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  • Panel discusses mining and green energy

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Havre native Suzanne Tilleman, dean of the University of Montana College of Business, moderated a roundtable discussion at UM's Bureau of Business and Economic Research 2024 Economic Outlook Seminar Wednesday, where participants talked about the place of the mining industry in the ongoing transition to green energy in Montana. Sibanye-Stillwater Mining Company VP of Legal and Government Affairs Heather McDowell said her company is a large energy customer in the state that...

  • NorthWestern CEO talks green energy at economics seminar

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    NorthWestern Energy CEO Brian Bird spoke via Zoom at the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research 2024 Montana Economic Outlook Seminar Wednesday to give his perspective on the practical reality of green energy in Montana, advocating for its development alongside more natural gas plants. Contrary to depictions in the media, Bird said, NorthWestern Energy has a diverse energy portfolio including about a third of it from natural gas and coal, another third from wind and solar energy and a third from h...

  • MAT puts on 'The Queen of Blaine County'

    Christy Bambrough|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    The local acting troupe is putting on some localized - right down to what county the performance is in - dinner theater over the next few weeks, written by local playwright, and Montana Actors' Theatre executive director, Jay Pyette. The "Queen of Blaine County" will premiere at the Eagles Club in Chinook Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with the show to follow. Tickets are available online or at the Eagles in Chinook. The actors are...

  • Fund supporting emerging Indigenous musical talent in Montana opens application period

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Press release A group is offering Indigenous Montana musicians a hand up to enhance their careers with a stipend and mentorship. “The legacy of Billy Conway (1956-2021), one of the most influential drummers in American music history, continues to inspire and support the next generation of artists through the Billy Conway Artist Fund,” a release about the fund said. “Known for his exceptional skill, creative generosity, and deep connection to Montana, Conway’s spirit lives on in a unique opportunity for Indigenous musicia...

  • Obituary - Harry James Rencurel

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Harry James Rencurel, 81, born June 16, 1942, passed away Monday March 11, 2024, at his home in Havre. Harry Rencurel's funeral will be conducted Monday March 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Havre. Graveside service with military honors will be conducted immediately following at Highland Cemetery. Harry was a donor to St. Jude's Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children. Any friends or family interested in donating to a memorial are encouraged to... Full story

  • From the Courts: Man receives 18 months in prison for charge stemming from vehicle crash

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana GREAT FALLS — Marvin James Cole, 28, who admitted to an assault charge stemming from a vehicle crash on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in which his truck hit another vehicle, seriously injuring the other driver, was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, pleaded guilty in October 2023 to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. M...

  • For the Record, March 14, 2024

    Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Havre Police Department At 10:47 a.m. Wednesday on the 100 Block of Fifth Avenue, officers arrested Natasha Lynn Peck on Justice/City court warrants. Hill County Sheriff's Office Deputies investigated a report made at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday of theft, forgery or fraud. Havre Fire Department Emergency medical technicians responded to one call Wednesday. -- Firefighters at 3:18 p.m. Wednesday responded to a report made from the 800 Block of Third Avenue of a gas odor. Havre Animal...

  • Havre girls earn Northeastern A honors

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    It was another great season for the Havre High girls basketball team. And many Blue Ponies have now earned postseason honors. In all, six Blue Pony girls, of longtime head coach Dustin Kraske, were named Northeastern A All-Conference. Sophomore Ari Gary and Amaya Jarvis were named First-Team All-Conference for the Ponies, while junior Tierra Parker eared Second-Team honors. Emilee Chambliss, Sierra Parker and Kyanna Jarvis also were named Honorable Mention All-Conference for...

  • Blue Ponies earn hoops honors

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 14, 2024

    Four Havre High boys basketball players have earned postseason accolades for head coach Waylnn Burgess. After a season that saw the Ponies make a run to the Class A state tournament last week, a pair of Havre High standouts were named Class A All-State. Junior Tre Gary earned his second All-State nod for the Ponies, while senior Shane Patacsil, who led HHS in scoring was also honored with Class A All-State honors. Gary and Patacsil and Jackson Headress were also named...