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Articles from the April 15, 2019 edition


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  • Park Board invites people to Beaver Creek potluck before May meeting

    Updated Apr 22, 2019

    Havre Daily News staff Editor’s note: This version includes the date of the meeting. The Hill County Park Board is holding its next monthly meeting in the Beaver Lodge at Camp Kiwanis in Beaver Creek Park following a potluck that starts at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 6. People are asked to RSVP by Friday, April 26, so the board knows how much food to prepare. People can call 395-4565 or email [email protected] to say they plan to attend. People who are willing to help are invited to show up at the Beaver Lodge early to a...

  • Temple, Bachmeier, talk about stalled Medicaid expansion

    Derek Hann|Updated Apr 15, 2019

    Friday's Havre legislative teleconference from Helena to Havre was canceled because no legislators were able to attend, but Rep. Jacob Bachmeier, D-Havre, and Sen. Russ Tempel, R-Chester, both gave comment Sunday on the past week of the Legislature including on the proposal to continue the state's Medicaid expansion. House Bill 658 introduced by Rep. Edward Buttrey, R-Great Falls, stalled last week in the Senate, with Tempel voting on several amendments to the bill Thursday,...

  • Sweetgrass Society holds powwow for community

    Derek Hann|Updated Apr 15, 2019

    Traditional culture came together on the Montana State University-Northern campus Friday and Saturday when Northern's Sweetgrass Society held its annual powwow in the Armory Gymnasium. Sweetgrass Society President Jonathan Nepoose said the event went well and he was glad to see people from different areas all come together to celebrate the event. "It's important," he said. "I think it's (our) duty to keep it going." He said that the powwow is a celebration of American Indian...

  • Quick Pics: Down and Derby event

    Updated Apr 15, 2019

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  • For the Record, April 15, 2019

    Updated Apr 15, 2019

    Havre Police Department Lawrence Kapualikai Duque of Havre, 21, was arrested on two Justice or City court warrants, and Karlee Marlene Hofer of Havre, 20, was arrested on a charge of partner of family member assault, after a 6th Street caller reported a disturbance Friday at 9:34 a.m. -- A fender bender was reported Friday at 2:09 p.m. on Second Street. -- The driver of a Chevrolet Silverado hit a pole at Havre High School Friday at 6:51 p.m. -- A caller at a First Street...

  • Correction - Pinocci on coal energy

    Updated Apr 15, 2019

    A front-page story that ran in the April 1 edition of The Havre Daily News misreported that Public Service Commissioner Randy Pinocci opposed Senate Bill 331 that would allow NorthWestern Energy to purchase part of the Colstrip coal-fired generator facility for $1. Pinocci said he said during the North Central Pachyderm meeting in Havre that he supported the bill — and that he voted in support of it on the PSC — but had concerns about PSC oversight under the bill. He said legislators and NorthWestern Energy amended the bil... Full story

  • Quisno appointed to Board of Livestock Loss

    Updated Apr 15, 2019

    Havre Daily News staff Gov. Steve Bullock announced Friday he appointed Patricia Quisno of Harlem to the state Department of Agriculture’s Board of Livestock Loss. Quisno is a member actively involved in the livestock industry who has knowledge and experience in wildlife. The board’s page on the Department of Agriculture websites says the Montana Livestock Loss Board was established by the Legislature in 2007 to address economic losses due to wolf predation and to create incentives for producers to take proactive, pre...

  • MDT proposes project on U.S. 2 west of Havre

    Updated Apr 15, 2019

    From Montana Department of Transportation The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to reseal about 7.1 miles of U.S. Highway 2 west of Havre in Hill County. The project begins about 0.4 miles east of the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Smith Fresno Road South at reference post 372.1 and extends east for 7.1 miles, ending 0.2 miles west of the intersection of U.S. 2 and U.S. Highway 87 at reference post 379.1. Proposed work includes crack sealing, seal and...

  • Obituary - Marie J. Corcoran

    Updated Apr 15, 2019

    Marie J. Corcoran, 85, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service was held. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit Marie’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family http://www.hollandbonine.com/.... Full story

  • Obituary - Thelma M. McLain

    Updated Apr 15, 2019

    Thelma M. McLain, 96, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center Saturday, April 13, 2019. Her funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Thelma’s family has suggested memorial donations be made to St. Jude Thaddeus School, St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arr... Full story

  • Agenda - Great Northern Fair Board

    Updated Apr 15, 2019

    Editor’s note: The Havre Daily News did not receive this agenda until after press deadline Monday. Great Northern Fair Board will meet Tuesday in the Timmons Room of the Hill County Courthouse at 5:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is: Call Meeting to order Roll call of Members Recognize and record public attendees Approve Minutes Public Comment: (anything brought up here will be added to next month's New Business to be discussed and voted upon) Grounds Activity Report. Civic Groups Report. Donated Hours Report Committee Reports B...

  • Fort Peck Summer Theatre prepares for landmark 50th Anniversary Season

    Updated Apr 15, 2019

    From Fort Peck Summer Theatre Fort Peck Summer Theatre is preparing for the 50th Anniversary Season. The season promises to celebrate the history of the theatre and showcase a wide variety of productions, which continue to engage and attract audiences of all ages. Artistic Director Andy Meyers is returning for his ninth season and is honored to be welcoming back a rich roster of talent, including many alum, audience favorites and local cast members. "Lend Me a Tenor" June 1...

  • Blue Ponies fight to a split

    Chris Peterson|Updated Apr 15, 2019

    It took a couple of weeks off and a bus trip to Lewistown, but the Havre High softball team got into the win column for the first time during the 2019 season after playing four games in two days over the weekend. The Blue Ponies, who played four Eastern A opponents in non-conference action during the two-day Lewistown Invitational, split on both Friday and Saturday. Havre defeated Miles City 12-8 Friday afternoon after losing earlier in the day to Hardin 11-6. Then, HHS lost t...

  • HHS netters battle tough foes, elements in Cut Bank

    Chris Peterson|Updated Apr 15, 2019

    For the first time this season, the Havre High tennis teams were up against all Class A rivals, and while the scores and results were mixed, head coach George Ferguson said that the effort and the quality of tennis was exactly what he was hoping to see from his Blue Ponies. Havre was in Cut Bank Friday and Saturday for the annual Class A Duals. On Friday, the Pony boys swept Libby (6-1) and Polson (5-2), while the HHS girls beat Libby 5-2 and fell to defending Class A...

  • Havre Northstars fall to Redbirds in season opener

    Chris Peterson|Updated Apr 15, 2019

    The Havre Northstars American Legion baseball team took the field for the first time in Lewistown Sunday, facing Northern A District rival Lewistown in a non-conference matchup And in a scheduled nine-inning game in Lewistown Sunday afternoon, the Northstars dropped their season opener 16-6. The Redbirds were spurned onto victory in large part due to a nine-run third inning. “It was kind of up and down,” Northstars head coach Patch Wirtzberger said. “We had one bad inning that...

  • Ponies, area squads enjoy success at Havre Lions Invite

    Chris Peterson|Updated Apr 15, 2019

    The Havre High girls track team had a chance to win a fourth straight track meet this past Saturday at the Havre Lions track meet, but unfortunately for the Blue Ponies, the Fort Benton Longhorns were able to beat them on a sunny but windy day at the Havre Middle School track. With their team at less than 100 percent due to injury, the Pony girls still put together a respectable showing in their home meet with 93 points. Loy Waid (1:03) finished first in the 400-meter dash...