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Articles from the February 27, 2023 edition


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  • Quick pics: Skies in full color

    Updated Mar 7, 2023

  • North Star students eating pulse crops courtesy Columbia Grain

    Updated Mar 6, 2023

    Editor's note: This version corrects the name of Columbia Grain International and its Balanced Bushel line of pulse crops. Columbia Grain International recently made a donation of pulses to North Star Elementary so the school can offer healthier food options to students for World Pulses Day, which was earlier this month. CGI Vice President of Pulses Tony Roelofs said the donation is part of a larger effort to give back to communities in Montana, Washington, Idaho and North...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly calendar

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Editor’s note: Havre Daily News did not receive this calendar until after printing deadline Friday. This version also includes a meeting Tuesday with the county health department that was missing from the original submission. Monday 10 a.m. — Many Rivers Whole Health Meeting in Great Falls. 11 a.m. — Montana Association of Counties Insurance Renewal Meeting in Commissioners Office. 1 p.m. — Cushing Terrell HVAC System Check In. Zoom meeting in Timmons Room. 1:30 p.m. — Building manager meeting in Commissioners Office. 3...

  • Snow removal planned on Fourth Avenue for Tuesday

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Havre Public Works announced its snow removal plan for Tuesday has been adjusted. The will be clearing snow on Fourth Avenue from Second Street south through Fourth Street. The city will also be removing snow on Fourth Street between Third and Fourth Avenues in front of the Hill County Court house. "We will be opening up intersections as quickly as possible," a release said. "Please be aware of barricades and of work crews in the area. Adjust your commute as needed and thank...

  • Near-normal temps, some snow in the forecast

    Tim Leeds|Updated Feb 27, 2023

    After severe cold and heavy snow last week and a warm day Sunday, forecasters predict this week to have more normal weather with highs in the 30s and some more snow possible. The area saw temperatures plunge last week with highs below zero late in the week and heavy snow Monday and Tuesday — Havre saw a record 4.4 inches Tuesday — again blanketing the region with snow. Temperatures warmed Saturday and were above normal Sunday — Havre saw 42 degrees with the normal value 36 — but are expected to cool this week with highs b...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly business meeting

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    The agenda for the Hill County Commission weekly business meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims and payroll Employment Budgets Abatements Journal and vouchers Ordinance Resolutions Resolution #23-2718 Health Department Task Order #23-07-7-11-119-0. Contracts Board appointments Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval County needs County Officials work cellphones Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda...

  • For the Record, Feb. 27, 2023

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Havre Police Department Terrance Lee Gray of Havre, 58, was issued a summons on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 8 a.m. Friday. -- A caller with Havre Public Works reported Friday at 9:21 a.m. that motorists are driving around barricades on Third Street. -- A caller at Fifth Avenue and 15th Street reported Friday at 11:16 a.m. that someone was plowing their snow into the middle of the street. -- A sexual assault was reported...

  • Historical Society unveils free public programs for March

    Updated Feb 27, 2023

    Press release Irish immigrants, Meriwether Lewis’ mother, and outstanding Montanans Dolly Smith Cusker Akers and Ivan Doig will be honored in March by the Montana Historical Society. At noon on March 1, Montana Historical Society Director Molly Kruckenberg and special guest Gov. Greg Gianforte will induct Doig and Akers into the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans. The public is invited to attend the induction ceremony, which will take place in the Capitol rotunda; the gallery itself is in the west wing of the Capitol. The g...

  • Longhorns fall to Roy-Winifred in Northern C title game

    Kason Clark|Updated Feb 27, 2023

    This past Saturday at the Great Falls Four Seasons Arena, the Northern C Divisional Girls Basketball Tournament wrapped up with the consolation and championship games. In the Northern C championship game, the Roy-Winifred Outlaws defeated the Fort Benton Longhorns 54-36. It was a close game through most of the first quarter as Roy-Winifred had a 10-7 lead. But late in the first, Isabelle Heggem knocked down a 3-pointer and then a layup to give the Outlaws a 15-7 lead to end...

  • Blue Ponies win Eastern A Divisional

    Kason Clark|Updated Feb 27, 2023

    While the Havre High girls basketball team has had success the past few years thanks to several Class A State titles, a championship from the Eastern A Divisional always eluded them. That is no longer the case as the Blue Ponies have now won a divisional title thanks to a 69-50 win over Hardin at the Metra in Billings Saturday. After falling short in divisionals the past few years, HHS head coach Dustin Kraske was happy to see his team bring home the title this year. "It's won...

  • Big Sandy takes second at Northern C Divisional

    Kason Clark|Updated Feb 27, 2023

    After several days of competitive basketball at the Great Falls Four Seasons Arena, the Northern C Divisional Boys Basketball Tournament wrapped up with the consolation and championship games Saturday. In the Northern C Divisional title game, Belt defeated Big Sandy 64-54. It was a back and forth game throughout most of the night. The Pioneers started strong taking a 7-2 lead. But the Huskies came right back at them. With about a minute left in the first, the game was tied...

  • Lights win, Skylights fall at Frontier Conference Tournaments

    Kason Clark|Updated Feb 27, 2023

    This Sunday at the Great Falls Four Seasons Arena, the Montana State University-Northern men's and women's basketball teams began the postseason with the Frontier Conference Tournaments. The opening day of the tournament yielded mixed results for the Northern basketball teams as the Skylights suffered a 70-61 loss to Rocky Mountain College to end their season while the Lights defeated Montana Western 82-62. In the Skylights' loss, they fell behind early as Rocky Mountain took...

  • Havre boys take fourth at divisional tournament

    Kason Clark|Updated Feb 27, 2023

    It was not easy, but the Havre High boys basketball team extended its season thanks to a fourth-place finish at the Eastern A Divisional at the Metra in Billings this past weekend. After a loss to open the tournament, the Blue Ponies defeated Laurel, 62-54, Friday and then defeated Hardin, 62-45, Saturday morning to extend the season. With their season on the line, HHS head coach Walynn Burgess believes the Ponies came together as a team. “I thought defensively, we were r...