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Editor's note: This corrects the spelling of the name of Denae Ellis and states that she is assistant director of “Death of a Salesman.” Montana Actors' Theatre is kicking off the new year producing a pair of classic American dramas with "The Glass Menagerie" and "Death of a Salesman." The plays will be in production, in alternating weeks, starting with "The Glass Menagerie," directed by MAT and Fort Peck Summer Theatre veteran Pam Veis, the following week "Salesman," dir...
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Farmers already reeling from low prices and uncertainty amid the nation's trade dispute with China are welcoming a decision to extend a deadline for federal aid because of the partial government shutdown. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue on Tuesday announced the Agriculture Department would extend a Jan. 15 deadline for farmers to apply for payments to offset losses they had incurred due to the trade dispute, which led to new tariffs that lessened demand and l...
Staff and wire report Montana’s U.S. senators are again starting the process to try to achieve federal recognition for the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Monte’s U.S. Sens Jon Tester and Steve Daines are re-introducing bipartisan legislation to grant the tribe federal recognition. The Little Shell Tribe has sought federal recognition for nearly four decades, and has been recognized by the State of Montana since 2000. “The Little Shell deserve to have their sovereignty recognized,” Tester said in a press release. “It...
Staff and wire report Montana’s U.S. senators are again starting the process to try to achieve federal recognition for the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Monte’s U.S. Sens Jon Tester and Steve Daines are re-introducing bipartisan legislation to grant the tribe federal recognition. The Little Shell Tribe has sought federal recognition for nearly four decades, and has been recognized by the State of Montana since 2000. “The Little Shell deserve to have their sovereignty recognized,” Tester said in a press release. “It...
During the Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night at Havre Middle School, Superintendent Andy Carlson unveiled a new security measure that will be implemented in all five schools. The program is called the Raptor program and Carlson said it is something he and his staff have been observing for some time and after seeing how many other schools have this security measure, they decided to add it. “The other piece is that it’s just another layer of safety for us,” he added. “You go back to, it’s not to ke...
Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation has started a new aggressive initiative to combat the drug problem within the reservation. “(The drug problem is) present,” Project War Shield Program Coordinator Gary LaMere Jr. said Tuesday. “It’s significant. That’s why our efforts are aggressive … because the problem calls for that.” He said most of the drugs are coming from Washington state, along U.S. Highway 2. LaMere added that the drugs are originating from Mexico, going into California, then to Oregon and Washington, with U.S. Highw...
Ruby Idora Brockie, (NokihGun Itha) "Warrior Woman,"85 years of age, member of the Frozen Clan of the White Clay Nation (AaniNiiin) of Hays, Montana, was called home January 5, 2019. Ruby was born April 18, 1933 to Edna (Warrior) Ball and Dorrance (Horseman) Blackwolf. After a childhood illness she was given to her great-grandmother Coming Day Light, whom she lived with until she was 9 years old. Ruby married Henry "Prince" Brockie September 21, 1948. Ruby and Prince just... Full story
Press release BILLINGS — Stockman Bank implemented a plan Jan. 2 to assist federal employees impacted by the government shutdown. This includes furloughed employees who are not working and essential employees who are currently working without pay. “Government shutdowns are very stressful for workers who still have bills to pay,” said Bill Bickle, chief credit officer for Stockman Bank. “We are happy to make accommodations for impacted federal employees to help reduce stress and protect their credit.” Until the shutdown...
Havre-Hill County Library Board will meet Thursday, Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. in the Havre-Hill County Library Meeting Room. The meeting agenda is: Minutes Sign monthly budget Library Director’s Report • Hayride Old Business New Business • Review challenge report Policy Review — Reevaluation policy Correspondence Public Comment Adjournment The library schedule is: • Books and Babies is every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. • Story Time is every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. • LEGO Time/Robotics is every Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m. ...
Havre Police Department A caller on First Street West reported Tuesday at 8:23 a.m. finding a dead owl on the highway and dispatch referred he call to another agency. -- An officer initiated investigation of undisclosed complaints at the police station at 12:42 and 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Hill County Sheriff's Office A caller at a U.S. Highway 2 West business reported Tuesday at 12:26 p.m. she had lost her purse. -- Theft of business property was reported Tuesday at 1:27 p.m....
Growing up, my father wasn’t much of a fisherman — never had that knack — and like father like son, I never was a big fan myself. But my little brother, he was a fisherman. I mean, by the age of 6, that boy could outfish most full grown men. I would dare to say that I think, in fact, he was one of the greatest fishermen I’ve ever seen. I remember my brother sitting on the beaches of Burke Lake casting out his line and sitting for hours reeling in fish after fish. He was the one who actually taught me how to fish — although,...
January 2019, yes, it is! I want to wish each and every one of you the best of the New Year. By the time you read this, Judy and I will already be in Helena and the 2019 Legislature will already be in session. I am excitedly anticipating session this year. Having already been through one, I am familiar with the processes and procedures. I’m looking forward to getting back into the swing of things quickly and to see and talk with other lawmakers in Helena. My plan is to get a short article in the newspapers most weeks, as I d...
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it must delay the release of key crop reports due to the partial government shutdown, leaving investors and farmers without vital information during an already tumultuous time for agricultural markets. The USDA had planned to release the closely watched reports Jan. 11 but said that even if the shutdown ended immediately, the agency’s staff wouldn’t have time to release the reports as scheduled. Congr...
Press release COLCHESTER, Vermont — A new interactive series of online sessions to help women in agriculture cope with stress called “Cultivating Resiliency for Women in Agriculture” continues on Jan. 11 and 25. The series of 90-minute webinars is a joint project of American Agri-Women, District 11 Agri-Women, University of Minnesota Extension-Women in Ag Network and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. The free sessions start at 11 a.m. Mountain Time, will include a question-and-answer session and will...
Press release Montana Pork Producers Council has invited Montana pork producers to attend the annual meeting Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Mansfield Civic Center in Great Falls. By design, the event coincides with the MAGIE Ag Expo for attendee convenience. Themed “Moving Forward,” the educational event this year concentrates on the safe transportation of animals with specific focus on biosecurity and welfare. Speakers include Dr. Harry Snelson of American Association of Swine Veterinarians, or AASV, who will provide gui...
It turns out, the Montana State University-Northern Lights weren't done knocking off NAIA Top 25 teams after Saturday's thrilling win over Lewis-Clark State. Instead, the Lights earned another dramatic Frontier Conference victory when they edged the No. 22 University of Providence Argos, 87-85, in overtime Tuesday night in Great Falls. The win was Northern's second straight in league play, upping its conference record to 2-3. And it was also the Lights second-straight victory...
THURSDAY High School Basketball Havre girls vs Browning, 7 p.m. Box Elder girls vs Turner Box Elder boys vs Turner Fort Benton girls vs CJI Fort Benton boys vs CJI College Wrestling Lights vs Minot State in Forsyth FRIDAY High School Basketball Havre boys at Browning, 6 p.m. Turner girls vs Big Sandy Turner boys vs Big Sandy North Star girls vs Chinook North Star boys vs Chinook HLP girls at Roy-Winifred HLP boys at Roy-Winifred Rocky Boy girls vs Cut Bank Rocky Boy boys vs...
The Havre High wrestling team will head to Missoula this weekend to take part in the annual Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Treasure State. But before the Blue Ponies travel to Missoula for the two-day tournament featuring some of Montana's best grapplers Friday, they traveled to Glasgow Tuesday night to take on one of the tougher teams in Class B right now in the Scotties. Giving up two weights, the Ponies put together a solid p...
Because of the holidays, I haven't sent a bowling report, and I apologize for that. I will get back on track next week. Here's a quick update of some of the scores bowled. Sunday Keglers: Julie Smith 169, Brandy Kurtz 167, 179, 171, 169-485, Sabrina St. Marks 168, 174-455, DeAnnee Mullner-Kalk 201, 172, 509, 168, Amanda Moomey 172, Ali Ward 181, 177-498, 166, 177-498, 166, 175, Alicia Burrington 176, Suener Springer 193, 182, 170-545, Dana Springer 170, 159, 192-521, Jeania St...
Growing up in Rocky Boy, playing basketball has been part of Sasha Coffee’s life for about as long as she could remember and now, as a junior in high school, when she plays basketball, she plays for the Rocky Boy Morning Stars. Playing for the Morning Stars was one of her dreams, and last year, Coffee was able to participate in what was a dream season for the Rocky Boy girls, who not only won the District 1B championship but also the Northern B title before advancing to the C...
Forsyth is a wrestling town. After all, the Dogies have been one of Class B's premiere programs over the last decade. But, Thursday night, the town of Forsyth will get a chance to see the next level thanks to an idea spawned by Montana State University-Northern head coach Tyson Thivierge and the Minot State Beavers. And not only will Forsyth get to see some college wrestling, but, the town will get a chance to see some hometown heroes in action. The third-ranked Lights will...
