LaSalle, Sasaki honored by Chamber

Two recipients of annual awards handed out by the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ag Committee were shocked when their awards were announced.

The awards are always kept secret until they are announced.

Traditionally they have been handed out at an annual dinner, but this year they were awarded at the 100th anniversary celebration for the Northern Agricultural Research Center.

“Wow, I didn't know about this,” said Leon LaSalle, the Rocky Boy rancher who won the annual Outstanding Ag Leader of the Year Award. “I’m glad I came today.”

LaSalle was praised by Cathy Gregoire, chair of the Chamber’s...