Groups want to promote Wild Horse port traffic

Now that one stumbling block is out of the way, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Alan Bersin discussed with local officials and activists from both sides of the U. S.-Canadian border ways to promote extended hours — and use — of the Port of Wild Horse north of Havre.

Tester told the group Tuesday in Havre that the Canadian Border Services Agency has agreed to allow commercial traffic through the port 8 a. m. to 9 p. m., the same as passenger traffic.

Normally, commercial traffic only is allowed through 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. at permit ports, unless a...