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Fort Belknap supports additional mining withdrawal
The president of Fort Belknap Indian Community's tribal council said the council is pleased about U.S. Bureau of Land Management announcing it plans to withdraw more land just south... — Updated 6/16/2022
BLM proposes more land withdrawal at Zortman-Landusky mine areas
Editor's note: Watch for more on this story in upcoming editions of Havre Daily News. The federal government is proposing pulling more land in The Little Rocky Mountains out of... — Updated 6/7/2022
Daines undeserving of conservation recognition
Recently, I canceled a trip to fish for steelhead in Washington because that state closed the Hoh River over historically low returns. This is nothing new to any angler who has followed the trajectory of sea-run fish throughout... — Updated 5/6/2022
Public invited to attend Tiber Reservoir Public Meeting
from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation The Bureau of Reclamation is scheduled to host a public meeting at the Chester Community/Senior Center at 618 E. Adams Ave., Chester, April 7 from 6 - 8 p.m. to discuss recreation at Tiber Reservoir... — Updated 4/1/2022
US approves bison grazing on Montana prairie amid criticism
By Matthew Brown Associated Press BILLINGS — U.S. officials announced Wednesday approval of a conservation group’s proposal to expand bison grazing on prairies in north-central Montana as part of a vast nature reserve over... — Updated 3/31/2022
New fire reporting system outlined in fire council meeting
The Hill County Fire Council had their biannual meeting Wednesday, where Bureau of Land Management Lewistown Duty Officer Don Pyrah presented a new system for filing initial reports on fires, and County Fire Warden Amanda Frickel s... — Updated 3/24/2022
Save all the pieces
“The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the pieces,” advised wildlife biologist Aldo Leopold. In ecology, that means saving diverse niches, all the habitat types necessary for native species to thrive. That is... — Updated 3/24/2022
Cold again, but warmth is on the way, again
Cold and snow are back in the area - apparently briefly - but what that means in the long term, both for weather and for drought conditions, is unknown. After temperatures in the... — Updated 2/22/2022
Obituary - Wallace 'Wally' Edward Elliot
Wallace "Wally" Edward Elliot of Chinook, Montana, age 85, passed away February 16, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1936, in Renville, Minnesota, to John and Pearl Elliot. He... — Updated 2/18/2022 Full story
James Kipp Recreation Area closing for winter season
From U.S. Bureau of Reclamation The James Kipp Recreation Area will temporarily close for the 2022 winter season, starting Jan. 18, according to Bureau of Land Management officials... — Updated 1/7/2022
Tribes oppose mining exploration in Little Rockies
Leaders of the Fort Belknap Indian Community said they are glad to have the opportunity to talk about a proposed new mine exploration in the Little Rocky Mountains because it will g... — Updated 12/28/2021
Missouri Breaks National Monument to host Bat Week activities
From U.S. Bureau of Land Management International Bat Week is just around the corner, and the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument team will celebrate by showcasing the 15... — Updated 10/19/2021
Hunters must expect to see bears
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Grizzly bears have the potential to be found anywhere in the western two-thirds of Montana, west of Billings, and their distribution is denser and more widespread than in previous years. Some... — Updated 9/16/2021
Pine Grove fire in Little Rockies 98 percent contained
The Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains is 98 percent contained and demobilization of resources deployed to fight the fire is under way, an update on the InciWeb Pine Grove Fire page said this morning. The fire, which was... — Updated 8/24/2021
Firefighters continue work on fire in Little Rockies
Firefighters continue today to fight the Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains, gaining some headway with cooler weather and rain in the last week, with an update this morning saying the fire is 58 percent contained, with... — Updated 8/23/2021
Speakers listed for the Missouri Breaks Monument celebration
The 20th Anniversary celebration for the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Missouri Breaks... — Updated 8/23/2021
Rain, cooler weather helping with Pine Grove Fire
Firefighters have gained at least a temporary respite in efforts to contain the Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains, although the incident command warns that could change... — Updated 8/20/2021
State team takes over command at Little Rockies fire
The Pine Grove Fire in the Little Rocky Mountains, which has led to the evacuation of Zortman and the Pine Grove area on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, is being run as a Type 3 incident with a state fire management team in comman... — Updated 8/19/2021
Blaine County lightning strike fire quickly contained
A fire that started in southwestern Blaine County Tuesday has been contained to 12 acres, said Chinook Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kraig Hansen, who also serves as the Blaine County fire warden. The Black Coulee fire grew from... — Updated 8/11/2021
Stage 1 fire restrictions to start in Hill County
Press release The Hill County Commission issued the following notice about the fire restrictions going into effect in the county Friday. In all of Hill County, in a joint effort between Disaster and Emergency Services, Hill County... — Updated 7/21/2021
Numerous fires hit area in the past week
Last week Hill and its neighboring counties saw a large number of wildfires, most caused by lightning and all of which appear to be fully contained if not extinguished. In a fire call this morning Hill County Commissioner Mark Pete... — Updated 7/13/2021
Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument to host Family Explorer Day
From U.S. Bureau of Land Management FORT BENTON - People looking for some outdoor family fun are invited to join U.S. Bureau of Land Management park rangers during Family Explorer... — Updated 7/13/2021
BLM Warns of low Missour River water levels
Before people venture out on the Missouri River in their boats, they should be sure to check current water levels. Upper Missouri River flows in Montana are much lower than normal... — Updated 7/12/2021
Firefighters battling blazes in Blaine County
Blaine County saw several of fires crop up Thursday night, most of them in the southern part of the county, the apparent result of a lightning storm. Last night also saw a small... — Updated 7/9/2021
Multiple fires at Missouri River Breaks National Monument
Two wildfires were reported in parts of the Missouri River Breaks National Monument Thursday. Blaine County is listed as the point of origin for the Lone Tree Fire while Fergus... — Updated 6/18/2021
