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  • New mural completed in Havre's Art Alley

    Updated Aug 27, 2024

    Press release Editor’s note: This version lists Hill County Community Foundation as a contributor to the project. A new mural in Havre's Art Alley was recently completed. The Art Alley group of the Art and Beautification Committee is very excited about the mural, a replica of an old Havre postcard, located on the alley wall of Havre Hardware between Third and Fourth avenues. The mural was painted by Havre native Madison Ruff, a muralist who works throughout the western U...

  • Quick pics: A misty morning

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

  • Havre's National Night Out set for Aug. 27

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Havre’s law enforcement agencies are again bringing a night of socialization and entertainment to people in the community with Havre’s National Night Out set for Tuesday, Aug. 27. The night, running from 6-8 p.m. on the Montana University-Northern SUB drive, is hosted by Havre Police Department in conjunction with Hill County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Border Patrol Havre Sector, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre Station, Hill County Search and Rescue, Havre Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services, the FBI, Bear Paw V...

  • Clack Museum board discusses report updates

    Christy Ulmen|Updated Aug 15, 2024

    H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board members met Monday evening to discuss updates on reports. The Dino Trail saw 41 visitors in July, with 40 of them being stamped and one sold. Some additions to the gift shops this summer were copper buffalo coins, Zuul the dinosaur toys, and Dr. Seuss dino book, Clack Museum/Wahkpa Chu'gn sticker, a Dinosaur Trail sticker, and a Dinosaur Trail Museum postcard. Raffle tickets for a quilt and a rifle are for sale at the museum. The drawing...

  • Havre Trails to Host 6th Annual Summerfest

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Press release Havre Trails members said they are excited to host the 6th Annual Summerfest in Havre’s Pepin Park Saturday, Aug. 24, from 2 to 7 p.m. The event will feature dozens of beers, ciders, wines, and seltzers, as well as live music and food. Drink stations will include Triple Dog Brewing, Gally’s Brewing, Cross Country Brewing, Wild Fig, White Raven Winery, Gusto Distributing, and Havre Distributors. Food vendors will include Chachi’s Tacos, The Stack, and Dale Dogs. Live music will be provided by Havre’s own Corey Ko...

  • Local News - Fall closure for Havre pool set for Aug, 19

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    The city pool end of summer closure for the Havre swimming pool this year will be from Aug. 19 to Sept. 2. “We will let you know our fall hours once everything is finalized,” a release from Havre Parks and Recreation Department said. Hours will also be posted on the Parks and Recreation website at https://www.ci.havre.mt.us/parks-recreation . The release said the department is hiring for the fall in all positions. “We are looking for lifeguards, swim instructors, and custodians,” the release said....

  • Local News - Celtic duo to perform at Havre-Hill-County Library

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    Celtic duo Willson and McKee will be performing at the Havre-Hill County Library Monday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. Ken Willson and Kim McKee specialize in Celtic folklore-music, dance, stories and the culture of Ireland and Scotland, mingled with the lush life and landscapes of the rural West. The concert is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served....

  • Celebrating History: Good news 100 years ago

    Updated Aug 15, 2024

    By Emily Mayer Due to some technical difficulties at the library, I was not able to copy off all this week’s newspapers from this week 100 years ago. However, the editions I did copy had some good news concerning both the present and the future. For the present, discussions of reviving a fair for Hill County were planned. This article was in the Aug. 10, 1924, edition of The Havre Daily Promoter. WELFARE CLUB WILL DISCUSS COUNTY FAIR The proposed Hill County fair to be held here this fall will be the subject of discussion at...

  • Work progressing to end water restrictions

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 11, 2024

    Havre City Council heard an update Monday on the water restrictions in place in Havre, which have been eased, and on plans to permanently fix the issue. Havre Public Works Director Trevor Mork and Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Amanda Vaughn talked about the issue during the council's meeting Monday in Havre City Hall. The ban was issued July 19, effective that date, and would last until conditions change, the release said. The ban prohibited most non-essential uses and...

  • Park Board discusses the importance of maintenance for the park

    Christy Ulmen|Updated Aug 11, 2024

    Hill County Park Board members met Monday evening to discuss updated and soon-to-come maintenance projects for the park. The board members interviewed three contractors for the overall Camp Kiwanis Beaver Lodge project. Korb Construction, Clausen and Sons, and Sletten Construction from Great Falls were the contractors considered for this project. Korb Construction was chosen to handle the project. Specifics regarding cabin inspections and the conditions that properties should...

  • Havre water restrictions still in place

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    Filed Aug. 8, 2024 Updated Aug. 5, 2024 City of Havre announced limited nonessential water use is now allowed, with people living east of Fifth Avenue allowed to water lawns from 7 p.m. Tuesdays to 5 a.m. Wednesdays and people west of Fifth Avenue allowed to water lawns from 7 p.m. Thursdays to 5 a.m. Fridays. Washing cars is allowed as necessary. The original story follows: A ban on non-essential water use continues in Havre, although Havre Public Works reports its water storage supply was improving by the end of the week....

  • Man sought in connection with shooting death on Rocky Boy

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 8, 2024

    Rocky Boy Police are looking for a man they want to speak to about a shooting death on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation early Monday morning. The Rocky Boy Police Department posted an official release on their Facebook Page last Thursday that said the department is looking for Gordon Denny Jr., 29, to talk to about the shooting. The name of the shooting victim was not listed in the press release. No one was available to talk to the Havre Weekly Chronicle in calls starting July...

  • Back to school stories on the way

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 8, 2024

    School is just around the corner and many events already are taking place to get students into their classrooms and activities. Havre Weekly Chronicle will be posting information on its website at www.havredailynews.com and will publish a special section on back to school with next week’s edition. Watch for updates on school events from Harlem, Turner and Hays-Lodge Pole wast to Chester and south to Big Sandy online and in next week’s special section....

  • NAMI Havre gives updates, invites to NAMIWalks

    Updated Aug 8, 2024

    Havre Daily News staff The National Alliance on Mental Illness Havre newsletter is out, with some tips, requests and news. "Our kids go back to school on August 21, 2024, so be thinking about them and let's not have bullying and get along with everyone," the newsletter said. It provided the following website with some tips: .https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/bullyingresearch/fastfact.html The newsletter also talked about funding for programs. "The...

  • Celebrating History: Off to college

    Updated Aug 8, 2024

    It’s August, and much to the chagrin of school children everywhere, it’s time to think back to school. For college age students, it’s a time of excitement and opportunity. This article was found in the Aug. 3, 1924, edition of The Havre Daily Promoter. MANY HAVREITES SIGN TO ATTEND UNIVERSITY George “Gid” Boldt and Archie Blair left yesterday noon en route to Lewistown after spending several days in the city interviewing prospective students and filling out application blanks for admittance to the State University at Bozema...

  • Montana celebrating Fourth Annual Watercraft Inspector Appreciation Week

    Updated Aug 8, 2024

    Press release HELENA — Watercraft inspectors work to protect our waters and aquatic resources by preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species at more than 20 inspection stations across Montana. AIS can cause ecological or economic harm by outcompeting native species, damaging infrastructure and diminishing the quality of recreational experiences. Inspectors are trained to ensure all watercraft — from pontoon boats to inflatable kayaks — are cleaned of any plants, mud, or sediment; drained of any standing water; and d...

  • Online tool offered to help with election worker recruitment

    Updated Aug 8, 2024

    Press release HELENA — Montana Secretary of State”s office announced that, as itand the Montana Elections Team continue to prepare for November's 2024 General Election, the state launched a new poll worker recruitment tool for Montana counties. People interested in becoming poll workers can visit our voter resources website, https://VoteMT.gov, and select the “Election Judges/Poll Workers” link under the “resources” tab. They can also access the poll worker recruitment tool online at https://votemt.gov/pol...

  • State gives notice of property tax rebate

    Updated Aug 8, 2024

    Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package passed in 2023. The property tax rebate is a rebate of up to $675 of property taxes paid on a principal residence. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months of 2023 and paid the property taxes on that residence. Properties owned by an entity and irrevocable trusts are not eligible for t...

  • Quick pics: Helping beat the heat

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

  • Four fires burning in Blaine County, one on the border with Phillips County

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Blaine County had four fires burning as of Tuesday afternoon and another on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation just across the border into Phillips County. Three others are on the reservation, the Prairie Dog Fire south of Fort Belknap Agency and the Gilbert Ranch and Wind Mill fires east of the Prairie Dog Fire. The Flats Fire is southeast of those, just across the county line. The Bud Road Fire is burning between Harlem and Zurich, south of U.S. Highway 2. The largest is the Gilbert Ranch Fire, fist discovered July 25 at 2...

  • Blaine County Fair starts next week with a special starter Saturday

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 1, 2024

    The Blaine County Fair gets under full blast next week with the carnival opening and the PRCA Bear Paw Roundup Rodeo starting Thursday, but rodeo action begins this week. ITALIC See more on Page A8 The Junior Rodeo will be at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Saturday starting at 10 a.m., with a full list of events set for the young cowboys and cowgirls. A free carnival is set to run starting Thursday, and the Bear Paw Roundup starts at 7 p.m. both Thursday and Friday. The rodeo has some added attractions, with Monkey on a Rope,...

  • Montana VA Surpasses 35,000 Toxic Exposure Screenings

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Staff and wire report Montana VA Health Care System recently passed the 35,000 mark for Toxic Exposure Screenings given to Montana Veterans. Toxic exposure screenings provide Veterans with the medical verification that they need to gain full access to health care and benefits under the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The PACT Act was signed into law on August 10, 2022, and expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The law helps the VA p...

  • Free 'Movin' and Groovin' to the Hits' concert set for Saturday

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Havre Daily News staff Learning Station’s “Movin’ and Groovin’ to the Hits’ featuring Don Monopoli is set for Friday, Aug. 2, from 6-7 p.m. in the Havre High School auditorium. District 4 Human Resources Development Council’s Head Start and Early Head Start program is inviting every one to the free, family-friendly concert. The concert includes a musical collection of Learning Station hit songs. “This delightfully engaging fresh production is bursting with energy and guaranteed to have everyone moving and grooving, sin...

  • Salvation Army taking applications for back-to-school program

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Press release Applications are being taken by the Havre Salvation Army for school supplies and backpacks for low-income families in the Havre area, Havre schools grades kindergarten through 8. Applications area being taken from July 8 through Aug. 12. Familes in need of basic school supplies can call 406-265-6411, email [email protected] or [email protected], or come into the office at 328 Third Street. Distribution time will be given during the application process. Documents needed...

  • Have a great time at the 2024 Blaine County Fair

    Updated Aug 1, 2024

    Havre Daily News staff The Blaine County Fair is back next week, Aug. 8-11, with a week of rip-roaring activities including the award-winning PRCA Bear Paw Roundup rodeo and free rides featuring The Kids Fun Zone and Amusement. The arena events start a week early with the Kids rodeo being held Saturday, Aug. 3, starting at 10 a.m. Events include Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Goat Un-Tying, Breakaway, Flag Race, Chute Dogging, Calf Roping, Steer Riding, Steer Chase, Sheep Riding, Arena Race, Boot Race and Team...

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