Week of May 20, 2026
Week of May 20, 2026
High winds wreaked havoc in the area last week, raising a dust storm, downing power lines and damaging transformers, breaking tree limbs and damaging houses, demolishing at least one carport in Havre. At least one business Thursday morning had lost its credit and debit card processing ability due to the storm. Wednesday and Thursday of last week saw westerly winds of 30 mph to 40 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. The winds raised a wall of dust that persisted into Thursday, with low visibility and...
First-time candidate Chris Adair will be on the ballot for Blaine County Sheriff this fall. The role includes serving the entire county including the communities of Chinook, Harlem, Zurich, Turner, and the surrounding rural residence of Blaine County. The position also works in conjunction with Fort Belknap and the tribal authorities. The current sheriff, John Colby, is retiring from the role to run for Blaine County Justice of the Peace. We reached out to learn more about Adair, on the ticket...
Havre Police Department Thursday, May 7, 2026 A 12-year-old Havre girl was issued a summons on a charge of theft by shoplifting by officers responding to an 8:30 a.m. report from a business on the 1400 Block of First Street that the business had a video of someone shoplifting the previous night and a few weeks earlier. – Jairone Micheal Parision of Rocky Boy, 26, was arrested and a 16-year-old Havre boy and a 14-year-old Havre boy were issued summonses, all on charges of non-aggravated partner or family member assault by officers responding...
The position of Hill County Treasurer is on the ballot this year, with two Democrats vying for the seat. Incumbent Sandra Brown is running against first-time candidate Jalyn Kinsella. Both candidates grew up on the Hi-Line and share the belief that communication and transparency are key to the role of Treasurer. Incumbent Brown graduated from Montana State University–Northern with a business degree and has worked for Hill County for more than 26 years. "I started as clerk in 1999 and in 2010...
Havre Lions finished up a busy April. On Saturday April 4, 16 lions gathered at Northern Montana Boys and Girls Club to form almost 200 feet of curbing. The following weekend April 11, 18 Lions gathered to pour the curbing and sidewalks, pouring 6.5 yards of concrete. Throughout April, 10 Havre Lions went out 2 at a time to do eye screening with Bear Paw Cooperative. They tested in 6 different counties and 11 different towns, from Hinsdale to Chester and south to Big Sandy, and collectively...
The Republican primary campaign is in full swing for state House District 28 (HD28) with two new candidates on the ballot. Chisholm Christensen and John South have thrown their hats in the ring to replace Representative Eric Albus. In this election cycle, Albus is choosing to run for state Senate District 14 to replace Russ Temple. Temple will term out of the state senate seat in the next legislative window. HD28 spans an area across north-central Montana, including most of the residence within...
On June 2nd, three candidates will be on the primary ballot vying for Hill County Commissioner for District 1. The Democratic ticket will include both incumbent Jake Strissel and Brett Moen. Christine Wold is running unopposed on the Republican ticket and will face the winner of the Democratic race in the general election in November. All three candidates are multi-generational Montanans but with different experiences that they would bring to the commissioner's role. Incumbent Strissel,...
The most recent Havre Community Red Cross Blood Drive held at St. Jude Parish Center on Monday, May 4th , was another success. There were 90 donors, resulting in over 93 units successfully collected! Due to various reasons for deferrals there were 73 successful donations, but 10 of those were power reds, which count as 2 units, which totaled 93. Each collected unit totals 3 lifesaving products. We can be very proud that folks in this area continue to show up at these bimonthly drives to give their life saving blood and the Red Cross wishes to...
Running unopposed for the Hill County Superintendent of Schools position, incumbent Vicki Proctor looks to remain in the role for the next four years. The partisan seat has no term limits and Proctor is currently serving in her fifth year. She will be running again as a Republican. Proctor holds a master’s degree in school administration and vocation education. Along with working for the county, her experience includes working for close to 30 years at Havre High School teaching courses such as finance, business laws, television production,...
PHILIPPIANS 4:19: “And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” This promise establishes the fact that God will satisfy every need of yours. In the Bible book of GENESIS, Abraham called God “Jehovah Jireh,” which means “the Lord will provide.” In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul builds upon that title with our theme verse PHILIPPIANS 4:19. It is apparent that God provided faithfully for Paul. In unpacking PHILIPPIANS 4:19, we can learn a great deal about how God intends to...
Psalm 23:1 Out our way, crossing creeks and sometimes rivers usually means just crossing a bridge — but now and then it means going into the water. There had been a flood out our way and the small bridge was washed away, but we still had to cross. Fortunately, Doc is a big horse — nearly 17 hands high and, as I learned when he stepped on my foot when leading him out of the pasture — a heavy dude. I crossed the stream with dry boots. Out our way there is a phrase from the old days when bridges were rare, but crossings were not. To say...
Now and then it behooves us to think about the Elements. Usually when we hit a crisis. For the past several days our air quality has been extremely poor. Our neighboring city of Magdalena, 26.4 kilometers by highway, about a half-hour drive on a winding highway, is beset round and about with wildfires. The mountains of Magdalena are famous for quality opals. Fire opals? This morning I woke up knowing that there had been no progress in controlling the fires. How did I know. My breathing when I awoke was quick and shallow, unusual enough for me...
Wednesday May 20, 2026 • Lincoln-McKinley 2nd Grade Music Program – Featuring Roth, Wendland, Wilting, and Tommerup classes beginning at 2:15 PM at Lincoln-McKinley Primary School. Thursday May 21, 2026 • Lincoln-McKinley 2nd Grade Music Program – Featuring Danielson, Olsen, and Moffitt classes beginning at 2:15 PM at Lincoln-McKinley Primary School. • Angel Care Candlelight Vigil – Held from 6 PM to 8 PM. Community members are invited to gather in remembrance, hope, and unity following recent community loss. Please arrive between...
You know, Lord, a friend, while passing through town, stopped a bit just recently and shared with us about Sunsets. He probably knew that sunsets are what hubby and I also enjoyed all those years, as we live on a hilltop. While chatting with us, this out-of-town chap, mentioned that he knew folks tended to stop what they were doing to watch the sun set, then probably, like he does, quickly snap a few pictures of them as they enjoyed the beautiful view. He said that on a recent trip to the Gulf of Mexico, he and his wife watched the sun...
Despite some intense and crazy weather, the District 9C Track Meet was once again a big hit in Havre. The 9C Meet was held last Wednesday at the Havre Middle School Track. The Belt girls dominated the meet with 202 points, while Turner was third with 88 points. North Star finished second in the girls meet, while Hays/Lodge Pole was sixth with 10 points. North Star was first in the boys meet with 128 points, followed by Belt with 124 and Highwood with 72. Turner was eighth with 14 points and HLP...
The Northern B Divisional Golf Tournament was held last Monday and Tuesday in Wolf Point at the Airport Golf Club. The Chinook boys eighth overall with a 422, while Harlem was seventh with a 415. The boys meet was held last Monday, and Chinook's Ryan Bell finished runner-up with a round of 84. Carter Rayburn also posted a Top 20 finish for the Sugarbeeters with a round of 92 which was 13th. Harlem's Kenny Weasel also tied for fifth with an 88. Conrad took first in the boys meet, followed by...
The Havre High tennis teams have reached the biggest point in their season - the Central A Divisional Tennis Tournament. The Ponies will play at the Central A this Thursday and Friday in Butte. Havre is the defending champions on both the boys and girls sides, and will challenge East Helena, Lewistown and Butte Central this weekend. The HHS boys are led by a large senior group, including defending state champions Max Spangler and Carter Chagnon in doubles. Wyatt Jelly is Havre’s top singles player. The Pony girls are also the defending...
The Havre High softball team is gearing up for a run at the Class A state tournament. First, the Ponies wrapped up their regular season at last weekend’s rain-shortened Butte Central Invitational. In Butte, Havre lost to Laurel 10-4 to open the tournament. Kenzi Harwood, Gracie Kuszmaul, Olivia Keller, Riely Doney, Bree Hanson, Ainsley Courtnage, Peyton Mader, and Brooklyn Butler each collected one hit for Havre. Kuszmaul went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Also on Friday, the Ponies lost to Polson 9-6. The...
The Havre High track and field teams are headed to the biggest meet of the year - the Eastern A Divisional. And the Blue Ponies prepared for that meet with one final test last weekend in Polson. The Havre girls finished fifth with 40 points and the HHS boys were eighth with 18 points at the A-BC- Meet. The event was shortened because of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain that came in later in the day. For the Havre girls, Ela Harber placed second in the 100 meters, while Macy Brandon won the 400. Kera Kellam finished fourth and Kelcee Garcia...
The start of the 2026 track and field postseason had its ups and downs for the Chinook track and field teams. At last Saturday’s District 1B meet in Great Falls, the Chinook boys finished fifth with 62 points, while the Chinook girls were seventh with 14 points. Fairfield won the boys meet with 135 points, while the Shelby girls were the district champs with 128 points. Chinook’s divisional qualifiers included Owen Davies, who placed second n the 800 meters, while Britt Powell was right behind him in third. Powell would also had a 1B...
Zurich School Zurich School has old basketball jerseys and cheer uniforms that we’d like to give to Zurich alumni that wore them. They will be given away on a first come, first served basis. Call the Zurich School at (406)357-4164 and ask for Brooke. The last day to claim a jersey or cheer uniform is May 22, 2026. Blaine County Library Monday: Home School Hour 1:00-2:00, Middle School Meet-up (Grades 6-8) 3:45-4:45. Tuesday: Story Time 10:30-11:00, Kid Zone 3:45-4:45 (Grades 3-5). Wednesday: Teen Scene 5:30-6:30. Thursday: LEGO Club...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Today, we showed the new movie (more of a documentary) entitled Epic Elvis. Surprisingly to me, there were mostly men in attendance. I caught a few minutes of it and am looking forward to seeing it at some point. I am told that it is very good. We had Gene Allen & friends in today, playing the wonderful old songs that we know and love. I still haven’t figured out why you are not here for this. I wish you would join us. REMEMBER that SOCIALIZATION is the first defense against dementia and aging rapidly....
With a golf theme, Turner High School held their prom on Saturday, April 25 in the Turner Public School Gym. Following dinner at six and pictures at seven, the Grand March took place with a parade of gowns and glam. After the Grand March, a coronation ceremony transpired at approximately 8:10 when Bridget Reed was crowned Prom Queen and Joseph Trautmann was crowned King. In the royal court, Avery Fox and MJ Beaman took positions as Prince and Princess. With music played by deejays Mrs. Kayleigh...
The Harlem Public Library hosts Montana Conversation “Plains Indian Sign Language” with Lanny Real Bird on June 1st. The program is at the library, 37 1st Ave SE, at 6:00 pm. The presentation is free and open to the public. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the Historical Society/Montana 250 Commission, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Montana’s Cultural Trust, and private donations. We are funded in part by coal...
Blaine County Library will be closed Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Book Club will meet on Wednesday May 27th to discuss Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. We will take a break for the summer and start again in the fall. The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is “Unearth a Story”, and it involves dinosaurs, fossils, and history. Carsey has a lot of fun activities planned, including collaborations with other groups in the community. Our Summer Reading...
It’s that time of year when I start seeing a lot of plant samples coming into the office for identification. Most people are concerned about whether they are noxious weeds or not. Noxious weeds are more than just an inconvenience along fence lines or roadsides. These invasive plants can threaten agricultural production, reduce forage for livestock and wildlife, damage native ecosystems, and spread rapidly if left untreated. In Montana, noxious weeds are classified as plants that are designated by the state as harmful to public health,...
