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  • IHS director praises Fort Belknap vaccine work

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Apr 7, 2021

    The head of Indian Health Services was in north-central Montana Tuesday, complimenting the work being done in vaccinations on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Fort Belknap Hospital and the Fort Belknap Tribal Public Health Department continue their efforts to vaccinate as many people in the area as possible, and have been recognized by IHS as performing better than any area in the region. Indian Health Services Acting Director Elizabeth Fowler visited Fort Belknap Hospital...

  • State and Local COVID-19 update, April 7, 2021

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 105,526 with 180 new cases, 946 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 34. The number of deaths was 1,489. Blaine County Health Department reported March 30 being being notified of no new cases, 752 total, none active, no active hospitalizations, 24 deaths. The department said it would not list case numbers unless they change. Hill County Health Department reported Monday evening being notified of no new cases, 1,498 t...

  • Obituary - Zariyah Rayne Longknife-Stiffarm

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Zariyah Rayne Longknife-Stiffarm was lost to us Saturday, April 3, 2021. She leaves behind family that was eagerly awaiting her arrival and are now mourning her passing. Wake services took place at the Stiffarm Family Residence on Flathead Avenue in Fort Belknap Tuesday, April 6, 2021, and graveside services were scheduled today, April 7, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Stiffarm Family Cemetery....

  • Correction - Cape Air gets new fleet of planes

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    The headline to a story on the front page of Tuesday’s edition of the Havre Daily News said Havre City-County Airport was upgrading its fleet of planes. Montana Essential Air Service provider Cape Air is upgrading its Montana fleet....

  • Obituary - Max Leslie Miller of Chinook

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Max Leslie Miller of Chinook, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family December 24, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held graveside at Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon to follow at the Eagles. If inclement weather arises, the service will be held indoors at the Eagles. Arrangements and services have been entrusted to Blaine County Funeral Chapel. Please visit Max's online memorial page at...

  • From the Courts - Federal District Court: Stump sentenced to prison for distributing meth to minor

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    From U.S. Attorney for District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Box Elder man who admitted providing methamphetamine to a minor girl was sentenced Tuesday to 51 months in prison and to six years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. James Dean Stump, 34, pleaded guilty on Dec. 8, 2020 to possession with intent to distribute meth to a person under 21. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. Morris ordered Stump detained. In court documents filed in the case, the government alleged that from a...

  • Emergency rent, utility assistance available for Montanans impacted by COVID-19

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Note: This was provided by the office of the Montana governor HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday that the Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program is taking applications from Montanans who have lost income and are at risk of housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The last year has brought real, serious challenges to hardworking Montana families through no fault of their own,” Gianforte said. “Emergency rental assistance will help Montanans, who have struggled financially through this pandemi...

  • For the Record, April 7, 2021

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Havre Police Department Stephanie Rae Spottedeagle of Box Elder, 47, was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant after a caller at a First Street business reported an issue at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday. -- Tuesday at 9:48 a.m., a Havre Public Works employee reported a hit and run at the water fill station near Lions Park. -- Two arrests were made after a caller reported that a man was possibly trying to steal a vehicle Tuesday at 10:21 a.m. at a business on U.S. Highway 2 West....

  • Local News - CASA sets Crunch for a Cause fundraiser

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Press release CASA of Hill County is holding a “Crunch for a Cause” fundraiser at Taco Johns Thursday from 5-7 p.m.; drive-through only. When people mention the fundraiser when paying for a drive-through purchase, CASA of Hill County will received 50 percent of the purchase price....

  • MSU Extension, AARP Montana to offer monthly Wisdom Wednesdays webinars

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension, in partnership with AARP Montana, will offer a four-part estate and legacy planning webinar series. Wisdom Wednesdays will begin April 14 and take place monthly from 10 to 11 a.m. online. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, this series was created due to the level of interest in the Tuesday Tips series, which ran January through February. Nearly 250 people signed up to attend those webinars. In the first session, viewers w...

  • The Postscript: Nocturnal negotiations

    Carrie Classon|Updated Apr 7, 2021

    It’s amazing that anyone shares a bed. I know there are plenty of married and cohabiting couples who have separate beds, or even separate bedrooms, and I can see the logic in avoiding the snoring, the thrashing, the different sleep schedules, and the need to negotiate the complicated issue of bedding. But since marrying and moving into Peter’s house, we have shared a bed, and it is not a large one. So far, we have negotiated a peaceful settlement. This is because Peter has...

  • The time is right to expand access to high-speed internet service -broadband

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Over the last year, the pandemic has opened our eyes to the reality that high-speed internet is essential for Montanans across the state. The pandemic also reminds us of the painful truth that Montana ranks 50th in the nation when it comes to this vital service. Since the pandemic began, we’ve learned that telehealth services – which are now available through high-speed internet -- can improve health outcomes by helping families with online access to healthcare specialists and other providers. With this technology, pat...

  • Funds to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers available

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Note: This release was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency announced Monday the availability of $2 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The funding was made possible by USDA’s new Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative, an effort to distribute resources more broadly and to put greater emphasis on outreach to small and socially disadvan...

  • USDA announces April 2021 lending rates for ag producers

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Note: This was released by U.S. Department of Agriculture WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday loan interest rates for April 2021, which are effective April 1. USDA’s Farm Service Agency loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures, or meet cash flow needs. Operating and ownership loans FSA offers farm ownership and operating loans with favorable interest rates and terms to help eli...

  • Hi-Line Athletes of the Week

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Josh Currie, Havre High Tennis The Havre High tennis teams have played two tournaments now, and Blue Pony junior Josh Currie has yet to lose. After winning the Cut Bank Invitational No. 1 singles title March 27 and going 3-0 at last weekend's Conrad Invite, Currie is a perfect 6-0 this season. Currie, who also plays basketball and runs cross country at HHS, was a varsity player for the Ponies during his freshman season. Lexi Haney, Havre High Softball It's going to be a busy...

  • The boys of spring are back...

    Updated Apr 7, 2021

  • Hi-Line track loaded with talented teams this spring

    Kason Clark|Updated Apr 7, 2021

    Havre High is not the only school getting track and field back after a missed year due to COVID-19. Teams across the Hi-Line from Harlem, Rocky Boy and the District 9C will return for track and field, so everyone should be excited. "It is fantastic to be back out on the track," North Star head coach Brian Campbell said. "Track and field in the Northern C is just unlike anything else, tough competition and intense battles for the top spots. It should be a great season."...

  • Skylights stun Saints in Frontier tourney

    Kason Clark|Updated Apr 7, 2021

    On Tuesday night in their opening game of the Frontier Conference postseason tournament, the Montana State University-Northern volleyball team won their first two sets at Carroll College to put themselves one set away from advancing. However, the Saints won two straight sets to tie the match and force a fifth and decisive set. The teams battled in the fifth set as they fought to a 13-13 tie. The Skylights finally put an end to the Saints' comeback as Alana Graves and Abigail...