Week of April 22, 2026
Week of April 22, 2026
On Sunday, April 12, the Chinook FFA held its biennial Donkey Basketball fundraiser. This year's competition featured four teams with the Blaine County Sheriff's Deputies eventually taking the crown as the 2026 Chinook Donkey Basketball Champions. Travelling from Entiat, Washington, Donkey Sports furnished referees, game equipment, animals wearing rubber shoes, and helmets for the protection of the players during the fundraiser. The Chinook FFA rounded up players to form four teams: Sheriff's...
On April 2, the KRTV television station carried a news report about the 96th Annual Montana FFA State Convention being held in Great Falls, Montana. During that 5:30 p.m. broadcast, the Chinook FFA's Hall of Chapters entry was featured. While it didn't rank in one of the top three places at State Convention, thereby enabling it to advance for competition at National Convention, the exhibit did win newsworthy status. According to Chinook FFA Advisor Mrs. Mizti Cecrle, although FFA Chapters...
Havre Police Department Friday, April 10, 2026 Officers responding to an 8:01 a.m. report at the police station of a 24/7 Sobriety Program no-show issued a summons to Amanda Danyel Kroll of Havre, 37, on a charge of criminal contempt. – Officers investigated a report at 2:39 p.m of theft of beer at a store on the 500 Block of Second Street and while making a building check Saturday, April 4, 2026, arrested Acoya Nathan Gopher of Rocky Boy, 28, on charges of criminal trespass to property and theft. – Officers responding to a complaint from...
Kathy arranged for the six of us women to go to the Laguna Colorado for my birthday dinner. Four of us piled into Kathy's car. John agreed to bring the other two and drop them off. We arrived at our favorite little restaurant under the large palapa by the water. The owner treats us like family and the food is good, the laguna full of all manner of water birds. What's not to like! Kathy, being the youngest, popped out of her car and immediately announced, "Smoke". By the time the rest of us...
Patrica L. Keeler, 83, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Funeral services in Havre will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Services in Libby will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Libby Nazarene Church, with a private family burial to follow later....
Havre Trails hosted a Pray for Sun Pint Night at Triple Dog Brewery on Thursday, April 16 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. The purpose of the event was to outline upcoming trail projects and community hike events. Those who gathered had been invited to wear their best Hawaiian/beach clothes and head down to Triple Dog to pray for sun. There, they learned about the tentative hike schedule. First on the calendar is a stargazing event slated for late April/early May at Second Lake in the Bears Paw Mountains....
It's spring rodeo season in the Big Sky Region, and Havre was the place to be last weekend as the Montana State University-Northern Rodeo Team hosted the annual MSU-Northern Rodeo at the Great Northern Fairgrounds. Head coach Doug Kallenberger's women's team scored 340 points to finish second in the rodeo, while the Lights placed seventh. The Skylight's Georgia Orahood placed third in the Women's All-Around for Northern, while Kellan Statham placed fifth in tie-down roping. Orahood and Jean...
MSU-Northern is pleased to announce that Jeff Ament will be this year's Commencement speaker. Jeff is a renowned musician, songwriter, and visual artist as well as the co-founder and bassist of the band Pearl Jam. Jeff was born in Havre to George and Penny Ament and raised in Big Sandy, Montana. Jeff participated in basketball, football, and track at Big Sandy High School, where he graduated in 1981. During this same time, he also began playing bass guitar. After graduation he attended the...
It’s the busiest time of the season for the Havre High tennis teams, and this tough stretch started last weekend at the Class A Invite in Cut Bank. The Havre tennis teams played duals against Polson, Hamilton, Libby and Cut Bank last weekend, and the competition was really good for the Ponies. Things started last Friday where the Havre boys fell to Polson 5-2 with victories coming from Wyatt Jelly in singles and Max Spangler and Carter Chagnon in doubles. The Havre girls lost to Polson 6-1, but did get a great win by Kali Schubert at No. 1...
You know, Lord, friend, Adam, shared how he wanted to stay close to You, Lord. He’d written: “I work at a hospital with Mike, who said he’d prayed for patients and every one of them has died, even the baby who died on Christmas; why would God allow such a thing? You know, Adam, after that I just couldn’t believe anymore. But not believing gave me real peace, because I don’t have to figure out God anymore; I don’t have to give anyone an account for why God does anything, right?” “Mike got a phone call and left – so alone, I...
Nikki Nicole Grimwood, 44, passed away on April 12, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, with her partner, Brandon, by her side, and was gently called home to rest in the arms of the Creator. A visitation will be held from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, and her wake and Rosary will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with all services being held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Box Elder. Burial will follow in the Rocky Boy Cemetery. Holland &...
The Havre High track and fields teams are looking to be tested this spring. And the Blue Ponies took a major exam last Saturday in Billings. Havre High attended the Billings Invitational last Saturday, where the Ponies were part of a 19-team meet that featured all five Billings’ schools, as well as Bozeman and Gallatin High, among other powerhouses. On the girls side, Havre finished 10th with 17 points, while the HHS boys finished 18th with four total points. Blue Pony standout Macy Brandon had a solid meet for HHS, finishing fourth int he...
It was a tough weekend on the softball diamond for the Havre Blue Ponies, as they dropped games to Shepherd and Laurel this past weekend. The Ponies opened the weekend with a 9-1 loss to Shepherd.The Blue Ponies opened the scoring in the first after Bree Hanson singled, scoring one run. In the bottom of the first inning, Shepherd added one run in the second. Goodell walked, making the score 3-1. A ground out by P Welch extended the Shepherd lead to 4-1 in the bottom of the third inning. Olivia Keller took the loss for the Blue Ponies. The...
For the most up-to-date, real-time information, be sure to check out the “Havre Local” Facebook page. Thursday, April 23 • The Government Inspector – Presented by MSUN/Montana Actors Theatre, continues its second weekend (April 23–25). Visit mtactors.com/tickets for details. • Sunnyside School Book Fair (Last Day) – Open 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Every purchase helps support the school and classroom libraries. Friday, April 24 • Hi-Line Community Baby Shower – 2:00–6:00 PM at Holiday Village Mall (Havre). Open to new and...
Much-needed precipitation has fallen in this part of Montana in the last few weeks, turning around a near-absence of moisture the first months of the year, but the area is still far-short of normal. National Weather Service reported Friday, the deadline for this article, that Havre had received .68 inches of precipitation so far in April, ahead of its normal amount of .51 inches for April 17. In March, Weather Service reports Havre received the average amount for the month, .5 inches. Chinook also was above normal by April 17, with .98 inches...
The Havre-Hill County Library Foundation is inviting everyone to its annual meeting Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the library, and is inviting people to renew their membership or join the foundation membership before then to become a voting member. Havre Mayor Wade Bitz will be the featured speaker at the meeting. Tax-deductible donations to the nonprofit are $10 for a general membership, $25 for a patron membership, $250 for a life member donation and $1,000 for a Pioneer Member donation. Checks should be made payable to the Library...
You know, Lord, one day, a list-writer’s name popped up; years BACK, C.B. and I were friends – she’s gone off to be with Jesus, but back then, she said; “Guess what. I’m a list writer; ‘LISTS’ help me feel like I’m more organized than I really am. So, just sharing – that’s if you have a few moments, kiddo. Remember every Monday morning I’d call; we’d talk about five things we hoped to accomplish that week? The first four were always the same: 1. Make progress on a current writing project. 2. Bible Study. 3. Progress on...
The MSU-Northern Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the esteemed 2026 Founders' Excellence Awards. This year, the Foundation honors William "Bill" Lanier, Kyle Leeds and bestows a posthumous award on Terry "T-Bone" Mohn for their outstanding contributions to both Montana State University-Northern and the broader community. The 2026 Founders' Excellence Award, a prestigious recognition, celebrates individuals who have shown remarkable professional achievements, steadfast loyalty,...
Town of Hingham Town of Hingham will hold 2 town hall meetings regarding sewer rate increases. These will be held April 10th and April 24th at 7pm in the Hingham Fire...
Cancellations were part of the story once again last week for many area spring sports teams. However, both the Chinook golf teams and girls tennis team did get some competition in last Saturday. The Chinook golfers visited Wolf Point last Saturday for the Wolf Point Invitational at the Airport Golf Club. The Chinook boys placed sixth out of 10 teams with a team total of 413. Just ahead of the Sugarbeeters was Harlem, which finished fifth with a 375. The tournament featured a host of Class B...
Another meet, another great showing by the Turner girls track and field team. Last weekend, the Tornadoes took part in the Winifred Track Meet, where the Turner girls placed third overall with 82 points. Turner finished only behind DGS and District 9C rival North Star. The Turner boys scored one point in the meet as well. The Turner girls got plenty of points individually, including from Rosie Day, who placed third in the 100 meters, while Ali Doyle won the 200 with a time of 26.61. Hannah Van Voast also placed sixth in the 200, while Bridget...
The Chinook track and field teams were back in action this weekend, and the Sugarbeeters worked hard at the annual Choteau Invitational last week, The Chinook boys finished ninth out of 17 teams in Choteau, with the Betters scoring 17 points. Harlem also scored 14 points to place 12th overall, while on the girls side, Chinook didn't score, while Harlem had 10 points. Britt Powell shined again for the Chinook boys with a win in the 3,200 meters. Powell finished with a time of 10:29.44 for his...
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. Bear Paw Cooperative To parents of preschool children in the Turner School Districts who would like to have them participate in a free Early Childhood Screening, it has been set for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Turner School. For appointments call Sadie at 406-379-2219. Sponsored by Bear Paw...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center WE ARE MISSING OUR WHITE WALKER, WITH A TRAY AND A CUP HOLDER. IF YOU HAVE BORROWED THIS, PLEASE, PLEASE RETURN IT. We use this very often throughout the week. Our next Foot Clinic will be held on Monday, May 4th. If you are in need of an appointment, please call us, as you will need to be scheduled for this. Art Kleinjan will be calling Bingo for the next several weeks, due to Dale’s travel plans. Friday, May 1st is coming up! That is May Day! Let’s make May Day baskets on Wed., April 29th @ 1:00....
For anyone who missed opening night on April 16, Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) will have three more showings of The Government Inspector by Nikoli Gogol, translated by Mattius Rischard. The script unveils a “sharp, fast-paced satire that thrives on excess, including larger-than-life personalities and absurd misunderstandings.” Presented by Bear Paw Mountain Outfitters, evening shows will resume at 7:30 on April 23-25. In this locally translated adaptation, the spirit of Gogol’s original...
National Library Week 2026 What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy at the Blaine County Library. National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities....
Happy Earth Day! How will you be celebrating? Did you know Montanans borrowed over 5 MILLION items in 2023?! That is a lot of saved trees.* We don’t have a lot of new things coming up, but remember our current weekly programs: Monday, Book Club for adults at 4:00 pm; Tuesdays, Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers at 10:00; Wednesdays, After School Squad for elementary age children, 4:00; Thursdays, Lego Club for all ages at 4:00. New books featured this week are: ~...
In the beginning of the Bible we read about the beginning of time and all things. In the beginning there was God with nothing but a formless lump of emptiness and darkness, everything unsuitable to God’s desires. But God had a plan and He is certainly capable of make something out of nothing. So He set about giving shape and order to the chaos. With an audible breath, God uttered light to separate the darkness. Then He began to fill the empty space with water, earth, sky, sun and moon. And He purposed those spaces with flora, fauna, and...
