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  • Rocky Boy Schools starts with staff coming back Aug. 16, classes Aug. 21

    Updated Aug 9, 2024

    From Rocky Boy Superintendent Voyd St. Pierre Rocky Boy Public Schools will open the 2024-25 school year when it welcomes back new and returning staff Friday, August 16, 2024 for three days of training and collaboration, with students starting Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The district remains a five-day school week, with 180 instructional days planned into this years calendar. The last day of school is scheduled for May 29, 2025. The district is the second largest school in...

  • Turner schools start classes Aug. 19

    Updated Aug 9, 2024

    Havre Daily News staff Turner Public Schools is set to start off the new school year with the first full day of school Monday, Aug. 19. The school website says the district operates on a four-day week and continuously makes Adequate Yearly Progress. The district offers comprehensive educational offerings, as well as multiple co/extra-curricular activities for all students. The schools provide small class sizes and dual college credit in conjunction with the Montana University...

  • Harlem schools holding open house Aug. 19

    Updated Aug 9, 2024

    From Harlem Public Schools website Harlem Public Schools is starting off its first school week with an open house Monday, Aug. 19 The Elementary Open House is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a building construction updates set for 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The High School Open House is set for 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a building construction update from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. A community picnic is set in between, scheduled in the elementary school lunchroom from 11:30 a.m....

  • Havre High registration online next week

    Updated Aug 8, 2024

    From Havre High School Registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year at Havre High School will be online at https://blueponyk12.com through the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) starting Aug. 12, 2024. For students who need to complete class registration, counselors will be available Aug. 12 and 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. All forms requiring signatures can be found in the Parent Portal under "Documents". Reminders: • Update address and phone numbers as needed • Reg...

  • Big Sandy Schools fall sports meeting set for Aug. 13

    Updated Aug 8, 2024

    Big Sandy Schools is setting up for a new school year, with the fall sports parent/player meeting next Tuesday, Aug. 13, practice for volleyball and football starting Aug. 19 and classes starting the following week. "Pioneer Pride returns," Principal Heather Wolery said. "Join us as we blaze new trails of learning on Monday, August 19th. Our Pioneers can fuel up with breakfast at 7:40 a.m., before the first bell signals the start of our journey at 8a.m. " ... We're excited to...

  • Road work planned in Havre

    Updated Jul 31, 2024

    Havre Public Works announced some road work is planned over the next two days: "Thursday August 1st and Friday August 2nd the City of Havre Public Works Department have crews scheduled to be doing street repairs in various locations around town to fix water main break sites and other large problem areas. If you live in these neighborhoods and have a vehicle that is parked on the street in areas where we have prepped, we ask that you have it moved for these two days to allow...

  • Library summer reading wrapup is Saturday

    Updated Jul 26, 2024

    A press release printed in the Thursday, July 25, 2024, edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle listed the wrong day for the summer reading wrapup at the library. The final deadline for turning in minutes for the Havre-Hill County Library is today, Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m. Summer Reading Wrap up will take place at the library from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 267. Winners will be announced, raffles will be drawn, participants may receive their certificates. Ryan Bedwell of...

  • Friday wraps up Summer Reading at Havre-Hill County library

    Updated Jul 22, 2024

    Press release The final deadline for turning in minutes for the Havre-Hill County Library is Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m. Summer Reading Wrap up will take place at the library from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Winners will be announced, raffles will be drawn, participants may receive their certificates. Ryan Bedwell of Hiway 2 Tattoo will be providing temporary tattoos. Walking tacos will be served. Lawn activities will also be available. All of the Havre-Hill County Library programs are free and open to the public....

  • Visit 4-H at the Great Northern Fair

    Updated Jul 17, 2024

    Ayden Owens Northern Lights 4-H Club Reporter The Hill County Northern Lights 4-H club would like to invite the community up to the Great Northern Fairgrounds to view all Hill County 4-H members projects they've been working on, you can view the animal projects July 18-20. You can also support Hill County 4-H by enjoying a tornado potato, Wally burger, or a milkshake in the Chuckwagon. While your there be sure to check out the 4-H exhibits such as sewing, leatherwork, cake...

  • Celebrating History: Havre was the place to be

    Updated Jun 14, 2024

    Emily Mayer Lots of good news was reported in the Havre Daily Promoter 100 years ago. Work continued on the reorganization and reopening of the Security State Bank. The June 8, 1924, edition carried this article on its front page: “RAILROAD UNIONS WILL GET BACK OF REORGANIZATION OF SECURITY BANK “Committee Named to Receive Stock Subscriptions and Plans Are Made to Have a Labor Bank in Havre “Representatives of the various railroad labor organizations at a meeting of the brotherhoods banking committee last night in the city...

  • Quick Pic - Congratulations graduates

    Updated Jun 3, 2024

    Graduation season has been in full swing, and Havre High School held its graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2024 Saturday in Blue Pony Stadium. Congratulations to the Blue Ponies and all of the local students graduating this year....

  • Activities set at Fort Assinniboine Saturday for Living History

    Press release|Updated Jun 3, 2024

    Fort Assinniboine hosting Living History Day activities Press release The Fort Assinniboine Preservation Association has organized activities for Living History Day Saturday, June 1, 2024. Beginning at 10: a.m. and ending at 3 p.m., tours will be given of Fort Assinniboine aboard the "Black Jack" wagon. Apartment Number 3, where then-Lt. John Pershing lived while serving at Fort Assinniboine, will be open for visitors to walk through. The Guard House, which served as the fort...

  • Quick Pic - Bear Paw Marathon again a success

    Updated Jun 3, 2024

    The Bear Paw Marathon Saturday again had people running from the Bear Paw Mountains into Havre. People ran in a full marathon, half marathon and 5K race. The runners joined in support from numerous sponsors and volunteers who helped with the race and manned water stations along the way. Watch for more in Thursday's Havre Weekly Chronicle....

  • DAV, RecruitMilitary® host National Virtual Veterans Career Fair  

    Updated May 20, 2024

    Press release ERLANGER, Ky. – American Veterans and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National Virtual Veterans Career Fair Tuesday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Time. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 90 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America's veterans will be on-site representing a range of industries, from construction to medical to administr...

  • Celebrating History: News on the hospitals

    Updated May 20, 2024

    By Emily Mayer Editor’s note: Havre Weekly Chronicle did not receive last week’s Celebrating History in time to publish it in the May 16 edition. The full column follows. There was a lot of news regarding the two big local hospitals in Havre 100 years ago. First, this bit of good news was published on the front page of The Havre Daily Promoter’s May 11, 1924, edition: “SACRED HEART ONE OF BEST HOSPITALS IN NORTHWEST “Tomorrow will be observed throughout the country as National Hospital day and in keeping with the day the f...

  • Havre Public Assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation offices closing May 23-24

    Updated May 14, 2024

    From Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services The Office of Public Assistance and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services office located at 48 Second Avenue in Havre will be closed to the public and employees Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24, to address building maintenance issues. Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, May 28. Havre OPA employees working remotely during the office closure will be responding to calls placed through the...

  • Quick Pic - Beating the heat

    Christy Bambrough|Updated May 13, 2024

  • MAT premieres 'Men on Boats' tonight

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 13, 2024

    Montana Actors' Theatre premieres its youth production of the story of a man who explored the Colorado River, including through the Grand Canyon, in four small boats starting in 1968. "Prepare for an unforgettable theatrical experience that will take you on a thrilling voyage," a release from MAT says. "'Men on Boats is' more than just a play; it's an exploration of courage, camaraderie and the uncharted waters of the human spirit." The cast list is: Vivian Nast as John...

  • Havre holds successful Red Cross blood drive

    Updated May 10, 2024

    Judy Vosen, Local Red Cross blood drive volunteer coordinator The recent Havre Community Red Cross Blood Drive held at St. Jude Parish Center on Monday, May 6th, was a huge success. We had a few first time donors again this month. From 112 registered donors there were 108 units successfully collected. The Red Cross team arrives early on a Monday morning every other month, and remains in the area until Thursday evening. During that time an average of 300 units are collected...

  • Havre pool opens again

    Updated May 8, 2024

    Havre Community Pool announced it has been cleared by the Hill County Health Department to re-open. The pool had been closed as part of the investigation of an outbreak of the illness Giardia caused by water-born parasites that has led to a boil advisory in the city of Havre as a precaution to avoid illness. A post on the pool’s Facebook page said increased chlorine addition will be used to reduce the chance of contact with active Giardia and the pool will be closed any t...

  • Amtrak, rail service meeting set for Havre Wednesday

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 6, 2024

    Amtrak, rail service meeting set for Havre Wednesday Amtrak and the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority are holding a community meeting in Havre Wednesday. Kim Whittemore of Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority said the authority’s board chair, Dave Strohmaier, and Amtrak Government Affairs Manager Chase Kitchen, will be at the meeting to seek public input on suggested improvements to the Hi-Line’s Empire Builder Amtrak route. Whittemore said one of the topics of discussion will be...

  • Veteran Affairs claims clinic set Tuesday in Fort Belknap

    Press release|Updated May 3, 2024

    Veterans service officers for Montana Veteran Affairs Division will be holding a claims clinic in Fort Belknap at the Fort Belknap Bingo Hall Tuesday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All veterans from Glasgow, Malta, Browning, Cut Bank, Havre, Rocky Boy and Boy Elder are encouraged to attend. Onsite exams for claims could potentially be conducted....

  • North Central Senior Center menu and news, May 6-10

    Updated May 2, 2024

    Due to printing issues and an early printing deadline, this was not included in this week’s edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle. The North Central Senior Center menu and news should be included in future editions of Havre Weekly Chronicle. Menu Monday, May 6 — Bacon and eggs, pancakes, fruit Tuesday, May 7 — Barbecued chicken sandwich, tator tots, veggies, fruit Wednesday, May 8 — Meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, fruit, dessert Thursday, May 8 — Chicken cordon blue with mushrooms, Italian salad, veggies,...

  • Celebrating History: Security Bank reorganization and saving the fort

    Updated May 2, 2024

    By Emily Mayer Editor’s note: Due to printing issues and an early printing deadline, this was not included in this week’s print edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle. Celebrating History should be inlcuded in the print edition in future issues. The reorganization of the Security State Bank was nearly complete, which, if successful, meant good news to the people of Havre 100 years ago. This news was carried in the April 27, 1924, edition of the Havre Daily Promoter. “SIGNING UP OF AGREEMENT ONLY THING NEEDED TO BRING ABOUT ORGANIZ...

  • The joy of volunteering

    Ila McClenahan|Updated Apr 9, 2024

    If you asked my husband why his wife volunteers, his answer would be "Because she doesn't know how to say 'No.'" Honestly, I have thought about that for a long time. But it isn't the same as you might think. Frankly, I can't say "No, thanks" because I am compelled as a Christian to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Would Jesus say "No, thanks" to being the dean for Children's Camp? Would Jesus say "No, thanks" to working at the local museum to preserve our local history for...

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