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  • Gianforte gives commitment to repairs of St. Mary Diversion

    Derek Hann|Updated May 30, 2019

    Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., told the St. Mary Rehabilitation Working Group Wednesday in Havre that he will work to rehabilitate the system that provides much of the water in the Milk River each year. "I've got my marching orders," he said. "... You have my commitment." It's been 17 years since the St. Mary's Rehabilitation Working Group was established to find a workable solution to repairing the St. Mary Diversion. "There's no infrastructure project more important than the...

  • For the Record, May 30, 2019

    Updated May 30, 2019

    Havre Police Department A two-vehicle crash was reported at 13th Street and Saddle Butte Drive at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday. -- Sarah Jean Nalder of Havre, 34, was issued a summons at the police station Wednesday at 7:08 a.m. on a criminal contempt charge. -- Darius Richard Moreno of Havre, 46, was arrested on charges of failing to carry proof of vehicle insurance, driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license and seat belt violation, during a vehicle stop on U.S. Highway 2...

  • Obituary - Leo Gilbert Teske

    Updated May 30, 2019

    Leo Gilbert Teske went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Leo was surrounded by loved ones as he moved from the world to heaven. A celebration of life will be planned for the fall. Leo was born September 27th, 1942 to Jack and Lillian Teske of Havre, Montana. Leo had a zest for life and really only loved art class in school. He completed middle school and moved on to his working career. He enlisted into the United States National Guard at a very early age...

  • 2019 hemp license application deadline extended

    Updated May 30, 2019

    From Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — Due to recent spring weather that has delayed planting for many producers across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture has extended the 2019 hemp license application deadline to Friday, June 14. An industrial hemp license issued by the state provides authorization for the production of hemp at a particular growing area by a particular individual or entity. Licenses expire on the last day of April following the year the license is issued. Applicants are subject to a $...

  • DNRC reminds Montanans they have just four weeks left to file exempt water right claims

    Updated May 30, 2019

    From Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation HELENA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has reminded water right owners that the deadline for filing a claim on exempt water rights is June 30 — only four weeks away. The 2017 Montana Legislature created the opportunity for owners of exempt water rights to file claims when it passed HB 110. Since the filing period began May 7, 2017, DNRC Director John Tubbs said, the department has received more than 7,000 exempt claim filings. An exem...

  • Bear Paw Development celebrates birthday with free anniversary concert

    Updated May 30, 2019

    Staff and wire report Montana's oldest economic development agency is giving the community a present for its own birthday. Bear Paw Development Corp. is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and, as part of the celebration, is sponsoring a free concert for area residents. The band The Mighty Flick will perform Thursday, June 13, in the outdoor amphitheater behind Pershing Hall on the Montana State University-Northern campus. The band will perform at 6 p.m. and will play...

  • Graduate now interning in Hill County treatment courts

    Derek Hann|Updated May 30, 2019

    A local man said a program started in Hill County in 2012 has changed his life. "I've always wanted to do something for the community. I've always wanted to do something not just for myself ... and all that was blocked by something, and that was my addiction," Darcy Azure said. He said that, in December of 2013, he was enrolled into the Hill County DUI Treatment Court after he was charged with his third count of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Azure said that...

  • OUTDOORS: BEAR PAW BANG

    Updated May 30, 2019

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  • Gianforte pushes telecommuting in north-central Montana

    Derek Hann|Updated May 30, 2019

    U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., told a group in Havre Wednesday that telecommuting can be a way to attract people to move to rural Montana as well as bring money into local economies. "The reality is that the internet changes the rules of where you're located and how you work," he said. "The reality is now, with the internet, you don't have to be physically located where the business is." Gianforte met with local business owners, representatives from Triangle...

  • Kicks@6 kicks off summer concert series June 18

    Updated May 30, 2019

    Havre Daily News staff Kicks@6 is again starting its summer concert series with the “we love the USA”-focused “America the Beautiful” concert starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, in Pepin Park. Sax Cadillac and the Other Brothers and Sistas band will have a themed show in Pepin Park Tuesdays through Aug. 20. The June 25 show is “Born on the Bayou,” featuring music of Creedence Clearwater Revival. After taking the week of Independence Day of, the concerts continue July 9 with “Sweet Home Alabama,” a tribute to Southern Rock....

  • Children's summer activities series set in Gildford

    Updated May 30, 2019

    The Art in the Park summer series kicks off 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Gildford Community Park at the intersection of Seventh Street and Sixth Avenue in Gildford. During the free event, children can create plaster hand prints and fingerprint stamp art. More art events are planned for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, and 2-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. All events will be held in the Gildford park. The program has been expanded this year from one event to three thanks to a grant from the Hill County...

  • Quick Pics: Celebrating graduation weekend at Fresno

    Updated May 30, 2019

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  • Letter to the Editor - Thank you

    Updated May 30, 2019

    Editor, On Saturday, May 11, the Friends of the Clack Museum hosted the Fourth Annual Historic Tea — “Family Legacies.” The funds raised were donated to the New Havre History Center’s building projects. On behalf of the H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board of Hill County and the H. Earl and Margaret Turner Clack Foundation, I would like to express our deep appreciation to the many, many women and men who helped make this memorable afternoon a huge success. Karen Vosen, Marisa Robertson and Jody Olson co-chaired the event....

  • Hill County DUI/Drug Court joins the nation in celebrating National Drug Court Month, 30 years of success

    Updated May 30, 2019

    Nearly 30 years ago, the first drug court opened its doors with a simple objective: rather than allowing members to cycle through the system and become part of the incarcerated community, DUI, Drug and Specialty courts found a better way to rehabilitate, not to incarcerate. They are in your community and you need to be aware of the good they are doing. Community-based programs provide rehabilitation of participants and their addiction, by allowing offenders to stay out of jail and providing an alternate recovery program to...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: Do you ever get down in the mouth?

    Sondra Ashton|Updated May 30, 2019

    Depression by any other name is no rose, let me tell you. Steve and Theresa, my friends from my long-time home in Washington, are back in their home. We had a lovely time together; I especially treasure the stories we told, peeling back layers to reveal more of ourselves. When friends leave me, typically I count on three days depression before I can get myself back in gear. I don’t mean deep-clinical-want-to-rip-my-heart-out-with-a-rusty-machete-and-no-anesthetic type d...

  • Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Eli Cloninger Havre Baseball

    Chris Peterson|Updated May 30, 2019

    The Havre Northstars American Legion baseball team is about to hit the heart of its district schedule, and if the team is going to make some noise in the Northern A District this season, it will need young players to step up, players like Eli Cloninger. Cloninger, who also played golf last fall for Havre High, as well as basketball, is entering his second season of Legion baseball. During 2018, his first with the Norhtstars, Cloninger logged 20 games but this season, after a...

  • George Ferguson Column: Box Elder will miss more than just a coach

    George Ferguson|Updated May 30, 2019

    Change is inevitable. It happens, and life must go on. Like life, change comes to sports too. So, when longtime Box Elder girls basketball coach Joel Rosette announced last week that he, his wife and daughters Joelnell and Kyla were leaving Box Elder to move to Spokane, Washington, it's inevitable that, change is coming to the highly-successful Box Elder program. Under Rosette, the Bears have won two straight Class C state championships. They have played for the state title...