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Articles from the October 1, 2019 edition


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  • Northern announces major milepost in football stadium drive

    Rachel Jamieson|Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Montana State University-Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel announced Saturday that Northern has secured $2.2 million for phase 1 of Project Stadium in only nine months. "When this project comes to fruition, the sports complex will enhance much more than our football program," Kegel said. "We will bring people together in a community center for events of all kinds, space dedicated to athletic conditioning, and classroom space for health and human performance courses. All of this...

  • Holiday Village owner says hoping to find someone to utilize potential

    Derek Hann|Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Havre Holiday Village Mall is once again up for sale, for the second time in less than a year. Catalyst Commercial Properties Agent Ryan Pachek, who is listed as the realtor for the sale, said Havre’s mall has great potential and, hopefully, the new owner will be able to give it the care the property needs. “The reason we are selling it is we’re looking forward to finding a buyer that could actively manage the mall to its full potential in Havre,” he said. “It would be good for Havre to have someone turn that around an...

  • Early winter storm sweeps through area, clobbers Rocky Mountain Front

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Havre Daily News staff The brunt of a severe early snowstorm missed Havre this year, but led to the governor declaring a winter storm emergency in Montana. "With an unprecedented winter storm throwing our state a surprise in September, state and local governments are working closely together to protect the health and safety of Montanans, and our top priority is making sure that happens," Gov. Bullock said Sunday in a release announcing the declaration. "Montanans should heed...

  • Agenda - Hill County Commission weekly business meeting

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Editor’s note: The Havre Daily News did not receive a Hill County Commission calendar for this week and did not have the time of the business meeting Thursday. No one was available in the commissioner’s office and no one returned calls asking for the time and what “MCHBG” under resolutions stood for. The agenda for the Hill County Commission weekly business meeting Thursday is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Tax adjustments Resolutions 19-2608 Homeland Security Grant C...

  • Correction - Rocky Boy death

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    A story on Page A1 in Friday’s edition of the Havre Daily News reported that Hill County Sheriff and Coroner Jamie Ross responded to a death on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation to assist Rocky Boy police. A deputy coroner responded to a report to determine cause and manner of death, not to assist in the investigation.... Full story

  • Festival Days 2019 a great success

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    The weekend’s success would not have been obtained without the continued support from the many volunteers and willingness of the many different entities of the community to come together on this third weekend in September to throw a community celebration for all to enjoy. Our many thanks go to the numerous volunteers, the businesses, community organizations, the vendors and our Festival Days sponsor partner Montana State University-Northern for helping the Chamber make the weekend a huge accomplishment. It takes a c...

  • For the Record, Sept. 30 through Oct. 1, 2019

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Havre Police Department A caller reported Friday at 11:13 a.m. that some juveniles had left bikes on Third Street West a few days earlier and now the bikes were next to the dumpster. -- Leona Marie Chiefstick of Box Elder, 52, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a caller at a Second Street business reported Friday at 2:18 p.m. an intoxicated woman who had been removed from the store for soliciting money was walking in the middle of the street, and a 2:21 p.m....

  • Obituary - Helen Francis Qunell

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Helen Francis Qunell, 99, passed away due to natural causes on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Missouri River Care in Fort Benton. Cremation has taken place, and memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Geraldine, with burial at 3:30 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery in Havre, all on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Helen’s family has suggested memorial donations be made to the St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Geraldine or to the charity of the donor’s c... Full story

  • Obituary - Patrick J. Mayer

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Patrick J. Mayer, 87, passed away at his residence due to natural causes Saturday, September 28, 2019. Cremation has taken place, and services will be held at a later date. Pat’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to the charity of the donor’s choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Pat’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story

  • Obituary - Michael S. Hanson

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Michael S. Hanson, 40, passed away due to natural causes at his residence Monday, September 30, 2019. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Michael’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com .... Full story

  • Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club features Peterson yard

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Story and photos courtesy Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club What a difference a day makes! This past Friday, Beth and Tom Peterson's yard at 710 13th Street was in full colors with orange and yellow marigolds, Beth's favorite - a peach colored rose named Easy Living in full flower and buds ready to bloom - out on the boulevard. Along the driveway and in the back secluded yard there's a purple profusion of asters, a wood barrel full of purple petunias, clematis vines and a new...

  • Havre celebrates 10 years of smoke-free indoor air

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    From the Havre Encourages Long-Range Prevention Committee In 2005, the Montana Legislature passed the Clean Indoor Air Act — CIAA — one of the most important public health policies in state history. The law was fully implemented on Oct. 1, 2009. The U.S. Surgeon General concluded in 2006 that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke and stated that the only way to protect public health is to eliminate exposure. Tobacco smoke carries at least 250 chemicals that are known to be toxic or carcinogenic, cau...

  • Artitudes Gallery presents "Thru My Eyes," artwork by Theodore "Teddy" Koop

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    An artist reception will be held on Oct. 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Artitudes Gallery on the upper level of the Atrium. The public is invited to join Artitudes for refreshments, live music and a visit with the artist. This show will be available for viewing from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30. "My name is Theodore M. Koop, aka Teddy Koop," Koop said. "I am an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree tribe, where I have been living for most of my life. I am married to my wife, Linda...

  • Resources announced to grow accessibility to HiSet for tribal students

    Updated Oct 1, 2019

    From the Office of the Governor HELENA — On Montana’s American Indian Heritage Day Friday, Gov. Steve Bullock and Montana Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian today announced $350,000 to assist Montana Tribal Colleges in growing accessibility to the HiSet. “Students on tribal reservations deserve to have every opportunity available and will now have access to these additional resources to earn a high school equivalency that is fundamental to their future,” Bullock said. “Just as the cultural heritage and histo...

  • Frontier Notebook: Frontier bye week couldn't get here soon enough for some

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Call it snowmageddon, call it ugly, call it whatever you want, but Saturday's Frontier Conference game at Blue Pony Stadium was held in some of the ugliest conditions even these parts have seen in some time. And it had to go down as perhaps the worst weather game ever played in the Frontier, let alone Havre, in September - ever. At kickoff last Saturday, Blue Pony Stadium was already under a layer of wet, heavy snow. Montana State University-Northern women's basketball...

  • Hi-Line Volleyball: Sugarbeeters keep on winning

    George Ferguson|Updated Oct 1, 2019

    It was supposed to be another busy week of volleyball on the Hi-Line but, for some, the weather got in the way. Still, there were plenty of big matches played last week. In the District 6C East, Chinook took care of Chester-Joplin-Inverness last Thursday night, sweeping the Hawks by scores of 25-10, 25-11 and 25-15. Chinook was dominant with 21 kills, with 10 coming from Delaney Kellam. She also had two blocks, while Ginger Hauer finished with 16 assists and 11 digs, and Lily...

  • Northern wins Battle of the Border Blizzard

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Oct 1, 2019

    Most of the time a winter storm like the one that drilled Havre this weekend would keep folks indoors. On top of that, who would ever run in a blizzard without proper winter gear? That has to be insane, right? Not for the Montana State University-Northern cross-country teams, which had quite the fun, but unofficial, race last Saturday morning at the Prairie Farms Golf Course, which was supposed to be the annual Battle of the Border between Northern and Western Wyoming. The...

  • Hi-Line Football: Fort Benton knocks off GFCC; Chinook wins

    Aarron Thompson|Updated Oct 1, 2019

    FORT BENTON - The Fort Benton Longhorns pulled off a great win last Friday night to keep the team's dominant undefeated season going. The Longhorns kept their winnning streak alive after a big win over the Great Falls Central Catholic Mustangs 46-35. The game was an intense showcase on both sides. Both Northern C teams came on the field and fought hard till the very end, giving fans the great game that was promised. Fort Benton head coach Jory Thompson was very impressed with...

  • Hi-Line Sports Schedule

    Updated Sep 30, 2019

    THURSDAY High School Volleyball CJI vs North Star High School Golf Havre at State A in Laurel FRIDAY High School Football Chinook at Shelby, 7 p.m. Big Sandy at Tri-Cities, 7 p.m. CJI vs Belt, 7 p.m. Harlem at Malta, 7 p.m. Fort Benton at Simms, 7 p.m. High School Volleyball Havre at Glendive Chinook at Big Sandy North Star at Sunburst Rocky Boy vs GFCC Harlem at Poplar High School Golf Havre at State A in Laurel College Volleyball Skylights vs RMC, 7 p.m. College Rodeo MSU-N...