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Editor’s note: Since this story was published, issues have arisen preventing the North Central Senior Center from taking meal delivery calls. People are asked to call the Hill County Commission office at 400-2327 by 3 p.m. Thursday to request a meal delivery. The Eagles Club is still looking for volunteers for the Community Christmas dinner, Eagles Club Manager Tom Farnham said. The event is continuing on despite the COVID-19 pandemic but with some changes for social d...
“I’ve forgotten the funny name of the tree you helped us pick out,” my mother said. “Our tree this year is named Melinda.” The greenhouse where my parents get their Christmas tree every year has festive tags hanging from the trees with their names and prices. These are not inexpensive trees, so it’s fitting they are all individually christened. My mother likes to support this local business — and they do have nice trees. “Caleb. The tree I picked out with you was named Caleb...
The Great Northern Fair Board canceled its monthly meeting Tuesday at the fairground's Community Center due to a possible COVID-19 exposure. Fairgrounds Manager Frank English said in an email to the board Tuesday evening that he had a sneeze, cough and felt sick. The email said he could make the meeting but would feel irresponsible doing so. English told the board that he'd been working in the community center all day and Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said the board d...
By 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Small Business Administrator Montana District Director Brent Donnelly had made 11 stops on on his tour promoting the support of small businesses in Montana, which Tuesday included a stop at Havre's Boxcar's Restaurant and Bar. He came to Havre from Chester and was on his way to Chinook after he left, three of his stops to visit all 56 counties in seven days. While in Havre, Donnelly championed small businesses across the state, which he said serve as the...
In a press release issued this morning, Havre police said they will increase patrols in Havre from Dec. 16 to Jan. 2. The holiday season brings cheer and seasons greetings, but people will also have to mindful of drunk driving as patrols will be in full force during the holidays, the release said. There are many things people look forward to from year to year, one thing that should not be a tradition is Montanans losing their lives because of drunk drivers. “The holiday season should be a happy time for all Montanans,” Hav...
The number of active hospitalizations was 311. The number of deaths was 836. Blaine County reported Tuesday evening 5 new cases, 580 total, 28 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 21 deaths Hill County reported Tuesday evening 3 new cases, 1,508 total, 82 active, 82 active hospitalizations, 33 deaths Rocky Boy — reported Tuesday evening, also reported on either Blaine or Phillips County numbers, 2 new cases, 720 total, 42 active, 37 active on Roly Boy’s Indian Reservation, 1 active hospitalization, deaths not listed Fort Bel... Full story
The city of Havre is canceling. effective June, its agreement to provide fire services to Rural Fire District 1, a ring-shaped space around the boundaries of Havre, so a new agreement can be put in place, Havre Mayor Tim Solomon said. Solomon said the 30-year-old agreement for Havre to provide fire services to Rural Fire 1 has nothing in it about enforcing fire codes in the area, and the city wants a new agreement that includes that. Solomon said such agreements are common. “In Hill County, there are other Rural 1’s out the...
Oliver A. Grindeland, 73, passed away December 10, 2020 in Havre after battling COVID. Cremation has taken place and his burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Highland Cemetery in Great Falls, Montana, where he will be laid to rest with his parents. Please visit his on-line memorial page to leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com . Oliver was born June 12, 1947 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Orville and Stella... Full story
Stephen William Hamblock, 68, passed away in Arizona December 8, 2020, at the Yuma Regional Medical Center after a short, intense battle with COVID-19. His daughter Stephanie and brother Phil were at his side. A celebration of Steve's life will be held at a later date when friends and family can safely gather, share food, and tell stories about Steve. Steve's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Havre, MT, First... Full story
Frederick "Fred" Stremcha, 87, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center Saturday, December 12, 2020. Private family services will be held, and Fred will be laid to rest in Highland Cemetery beside his wife, Joan. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in Fred's memory to the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church Coat Drive, 410 Fifth Avenue, Havre, MT 59501, the Alzheimer's Association-Montana, 3010 11th Ave N., Billings, MT 59101, or the cha... Full story
A celebration of life for Dave Bessette will take place Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, between 1-4 p.m. in the shop at Patrick Construction in Havre.... Full story
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Thursday at 12:15 p.m. via zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87810398769 . Copies of attachments that are determined to be public information may be requested by contacting the clerk’s office at 395-8550. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. New business 1. Consideration of memorandums of understanding between Havre Public Sch...
Havre Police Department Three people were arrested during a vehicle stop on 17th Street at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday. Details on the charges were not provided in the dispatch log, but Cameron Michael Boggs-Duran, who is named as an involved party in the log, is listed in this morning's jail roster as being held on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing a police officer or other public servant. -- A Tuesday 2:07 p.m. caller asked for a well-being check on a family...
Press release It's estimated that one in every four kids is food insecure and not sure where their next meal is coming from, Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line said in a press release. Havre Ford and the Ford Motor Company Fund want to ensure that kids don't go hungry this holiday season. Havre Ford recently presented the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line with a check for $1,000 to help feed kids during the holidays. "We know it can be difficult for some families to provide...
Press release The Havre Community Pool will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1. For more information, people can call the Havre Community Pool at 265-8161 or 265-5781....
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension has a new, free, 40-page color booklet available about diagnosing herbicide injury on plants. “While herbicides are useful tools for managing weeds, sometimes they can also injure desired plants,” said Noelle Orloff, a diagnostician in the Schutter Diagnostic Lab. “This injury is referred to as non-target injury, or damage to plants other than the target weeds intended to be controlled by an herbicide application.” Orloff said non-target herbicide injury is...
Editor, In a time when our country is more divided than ever, leave it up to the NFR to get it right. For the last 10 days on the Cowboy Channel and the RFD Channel, this country witnessed the most patriotic, God-loving, family-oriented amazing professionals on earth. If the opening ceremonies each night didn't send shivers up your spine and bring a tear to your eye, I don't know what could. When our American flag was raised each night, every single person in that arena, of every walk of life, removed their hat and put their...
In a position where my organization — the Montana State University-Northern Foundation — relies on the generosity of others, I have been wondering, is generosity an innate characteristic or is it learned? Is it part of our DNA to be a giving person or is it something we are taught? I recently googled these questions and discovered that many studies conclude that while it’s innate for humans to be reciprocal, it’s not in our DNA to be givers. Many of us are taught by our family, friends, or someone in a stewardship role, l...
Getting started hasn't been easy. Nothing during the COVID-19 pandemic is. But the Montana State University-Northern Lights wrestling team are trying their best to make a go of a 2020-21 season. And if and when the Lights do hit the mat, they're expected to once again be one of the top teams not only in the Cascade Conference, but also in all of the NAIA. Northern, of longtime head coach Tyson Thivierge, comes into the new season ranked No. 12 in the NAIA Coaches Poll, while...
It's been an exciting run recently for seniors on the Havre High cross country teams. And that includes Blue Pony Hannah Haslem. Earlier this week, Montana State University-Northern head cross country coach Chad Spangler announced that Haslem has signed with the Skylights to compete in cross country next fall. Haslem joins teammate Tamera O'Leary, who signed with Northern not long ago. Haslem was a four-year runner in cross country, and a four-time state qualifier, as well....
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing incentive payments for practices installed on land enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program. USDA’s Farm Service Agency is upping the Practice Incentive Payment for installing practices, from 5 percent to 20 percent. Additionally, producers will receive a 10 percent incentive payment for water quality practices on land enrolled in CRP’s continuous signup. FSA administers CRP on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation. “The Conservati...
Press release HELENA — The Montana Pulse Crop Committee is seeking proposals to fund market development projects and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. All funding awards will be determined by the Montana Pulse Crop Committee and proposals are due March 1 by 5 p.m. MST. Proposals must be submitted through the Webgrants system at https://funding.mt.gov/index.do . A complete list of guidelines, eligibility requirements and application procedures are available on the Montana Dep...
