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A former Chippewa Cree Tribal judge connected to a double homicide in Box Elder pleaded guilty Monday to unrelated drug charges, while a man who pleaded guilty to the crime was sentenced to 40 years in prison with a chance to reject the sentence. Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz sentenced Angleo Hawk Sanchez in state District Court in Fort Benton Tuesday to 50 years in the Montana State Prison with 10 suspended and credit for 285 days served. She ordered him to pay $11,609 in restitution. Sanchez was charged in connection with the de...
A Havre man acted quickly during an emergency in Eagles Manor and ended up saving another resident's life, allowing him to get out of the hospital in time to ring in the New Year. U.S. Army veteran Mark Dongu, originally from Illinois, has lived in Eagles Manor for about a year, he said. He also has epilepsy, which can cause seizures, as he has experienced several times. "Some nights, you have rough nights when you have epilepsy, and I was having one of those kinds of nights,"...
By Emily Mayer After a whirlwind season of family, church and charity, Havreites 100 years ago were ready to embrace another beloved “c” word — community. It was back to work making Havre a better place to live, work, play and dream. A second “c” word-camaraderie-is vital to the survival of Western towns and settlements, for without each other, communities cannot succeed. Havre was host to many clubs, organizations, and groups and a new one was formed this week a century ago. This article was published in the January 10, 1925...
Press release Havre-Hill County Library conducting having another Silent Auction, starting Jan 3 and ending Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. The auction includes have many books sets to bid on. All proceeds will be going to the Friends of the Library....
Press release More than $1 million in scholarships are available for Montana students via the Montana Community Foundation. Students can apply for funding between January 1st and March 31st, 2025. A variety of scholarships are available for four-year or two-year colleges, certificate courses, non-traditional students, vocational studies, and more. For more information or to apply, please visit mtcf.org to take the scholarship eligibility quiz and find the right scholarship. 2024 was an impressive year and the statistics...
Press release The evening of Dec. 17, the Havre/Hill County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) awarded their 2024 Preservation Awards in a small ceremony at the Oxford Sports Bar. Recognized were Russ and Erin McBrien for their work on the former Valadon Residence at 502 Third Avenue, and the Rudyard Depot Museum, represented by Lila Redding, for their railroad, agriculture, automobile and dinosaur museums. Each recipient was presented a certificate as well as, limited...
Press release The Gospel Band Canada’s Double Portion from North Battleford, Saskatchewan, will be performing in Havre Sunday. Canada’s Double Portion will perform at the Presbyterian Church, 701 Fourth Ave. at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Donations of canned food will be accepted at the door. All are invited to enjoy this wonderful evening of family entertainment. Double Portion will is a unique group in many ways. The five-piece Gospel band is made up of parents Duncan and Debbie Hemmerling and six of their 10 children. They lov...
Press release As of January 7, 2025 there has been one confirmed case of pertussis reported in Hill County. "The Hill County Health Department wants you to know how to best protect yourself and your family from pertussis" the department said in a release. Pertussis is a contagious disease that affects the upper respiratory tract (throat and lungs) of those it attacks. Pertussis can occur at any age but is one of the most deadly diseases of infants and young children of our...
BLURB By Tim Leeds A former Chippewa Cree Tribal judge connected to a double homicide in Box Elder pleaded guilty Monday to unrelated drug charges, while a man who pleaded guilty to the crime was sentenced to 40 years in prison with a chance to reject the sentence. Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz sentenced Angleo Hawk Sanchez in state District Court in Fort Benton Tuesday to 50 years in the Montana State Prison with 10 suspended and credit for 285 days served. She ordered him to pay...
The Hill County Commission voted 2-0 last Thursday, to formally censure Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams, with commissioners Mark Peterson and Jake Strissle voting for the censure. Williams was not present at the meeting. She complained in a telephone interview later Thursday that the resolution was voted on when she was not in Havre. She said she would take no action in reprisal. She said if the two others commissioners want to pass a resolution based on a bunch of...
Editor's note: A shorter version of this was printed in the Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, edition of Havre Weekly Chronicle. Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams has denied allegations in a resolution to formally censure her passed 2-0 by Hill County commissioners Mark Peterson and Jake Strissel Dec. 26. Williams said in a telephone conversation later Dec. 26, while she was on the road, that the allegations in the resolution are untrue, but the resolution passing does not lead he...
Press release Hill County WIC reminds families that WIC is here to help make their New Year memorable. The WIC App is a tool to help WIC families in several ways, but what is special during the holiday is that the app has a variety of recipes to help families rediscover past favorites and new ways to use WIC foods, all while making the most use of their WIC dollars this New Year. “The WIC App has been a big help as families try to make the most out of their budgets while also celebrating the holidays,” said Tami Schoen, RN, H...
Effective the first of the year, new subscription rates went into effect for Havre Weekly chronicle. For papers mailed in Hill County, the rates are $4.30 a month, $13 for three months, $26 for six months and $52 for a year. For papers mailed out of Hill County, the rates are $5.16 a month, $15.50 for three months, $31 for six months and $62 for a year. For the online edition only, the rates are $4.30 a month, $13 for three months, $26 for six months and $52 for a year....
Editor's note: This story was submitted to Havre Weekly Chronicle and Havre Weekly Chronicle originally listed it as a press release. It was a story written by Steve Edwards first published in Blaine County Journal News-Opinion Steve Edwards Blaine County Journal News-Opinion Danielle Kinsey Martin joined the staff of Chinook Dental in early fall. She grew up on Fort Belknap and graduated from Harlem High School in 2007. She is married to Nathan Martin and they have two childr...
Press release Independence Bank is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for incoming first-year students planning to attend Montana State University-Northern. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Liberty, Chouteau, Cascade, Pondera, or Toole Counties. Independence Bank will award eight $1000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Recipients will receive $500 during fall semester and $500 during spring semester. Scholarship recipie...
Press release The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are extremely excited to announce that another donor has come forth with a Challenge Grant to the Community! The Browning Kimball Foundation has so graciously pledged $50,000 towards the Chinook Pool Project if we can raise $50,000 in match funds from individuals, businesses, community and civic groups, local governments or through fundraising projects or events. The Browning Kimball Foundation has set a timeline to have the funds raised of September 1st, 2025. The Fri...
By Emily Mayer Just like Christmas in 1924, activities for the upcoming New Year celebration were many. The Methodists were planning some activities, and this article was printed in the December 31, 1924, issue of The Havre Daily Promoter. Watch Night Service at M. E. Church Tonight Tonight at the Methodist church will be held the Watch Night program and service. Beginning at 9 o’clock there will be held an informal reception for all members of the congregation and friends. This will be under the direction of the Men’s For...
Press release Hill County Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday, Jan. 16, at 9:45 a.m. in its office in the Hill County Courthouse, 315 Fourth St., to establish the hours for the transaction of business for calendar year 2025. Hours for all county offices shall be established at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for Saturdays and legal holidays. People are encouraged to attend the hearing and give comment. For more information, people can contact the Hill County Commission in the courthouse or at...
Havre Public Schools is inviting people to help out special programs at the Havre Schools, and get some tax credits at the same time. Montana law allows people and corporations to donate up to their full income, with a maximum of $200,000 if their income exceeds that, to support innovative educational programs at the school district of their choice. The donations are tax-deductible. Starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m., districts may start entering the promised donations into an online portal at Montana Department of...
Additional funding for the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works and Milk River Project stayed in the continuing resolution that passed Congress and was signed by President Joe Biden, averting a government shutdown. After Elon Musk and then President-Elect Donald Trump opposed the bipartisan continuing resolution that was proposed, Congress put together a stripped-down bill to keep the government operating. It passed late last week. The office of Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont, said the CR that passed included more than $74...
Press release Hill County has been chosen to receive a Phase ARPAR award of $15,628 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; and, United Way of America which will provide the administrative staff and function...
Press release An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northern Montana Hospital, 30 13th St., Havre, in Conference Room 3 near the Main Entrance....
Press release Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for December is Braxton Huse. Braxton is the son of Shawn and Stephanie Huse. He has two siblings, Molly, and Matthew Huse. Braxton is a member of the Student Council and sings in the middle school choir. Outside of school, he enjoys playing basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and golf. In his spare time, Braxton loves making jerseys, and hanging out with friends and family. At school, Braxton displays an...
