Is water project an option for Havre?

Editor's note: This is the first of two stories examining whether Havre should considering joining the Rocky Boy-North Central Montana Regional Water System.

Facing a sixth year of drought and potential water problems looming on the horizon, some residents of Havre are wondering if the city should revisit joining a regional system that will provide water to people in several counties in north-central Montana.

"Our lifeline is basically the Milk River, and there's some huge issues out there," said Chuck Wimmer, president of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce. "We're trying to educate the people...