Havre skateboard park is close to completion

It's been in the works for nearly three years, and now a city skate park is inching closer to becoming a reality in Havre.

Crews have already begun building the facility's foundation. Cement footings and a skating bowl were poured earlier this week, according to Havre Mayor Bob Rice, a major supporter of the skateboard park. Rice said he expects the concrete work to be finished by the end of June if weather permits.

"It's time to get it done. We're anxious to move on with this," Rice said.

With the skating park so close to becoming operational, Rice said he was disappointed with a recent setba...