City Council approves new assistant fire chief

Havre City Council approved the assignment of Nathan Courtnage as the Havre Fire Department's new assistant fire chief Monday evening during the twice-a-month council meeting at Havre City Hall.

"It is with great pleasure to recommend the appointment of Nathan Courtnage to the position of assistant fire chief," head Fire Chief Mel Paulson told the council.

"Nate, with 14 years of firefighting experience, exceeds all the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of assistant chief. Nate's excellent leadership skills and his tremendous desire to serve the community he grew up in makes...