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With the warmer weather comes the end of another winter on the Hi-Line and the Snow Dance Ski Association is winding down its operation and getting ready for the summer months. In December, the Snow Dance Ski Association opened a snowboard and ski shop in Havre, renting them to the community. “The ski shop was a great success for Bear Paw,” Snow Dance Ski Association President Claire Stoner said. The association opened the store shortly after the Bear Paw Ski Bowl was donated 200 sets of skis, boots and poles from Bri...
Press release Independence Bank announced it has promoted two people, Chandra Moomey and Becky Miller, to new positions. The bank promoted Miller to human resources officer. Miller joined the staff two years ago as an executive assistant and brings more than 19 years of management experience to her new position. Prior to joining the Bank, Becky was the general manager at Havre's Best Western Plus Great Northern Inn while opening and also managing the Best Western Plus Havre...
Press release Independence Bank announced that Andy Kueffler has been promoted to the position of ag/commercial loan officer. Kueffler joined the Independence Bank team as a lender in May 2018. Kueffler is a familiar face around the Golden Triangle, as he has spent the last 18 years in the agricultural equipment business, with 10 years in Havre at Tilleman Equipment. In his new position, Kueffler said, he looks forward to the opportunity to continue working with the agricultur...
Spring Back Physical Therapy opened its door in Havre Tuesday in Montana Country Boutique's former space in the 305 Building. Havreite Dayna Springer, Montana born and raised, said she has been a physical therapist for the past 30 years. She graduated from University of Montana in Missoula with a bachelor's degree in science. She said all physical therapists, even after being certified, still attend classes for continuing education in physical therapy. Two other physical...
Monday, Triangle Mobile relocated back to a main office in the Triangle Communications building, 2121 U.S. 2 West, renovating the office to create a new experience for their customers, said Triangle Mobile Marketing and Sales Manager Bethany Chinadle. "We renovated our main office to offer a one-stop shopping experience for all of your Triangle and Hill County Electric needs," Chinadle said. "... We're very proud of it." Chinadle said the newly renovated space is beneficial...
LaFond State Farm has finished erecting a new building at 145 Fourth Ave. opening up new possibilities for business in the downtown area. Owner Tom LaFond said what appealed to him about location of the new building was how open the area was and his desire to move into the downtown area. LaFond moved his agency to the location, formerly a car wash, from the business' previous location on the 300 Block of Third Street. LaFond said two other businesses are joining State Farm in...
Press release GREAT FALLS - D.A. Davidson & Co. has named Jacob Lorang of Havre to its President's Club, one of the company's most prestigious honors organizations. Lorang qualified for the distinction based on his integrity, strong business practices and client-first focus and, by earning the honor, can become involved in the direction and philosophy of the company's Wealth Management group. Lorang serves as vice president, senior vice president and financial advisor. He...
Havre has hit a new rhythm with a local man and his wife opening up a bass and guitar tech service. The store is in Mike and Anita Atkinson's garage at 1033 Fifth Ave. and sells music equipment and supplies and provides a range of services. His store sells a variety of instruments, such as a number of different brands of guitars and bass guitars and ukuleles, as well as guitar effect pedal boards that he makes. He also repairs and modifying guitars and bass guitars. He said he...
A dream has turned into reality for Vizsla Brewing owners Raymond Miller and his wife Maria Naranjo. The couple opened Vizsla Brewing in the Holiday Village Mall. The brewery is open seven-days-a-week in the Holiday Village Mall, 4 tp 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The brewery is named after a Hungarian hunting dog. "It's a small little red non shedding dog called Vizsla," Miller said. "It is known as the cleanest dog in the dog world....
This weekend will be the first weekend The Press-Espresso Bar will do a nonalcoholic socializing event from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, owner Keith Eldridge said. The event is meant to provide "a clean, safe, nonalcoholic" environment for young adults in Havre, Eldridge said, adding that he doesn't know how many people will show up or what to expect. He said the event will be happening every weekend. For the event they will be moving the clothing racks for...
Northern Auto Repair brings a personal touch to Havre with personal, hands-on, service, said part-owner Craig Shaw. The repair shop is owned equally between Shaw, Zach Carlson and Matt Barkley, all of whom are graduates of Montana State University-Northern, who personally work on the vehicles themselves, with the goal of providing great service, Shaw said. Northern Auto repair opened its doors in December at 2 Second St., the former Eddies Bread building. Carlson said the busi...
Press release HELENA — The Department of Commerce Wednesday announced grants to strengthen Montana’s economy by helping Main Street businesses across the state expand and create jobs. The Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund is a competitive grant in which the recipient may be reimbursed for eligible business expansion costs if the expansion creates good-paying jobs. For this cycle, Commerce will reimburse up to $790,000 to create an estimated 134 jobs. “The Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund is one of the best progr...
Independence Bank is holding a celebration of the new addition to its main building and a thank-you for the support of the community. The bank is holding a community appreciation barbecue celebrating 45 years in business and is holding a grand opening of its new addition from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. at 435 Third St....
Press Release The Montana Council of Cooperatives is inviting people to a night of baseball with the 13th Annual Co-op Nite at the Ball Park Friday, Aug. 10. The game, that starts at 7 p.m., has the Idaho Falls Chukars face off against Great Falls on the Voyagers’ home turf. The first 100 families to arrive receive a goody bag, and a limited number of Co-op Nite T-shirts will be available for the kids. Drawings for valuable door prizes will be held between innings. Co-op Nite is sponsored by 11 cooperatives and support o...
Press release Emily Mayer served for 15 years as Hill County’s human resources professional, pioneering the position for county government officials whose duties were of a human resources director capacity. Her knowledge of human resources is now available to governments, not-for-profits, private businesses and employees via contract. Mayer can manage human resources needs including interviews, new-hire orientation, policy and procedure, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Equal Employment O...
Hi-Line Rental held its first Customer Appreciation Day Wednesday to celebrate the community and its customers who helped in making Hi-Line Rental successful, said Karl Anderson, an employee for Hi-Line Rental and Montana State University-Northern student. "We truly appreciate our customers and we want them to know that we appreciate their business, and this is kind of our way of giving back," said Anderson. Hi-Line Rental, located at 3810 U.S. Highway 2 West, has been open...
Neil and Alyssa Crawford's five-year-old dream turns into a reality next week, with Crawford Distillery holding its grand opening Wednesday. The hours of the distillery, at 115 Fourth Ave., will be Wednesday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m." Neil Crawford said some of the reasons that he wanted to open a distillery was because "it's something different and it's all for the love of the spirits. Crawford Distillery will be a family-f...
The Yellow Tin Cup DIY shop brings the "passion of crafts" to the Havre downtown area. The do-it-yourself shop opened its doors Friday, June 1, and is holding classes to teach people to create their own signs and backyard yahtzee, said Alyssa Crawford, owner of Yellow Tin Cup. She added that the company welcomes events such as children's birthday parties, bachelorette parties, bridal showers and baby showers. She said people are allowed to bring food or drinks to their...
Press release A former Havreite and Montana State University-Northern graduate is now working for employee-owned civil engineering, planning and land surveying from RPA out of its Helena office. Chris Fisher has started working as a construction engineer/technician II, RPA announced. Fsiher holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering technology from Northern and is a certified concrete field testing technician. He owns chis own carpentry and construction business for...
The Eat With Me food truck in front of the Old Station Brewery Co. is serving up some food in a trial run over the summer. The food truck opened June 20 and Dan Kucera, and his partner, Darcy Azure, said they encourage the community come down and enjoy the food. The food truck will be open Tuesday through Saturday at 5 p.m. through the summer, and will eventually be replaced by the Old Station Brewery kitchen, Kucera said. He added that it's great opportunity for the owners of...
The Old Station Brewing Co. in the former Heltne's Service Station at 140 First Street in Havre will officially open for business Friday, giving people another place to drink locally brewed beer. Steve Neiffer said he initially planned to have the brewery open last fall, but the 4,500-square-foot abandoned building had a lot of work that needed to be done. "There are just a lot of pieces to put into place." he said. Neiffer added that work has been done to restore...
A desire to be their own bosses is why Ashley Weinheimer said that she and Anthony Windy Boy decided to purchase Boxcars Restaurant & Lounge. "We both wanted a place that was our own and when this came up it was just the perfect opportunity," she said. Windy Boy said the two bought Boxcars April 24. A former cook at Uncle Joe's Tavern, Windy Boy said he and Weinheimer decided last year to buy Boxcars. In addition to continuing to serve drinks at the business, Windy Boy said...
A Havre business has been featured as one of the The Montana Small Business Development Center Network successes. The SBDC annual report contains success stories from across the state, with one being new Havre business, The Infinity Bake Shoppe. A poster listing the success of the shop describes how The Infinity Bake Shoppe owner Dottie Wilson began her career in baking by baking for children at her day care. She then worked at a bakery before opening her own shop March 28,...
People looking for a local for someone that will do permanent cosmetics, permanent hair removal and waxing can now go to a business in downtown Havre. Chanel Lett opened Permanent Reflections in March in a back room of the Serenity Salon & Boutique at 315 Third Ave. in downtown Havre. Lett said she first became interested in hair removal and permanent cosmetics because of her mother "I just thought it was the most interesting thing ever, like it was fun to watch; it looked...
Press Release CONRAD — Eric Vermulm has joined Allied Investment Advisors as chief investment officer and chief operating officer. He is working out of Conrad at 314 South Main Street and will serve clients including through north-central Montana and along the Hi-Line. People can call Vermulm at 406-271-2391. His areas of responsibility will include the firm’s investment process, where he will help direct investment strategy, research, and portfolio management. He will also be involved with operational activities, inc...
