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  • Another deer positive for CWD

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    KALISPELL - An additional white-tailed deer in the Libby area is suspected to be positive for chronic wasting disease. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks collected a sample from the adult doe that was found dead on residential property on the west side of town. The Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, tested the sample and identified it to be suspected of CWD infection and will run a second test for confirmation. If confirmed, the...

  • Mountain lion hunting closes in districts 400, 401, 403, 406, 415, 441

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    The hunting of all mountain lions in north-central Montana hunting districts 400, 401, 403, 406, 415, and 441, which includes portions of Toole, Pondera, Liberty, Chouteau, Glacier and Teton counties, closed at one-half hour after sunset Tuesday. The closure notice for the hunt came shortly after Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials received word that the pre-established harvest sub-quota for the districts combined had been met. These districts will re-open for the hunting of mountain lions for the Winter Season beginning Dec....

  • Replace faded licenses and avoid attaching carcass tags directly to meat

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    From Fish, Wildlife and Parks Tag holders who have not checked their license and carcass tags in a while should do so well in advance of their hunting trip to ensure they haven’t faded. Hunters and anglers with faded licenses can have them replaced at no cost at their regional Fish, Wildlife and Parks office. Replacement at a FWP office for faded licenses does not count against the number of replacements an individual is allowed. Faded licenses can also be mailed to FWP for replacement: P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 5...

  • Tester's new bill addresses mental health in ag community

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., in a conference call Wednesday afternoon, announced his Seeding Rural Resilience Act, which will bring mental health resources and awareness to rural communities. "As a farmer, I know firsthand the importance of family farm agriculture in rural America. But I also know that farming and ranching has never been easy," Tester said. "That difficulty can take a toll on producers because farming or ranching isn't just about making a buck - working the...

  • North 40 Outfitters previews new location and services

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    North 40 Outfitters is evolving into its new location at 3180 U.S. Highway 2 West and the goal is to be able to move there by the end of the year. "This is a good move, not only us, but for the community and the Hi-Line region," North 40 Outfitters Community Relations Coordinator Drew Steinberger said. While the store now operates in a 40,000 square foot location in the Holiday Village Mall, North 40 will be able to expand in its new 91,000 square foot building, allowing the...

  • Winter weather is expected this weekend

    Tim Leeds|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    In a possible repeat of two years ago, winter weather is expected to hit north-central Montana this weekend with a winter storm watch in place and a more severe winter storm warning in effect to the west. A storm watch is in place for Liberty, Hill and Blaine counties, with the storm warning in Teton and Glacier counties and to the south. Both a storm watch and a high wind warning is in effect for Choutuea County and south of there. The forecast calls for rain through Friday, then a chance of rain or snow Friday night. Snow i...

  • Music-based educational event rescheduled to April

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    Due to predicted severe winter weather conditions, the Hi-Line Child Care Association event “Musically Minded,” which was scheduled for Saturday, has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, 2020. “It was a tough decision, but I decided that being safe was number one,” music educator and teacher trainer Jocelyn Manzanarez said. She added that some people from out of town were planning to attend the continuing-education session that focused on training licensed child care givers to incorporate music in lessons and child i...

  • Montana's Congressional delegates voice support for U.S. interim trade deal with Japan

    Derek Hann|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    After a challenging year in the agricultural market, with agricultural prices greatly effected by the trade war, U.S. farmers saw some relief Wednesday, when President Donald Trump signed an interim trade deal with Japan. Although many farmers in the region have seen a strong harvest, because of the market prices for wheat and barley, many of them may have been facing a loss this year. Trump signed the agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York, while the...

  • For the Record, Sept. 26, 2019

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    Havre Police Department A person requested at the Havre Police Station Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. for assistance from officers. -- A First Street caller reported a vehicle crash Wednesday at 12:50 p.m. -- Raymond Windyboy of Box Elder, 57, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and having an open container within city limits after a Second Street caller reported Wednesday at 1:44 p.m. that someone had jumped out in front of their vehicle. -- An 11th Street West business re...

  • Montana Taxable Wage Base released for 2020

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    From Montana Department of Labor and Industry HELENA — The Montana Department of Labor & Industry announces that the Unemployment Insurance — UI — Taxable Wage Base for 2020 will be $34,100, an increase of $1,100 from 2019. The taxable wage base in Montana is 80 percent of the average annual wage rounded to the nearest $100, per MCA 39-51-1108. The average annual wage in Montana for 2018 was $42,597.62 for UI covered employers. The average annual wage is used to determine the maximum and minimum weekly UI benefit payme...

  • Governor recognizes Native American Women's Equal Pay Day

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    Press release Gov. Steve Bullock joined the nation Monday in recognizing Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, a day to symbolize how far into the year an American Indian woman must work to earn what a man earned in the previous year. “American Indian women in Montana, and across the country, should not have to put in nine extra months of work just to break even with what a man earns,” Bullock, who is campaigning for U.S. president, said. “Recognizing Native Women’s Equal Pay Day is a reminder that while we’ve made progress wh...

  • Local News - Havre Trails stargazing canceled

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    Havre Daily News staff Havre Trails announced that it is canceling the planned stargazing due to the weather forecast....

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America announces 'Agenda for America's Youth'

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    Press release From Boys & Girls Clubs of America Boys & Girls Clubs of America launched its “Agenda for America’s Youth” advocacy platform, focusing on the top issues and solutions impacting the nation’s young people. The organization also released the “Agenda for America’s Youth Policy Guide,” which outlines the current needs of young people while proposing policies and solutions to address them. The guide serves as a framework for local clubs, like the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line, to utilize in addressing th...

  • Local News - Presbyterian Church offers family spaghetti dinner

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    Press release The Presbyterian Church at 701 Fourth Ave. is inviting people to a family spaghetti dinner Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. Free-will donations will be accepted....

  • Two-day bear workshop for teachers, educators planned

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    From Fish, Wildlife and Parks A two-day workshop for classroom teachers and educators focusing on bears will take place in October at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch west of Dupuyer on the Rocky Mountain Front. The Oct. 10-11 workshop will feature inquiry, instruction and field investigation learning strategies. Participants will also be introduced to the National Archery in the Schools Program. Cost of the workshop for teachers is $50, which includes food and lodging at the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center. OPI...

  • Argos block Skylights on homecoming

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team was looking to make the most of its homecoming match in the Armory Gymnasium. The visiting University of Providence Argos had other ideas though. The Skylights were looking to defend their home court in the Armory Gymnasium Wednesday night, but the Argos struck down the Skylights 25-16, 25-17 and 25-11 in a Frontier Conference sweep. Northern head coach Jerry Wagner is looking for more from his team but knows that the girls...

  • Lack of Internet access is holding rural communities back. Students too.

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    Across Montana, thousands of students are headed back to school to begin a new year of learning and growth. Unfortunately, many students in rural Montana remain at risk of falling behind due to the lack of broadband access in their communities. Broadband internet has become indispensable both in the classroom and at home for students to become prepared to compete in the 21st Century economy and complete and submit their assignments. A top priority of the Montana Rural Education Association is to ensure our rural schools and...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: Sometimes a silly notion

    Sondra Ashton|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    After two weeks at a beach resort in Mazatlan, I wanna go home! Not that I don’t love it here. I do. I do. What is not to love? Fantastic balcony view. Comfortable room. Staff who treat me as though I am special. A city I know well. I sleep to the rhythmic sea-song of surf pounding the seawall. But … oh, that trickster little word … but. I must make a decision. Nothing momentous. This is a small thing. Nothing to do with the fate of nations. An unfortunate aspect of my psyche...

  • Quick pics: New agent takes over at Farmers Insurance

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

  • Halloween Corner opens in Havre

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    A new Halloween store opened in Havre. Halloween Corner with a selection of costumes was opened by First Street Mane Attraction Monday at 1401 First Street. Halloween Corner will be open every day from now through the first weekend of November from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cathi Campanella, her husband, Stan Martin, and family operated Halloween Corner. "It's kind of a family thing," Cathi Campanella said. She added that the store has more than 800 costumes of all sizes, masks,...

  • Northern harriers excited to battle for the border

    George Ferguson|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    The Montana State University-Northern cross country teams don’t get to run in Havre very often. In fact, it happens just once every other year. So forgive the Lights and Skylights if they’re just a little excited for the 2019 Battle of the Border against Western Wyoming. The race, which rotates between the two programs, comes to Havre Saturday morning, when MSU-N and Western will face off in a duel meet at Prairie Farms Golf Course. Awful weather is in the forecast, but, cro...

  • Blue Pony spikers face tough road matches this week

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Sep 25, 2019

    The Havre High volleyball team had a great showing last Saturday against the Sidney Eagles. This week, the Blue Ponies will be sticking to more Class A competition. Havre will face off against a familiar Browning club Thursday in Browning and then play the Lewistown Golden Eagles Saturday in Lewistown. Havre head coach Tamecia Jarvis is ready to play against Browning once again this season. "We've already played Browning," said Jarvis, "so we kind of know what to expect with...