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Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America organization has aimed to help young people grow into responsible adults. Throughout the years, over 110 million people have become members. According to the Boy Scouts of America website, the organization provides youth with opportunities that allow them to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence and reinforce ethical standards. Thomas Huether, district executive for the Boy Scouts of America Montana Council,... Full story
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — State senators on Friday heard the first of two Republican representatives' plans to lower income taxes. Republican Rep. Keith Regier introduced in the Senate Taxation Committee a measure to permanently cut income taxes in every bracket by 0.1 percent. The Kalispell representative said he would support an amendment to House Bill 166 suggested by supportive peers to increase the cut to 0.2 percent. "The state of Montana can afford a tenth of a percent or two-tenths of a percent tax reduction," Regier said,... Full story
In last week’s column, I mentioned that a hotel in Kremlin had burned. Here is a column of that fire from the Kremlin Chancellor, published in the Feb. 12, 1915 issue of the Hingham Review, complete with misspellings: $12,000 HOTEL BURNED DOWN Kremlin was visited by its first fire early Monday morning (last week) when the Brookshire hotel and bar became ignited and was burned to the ground in a few short hours. The blaze was first discovered by John Donovon from the sleeping rooms above the Glynn saloon about 4:30 a.m. He i... Full story
The ninth annual “Men Who Cook for Women who Wine” fundraiser is set for March 28 at the Hingham Community Center. Cathie Haas, an organizer of the event, said that men from across the Hi-Line will showcase their culinary skills and prepare various dishes. The people who attend will have the opportunity to sample the dishes and vote for their favorite chefs. Haas said that men can still sign up to become a chef up until the day of the event. “Any guy that wants to cook can be a cook,” she said. The proceeds will benefit... Full story
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Sen. Steve Daines is pushing for legislation that would bring funds to many Indian irrigation projects, including on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. The bill would allocate almost $8.4 million to Fort Belknap to help the reservation fund projects. Also included in the bill are is Blackfeet Indian Irrigation Project, which would receive around $25.6 million, Fort Peck with $12.7 million, Crow with $16.9 million and Flathead with $82.2 million. “The bill would authorize $35 million each year from (fiscal year) 2015 to 2... Full story
Montana State University-Northern — Campus open, classes canceled Hill County offices — Closed City of Havre offices — Closed Rocky Boy tribal offices — Closed District 4 Human Resources Development Council — Closed Area public schools — Closed North Central Montana Transit — Buses will not run Retail stores — Individual store hours may vary Havre Daily News — Will publish Presidents' Day Chinook City Hall — Closed Banks: Wells Fargo — Open, U.S. Bank — Closed, Stockman Bank — Closed, Bear Paw Credit Union — Closed, In... Full story
Montana Actors’ Theatre is holding its Valentine’s dinner and cabaret at the Historic Post Office Saturday. The event will feature The Electric City Cabaret, a martini bar and dinner. Tickets are $35 per person or $50 for a couple. Cocktails will be served at 5:30, dinner at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Jay Pyette, the main director of MAT, said his group has worked with the cabaret before and thought this would be a fun event to hold in Havre. “We’ve worked with them on and off and thought it would be interes... Full story
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a report from the Havre area Thursday at 1:29 p.m. concerning theft, forgery and fraud. The caller said someone opened up a Verizon account under her name. —— Kantachai Sriplod, 20, of Havre was issued a summons Thursday at 3:51 p.m. on charges of driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, driving without insurance and driving with an expired registration. —— Leslie Annette Crazyboy, 35, of Havre was issued a summons Thursday at 5:53 p.m. on charges of driving with a su... Full story
Havre City Council Havre City Council will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Havre City Hall. The agenda: • Pledge of Allegiance • Roll call • Minutes of last meeting • Committee reports • Public comment on agenda items. This section of the meeting is designed for topics on the agenda. For items not on the agenda. Comments here are limited to one minute. Regular agenda: 1. Consideration of support for North Central Montana Transit. Council initiatives Public comment on non-agenda items within the jurisdiction of the council....
Editor: Paranormal activity? Psychic/medium sense? Thomas Edison’s Telephone to the Dead? Tarot card readings? Ghost investigations? Most of us would probably say that is “out there.” Most of us would probably say this could be a gathering in California or New York City. Lo and behold, our naiveté is exposed. In Monday’s Havre Daily News MSU-Northern announces they have invited Christopher Moon and his mother, Paulette, to engage in all of the activities listed above. Also, this event is free. Well … not really. Attendance is... Full story
Laurel Business woman Renelle Braaten and Montana State University-Northern Interim Chancellor Greg Kegel are among the winners of the Montana Ambassadors award. The two have served the community in different ways, though they share in common that they are fans of the Lights and Skylights. Braaten started a small business that has turned into a worldwide operation. She has not forgotten her roots and has done a great deal for the community she calls home. Kegel won the award for all the work he has done to make the biodiesel... Full story
The Montana legislative Judicial Committee quickly shot down an indecency law referendum proposed this session. In this display of infinite wisdom, it has also shot down my chance at a job upgrade. Thanks for sucking the joy out of my life Congress. House Bill 365, sponsored by Rep. David Moore, a Republican from Missoula, proposed to the House Wednesday that the state’s indecency law be changed from practical language about criminal deviancy to, well, totally awesome language... Full story
Havre, and the Hi-Line has had a lot of success when it comes to free-throw shooters competing in the Elks Hoop Shoot. Now, Havre youth Josh Warp can add his name to the list of successful free-throw shooters from the Havre area. Warp, 12, captured the Elks Montana State Hoop Shoot championship in the boys age 12-13 category this past weekend at the competition in Livingston. The championship means Warp will advance to the Elks Regional Semifinal Hoop Shoot next month in... Full story
When it comes to the storied history of Havre High athletics, there have been a number of legendary coaches. However, few coaches, in any sport have enjoyed the kind of succes and consistency that Filius has on the mats. When it comes to success, Filius is at the top. And he’s not done yet. That fact means no disrespect to the many great coaches that have walked the sidelines in the past for the Blue Ponies, it’s just the truth. Since taking over the program in the late 199... Full story
After tough losses to two of the best teams in the Frontier Division, the Glacier Nationals will be looking forward to returning home this weekend to face off against the Bozeman Ice Dogs for a pair of very winnable home games. The Nationals, who are 9-27-5 overall, have played better of late but took a step back with a 7-0 loss to Great Falls last Friday and 6-0 defeat at the hands of Helena Saturday. Yet, Glacier will have a great chance to get back on track against Bozeman,...
For 17 Havre High athletes, the next two days in the University of Montana’s Grizzly Pool are the biggest two days of their prep careers so far. That’s because all of those Blue Ponies will be competing in the 2015 Montana State Swimming Championships. Starting with this afternoon’s prelims, the HHS boys and girls swim teams will be trying for personal bests, top six and top 12 finishes, and the Blue Ponies will be trying to catch Billings Central for team trophies. The state... Full story
The past year has been a highly successful one for Havre High girls basketball. The Blue Ponies won the Class A state championship last March and as they currently sit at 12-4 this season, ranked third in Class A, they appear ready to contend for another. But regardless of how the rest of the season plays out for the Ponies, Saturday's game against Rocky Boy, which will be the last home game for the 2015 seniors, will always have special meaning. It will be the last time...
The Montana State University-Northern Skylights love playing at home. They love playing in front of the raucous crowds that pack the Armory Gymnasium. But, ahead of this weekend’s crucial Frontier Conference home stand, it’s life on the road that’s given the Skylights an added boost of confidence. The No. 11 Skylights (5-2, 22-3) come into tonight’s game with Rocky Mountain College, which tips off at 6 inside the Armory, and Saturday’s big bout with No. 18 Carroll College,... Full story
It’s the middle of February. There’s two big games in the Armory Gymnasium this weekend. It’s crunch time in the Frontier Conference. But for the Montana State University-Northern Lights, it’s really been crunch time for the last four weeks, and this weekend is no different. After falling into an 0-4 hole in the Frontier to start the season, the Lights (4-5, 15-10) have scratched and clawed their way back into the fight. And this weekend, MSU-N has a chance to make even mo... Full story
North Central Senior Center, Feb. 16-20 Monday — Presidents’ Day — Center closed Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Except for medical people have to call in early to make arrangements Tax preparation, 8:30–11 a.m. Bingo at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Except for medical people have to call in early to make arrangements TOPS at 8 a.m. Cards at 1 p.m. Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Except for medical people have to call in early to make arrangements Great Falls t...
MISSOULA — At the University of Montana, 2,183 students made the fall semester 2014 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must be undergraduates, earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits. No grades of C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F, NC. The UM students listed below made the fall semester 2014 Dean’s List. A ** indicates a grade-point average of 4.0. An * indicates a GPA of greater than 3.5 but less than 4.0 was earned. BOX ELDER: Amanda Belcour...
KeHugh David Swan of Thoreau, New Mexico, son of Kerenthia and Robin Jay Swan of Rocky Boy, along with other outstanding middle school students from across the United States will take part in an extraordinary leadership development experience, the 2015 Junior National Young Leaders Conference, an Envision program. The program provides a historical view of leadership and encourages young scholars to develop their own leadership skills and strategies for success in the 21st century. “The Junior National Young Leaders C...
During February, which is the national celebration of Black History Month, the Montana State University-Northern Multicultural Center is displaying the artwork of Professor Norton Pease. "Katrina," oil on paper, 29-by-24.5 inches is a reflection of the 2005 New Orleans tragedy. "My work is primarily figurative, and directly relates to racial identity," Pease said. "As such, this painting is an element of my speech. "The forms are a signifier to my fascination with Hurricane...
