Council approves street closure for barbecue

Havre City Council Monday approved closing a street to allow a local bank to hold a Community Appreciation Barbecue.

Council member Terry Lilletvedt, who is an employee of Independence Bank, said the bank is holding the barbecue to celebrate the opening of the bank’s new addition. The event will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3.

The event also celebrates the bank’s 45th anniversary.

Lilletvedt said the bank will be providing tours of the new addition as well as offering chances at winning prizes during the event.

“Please come, everyone, it will be a good day,” Lilletvedt said.

The council also...