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A traveling display of a long-standing transportation method on the Hi-Line made an extended stop in Havre over the weekend, with people touring a classic Amtrak passenger train. The service has a long history in Havre, with the National Railroad Passenger Corp. — Amtrak — created by Congress in 1970 and fairly well seamlessly taking over the passenger train service run by the Great Northern Railway. The name of the signature Great Northern train, the Empire Builder, sti...
The Havre North Stars American Legion baseball team continued to write the same story over the weekend, proving that when they play well they can beat anybody in the district. But they also showed that too many costly mistakes expose their youth, and can result in devastating losses. Friday, the No. 6 North Stars hosted the No. 1 Lethbridge Miners for two district games at Legion Field in Havre. And while the Miners were able to defeat the North Stars 9-0 in the first game, Ha...
The Havre Jaycees Demolition Derby closed out another successful Great Northern Fair Sunday evening, and the crowd did not leave disappointed. Seventeen derby cars, and three more herby derby cars gave fans from all over a great show at the Great Northern Fairgrounds. And after three regular heats, one consolation heat, and the finals, Ryan Erickson in the No. 18 car was the last derby car standing. Darren Stevenson won the herby derby in the No. 10 car. Stevenson also won...
There’s a reason rodeo experts around Montana say the Great Northern Rodeo is one of the best summer stops on the NRA circuit each and every year. Annually, the two-day rodeo attracts the top talent from the NRA, from the Indian rodeo circuit, and some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from up and down the Hi-Line. It’s also set smack dab in the middle of the Great Northern Fair, and with a great stock contractor, announcer and bullfighters, the rodeo is a can’t-miss attra...
Havre Police Department Responding to a request for assistance at the police station at 6:12 a.m. Thursday, officers issued a summons to a 13-year-old youth for minor in possession. ——— After receiving a complaint at 8:52 a.m. Thursday of people living in a rental on 2nd Street West that is supposed to be vacant, Officers made an arrest, but no further details were provided. ——— Officers investigated a report made Thursday at 12:12 p.m. of plants stolen from a 2nd Street business. ——— Officers investigated a report made at...
Floyd R. "Bob" Brazill passed away July 18, 2013, at Meadowlark Manor in Whitehall, Mont., at 9:53 a.m. He was born Aug. 28, 1922, in Missoula, Mont., to Jesse V. and Edith Drury Brazill. Edith died when he was 4, leaving him and his five siblings for Jesse to raise alone. Eventually, Jesse and his family moved to Twin Bridges, where Bob and his brothers George and Jack attended school. There he met Margaret Magee and they married in Red Lodge, Mont., on Aug. 26, 1942. Bob...
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said Thursday that since a compromise was reached last Monday to allow votes to take place on President Barack Obama’s nominations for positions, the tone of the Senate has changed. “Honestly, it has felt different this week than it has felt at any time in my six years in the Senate,” Tester said from Washington in a telephonic press conference. “We’re actually starting to move some stuff and starting to vote on stuff, which I think is critically important.” He added that he will wait to see...
A year’s worth of work and a long week of displaying, showing and working again wrapped up for Hill County 4-H’ers Sunday with the market sale at the Bigger Better Barn at the Great Northern Fairground. Veteran auctioneer Bob Sivertsen auctioned off the animals to local residents and business and organizations representatives who fairly well filled the stands in the Bigger Better Barn. The 4-H’ers at the sale displayed and worked with the animals during the week, with judge...
