mar 1, 2021

    By Havre’s HELP Committee and North Montana Tobacco-Free Coalition Montana’s Through with Chew Week is observed this week, March 1-5. Bullhook Dental is once again partnering with the North Montana Tobacco-Free Coalition to provide free oral cancer screenings to spit tobacco users during this week. Early detection is a key to successful treatment. Health risks of spit tobacco and other forms of smokeless tobacco The Mayo Clinic concludes that while there is evidence that smokeless tobacco may be less dangerous than cig...

  • Tester discusses Keystone XL, vaccine roll-out, and Amtrak in rural press call

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 27, 2021

    Sen. Jon Tester D-Mont. held a press conference Thursday to provide an update on his efforts on the national- and state-levels to address rural Montana issues, including the Keystone XL Pipeline, the state's vaccine roll-out and Amtrak. Tester said the Keystone XL Pipeline has been one of his biggest concerns since the Biden Administration effectively canceled it which he said he thinks is a bad move, an opinion he's expressed to Biden in person. "I've told President Biden...

  • Rocky Boy sets mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    A major COVID-19 vaccination clinic has been announced in the region at the same time that a reminder the virus that causes the disease is still in the area and still a danger. Rocky Boy Health Center announced a mass vaccination clinic set for Wednesday at the Stone Child College vo-tech building. At the same time, Northern Montana Health Care sent a notice out to family members of residents Thursday saying an employee at Northern Montana Care Center tested positive for COVID-19 and the restriction on visitors to the...

  • Gianforte: Montana is a national leader in vaccine distribution

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Gov. Greg Gianforte held a press conference Thursday to provide an update on the state's vaccine roll-out and announce that Montana has become a national leader in distribution efficiency. Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gianforte said, 93 percent of vaccine doses sent to Montana have found their way into the arms of state residents, the best rate in the U.S. He thanked the state's health care workers for their efforts and called them heroes....

  • Bear Paw Development announces new hires

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Staff and wire report The regional economic development agency has announced several new new employees starting there. Bear Paw Development Corp. said in a release Wednesday it has added four new associates to the economic development organization's employee roster. The new employees cover areas that include small business counseling, community planning, environmental cleanup, and local government infrastructure financing. The new employees include Susan Brurud, director of co...

  • State and Local COVID-19 update, Feb. 26, 2021

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 99,613 with 174 new cases, 1,897 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 76. The number of deaths was 1,354. Blaine County, reported on the state update this morning, had 1 new case, 700 total, 8 active, 24 deaths Hill County, reported Thursday evening no new cases, 1,896 total, 16 active, 2 active hospitalizations, 40 deaths Rocky Boy — Health center did not report new cases Thursday. Fort Belknap, reported Thursday eve...

  • Senior Center News, Feb. 26, 2021

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    North Central Senior Citizens Center, March 1-5 Menu by Earlene DeWinter, subject to change Monday — Hamburger steak, hash browns and gravy, peas, fruit Tuesday — Salad, baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, apple crisp Wednesday — Chicken strips, tater tots, salad, cookies Thursday — Swiss steak, tomatoes, onions, peppers, mashed potatoes, wax beans, pudding Friday — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert The Senior Center’s doors are still closed to the public. We are providing limited services by phone with individuals b...

  • From the Courts - Federal Court: Harlem man sentenced for fatal ATV crash

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    GREAT FALLS — A Harlem man who admitted to drinking and driving a four-wheeler when it crashed, killing his passenger on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, was sentenced Thursday to 16 months in prison and to two years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Taylor Gardipee Walker, 23, pleaded guilty on Oct. 28, 2020 to involuntary manslaughter. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided and also ordered restitution of $375. The prosecution said in court documents that on Dec. 31, 2019 and i...

  • From the Courts - Federal Court: Box Elder man sentenced for scheme to smuggle meth into Cascade County jail

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    From U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana GREAT FALLS – A Box Elder man who admitted his role in scheme to smuggle methamphetamine into the Cascade County Detention Center by having inmates hide the drug inside their bodies was sentenced today to 42 months in prison and to three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. Franklin Troy Caplette, 36, pleaded guilty on Oct. 22, 2020 to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The prosecution sai...

  • Notice - Davey School Board meetings set for Monday

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Davey School’s regular and quarterly safety board meetings will be Monday at 6 p.m. at the school. People can call 265-6790 to find out how to attend electronically....

  • Agenda - Havre City Council

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Havre City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in Havre City Hall. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Minutes Committee reports Public comment on agenda Items: one through six. For Items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one minute. Regular agenda 1. Presentation and approval of the audited financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. 2. Resolution No. 3831 - A Resolution To Authorize Adoption Of The 2018 Edition...

  • Agenda - Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday at 12:15 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/i/81411602086 . The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. New business 1. Consideration of declaring vacancy of Board of Trustees and identifying process in accordance with Montana Code Annotated 20-3-309. 2. Consideration to suspend Policy...

  • Agneda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Monday 9:30 a.m. — Josh Bebee meeting with commissioners 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in the commissioner’s office 5 p.m. — HRDC Executive Committee Meeting at HRDC 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board meeting in Great Northern Fairgrounds Community Center. Tuesday 10:30 a.m. — Road Department meeting in commissioner’s office Wednesday Regular business hours Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly business meeting in the commissioner’s office 11:30 a.m. — Bear Paw Development Board of Directors Meeting Friday Regular business ho...

  • Agenda - Hill County Park Board

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Hill County Park Board meeting is set for Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Building at the Great Northern Fairgrounds. The public is welcome to attend; no virtual attendance option will be available. 1. Approval of minutes 2. Approval of agenda 3. Guests and public comments on agenda items only and agenda requests for next meeting 4. Cabin business 5. Old business Monitoring progress South cross fence Cliff Plum Bullhook Bottoms Black Powder Club Wind damage and insurance claim 6. New business Multi-county 4-H Camp Algal...

  • For the Record, Feb. 26, 2021

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash reported Thursday at 11:56 a.m. at 14th Street West and Washington Avenue. -- A caller at Havre Middle School reported an incident at 1:50 p.m. Thursday. -- A 17-year-old girl was arrested on charges of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, and Anthony Garren Azure of Havre, 22, was arrested on charges of obstructing a peace...

  • MAT looking for youth actors

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Havre Daily News Staff Montana Actors Theatre's Youth Program will be holding auditions Monday March 1 at 4 p.m. for a pair of one-act plays; "Submerged: A Tragedy in One Act" by H. Stuart Cottman and Le Vergne Shaw, and "The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue" by Ev Miller. A press release from MAT says they are looking for young people grade 6 to 12 and no experience is necessary. It says participation in these plays is a unique opportunity for youth to explore character...

  • American Garage offers scholarships for automotive field

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Staff and wire report American Garage in Chinook is offering scholarships to Blaine County students with plans to work in the automotive field. This year, American Garage is awarding two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who live in Blaine County. Applicants must submit their completed applications by April 1 to: Chinook High School Attn: Counselor PO Box 1059, Chinook, MT 59523 Proof of attendance is required and the check will be issued upon successful completion of one semester. An official transcript...

  • College News - Dolph inducted into Tau Beta Pi

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    John W. Dolph of Havre was inducted into Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, at Montana State University in Bozeman April 8, 2020, during his junior year. Now a senior in the Honors College majoring in computer science, Dolph is the son of Sharon and James Dolph of Havre. He is a 2017 graduate of Havre High School. While at MSU Bozeman, Dolph has worked as a full-stack web developer at the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success and as an academic technology assistant at the Office of Disability Services. He has...

  • Out Our Way: One gate - Leviticus 19:15/1Corinthians 3:18-23

    Updated Feb 26, 2021

    Out our way, folks know that while there are miles and miles of fence to the pastures, there is only one gate between them. When one pasture is over-grazed and under-watered, it's time for Charlie and me to move the cattle to the fresh pasture - and that means move them to the gate. Now, Big Mike's herd is something of a mix. We have cows and calves and heifers and bulls. Some are red Angus, some are Charolais, and some a mix of various breeds. But when the time comes to move...

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