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  • Group works on saving languages at Rocky Boy

    Derek Hann|Updated Aug 19, 2019

    Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa and Cree Language Revitalization, or MCCLR, is working as a non-profit on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation to breathe new life in the tribe’s native languages. “It’s exciting, it’s really exciting,” MCCLR President Dustin Whitford said. “We do need to do something before it’s too late.” The Chippewa Cree Tribal Business Committee unanimously passed a resolution Aug. 9 declaring a state of emergency for the reservation’s native languages, he said. MCCLR had written the resolution after months of mee...

  • Quick Pics: 'About face!' HHS band marches toward start of school year

    Updated Aug 19, 2019

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  • People warned of Social Security scams rampant in the area

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 19, 2019

    Officials are warning people that scams from callers pretending to be from the Social Security Administration are running through the state and in north-central Montana, with scammers targeting people of all ages. Hill County’s Area X Council on Aging reported last week that it is receiving three to 15 calls every couple of days reporting Social Security scams, including from people in their 30s wondering what to do. A Havre man who gave his Social Security number to a scammer two weeks ago is mentioned in a release from S...

  • Third Havre Trails Brewfest set for this weekend

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Aug 19, 2019

    The third annual brewfest hosted by Havre Trails is returning Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. in Pepin Park with 13 Montana breweries and one winery on tap along with five food trucks at the event. The cost for an 8-ounce beer taster and two fills is $15, each additional fill costs $2, and 2-ounce wine samples will also be available. "We needed to raise money so that we could kill two birds with one stone, meaning providing a really cool event for Havre with a fun vibe to celebrate...

  • For the Record, Aug. 19, 2019

    Updated Aug 19, 2019

    Havre Police Department A Fifth Avenue caller reported two slashed tires Friday at 7:27 a.m. -- Cameron James Eagleman of Box Elder, 37, was arrested on two state District Court warrants and a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant Friday at 3:02 p.m. on Ninth Avenue. -- Raymond Windyboy of Box Elder, 57, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and open container after a caller on First Street reported Friday at 4:38 p.m. a man was sitting in the...

  • Agenda - Great Northern Fair Board

    Updated Aug 19, 2019

    Great Northern Fair Board will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the fair office on the Great Northern Fairgrounds. 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 Fair Manager report Civic groups report Donated hours report Committee Reports Buildings and grounds Commission policy Financial planning Events Old Business 4-H sidewalk Water met...

  • Local News - Bear Paw Cooperative hearing screenings set

    Updated Aug 19, 2019

    Press release Hearing Screenings will take place in Bear Paw Cooperative member schools today through Oct. 31. Children enrolled in kindergarten and first grade and ninth or 10th grade will be screened. No other children will be screened without parental permission. People with questions of concerns can contact the school or the Bear Paw Cooperative at 406-357-2269. The service is sponsored by Bear Paw Cooperative....

  • Blue Ponies ready to tee it up

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Aug 19, 2019

    As much of the area's fall sports are making their way toward their season-openers, the Havre High golf teams are ready to hit the course. Under new coach George Ferguson, the HHS squads have some key players returning this season. The Blue Pony boys have many key returners on their roster. Senior Tyrel Kjersem; juniors Josh Warp, Nolan Lotton, Clint Owens, Caleb Chambliss, Hunter Velk and Eli Cloninger; and sophmores Tavish McLean, Theron Peterson and Kale Reno make up the he...

  • First scrum gets Lights closer to the season

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Aug 19, 2019

    The Montana State University-Northern Lights are growing. And Saturday's scrimmage showed lots of potential and promise. The Lights are fast-approaching their second season under head coach Andrew Rolin, bringing about some noticeable improvements, along with some apparent struggles on both sides of the pigskin. "I'm excited," Rolin said when asked about the scrimmage. Rolin added that his team's effort and physicality are present, but the team still needs to grow. The Lights...

  • Sports Photos: Alumni fun in the Armory...

    Updated Aug 18, 2019

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