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Press release Havre High School's speech and debate team again fielded a small group of competitors over the weekend, but the team of four did well enough in competition that the Ponies still almost won the team trophy. Havre just missed beating Class A rival Sidney by four points, taking second at the Scotties Speech and Drama tournament. "This was really close, and our kids did well," head coach Tim Leeds said. "We lost some competitors to illness and conflicting...
Press release ’Tis the season for helping others! Donating blood is an incredible way to help those in need, and with the holiday season fast approaching, what better way is there to help those in need than with the gift of blood donation? According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. While blood donations are needed all year long, unfortunately, demand for blood during the holidays coincides with lower availability of donors due to vacations and holiday activities, seasonal illness,...
A memorial walk was held at Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation Thursday evening for Kaidynce Evan Small, who died in 2013 at the age of 1 due to injuries inflicted by caregivers watching him at the time. Kaidynce's mother, Jasmine Small, said she wanted this to be an event where everyone can remember her son's life positively and to show that those left behind are doing all right despite their sorrow. "He should be here," Small said. " ... We all miss him." Nearly 40 people...
A fire Thursday in the Havre Walmart was contained to a small area with no injuries, and the store is open for business this morning, but with some services limited. Havre Fire responded with one engine and one ambulance at 5:39 p.m. Thursday to a report of a fire at the Walmart on the 3500 Block of U.S. Highway 2 West. Fire Chief Nathan Courtnage said when Havre Fire arrived people were being evacuated from the store. The fire, he added, had started in a section of shelving...
Havre Daily News staff Havre Public Works announced that Fifth Avenue is open, but is reduced down to two lanes between Sixth and Seventh streets while the street repair cures. The block was closed to traffic for a few days while work was done to repair a broken water main. “We will be working in the east-most lane next week to finish the repair,” Public Works said in a release. “We would like to thank you all for your patience and understanding while we get this project finished up. “Please follow our Facebook Page @ https...
Democratic candidate for Montana governor Ryan Busse made a stop in Havre Thursday to speak with potential voters and sat down with the Havre Daily News for an interview on his candidacy and the reasons he is running. Busse, a former gun company executive and nearly 30-year resident of Montana, said he had been considering a run for some time, but the past few years have made him feel that the state is in desperate enough need for course correction that he decided to go for...
Press release People are invited to attend a evening of jazz courtesy of a local orchestra next Thursday in The Little Theatre in Montana State University-Northern's Cowan Hall. "The MSU-Northern Community Orchestra is all set to captivate audiences with an enchanting evening of melodious jazz tunes," a press release said. The highly anticipated event, titled 'Big Jazz on Campus,' will be directed by Rhonda Minnick." The release said the event, with free admission and...
It was a soggy September day in 1994. Washington-Grizzly Stadium was still the small venue that featured grass end endzones and crowds of under 15,000 fans. Of course, by then, the Griz were on the rise, with junior Dave Dickinson already one of the best quarterbacks in Montana history, and popularity was skyrocketing. But, for me, that’s the day everything really changed for Montana football, and it was all because of then arch rival Idaho. That day, the Vandals were r...
North Central Senior Center Nov. 6-10 Menu Monday, Nov. 6 — Biscuits and gravy, links, fruit Tuesday, Nov. 7 — Spaghetti, breadsticks, cake Wednesday, Nov. 8 — Pizza, salad, dessert Thursday, Nov. 9 — Hamburger, fries, peas, fruit Friday, Nov. 10 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert News from our gift shop; Sale! Sale! Sale! Making room for Christmas, all items in the gift store are 50% off. That’s right, all items are half the marked price. Shop now for Christmas gifts. Handmade items are available including necklaces, br...
Press release Havre Middle school's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for October is Roxi Turntoes-Kuhnhenn. Roxi is the daughter of Kyle and Kerry Shabi. She has two brothers, Ryden and Henry Turntoes. At school, Roxi participates in choir and plans to join track in the Spring. Outside of school, she is involved with basketball, soccer and softball. In her free time, she enjoys traditional dancing at Powwows and spending time with family. As a student, Roxi is kind and always...
Local law enforcement is still looking for a Havre girl who was reported missing Saturday, despite the girl's mother saying she has been contacted by her daughter. Elianna Hay, 17, who was last seen Oct. 27 around 9 p.m. was reported missing by her family after not returning home and Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said Monday that they were still looking for her. Midday Tuesday, Danelle Hay, Elianna Hay's mother, posted on Facebook saying she had been in contact with her...
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday that he is bringing a federal lawsuit against Bright Lending, Green Trust Cash and Target Cash Now, three money lenders under the Island Mountain Development Group in Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, for usurious lending and consumer fraud for exorbitant interest rates on small loans issued to citizens of his state. Representatives from neither Island Mountain Development Group or Fort Belknap had responded to requests for comment by print deadline this morning....
Havre Trails was given the onX Emerging Outdoor Community Award last week, for its work enhancing outdoor recreation in the area, and has been awarded $10,000 to build a new trail in the Saddle Butte area. Havre Trails Secretary Sammie Chagnon said it’s great to have the group’s years of work recognized and the opportunity to build more trails with the funds this award came with. “We are super excited to get it,” Chagnon said. “It’s kind of an acknowledgment of all the work we’ve done.” She said this was the first time they...
From AgGroWeather Media According to preliminary data compiled by AgGroWeather Media, it was wetter than normal in Havre and surrounding areas during October. That has led to a rebound in the precipitation for the year, following months — and years — of drought conditions in the region, with National Weather Service reporting Havre at more than half-an-inch above normal for October, leaving it less than a quarter-inch below normal for the calendar year. Havre was listed at almost an inch below normal for the year early in...
Earlier this month, Montana's Move Over law went into effect, requiring drivers to significantly slow down when they encounter stationary law enforcement, emergency, towing, maintenance or construction vehicles at the side of the road and to change lanes when possible. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said the law is most important for protecting people on the highways, but even in town the officers often need as much space as possible when conducting traffic stops or other...
Havre Art Association announced Monday it was canceling its annual art show due to concerns about spreading COVID-19. “We are witnessing an increase in COVID cases among our families and friends,” a release from the association said. “The Havre Art Show brings together many people for a leisurely time to view local art work, visit with folks from our area, and generally linger and wander and have a lovely time. However, to be responsible to ourselves and to Havre and the surrounding area, we have decided to cancel The annua...
A Havre girl was reported missing Saturday, after her family reported the disappearance of Elianna Hay, 17, who was last seen Oct. 27 around 9 p.m. Havre Police Sergeant Justin Gomke said Hay didn't come home to her residence and Havre Police are actively looking for her. Gomke said Hay has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. A Facebook post from Chippewa Cree Law Enforcement Sunday says Hay is 165 pounds, 5-foot-4 and has straight black...
Work fixing a water main break on Fifth Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets will begin later today, but the area will likely be closed off to drivers for the next couple days at least. The street, a main thoroughfare in Havre, was blocked by midday Friday after the break was reported. Friday, Havre Public Works announced that they were aware of the break and advised people to be aware of personnel and equipment in the area. "We are sorry for any inconvenience that this...
by Eric Dietrich Montana Free Press This story is adapted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. It was originally published under the title “The Viz.” According to information supplied last week by the Montana Association of Counties, 49 of Montana’s 56 counties, including Blaine, Chouteau, Hill and Liberty, have chosen to buck a directive from the administration of Gov. Greg Gianforte by scaling back their collections of a state-level school fundi...
Press release Havre High School’s small team competing at its home speech, drama and debate tournament did well Saturday, bringing home some top placings and the first place team finish in Class A speech. Browning took second in Class A speech Saturday, and won the first-place finish in Class A drama. In Class B speech, Conrad took first followed by Shelby in second and Choteau in third. Simms won the Class C speech award, followed by CJI in second and North Star in third. In Class B drama, Choteau took the top honors f...
Press release The North Star Speech and Drama Team traveled to a cold Havre invitational speech, drama and debate tournament Saturday and did well despite the weather. In original oratory, Ecko Fraser took second and Savannah Schaumloeffel took third place. In humorous interp, Joshua Campbell took second place and Troy Barrett placed fifth. In dramatic solo, senior Emily Conner began her season with a first-place finish. Taking part in dramatic theatre, Christin Berton and Aspynn Cramer took first place, also. North Star as...
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., discussed recent successes for Montana in a press call Thursday, in particular the recent designation of the state as a rural technology hub, which opens the door to millions in potential funds for research and development. Tester said he has been advocating for the federal government to recognize the technological achievements of the state, particularly in rural areas and for them to get the federal support they need to continue innovating....
