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Secretary of state candidate Jesse Mullen, a Democrat, campaigned in Havre Tuesday, meeting with local officials as well as a group of voters, as well as sitting down for an interview with Havre Daily News. Mullen, who owns Mullen Newspaper Company, said his experience as a reporter helping hold governments and their officials accountable was one of the things that influenced him to run for office against an incumbent, Republican Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen,...
Press release Montana State University Extension is offering businesses the chance to learn how artificial intelligence can help their operations. Small Business Development Center Rural Business Advisor Rich Gannon of the Great Falls Development Authority is holding a 30-minute webinar Thursday. Gannon will will showcase a variety of AI tools designed to empower businesses. “From crafting compelling content to analyzing data and even creating interactive chatbots, AI has emerged as a versatile and indispensable tool for smal...
Havre Daily News staff A local seminar to help people deal with the hurt of separation and divorce is starting in Havre in January. A release about the DivorceCare seminar said it will include topics of emotional healing, overcoming relationship struggle and handling practical challenges. The 13-week event will include a video seminar, a focused support group and participant guide. The seminar runs Jan. 8 through April 1 and will meet 6-8 p.m. in the hospitality room on the lower level of Havre Assembly of God Church at 901...
Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Director Shelli Sayers is warning the public that counterfeit Chamber gift certificates are being used in the community. The gift certificates are often bought in batches and given out as bonuses or rewards, Sayers said, and it appears that someone, or more likely more than one person, has copied made copies of some of the certificates. The Chamber, she added, is working with Havre Police and local businesses to get the situation resolved and...
The Hill County Park Board voted for a substantial increase in Beaver Creek Park permit fees at their monthly meeting Tuesday, and announced that they are increasing their efforts to seek financial support for the construction of a new Beaver Lodge at Camp Kiwanis. Board member Pam Wilson, who took the lead on restructuring the permit prices, said the committee set up to recommend new prices agreed to the increases she proposed, with the exception of the price of the annual...
Four incoming members of Havre City Council took the oath of office Monday during a council meeting in Havre City Hall, with Mayor Doug Kaercher saying the fifth, Chris Partin, would take the oath at the next meeting, Jan. 2. Kaercher also said the oaths don’t go into effect until the terms start Jan. 1. Ed Matter, Wade Bitz, Dave Brewer and Josh Gomez took the oaths Monday. Bitz and Matter already sit on the council, with Bitz appointed to fill out the year in place of Ward 1 council member Josh Miller, who died at Age 32 M...
Another busy weekend of holiday events has come and gone, but there are still a few left, coming up this week as well. Wednesday, Winter Storytelling, a free family event that includes soup and biscuits, will be held at 6 p.m. in the Kills At Night Center in Hays. Thursday the Fort Belknap Indian Community’s Here Comes Christmas Parade is set for 6 p.m., with the procession of vehicles and floats decorated for the holidays starting at the Fort Belknap Bingo Hall. Organizers for the parade are asking participants to start l...
Local law enforcement and Special Olympics supporters took a dive into frigid waters to raise nearly $10,000 for local and state Special Olympics programs at the 2023 SubZero SuperHero Polar Plunge at Town Square Saturday. The event, which has been held by local law enforcement for years, is intended to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics and support its athletes, and it seems to have had a great turnout this year. Hill County Sheriff's Deputy Alex Esteves, one of t...
Press release A small team of Havre speech and debaters went to a massive tournament in Helena over the weekend, and although none placed, they came close to moving into the outrounds for placement. Havre took three competitors, informative speaker Carinna Kline, Lincoln-Douglas debater Trinity Olsen and impromptu speaker Paige Anderson, with the rest of the team having conflicting events or other issues that prevented their competition. And the Havre trio faced a massive set of competitors. The Valley of Gold speech and...
Havre Public Works has posted a series of sample tax bills on its Facebook page in an effort to show how property taxes are used by the city, and give people an idea of what kind of resources their department has to address problems with roads in town. Havre Public Works Computer-Aided Drafting Technician Jamie Trueax, who made many of the posts, said people often look at their tax bill, see what looks like a very big number and assume Public Works has far more resources than they actually do, and the department is trying to...
Press release The Hill County Community Foundation has announced 10 grant recipients for the 2023 grant cycle. This year’s grantees are the Hi-Line Arts Council, CASA of Hill County, Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen, Havre Public Schools Backpack Program, Greater Havre Area Ministerial Association, Family Connections MT, District 4 HRDC, Salvation Army, Rudyard Historical Society/ Depot Museum, and Boy Scout Troop 1438. HCCF had a total of $7,000 to grant out this year and organizations received grants ranging from $500 to $...
North Central Senior Center Dec 1, 2023 Menu Due to changes in staff we will not have a regular menu listed for December. We are serving meals and hope to see you all here for lunch. Entertainment: BJ’s Geetar Oakie — Brad Taylor will play Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the community. Tuesday, Dec. 12 and Tuesday, Dec. 26, Mary Stevens will play harp or keyboard music varieties from 11 a.m. to noon. Also free and open to community. News from our gift shop: Christmas has arr...
Havre Daily News staff Havre Elks Lodge No. 1201 is set to hold its Memorial Service Monday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. in the lodge room, 321 Second St. Services conducted by Elks Lodge officers, along with guest speaker Curt Curtis and music by Yvonne Skramstad, will honor absent members Gary Crossler, Dave Kudson, Ira “Pete” Peterson, Basilios Margaris, Carolyn Shulund, Rick Hentschel, Gordan Haugen, William Johnson, Gary Myskewitz, Lorraine Hanson, Lily Kretchmer and Ken Nelson. Refreshments and a chance to visit will follow the...
Havre Daily News staff Havre Elks Lodge No. 1201 is holding its Blanket Drive and a Coat Drive for Christmas this year, and is recruiting recipients for the bedding and coats as well as donations for both drives. If people would like to sign up themselves, their family, friends or someone in need of blankets, comforters, sheets and other bedding, or for coats for all ages and sizes, they can call Brandy Kurtz at 406-390-0091. Dec. 12 in the Havre Elks’ Lodge Room will see the second distribution of bedding and coats this y...
Among the holiday events being held at the Holiday Village Mall this week and weekend is Highland Park Early Primary School's Winter Book Fair from today through Saturday. Highland Park Principal Hayley Criner said the event is run by the school's Parent-Teacher Organization and raises funds for their library, so any support they get will promote reading for children in the area. "We appreciate their support and helping us get books in kids' hands," Criner said. "That's...
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Fort Belknap man suspected of making threats to blow up the school in Dodson was arraigned Tuesday on charges, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today. Jacob Erwin Wilson, 40, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with false information and hoaxes. If convicted of the most serious crime, Wilson faces a maximum of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston presided. Wilson was d...
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation State Trust Lands Havre Field Office will officially close Friday due to staffing difficulties with the office’s duties being absorbed by the department’s office in Lewistown. DNRC Lewistown Unit Manager Jocee Hedrick said they are attempting to minimize any disruption the closure will cause, though it will necessitate more travel on the part of DNRC staff to manage lands in Hill and Blaine counties. “We understand this will make it more difficult for our custo...
After a cold Thanksgiving and a warmer weekend, Havre is likely to see another burst of cold this week followed again by a slightly less chilly weekend. National Weather Service is predicting a high of 38 degrees today with a low of 16 tonight with highs of 33 and 35 Thursday and Friday, and lows of 15 and 22 respectively. Things will jump back out of freezing territory this weekend during the days however with a Saturday and Sunday high of 42, though overnight lows are...
Press release HELENA — Wild Montana’s eagerly anticipated Winter Adventures are now open for registration. Adventure seekers, nature enthusiasts, public lands advocates, and families are invited to embark on a journey into the heart of Montana’s winter wonderland. From December through February, participants can choose from 32 free outings and educational experiences, all aimed at fostering a deeper connection with the state’s public lands and wild places. Winter Adventures are free group outings led by volunteers. They co...
Press release BOZEMAN — An online auction to support Montana 4-H will be available through Dec. 4, according to the Montana 4-H Foundation. More than 50 lots are up for bid in the Montana 4-H Emerald Auction online at https://gardnerauction.hibid.com/catalog/503956/montana-4-h-auction . Items donated by supporters and county councils include a collection of 4-H clover emblems, woodworking, jewelry, leatherwork and vacation getaways, Montana 4-H Foundation Executive Director Jane Wolery said. Profits will benefit Montana 4...
After a busy Thanksgiving weekend, holiday events will return to the area Friday and last through this coming weekend and beyond. Friday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will again host their Hi-Line Nativity Festival, themed "Mary Did You Know," with the display open 2-9 p.m. "We will be exhibiting Nativities from around the world as well as art and sculptures depicting the Savior's life and ministry," a Community Christmas Festival release said. "If you...
Havre Daiy News staff A barn southeast of Havre was lost in a fire Sunday morning. Havre Fire Chief Nathan Courtnage said that a caller at 10:04 a.m. Sunday reported barn fire on the 1900 Block of Bullhook Road Southeast. When Havre Fire Department responded they found the structure, part of the JS Livestock facilities, fully involved in the fire, and they released some pigs that were penned near the building and contained the fire to the structure. The barn is a total loss,...
MAPS Media Institute will be running a free intensive four-day filmmaking workshop for young people in the Harlem area and beyond starting Nov. 30, with the goal of creating informative short films about the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Compact of 2001 and its 2023 Settlement Act. Former Harlem teacher and MAPS Media Institute Fort Belknap Liaison Craig Todd said the workshop is primarily for high school-age students in the Harlem area, but college-age students and people from outside the Harlem area of any skill...
