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Articles from the March 29, 2022 edition


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  • Havre woman's final donation will help shelter animals

    Pam Burke|Updated Mar 29, 2022

    Friends of the Havre Animal Shelter - a non-profit organization that helps meet some of the city shelter's needs not provided for in its budget - is selling raffle tickets in a special fundraiser to purchase air-filtration units that will help keep animals at the shelter healthy, and it's happening thanks to the generous last wishes of a long-time Havre business woman. Last year, the shelter had to deal with four rounds of an upper respiratory disease, Animal Control Officer...

  • Havre High track teams ready to leap into spring

    Kason Clark|Updated Mar 29, 2022

    While they will be on the road for most of the spring, the Havre High track and field teams should have the attention of local sports fans. With a new season and a new head coach this year, there is plenty to look forward to for the Blue Ponies. As she takes over the program, head coach Kari Filius looks forward to getting the Poneis ready for success, especially at the end of the season. "I just want everybody to enjoy being on the team together and see improvement gradually...

  • Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen director fired

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 29, 2022

    After a heated meeting and public forum two weeks ago, the Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen Board of Directors has decided not to offer Evelyn Four Souls an employment contract, news that has come as a disappointment to those that supported her in the board meeting. Four Souls’ employment with Feed My Sheep appeared to be in question two weeks ago as the organization’s board of directors held a meeting that included a chance for the public to submit comments as to Four Souls’ performance. Most speakers at the forum, inclu...

  • Tester: Support Ukraine, hold Putin responsible

    Tim Leeds|Updated Mar 29, 2022

    Montana's senior U.S. senator said during a press conference last week he will continue to work to support Ukraine as it fights invading Russian forces and that Russia's president must be held accountable. "Vladimir Putin has single-handedly started an unprovoked war with the sovereign democratic nation of the Ukraine," Tester said Thursday. "His actions are making the world far less safe today than it was a month ago. There should be no reluctance to condemn Putin as an...

  • Letter to the Editor - Don't miss it!

    Updated Mar 29, 2022

    Editor, Because of the pandemic, I have been afraid to attend any events, even though I am fully vaccinated. I stepped out of “safety zone” to attend the play at Havre High School, “Anastasia.” Please, please, please support these young adults and go see “Anastasia.” They all worked hard and did a wonderful job. Mary R. Marten, Havre...

  • Obituary - Bennie Laird Turner

    Updated Mar 29, 2022

    Bennie Laird Turner, age 70, born August 26, 1951, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022. Ben fought a long hard battle with cancer, but never gave up. Ben was raised by a single mom and had four sisters. Ben went into the U.S. Army at age 17 on the "Buddy System" with his lifelong friend Donald Wolf. After the military, Ben married and had two sons. He spent his life doing mechanics out of his garage and owned two local businesses. He never asked anyone for anything but...

  • For the Record, March 29, 2022

    Updated Mar 29, 2022

    Havre Police Department Irvin Latevin Tripp of Havre, 29, was arrested on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 8:19 a.m. Monday. -- A caller at a First Street business reported Monday at 8:32 a.m. that drugs were found on the premises. -- An arrest was made on a warrant served at a First Street establishment Monday at 5:44 p.m., but no details on the charges were provided. Hill County Sheriff's Office Deputies investigated a...

  • Great Falls teacher education open house set for Monday

    Updated Mar 29, 2022

    from Montana State University-Northern Great Falls College MSU and Montana State University-Northern are hosting an open house Monday, April 4, to support and expand the opportunity for all high school students who are considering becoming a teacher. The open house is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. at Great Falls College in Room G45/46 as part of the Northern Teachers of Promise Pathways program. “The open house is an exciting opportunity for all stakeholders to come together and celebrate this program to help rural c...

  • Congressional Art Competition application process opens

    Updated Mar 29, 2022

    Press release Washington, D.C. — Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., announced the start of the application process for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. The competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents by providing an opportunity for students across the country to have their artwork proudly displayed in our Capitol. Since then, 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition. The w...

  • Age limit suspended on Earned Income Tax Credits

    Updated Mar 29, 2022

    from Montana Legal Services Association Did you know that older Americans will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit this year? The Earned Income Tax Credit helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify, EITC could increase your tax refund. The age limit of 64 has been removed for 2021 taxes. Also, you don’t need a qualifying child to be eligible. You can avoid hidden fees and charges by using IRS Free File or free in-person help through a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site. You c...

  • Northern's Mascio McCadney named NAIA All-American

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 29, 2022

    Montana State University-Northern senior Masco McCadney has been named an NAIA All-American. Following last week's NAIA men's national championship game, the 2021-22 NAIA All-American Team was announced where McCadney was named Honorable Mention. "I could not be happier for a guy than I am for Mascio," said coach Shawn Huse. "He is truly an all-around great guy with great character, great work ethic, and someone who truly values his education and excels at it. His basketball a...

  • Local Golf Report: Golf season is here, so is the first From Tee to Green

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 29, 2022

    Welcome Back! With both Prairie Farms Golf Course and Beaver Creek Golf Course now open officially, I decided it’s time to wake up the From Tee to Green as well. Why not? Even I’ve been golfing once already, and that rarely happens this early. Nevertheless, here we are with another golf season ahead. So, with that in mind, I’d like to take this opportunity to let everyone in the area know that, if you want anything published in this column, please email me at gferg...