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A controversial costume worn at Havre High School last Friday, the last day before Halloween, has left the school, at least temporarily, without Principal Ed Norman while the situation is investigated. “The school district can confirm that the building principal is on administrative leave with pay pending the completion of the investigation,” Superintendent Craig Mueller said in an email this morning. “The school district will continue to honor staff and student privacy rights to the extent they are applicable as it works...
A local business instructor, inspired by her volunteer work with the elderly, has put her academics into practice by creating a product designed to help people engage in more meaningful conversations. Barb Zuck, creator of Heart to Heart Conversations: A to Z Activity Cards and member of the business faculty at Montana State University-Northern, has for years visited with and played therapeutic harp music for residents at various care centers and assisted living facilities....
While more and more options for COVID-19 vaccinations are coming open, Northern Montana Health Care is now in its second day of a clinic to let eligible people get a booster shot on their vaccination, and Hill County Health Department is scheduling vaccinations for people 5 to 11 years old. Northern Montana Health Care's clinic is running today from noon to 7 p.m. at Havre Holiday Village, following a clinic Wednesday in the same location. Hill County Health Department...
The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 873 new cases, 9,052 active cases, 356 hospitalizations and 2,396 deaths. The cumulative total for the state was 178,980 cases. Blaine County reported on the state update this morning, had 13 new cases, the state data on number of cases conflicted with the last county health department report, Tuesday, which listed at that time 82 active cases, and 1 active hospitalizations. Blaine County has had 27 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday... Full story
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recorded more than 2.9 million visitors at state parks from January through September of this year. Compared with the same time period last year, visitation decreased by 2%, and compared to 2019, it increased by 27.1%. After a record-setting July, many parks experienced a decrease in visitation as smoke from regional wildfires enveloped much of Montana for extended periods. “As we look back on another summer of extremely high visitation at state parks a...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Due to software performance issues, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is making changes to its 2022 recreation grant program application cycles. Typically, applications for the Recreational Trails Program, the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program, and the new Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program open Nov. 1. However, a delay was needed so that FWP can revert to using WebGrants for the 2022 cycle. FWP will begin accepting grant applications...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announces that the application period to apply for a shooting range improvement grant is now open. Completed applications must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2022. Montana’s Shooting Range Grant Program, administered by FWP, provides funding to nonprofit shooting clubs, organizations, local governments and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state. To learn more about the Shooting Range Grant Program and to d...
Changes happen whether we want them or not, don’t they? It’s just the way it is. This week we in Mexico fell back, time, the clock. Since I’m not tied to a schedule, my body works by the sun. Sunshine, wake up. Sundown, yawn. You’d think the clock change wouldn’t bother me a bit, but it always does, puts me on edge for a few days. I find myself thinking, whether spring or fall, the clock says “seven,” but, the “real” time is “eight.” I was blathering on to my son Ben about i...
Natessa “Dee Dee” Gopher, 46, passed away due to natural causes at Peace Hospice in Great Falls on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Wake services will begin at 2:00 p.m. today, November 4, 2021, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, all at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Rocky Boy Cemetery.... Full story
Bradley E. Dugdale Sr., 85, passed away due to natural causes at his residence Thursday, October 28, 2021. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating.... Full story
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 8:01 a.m. Wednesday. -- Jordan James Normandy of Havre, 27, was arrested on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and Aleisha Morningstar The Boy of Havre, 30, and Robert James The Boy Jr. of Havre, 52, were each issued a summons on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia after an officer was asked at 1:03 p.m. Wednesday to assist probation and parole on Second Street... Full story
November 15th is America Recycles Day; let’s do it properly, America! You think you recycle? Maybe not. Let’s look at a number one reason your recyclables aren’t being recycled. Contamination. Your recyclables must be rinsed out; can’t be dirty- no cigarette butts in your plastic bottles, don’t recycle your spit cans, no diapers and no pizza boxes please! Soiled recyclables are garbage! And…don’t mix your plastics 1 through 7 together unless your recycler has blanket collections. Here’s why you generally don’t mix plast...
As postseason volleyball continues across Montana, the Hi-Line will be well represented in the Northern C Divisional Volleyball Tournament in Belt this weekend. After finishing high in the District 7C tournament last week in Chinook, Fort Benton, Chester-Joplin-Inverness and Chinook will have a shot at a divisional title in this weekend's double-elimination tournament. The tournament began this morning with a match between CJI and Simms. The Hawks entered the tournament with a...
In front of a rabid crowd, hungry for college basketball, the Montana State University-Northern Lights and Skylights opened their 2021-22 season to a rousing success last Tuesday night. Those wins over Dickinson State however, were in the Armory Gymnasium. Now, both Northern hoops teams will get their first taste of life on the road. The Skylights (1-0) won't have to travel far, visiting Great Falls for two non-conference games hosted by the University of Providence. Northern...
Prep Football Playoffs Class AA Quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 5 Great Falls (6-4) at Missoula Sentinel (8-0), 7 p.m. Helena (8-2) at Bozeman (5-4), 7 p.m. Helena Capital (6-4) at Billings West (8-1), Wendy's Field at Daylis Stadium, 7 p.m. Kalispell Glacier (7-3) at Butte (6-3), 7 p.m. Class A Quarterfinals Saturday, Nov. 6 Frenchtown (7-3) at Laurel (8-0), 1 p.m. Billings Central (7-2) at Polson (9-0), 1 p.m. Miles City (5-4) at Hamilton (8-0), 1 p.m. Sidney (5-4) at Lewistown...
Montana Free Page by Amanda Eggert More than 20 years after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service deemed the Canada lynx a threatened species, the agency has agreed to prepare a recovery plan for the elusive, forest-dwelling carnivores. Last week the agency entered into a settlement agreement with six conservation groups that sued USFWS in 2020 over its management of lynx. The plaintiffs had argued that an agency assessment finding that the animals have recovered and therefore no longer require federal protections was motivated...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a clarification to the muzzleloader heritage hunting season for deer and elk. The commission approved the regulations for the season at its meeting on Aug. 20. The clarification states that any unused license-permit valid on the last day of the general season (i.e., Nov. 28, 2021) would be valid during the muzzleloader heritage season (Dec. 11 to 19, 2021). The nine-day season was established when House Bill 242 was passed in the 2021 L...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks HELENA — Looking to minimize the possibility of non-target capture of lynx and grizzly bears, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission made some changes to wolf trapping and snaring regulations for the 2021 season at its meeting Thursday. The changes more clearly identify occupied grizzly bear habitat and adjust season dates for wolf trapping and snaring in these areas. The default opening day in areas likely to have grizzly bears will be Dec. 31. However, this date could move earlier i...
Old Station Brewing Co. had been a mainstay on First Street for the past four years. However, the brewery's time has come to an end as it was bought out by Parker's BBQ Pit, which has traditionally been a food trailer. With the purchase of the property, Steve Parker said, he looks forward to expanding his business. "The opportunity came up and we decided to go ahead and jump on it," Parker said. "Our barbecue business had been growing for a couple of years as a food trailer...
It’s no surprise that current and former members of the military make great entrepreneurs. The resilience, determination, and fortitude they acquired while in uniform was a great training ground for becoming a successful small business owner. Working in collaboration with our government and community partners, the U.S. Small Business Administration plays an important role in supporting service members as they exit the military and become entrepreneurs. During National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov. 1-5, the country celebr...
