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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....
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...
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...
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 low...
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 Pa...
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 them moving whi...
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, teachers,...
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 e...
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 did encourage ‘Monica’. She carefully liste...
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....
Preparations are underway for Havre Festival Days, set for Sept. 18-20, as organizers encourage community members to register for events and volunteer during the annual celebration. Hosted by the Havre Chamber of Commerce, Festival Days is coordinated by Office Manager Tessa Nystrom and the Chamber Board of Directors. Community organizations, businesses, and individuals wishing to have an event included on the official Festival Days schedule poster must contact the Havre Chamber of Commerce by...
At the July 30 Hill County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Sheri Williams announced her resignation from the District 2 seat. Her resignation became effective at midnight on Aug. 2. Williams, a Democrat, was serving the fourth year of a six-year term at the time of her resignation. During the meeting, she read a letter stating that she was stepping down for personal reasons. This marks the second time in less than three months that the Hill County Democratic Central Committee has been...
Wednesday August 12 • Live Well. Age Strong. – Interactive health session from 4 PM to 6:30 PM in the Northern Montana Health Care third-floor conference room. Learn about brain health, Tai Chi, Alzheimer’s Association resources, and healthy aging. No registration required. • Havre Elks Lodge Sounds on the Square Burger Feed – Begins at 6 PM. Thursday August 13 • Dedicated Sports Physical Day – Walk-ins welcome through Northern Montana Family Medical Center. Call 406-265-5408 for information. • KidsMAT Havre Camp – Final day of the summer the...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner, A-Core Concrete Specialists, Inc., began a roadway improvements project on First Street (U.S. Highway 2) in Havre last May. The project will improve a 2.3-mile section of roadway from east of Ninth Avenue Northwest to 22nd Avenue North. Construction is expected to last about four months and cost $3.5 million. Improvements will include: Sealing concrete pavement cracks and joints Repairing and replacing damaged concrete panels Pulver...
For the upcoming 2026-27 school year, Havre Public Schools will implement new activity fees for both high school and middle school students. Havre High School students will now pay $75 per student per activity, more than double the previous fee of $35 per student per activity in prior years. In addition, Havre Middle School families will pay an activity fee for the first time. Students participating in activities will now be charged $35 per activity. For students, the first paid activity fee also covers their activities pass, allowing students...
Thank you for the rescue I want to express my warm thanks to the Havre City Police for reaching out to a woman who was running for her life from domestic violence and stranded at the Havre Train Station on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The Police officer was kind and assisted this woman in obtaining a motel room, courtesy of the Salvation Army, to escape the heat and have a safe place to hide. Thankfully she was able to catch a ride to the Havre Airport the next day so she could finally, escape her pursuer. May God Bless everyone who gives and...
August 17, 2026 CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items: 1 thru 14 ONLY. For Items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments offered here are limited to one (1) minute. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Determination of Vacancy in Ward 1 by Havre City Council. 2. Resolution No. 3956 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HAVRE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF HAVRE TO BE UNNEEDED AND OBSOLETE, AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SUCH PROPERTY. 3. Resolutio...
On August 4, the Rocky Boy Health Center’s Miyo Pimātisiwinkamik Youth Wellness Center will officially open its Youth Health Care Clinic. This is a new and innovative health care model that integrates mental, physical, behavioral, and spiritual health across all aspects of a child’s life. The kids get to know their medical team at an early age and form a good relationship with our healthcare system in Rocky Boy. “This is part of a broader wellness model. Youth can participate in educational programs, cultural activities, nutrition, recrea...
HAVRE, Mont. — Hill County recently held a Community Needs Assessment Hearing to gather public input on community development priorities and identify potential projects for future funding applications. The hearing took place on July 21, 2026, at the Havre City Council Chambers and focused on economic development, housing, and public infrastructure needs throughout Hill County. The meeting was co-facilitated by Julea Robbins of Bear Paw Development and Craig Erickson of Great West Engineering. The hearing was part of the County’s effort to ide...
Out our way there are still a few cowhands around. I was lucky enough to pair up with one, my pard.Charlie. Although I rode like a sack of potatoes instead of the smooth and easy style of an experienced rider, I DID have a horse. In fact, I had two: “ Doc” an “Babe”. Regular readers of this column know about Doc - and how at the trot, canter and gallop, it was like riding a jack hammer. This “sack of potatoes” usually ended up as “mashed potatoes” at the end of the day. On the other hand, Babe was a sorrel paint whose gait was so smooth you c...
In the simplest form….it could be just thanking God for the air we breathe, the food we have, the clothes we have on. Acknowledging Him for sustaining us. Ephesians 4:22-24 Amplified Bible 22 that, regarding your previous way of life, you put off your old self [completely discard your former nature], which is being corrupted through deceitful desires, 23 and be continually renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh, untarnished mental and spiritual attitude], 24 and put on the new self [the regenerated and renewed nature], created in G...
Our Summer Reading Program was a success this year. The 182 readers reached a total of 208,949 minutes read! Thank you to everyone who participated. We also want to thank the Friends of the Library, Town Pump Foundation, and Munari IT for their support of the Summer Reading Program. Books & Babies along with Story Time programs will be temporarily paused until further notice. We appreciate your patience during the continuing scheduling disruptions due to building repairs. Please join us at the library on August 27th at 7 p.m. for a free...
Northern Montana Health Care recently hosted a peer group meeting for users of medical software, giving participants the opportunity to learn, collaborate and share ideas about the electronic medical records software used by NMHC. NMHC Director of Information Systems Garrit Ophus said the peer group meeting, and the software exchange it is part of, is a valuable resource. "It's a very active community," he said. Ophus said MUSE (Medical Users Software Exchange) hosts a national conference each y...
It’s been a rough week for me and my pooch, Lola. I’m a mess. Lola is doing better than I am and she’s the one who limped home bleeding. I’m going to fill in a bit of the back story for you. Sky is about a year and a half old now. Up until one day in April, Lola and Sky were good play buddies. Sky often accompanied Lola and me on our walks and it was a pleasure to watch their running-dog games. On the day play turned mean, another dog attacked Lola. Sky watched, tilted her head and you could almost hear her thoughts, “Oh, so that’s the way it...
Northern Montana Health Care is hosting a free presentation focused on helping older adults stay active, independent, and healthy. NMHC social worker Janet Blackaby said the presentation will include information about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, along with available resources for individuals and families. “Being knowledgeable about supportive resources is important to impact the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers,” Blackaby said. The presentation will also fo...
