Week of August 19, 2026
Week of August 19, 2026
On Saturday, August 8, Hike Leader Dave Lewis guided a group of six hikers all from Havre on a trip along the Windy Mountain Trail in the Highwood Mountains. Before setting out, the group met at Thain Creek Campground at 9:45 a.m. Hikers trekked moderate to difficult terrain with a 1,660 foot elevation gain on the Windy Mountain Loop. After hiking for seven hours in the approximately 85 degree heat, hikers were grateful for their endurance, sunscreen, and preparedness with hydration. Lewis had...
The Montana Make It With Wool program has been busy promoting and is gearing up for another fantastic year of creativity through our traditional garment making contest, and the Quilt, Appliqué Project, and Afghan contest. There has been some new and renewed interest in the MIWW program recently which is exciting. With high energy running through Montana’s MIWW program, we want to remind every one of the three contests connected with the National Make It With Wool portion of the program. There is the Sweater contest, the Producer to Crafter...
Last night when I swished back my bedcovers and hoisted my legs into bed, a small creature slithered from top to bottom of the bed on the other side. My immediate fear was of a scorpion. My fear was immediately relieved by my astute scorpion knowledge. This critter was too skinny, it didn’t attack and the outline shape didn’t fit. Whew! The part of me which wanted to ignore my bed partner was overruled by the part of me which had to know. Out of bed and around. Oh, cute. A baby gecko, about two inches long. I left the child perched on the...
Havre Police Department Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 Hannah Michelle Fazio of Spokane, Washington, 21, Joshua Lee Duden of Rockford, Illinois, 41, and Baylee Dyanne White of Spokane, Washington, 18, were each issued a summons on a charge of criminal trespass to property by officers responding to a 3:09 p.m. call from the 600 Block of First Street West. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 Victoria Lynn Landon of Havre, 60, was arrested on charges of assault with minor injuries but no broken bones and resisting arrest by officers responding to a call at 5:45 p.m....
A community’s strength is measured not by how loudly it argues, but by how faithfully it cares for those who are struggling. In his first letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul described the church as one body with many members. “If one member suffers,” he wrote, “all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.” That image is more than a religious metaphor. It is a civic truth we badly need to remember. I have been fortunate throughout my life to be surrounded by family, church, friends,...
You know, Lord, friend ‘Monica’ felt like she was slipping toward depression – again! Her hints of need had either gone unnoticed or ignored by her dear but very busy husband. ‘Monica’ was just about desperate, so ‘Monica’ called her pastor’s wife. ‘Julie’ listened, then quietly said, “I’m going to the children’s Bible quiz today. Why don’t you come along with me?” ‘Monica’ did agree to go with ‘Julie’ - rather than host a pity party. ‘Monica’ was amazed as the Christian fellowship at the event really...
The MSU-Northern Foundation is busy preparing for fall events and initiatives as the 2026-2027 academic year gets underway. August is "National Make-A-Will" Month, and the MSU-Northern Foundation is once again highlighting the importance of having a will. Managing Director Melanie Skoyen and her team at the Foundation are encouraging alumni and friends to consider using FreeWill, an online estate-planning platform that allows people to create a will at no cost. Skoyen points out that, while...
Five Havre organizations experienced the power of collaboration when they joined forces to create what they believe is certain to become an annual affair. The Stuff the Bus event on August 4 and the Back to School Bash held on August 12 were both deemed successful endeavors by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line, Bullhook Community Health Center, Havre Public Schools, The Salvation Army, and United Way of Hill County. For an event that ran from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m....
We have new computers available for public use at the library thanks to a generous, anonymous donation and support from our community! The computers are a great addition to the free services available at the library. A Friends of the Library meeting will be held on August 20 at 12:00 p.m. Discussions will concern ideas for fundraisers to replace this year’s book sale. Due to library repairs, there will not be a September 2026 Book Sale during Festival Days this year, but anticipate alternate fundraisers in the near future. We will keep...
Out our way it takes different folk to move the herd. As regular readers know, even low end “dust eaters “ are part of the crew. As a potato sack rider who cannot throw a rope, tie down a calf, and only makes the bulls laugh when I try to move them … I am surprised and amazed that Big Mike still keeps me on. Yet he does. For those who are new to the west or this column, a “dust eater” is the cowboy term for the worst and least skilled cowhand who is assigned to ride “drag” … that is, to follow the head from the rear and keep...
The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team is already hard at work, preparing for the new season, which officially kicks off Aug. 20 in Butte. However, fans can get a first look at the 2026 Skylights when they play the Alumni Match this Saturday night at the Armory Gymnasium. Northern is once again led by longtime head coach Gerry Wagner, while the MSU-N roster includes top returners like Macy Uffelman at OH, Josie Hasler at OH, and Adisyn Olson at libero. Setter Emily Bird is also back to give Northern a solid nucleus of...
The Havre High football and volleyball teams are about to begin the new fall sports season. But the hard work is already underway. Havre started football and volleyball practice last week, and the Ponies will put the early work to the test with the annual Blue/White Scrimmages this Saturday. The HHS volleyball team, led by head coach Cassie Krueger, will hold a scrimmage on Saturday afternoon, while the Blue Pony football team, led by longtime head coach Jake Eldridge, will play its annual Blue/White Game Saturday night at Blue Pony Stadium....
It will be a busy fall for Harlem High School. The Wildcats compete in volleyball, football and cross country in the fall, and all three sports are now preparing for the new season. Harlem’s football team will make its season debut at home on Aug. 28 when the Wildcats host the Belt Huskies in a Northern C showdown. The Wildcats play their first two games of the regular season at home as the Wildcats also host Cascade on Sept. 4. The Harlem volleyball team, which combines with Turner as well, will open the season at the Choteau Invitational...
Blaine County Library Plan ahead! Join us Monday August 24th at 4:00 p.m. for the Montana Constitution Roadshow. Harlem Irrigation District The September meeting of the Harlem Irrigation District will take place on Thursday, September 3 at 7:00...
FRIDAY August 21, 2026 8:00 a.m. Road/Bridge Supervisor Mitchell Sheriff Colby County Attorney Harwood DES Velk County Health Dept. Internal Business Employment Review Budgets/PILT Budget Transfers Tax Abatements MONDAY August 24, 2026 8:00 a.m. Road/Bridge Supervisor Mitchell Sheriff Colby County Attorney Harwood DES Velk County Health Dept. Internal Business Employment Review Budgets/PILT Budgt Transfers Tax Abatements Finalize Budgets 10:00 a.m. - MACo Finance Meeting TUESDAY AUGUST 25, 2026 8:00 a.m. Road/Bridge Supervisor Mitchell...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We have had another successful week, with an outreach that helps others. We were honored to come alongside the Unruh family to host a reception for a passed family member. We are indeed both a Senior Center as well as a community center. We are privileged to help others, whenever we are able. Every day is a good day to make a difference. Saturday, August 29th is our annual Ice Cream Social, from 1:00-3:00. Your kind free will donation is very much appreciated. Our Foot Clinic was full and we will soon be...
