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Sen. Jon Tester announced last Thursday that he had secured another $2 million to repair the catastrophic failure of two siphons in the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works that shut down the water being diverted to the Milk River. "It is critically important for irrigators who rely on the Milk River Project that we get water flowing as soon as possible," said Tester. "I'm glad to see that significant progress is already being made, but we've got to keep this project fully...
Press release HELENA — River recreation is an important part of Montana’s lifestyle and economy. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for input on river recreation issues to help inform recommendations for how to manage these activities moving forward. “Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, floating or swimming, we want to know what you think are important issues surrounding river recreation and any ideas the public might have on how we can improve river recreation management,” said Deb O’Neill, acting Parks and Outdo...
Havre Police Department Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 Officers responding to a complaint from Lincoln Avenue at 2:06 p.m. arrested James Lee Smith of Havre, 44, on a Justice or City court warrant. -- Officers responding to calls from the 1000 Block of First Street at 10:13 p.m. and 10:18 p.m. arrested Dodge Evan Harrison of Havre, 18, on a charge of reckless driving. -- Officers responding to a call from Sixth Street at 10:51 p.m. arrested Joshua Kay Blatter of Havre, 34, on charges...
MARY CONLON and MIKE STOBBE The Associated Press AMES, Iowa - At first glance, it looks like an unassuming farm. Cows are scattered across fenced-in fields. A milking barn sits in the distance with a tractor parked alongside. But the people who work there are not farmers, and other buildings look more like what you'd find at a modern university than in a cow pasture. Welcome to the National Animal Disease Center, a government research facility in Iowa where 43 scientists work...
Press release The Bullhook Blossom Garden Club featured a lawn at a public building as a featured yard. "While driving past the Hill County Courthouse, notice the peony garden on the west side of the building," A Bullhook Blossoms release said. "There is a beautiful variety of peony colors including red, blush, burgundy, pink and yellow. This garden has been planted and maintained by the Bullhook Blossom's Garden Club for several years."...
Press release ADELPHI, Md. — Grace Hunter of Havre graduated with a Master of Science Learning Design and Technology from University of Maryland Global Campus. UMGC graduated nearly 600 students from specialized advanced degree programs in late spring 2024. Programs included the Doctor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration, as well as a variety of master of science specializations....
Staff and wire report The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announced this week it is working on providing assistance to Milk River irrigators impacted by the catastrophic failure of two siphons in the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works that provides much of the water in the Milk River most years. “While the Bureau of Reclamation and other key partners coordinate the essential repairs to the St. Mary Canal Siphon and other components of the Milk River Project, we are working to create and fund an initiative t...
The Great Northern Fair Board last week heard about a successful summer with the 2024 Great Northern Fair seeing a 16 percent profit overall. An extra thanks was given out to AmericInn for donating rooms for the traveling entertainment during the Havre fair, and to "Rocky Boy for staying in Havre for a third year and helping make the fair successful," board memberKenny Erickson said. New bathrooms at the fairgrounds are in the final stages of being finished. The board is looki...
Work finally is underway to replace a section of one of Havre's top tourist attractions that has been shuttered since 2017. A new sidewalk is being made by C/T Smith Enterprises of Havre to replace the sidewalk on the 100 Block of Second Street, next to the Eagles Club, that started leaking through glass prisms that had let light through into the basements and steam tunnels in the early days of Havre. Havre Beneath the Streets had to close some of its exhibits and had been see...
Press release The boards of the H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum announced a special display is available for viewing at the museum. "We are pleased to announce the public opening of the special Dritshulas Collection at the Clack Museum," a release said. "The collection is on loan from Bill Dritshulas and features his private collection of local memorabilia. The release said the display includes a large variety of Native American artifacts, antique musical instruments, Oriental...
Knights of Columbus will be holding its annual Tootsie Roll Drive to support Havre Day Activity Center at Gary & Leo’s Fresh Foods, North 40 Outfitters and Walmart from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....
Press release GLASGOW — As you are hunting, hiking, and exploring Montana this fall, be sure to take a break from scanning the horizon and look down at the ground once in a while. Not only will this help you avoid stepping on a cactus or a rattlesnake, but you might also see one of eastern Montana’s rarely seen critters … the greater short-horned lizard, commonly known as a “horny toad.” If you do, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks would like to know about it. The greater short- horned lizard, Phrynosoma hernandesi, was once...
Press release The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are excited to announce the third annual Drool in the Pool event to be held at the Chinook Swimming Pool and Park Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. "This fun-filled event allows your dogs to swim in the Pool from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.," Friends said in a release. "Even if you do not have a dog, we encourage you to come join in the fun. "We have some fun new pet-related events to showcase, the release continues. "We are partnering...
When prominent former Montana Republican elected officials Marc Racicot and Bob Brown and other members of Republicans for Tester recently endorsed Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont, in the 2024 election, they drew a scathing rejoinder from the campaign of his opponent. "'Republicans for Tester' makes about as much sense as a jumbo shrimp - 'Two-Faced Tester' has made a career of serving at the pleasure of New York's Chuck Schumer to advance their 'Montana Last' agenda while pretending...
By Emily Mayer Excitement was building for the revival of a county fair for Hill County this week 100 years ago. The businessmen of the community worked together and many contributed to the effort. Donations ranging from $100.00 to $5.00 show this commitment to the community and its economy. R. G. Linebarger, editor of The Havre Daily Promoter, again published an editorial regarding the effort. This was printed in the Aug. 17, 1924, edition: THE COUNTY FAIR The response that has greeted the committee in charge of plans for ho...
Former Rep. Ed Hill, R-Havre, said he is back in the ring to try for a seat in the Montana Legislature basically for the same reason he first ran in 2020 - He sees a need for his candidacy. "The reason I I ran again, I guess just just to just the need, and realizing that, well, it is a thankless job and nobody else was chomping at the bit and wanting to do it," he said. Hill won the election in 2020 to represent Havre in the Legislature, but lost to Democrat Paul Tuss in the...
Press release A local chapter of a prayer network aiming to help children in the modern world is inviting local mothers to join the Havre group. “With all of the issues families have to face these days, there is a need to wrap our children, our schools and our community in prayer,” a flyer for the Havre Moms in Prayer said. “Moms in Prayer of Havre meets weekly and is open to all women who feel a burden for the children of our community. “If you would like to join us in prayer, please call Theresa at 406-344-2347,” the flyer...
Press release District IV Human Resources Development Council will be closed today, Aug. 22, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m. and all day Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, for an agency training event. The offices at 2229 Fifth Ave. will be reopening Monday, August 26, 2024. If it is an emergency, people contact following number below as necessary. Rental Properties: 406-262-4694; Food Bank: 406-879-6785; Crisis Line: 406-265-2222; Heating: 406-945-0104....
Press release HELENA — The Montana Office of Public Instruction announced it is allocating $1.5 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief — ESSER — funds to Montana teachers for math and reading projects. OPI has partnered with DonorsChoose, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, to offer $500 direct grants to all K-12 public school teachers in Montana. To qualify for a math or reading project grant, teachers must: • Visit the DonorsChoose Montana Teachers page • Teach K-12 in a Montana public school ...
Press release The International St. Mary and Milk Rivers Study Board will be holding a public town hall meeting October 2, 2024. All are welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to update the public on the study’s progress, work plan and timeline of studies into 2024, as well as to solicit public feedback on future engagement. Members of the Study Board will present information on various topics the Study Board has been working on. The Study Board is very interested in hearing the perspectives of citizens around t...
ADELPHI, Md. — Grace Hunter of Havre was named to the President’s List in late June 2024 at University of Maryland Global Campus. Students who qualified for the prestigious list at UMGC must have graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree and a cumulative grade point average of 4.0. Hunter earned a Master of Science Learning Design and Technology....
Editors note: This version includes a comment from Tim Sheehy campaign spokesperson Jackie O’Brien that was received after the printing deadline for this edition. Watch for more in next week’s Havre Weekly Chronicle. Two local politicians have received unusual endorsements, endorsements from major Montana Republicans. Former Montana Gov., Attorney General and Republican National Committee Chair Marc Racicot has endorsed Rep. Paul Tuss, D-Havre, in his race to retain his seat in a race against Republican former Rep. Ed Hil...
