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Budget meeting and possible tax increase noticed up by Box Elder schools Editor's note: Due to an editorial error at Havre Daily News, this was not printed Aug. 7 as requested. The Box Elder Public School District 13G Board of Trustees will hold its final budget meeting Monday, Aug., 14, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the high school wing for the purpose of considering and adopting the final budget of the district. The meeting of the trustees may be continued from day to day until until...
Press release Havre Community Pool, 420 6th Ave., is holding a free open swim 6-9 p.m. today. Everyone is welcome to swim at the pool at no charge, and attendees will be treated to free ice cream bars 7:30-9 p.m. The event is sponsored by PJ’s Restaurant and Hi-Line Tavern Association for the community. For information, call 406-265-8161 during business hours....
North Star Schools will hold an open house Tuesday, Aug. 15. The open house will run at the elementary school from 3-6 p.m. The middle and high school open house will be from 5-8 p.m....
Press release U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday that Veterans and survivors who apply, or submit their intent to file, for PACT Act benefits by 9:59 p.m. Mountain Time Monday, August 14, 2023, will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 — the day that President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act into law. This is an extension from the original deadline of August 9, 2023. VA encourages all veterans and their survivors to apply — or submit their intent to file — for PACT Act benefits now...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees discussed enrollment and the coming year’s transportation schedule during their regular meeting Tuesday evening. Havre Public Schools Superintendent Brian Gum said enrollment numbers are currently about the same as they were last year, however the district is still getting new students every day, especially at the kindergarten level, so things are moving in the right direction. Gum also talked about conversations he’s had with Havre Public Schools Facilities and Transportation Dir...
The Hill County Park Board approved the grazing allocation of Beaver Creek Park for the coming year, voting to use the park's three-year average for the total allotment of Animal Unit Months, sparking objections from members of the public and one board member. Before the vote was taken, Beaver Creek Park Superintendent Chad Edgar said the grazing committee had, after some discussion, decided to recommend that number to the board for approval. Board member Lou Hagener was the...
A new facility intended to bring wellness and culture to Rocky Boy by working with its youth took a major step forward last week. The Rocky Boy Health Center broke ground on its new Miyo Pimatisiwinkamik Youth Center in a Thursday-morning ceremony last week with speakers sharing their hopes for the center and how it will help local young people, especially those struggling with addiction. "It's a big day for the tribe, a big day for our people," said Chippewa Cree Business...
From Montana Farmers Union To highlight the Farmer’s Share of the food dollar and the need to create fair markets for family farmers and ranchers, Montana Farmers Union is partnering with Missoula FFA, as well as the Chouteau County Farmers Union Local and 4-H Chuckwagon to provide Farmer’s Share menu items during local fairs. Fairgoers can learn more about MFU’s work to increase fairness for farmers and the Farmer’s Share during the Western Montana Fair Aug. 10 and the Chouteau County Fair Aug. 19. “When we see these hig...
The Havre City Council approved a number of resolutions at its monthly meeting Monday evening, including the installation of some new street signs. Havre Public Works Director Trevor Mork said the council's Streets and Sidewalks Committee is recommending the installation of stop or yield signs at the intersection of Ninth Street and 11th Avenue due to a high number of accidents and general public safety. The council also approved the installation of a new four way stop near...
Havre Daily News staff The Bureau of Land Management reported Saturday that no new growth occurred on the Black Butte Fire in southern Blaine County east of Landusky on the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, Containment of the 460 acre fire was estimated at 70 percent Saturday, the bureau said in a press release. The lightning-caused wildfire, located on BLM-managed lands near the Missouri River about 20 miles west of Landusky, had a Type 2 crew assigned to the fire, including multiple overhead units and engines....
Hill County Health Department reports that a harmful algal bloom has been detected at Beaver Creek Reservoir, also called First Lake. This is the third reported sighting in the area, with a sighting reported at Bailey Reservoir in southern Hill County June 28 and at Dry Fork Reservoir in northwestern Blaine County July 16. The Montana Department of Environmental quality has given Beaver Creek Reservoir a “Caution” status, with no status given for the Bailey Reservoir sighting and the Dry Fork Reservoir sighting listed as pend...
Rocky Boy's 59th Annual Celebration has ended, one that seems to have been well-received this year by attendees from across the U.S. and beyond. The celebration had events for youths and adults, whether they were competitors and spectators, including rodeos, dancing, music, food, vendors and a lot of good feelings all around. Organizations from around Rocky Boy have contributed to organizing the celebration's various events which included a number of competitive dances with...
West Nile virus has been confirmed in a Hill County mosquito pool, Hill Clounty Health Department reports, with the county joining Blaine County as an area with the virus confirmed. No cases in humans or horses had been reported in the counties as of the filing of this story. Hill County Health Department warned in a release that people need to take care to avoid the potentially fatal illness caused by the virus “Remember, the best way to protect yourself from West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites,” a release from the...
Havre Daily News staff The local traveling soccer club, Hi-Line United, said it is looking for coaches. People are asked to email hilineunitedsoccer@gmail.com by Aug. 13 if interested in coaching for the club....
Havre Daily News Staff Cub Scout Pack 4426 is looking to add new members and is holding an event at Pepin Park Saturday, Aug. 12, to show what scouting is about. “Scouting is an investment in character and leadership, come see what scouting can do for your child,” a press release said. The theme for the event is “A Day at the Races,” and will focus on how being outdoors is a huge part of scouting, the release said. Events include a “raingutter regatta,” a frisbee race, an obstacle course, straw rockets and a “box derby....
Hill County Health Department reports that a harmful algal bloom has been detected at Beaver Creek Reservoir, also called First Lake. People are warned to use caution at the reservoir, and any time they detect a possible harmful algal bloom to avoid exposure to the potential harmful substance and to keep pets out of the areas where they see algae, and to make sure children don't get into the water. Harmful algal blooms, commonly called blue-green algae, can potentially be...
The Fifth Annual Veterans and First Responders Family BBQ is set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at Pepin Park, an event meant to thank the groups for their service to the community. Havre Elks Lodge Secretary Brandy Kurtz, one of the organizers for the barbecue, said the event is for veterans, police, firefighters, border patrol and any other first responder and their families to celebrate with music, food and games for children. Kurtz said they will have hamburgers, hot dogs, tuna salad, chips and pop for any veterans and first...
A highly decorated U.S. Army private who died serving his country in Viet Nam is one of the service members being honored this weekend at the 10th Annual Veterans Memorial Softball Classic in Belgrade. Havre's Pfc. Mark Hinkle, who died of wounds sustained in combat in 1965, is the soldier the Army team is playing in honor of this year. This is the 10th year for the classic, which invites the state's best high school softball players to come together to showcase their talents...
Watch for more on the ceremony in an upcoming edition of Havre Daily News. The Rocky Boy Health Center broke ground on its new Youth Wellness Center in a Thursday morning ceremony with speakers sharing their hopes for the center and how it will help local young people, especially those struggling with addiction. Health Center staff and tribal leaders spoke at the event before members of the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation's Tribal Youth Council put shovels in the ground, the...
The Blaine County Fair will return to Chinook Thursday, Aug. 10 through Aug. 13 with a new centerpiece event, a carnival, food and tons of 4-H events throughout. Fair Manager Debra Ramberg said the biggest event this year would be a concert by country music writer and singer Darryl Worley at 7 p.m. that Saturday. The concert will feature an opening act by Cole Kleinert from CK and the Slow Rollers and the Milk River Band will be playing at the afterparty in the fairground’s beer gardens. Ramberg said the fair can’t do their t...
Havre Daily News staff Havre Trails is hosting its Fifth Annual Brewfest fundraiser in Pepin Park Aug. 26 2-7 p.m., and the group is looking for volunteers to help run the event. Havre Trails is a local non-profit group that promotes appreciation of and activities in area outdoor spaces by hosting hikes on local trails along with improving and building hiking trails and other outdoor facilities. The brewfest will include dozens of Montana-made beers, along with ciders, wines and seltzers for non-beer drinkers, food from...
A 700-acre fire is burning in southern Blaine County on Bureau of Land Management-managed land in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. A release from BLM says the now-named Black Butte Fire is about 20 miles west of Landusky, burning timber grass and sagebrush, but is in a remote area of the monument and no structures are at risk for the moment. The wildfire was reported Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. when smoke was spotted in the Ervin Ridge area of the monument, the release said, and BLM’s North Central Montana District wil...
Havre Daily News staff Montana Department of Transportation announced it has a project in the works to stabilize an area on U.S. Highway 2 damaged by the heavy flooding this spring. The proposal is to stabilize the Big Sandy Creek bank and complete erosion repair efforts on the ditches located next to U.S. Highway 2 three miles west of Havre. The project begins at mile marker 376, and extends for approximately half a mile, ending just west of the Big Sandy Creek Bridge. Project Design Engineer Chris Ward said that during the...
