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  • The North 40: You could live at 48.598870 -109.946392

    Pam Burke|Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Despite the fact that GPS navigation systems are notorious for misdirecting drivers into all manner of wrong locations — like the Swiss driver who had to have his van and himself airlifted by helicopter off a goat trail in the mountains (hand to heart; I swear it’s true) because his GPS said it was the correct route, until he was stuck, when it said, “Oops, turn around and go back” — yes, despite even this, I think those of us who live in the country should use GPS latitude...

  • Hiking meeting set in Havre Tuesday

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Press release People have a chance to stop, visit and learn about the summer hikes offered through the Montana Wilderness Association Wilderness Walks Program and the Havre Trails Hiking Program at an event next week in Havre. A kick-off event — Hiking and Public Lands — will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Triple Dog Brewing Co. at 651 First St. W. Starting at 6:15 p.m., the event will include presentations by MWA Central Montana Field Director Mark Good and Havre Trails President Lindsey Brandt-Bennett featuring hik...

  • Hi-Line Living - Montana farmers sowing seeds

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    April is seeding season, a time during which Hill County farmers continuously work for weeks to plant more than 1 million acres of green peas, lentils, alfalfa, canola, barley and Montana's largest export, wheat - among others. Les Rispens, executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Hill County Farm Service Agency, said the county has about 1.7 million farm acres, with 1,145,519 of those acres used for crops. Last season's moisture has set this season up to be a...

  • Pastor John Chapman preaches his last Easter sermon

    Paul Dragu|Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Pastor John Chapman moved to Havre 19 years ago and preached his first sermon here Easter Sunday of 1998. His last sermon as pastor of First Baptist Church will be this coming Easter Sunday. The topic will be changes, he said. "The area minister said it's convenience - a good place of rejoicing and then turning it over to a new start," Chapman said. After a life of moving around with the military - he is a U.S. Navy veteran - and then as a Baptist minister, Chapman, and his wi...

  • FWP implements local boater program on Tiber, Canyon Ferry

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Local boater training and certification for Tiber and Canyon Ferry Reservoirs can be now be done online at http://musselresponse.mt.gov . The online training course provides participants with information about the invasive mussel threat, how to appropriately clean, drain and dry your watercraft and why it’s important for everyone to take responsibility in protecting Montana’s waterbodies. This year in Montana, watercraft owners can be certified as local boaters at both Tiber and Can...

  • New validation boat decals required

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    From Fish, Wildlife and Parks Owners of motorboats, sailboats or personal watercraft need to get the new, green, free 2017-2020 validation decals for their watercraft soon. The current blue decals expired Feb. 28. Boaters who have permanently registered their boats, sailboats, or personal water craft must still obtain two free boat validation decals every three years. Boaters in the Havre area may receive their decals at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks area office, at the Hill County Courthouse, or by going to the FWP website...

  • Local News - Deadline extended on LIEAP applications

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Havre Daily News staff People have an extension to apply for assistance with heating costs this year. Due to the original deadline date, April 30, falling on a Sunday, the last day to process a Low Income Energy Assistance Program application for issuance of a 2016-2017 heating assistance benefit is Monday, May 1. The agency will process all LIEAP applications postmarked or received by 5 p.m., May 1, 2017. The envelope with the postmark of May 1 must be retained in the client file. Hand-delivered LIEAP applications...

  • Local News - Library foundation meeting replaces Popcorn and a Movie next week

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    By Havre Daily News staff The movie scheduled for next Thursday’s Popcorn and a Movie at Havre-Hill County Library, “The Dressmaker,” has been canceled to make room for the annual meeting of the Havre-Hill County Library Foundation. The foundation meeting will start at 7 p.m. Thursday. The library will announce if the showing of “The Dressmaker” is rescheduled....

  • Celebrating History: Havre shows its patriotism

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    By Emily Mayer With our entry into World War I 100 years ago, I think it is important to remind readers about activities and local news happening in our part of the world regarding The War to End All Wars during this important time in our history. For the duration, if I find anything of specific local interest, it will be featured in this column, followed by other news of local interest. Havre’s patriotism was on full display, as reported in the April 14, 1917 issue: HAVRE DEMOSTRATES THAT IT’S PATRIOTIC Any doubt as to the...

  • Innovation should plant seeds across all industries

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    We rely on innovation to change our lives but, we tend to think about what it means for phones or the Internet, not farmland. Just as we rely on innovation to help us meet our future needs, we should also look towards innovation to help our agricultural communities keep up with changing demands. Historically, we have prevented issues such as potato blight, increased the nutritional value of rice and other grains, and met consumers’ constantly evolving needs through the use of science and innovation. As we face new c...

  • A hand up for direct care workers

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    My goal as a legislator is to be a good steward of taxpayer dollars while strategically striving to solve societal problems. The Republican-led House of Representatives voting to increase wages for direct care workers who serve developmentally disabled people is such an instance. Montana’s conservative leaders voted on this wage increase in order to solve a problem and save money in public assistance programs in the long run. It’s good policy. There are 3,000 direct care workers in Montana who provide services for 5,800 peo...

  • Agendas: City Council

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Havre City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Minutes Committee reports Public comment on agenda items 1 through 4. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments here are limited to one minute. Regular agenda — 1. Confirm Kevin Neill as a firefighter to the Havre Fire Department. 2. Antelope Court DNRC Grant Draw Request #6. 3. Independence Bank Pledges Securities. 4. Arbor Day proclamation C...

  • Agendas: Hill County Commission

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Monday 1:30 p.m. — Buildings manager — Anez 3 p.m. — Havre Daily News meeting Tuesday 10:30 a.m. — Road meeting — Hanson 12 p.m. — Legislative videoconference 5:30 p.m. — Fair board meeting Wednesday 10 a.m. — DES — Tim Thennis Thursday 10 a.m. — County Officials meeting 11 a.m. — Business meeting Manual claims Employment review Resolutions Tax adjustments County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval Contracts Time for comments from the public 3 p.m. — Airport board meeting Friday 11 a.m. — Bear Paw Development — 10...

  • Agendas: Great Northern Fair Board

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    The Great Northern Fair Board will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Timmons Room of the Hill County Courthouse. Call meeting to order Roll call of members Recognize and record public attendees Approval and tentative modification of agenda order Review minutes Public opportunity to comment Presiding officer statement Manager’s report — per committee reports this month — board’s public vote of manager Hiring Committee report Company Policy Committee report Board Policy final document Financial Planning Committee report Grounds...

  • For the Record, April 14, 2017

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a non-injury motor vehicle crash after it was reported Thursday at 8:28 a.m. by a caller near Highland Park Primary School. —— Kim Alan Ironbear of Havre, 45, was arrested on charges of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal contempt and on three Justice or City court warrants Thursday at 10:05 a.m. on Second Street. —— Officers investigated a theft reported by a First Street Northeast caller Thursday at 10:57 p.m. ...

  • Obituary: Lillian Mae Lukenbach

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Lillian Mae Lukenbach, 74, passed away Nov. 25, 2016. Because she loved the springtime her family has chosen to celebrate her life this April. Lillian, along with her husband, Frank Lukenbach, raised their family of four children on the family farm in Roberts, later moving to Laurel. The past few years Lillian lived in Havre near her sister, Carol Gallagher. She is preceded in death by her husband and two children, Nancy and Rodney. She is survived by her two sons, James and Stacey and their wives, five grandchildren and one...

  • Out Our Way:

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Mark 15:29-32 Out our way, lots of folks make predictions about the weather, the crops, the rainfall and such. One doesn’t have to be a full scale Jeanne Dixon to predict calves will be born at night during a blizzard in February. Other predictions come just as easy and are as likely to be accurate. Other predictions are just about as sure-fre as well. Every year around Christmas and Easter, Goliath predicts some TV program or book will pop up with “startling new” revelations to demonstrate Christ was a fake and the Gospe...

  • Pastors Corner: Hope in our world today

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Easter is a time where we often reflect about the resurrection of Jesus and the hope it carries for those who believe in Him. It comes also in a season where there is hope of things blooming and growing, giving us hope for a new season and the promise of things to come. It is just a wonderful time of the year, in which hope comes into our lives is a way that it changes us and how we view others and the world around us. In the recent past, with the ever-changing world around us, it would be so easy to get caught up in the...

  • Hello God, it's me, Mara

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Because I live You know, Lord, many years ago Billy Graham wrote how all-important the resurrection is for each one’s own personal Christianity. He went on to quote the Swiss theologian, Karl Barth who said, “Do you want to believe in the living Christ? We may believe in Him only if we believe in His corporeal resurrection. This is the content of the New Testament. We are always free to reject it, but not to modify it, nor to pretend that the New Testament tells something else. We may accept or refuse the message, but we may...

  • Four North Star students advance to state music festival

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Havre Daily News staff Four North Star High School students earned their way to the Western State Solo and Ensemble Festival, set for May 5-6 in Missoula, by earning superiors with performances at the District 7 Music Festival in Havre last weekend. Cade Chvilicek received a superior on the piano piece he played, "Maple Leaf Rag." Katelyn Hansen received a superior rating on the Italian song she sang, "Selve Amiche." Nathanial Pedersen received a superior on the song he sang,...

  • Quick Pics - Sunnyside lists Students of the Month

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

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  • Senior Center News, April 14, 2017

    Updated Apr 14, 2017

    North Central Senior Citizens Center, April 17-21 Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; exercise class from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; TOPS at 8 a.m.; cards at 1 p.m. Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; cards at 1 p.m.; exercise class from 10 to 11 a.m. Great Falls trip at 8 a.m. Friday — Medical transportation is available from 9 a.m.. to 1 p.m., but people must make a request at least 24 hours in...

  • No-No: Ponies shut down Browning

    Chris Peterson|Updated Apr 14, 2017

    It's always nice in any sport to win the first home game of the season. However, when the victory includes a dominant performance, it makes it that much sweeter. And for the Havre High softball team, it doesn't get much better than the 16-0 win it scored over Browning Thursday at the Sixth Avenue Memorial Field. Making it even more memorable was the gem pitched by Alex Barkus, who no-hit the Indians in five innings to get the win. She also struck out 12 of the 16 batters she...

  • Skylights land Columbia Falls star

    George Ferguson|Updated Apr 14, 2017

    Montana State University-Northern women’s head coach Chris Mouat is coming off an unprecedented four-year run of success, including an appearance in the 2017 NAIA Sweet 16 in Billings. Now, Mouat is looking to build for more success in the future and he recently announced another recruit that will help the Skylights do just that. On Wednesday, Columbia Falls standout Peyton Kehr signed an NAIA national letter of intent to play for the Skylights starting next fall. Kehr is a 5...

  • Sports Photos: Boys of summer getting warmed up...

    Updated Apr 13, 2017

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