Week of July 29, 2026
Week of July 29, 2026
Havre Police Department Thursday, July 16, 2026 Officers investigated a report at 8:22 a.m. of an arrow board being stolen at street construction on the 10 Block of First Street West. Officers issued a written or verbal warning after receiving a report at 12:26 p.m. that a past employee was stalking the owners of a business. Officers responding to a complaint at 4:27 p.m. from Sixth Street that the caller’s neighbors were fighting issued a written or verbal warning. Officers responding to an 11:53 p.m. report from Second Avenue of a...
Back when I was in high school, and, yes, that was an eye-rolling long time ago, I eagerly awaited the day when the weekly Harlem News was delivered to the mailbox, a mile down our driveway. We also received the daily GF Trib, but that was not as fun to read as the local. Based on my own self, I’m confident that Everybody read Every Article, front headlines to back page sales ads. I might modify that to Almost Everybody read Every Article, since, after all, I read cereal boxes if nothing else was available. (Books were not allowed at the...
HAVRE - Jennifer L. Brown, provost of Montana State University-Northern, has been appointed interim chancellor of the campus in Havre, according to an announcement from Montana State University President Brock Tessman. Brown succeeds Greg Kegel, who will retire Aug. 1 after more than 44 years of service to MSU-Northern. Brown joined Northern as provost in June 2023 after serving at Eastern Connecticut State University, where she was associate provost and dean of academic analytics. In that...
Dinosaur enthusiasts and history lovers will have a unique opportunity this summer to step back in time and visit the site of one of Montana's most significant fossil discoveries. The H. Earl Clack Museum is offering "Unearthing Zuul: A Guided Tour of the Discovery Site" on Saturday, July 18and Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. The experience begins at the H. Earl Clack Museum, where participants will meet paleontologist Dr. Cary Woodruffbefore traveling to the original discovery site of...
HAVRE – Bear Paw Development Corporation recently released its Annual Report for 2025. The multi-county nonprofit economic and community development organization, founded in 1969, serves Liberty, Hill, Blaine, Chouteau and Phillips Counties and the Rocky Boy’s and Fort Belknap Indian Reservations. The Annual Report chronicles the impact Bear Paw Development had on its region last year. Overall, the organization coordinated more than $10 million in funding through grant writing, revolving loan fund investments and other sources for...
In honor of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration, the H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum in Havre has unveiled a special summer exhibit showcasing military artifacts and uniforms. The display includes items from Fort Assiniboine, discharge papers from local servicemen and women, and uniforms from World War II and the Korean War, offering visitors a glimpse into the area's rich military history. To ensure the uniforms were displayed accurately, Cal Burr, a 100-year-old Havre resident and...
Please read Matthew 5–7. I was talking with a friend the other day who asked me, “Why don’t Christians follow Jesus’ teachings and act like Him?” My first response is always that many of us are working on following Jesus. Yes, we fall short, but with God’s help, we are getting closer to what Jesus taught and modeled for us. My second response is, “I have no clue.” When I read the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), there are a few directions I think we, at times, struggle to follow. There are also times when we, as...
Montana State University–Northern has received a $99,612 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Earth Sciences Division to enhance hands-on learning in its geology, environmental science, archaeology and agriculture courses through the purchase of modern laboratory and field equipment that will provide students with new opportunities for research, technical training, and career preparation. The award was secured through a collaborative proposal developed by Dr. Kyra Kaercher, Assistant Professor of General Science, and Karyn...
Northern Montana Health Care marked a national milestone today, becoming the first health care system in the nation to use a new computer-assisted system designed to help detect suspected colorectal polyps during an endoscopy. Dr. Damian Ymzon, MD, used the CADDIE™ Device Computer-assisted Detection system during an endoscopic procedure Wednesday, July 22. "This new AI-augmented system will help better detect polyps or other abnormalities in the colon," Ymzon said. "I am happy that we can...
Dr. Kevin Harada, MD, CEO and President of Northern Montana Health Care, said his recent appointment to a state advisory board on a new federal health program is a great opportunity to improve rural health care in the state. Dr. Harada is one of twenty-five members named to the Advisory Council of the state Rural Health Transformation Program Center of Excellence. The board will advise the state Department of Public Health and Human Services Center of Excellence, which was created with the...
July 6–August 13 • KidsMAT Summer Camps – Creative theater camps for youth ages 6–13 will be held in Fort Benton (August 3–6) and Havre (August 10–13). Camps emphasize storytelling, performance, confidence building, and creative expression. Friday July 31 • Friends of the Havre Community Pool Pint Night – Support free swim days and community pool programs from 4 PM to 8 PM at Triple Dog Brewery. • Hill County Library Summer Reading Deadline – All reading minutes and Explore Logs are due by 6 PM. • Robert Parisian Two-Man...
Out our way the trail drive is largely a thing of the past, but come branding, shipping and moving pastures, some remnants remain. As many of you know, the main positions for the cowhands are POINT, SWING, and DRAG. Those riding “drag” are the “dust eaters” - the least skillful riders who ride in the rear and keep the herd moving. Coming into the sorting corrals after a long drive, “Point” leads the way, “Swing” keeps the herd together - then comes the herd itself…and eventually, far in the rear often hidden by the dust...
August 3, 2026 CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTES COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items: 1 thru 5 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. Approval of Heritage SID 434 Notice of Award. 2. Confirmation of Mayor’s TIF District Board Appointments. 3. Review and Approve Park & Recreation Committee’s recommendation for changes to Pool Fees. 4. Approval of the Independence Bank Pledged...
You know, Lord, T’was fun chatting with folks, recently. One gal, Ms. Penny, chatted about her last month’s calendar page; she was amazed that a few of her neighbors and some of her kin folks, were already 70 years old. She said, since she was a teenager, she’d always loved sending cards, visiting OR even calling those listed, to wish them a Happy Birthday. She giggled when Sally, sitting near us, looked a bit shocked. ‘Could you possibly have done all that since you were a teenager?’ Sally asked. “Well, of course. I really liked...
Havre Trails is seeking volunteers for their Summerfest event. Anyone who would like to help is encouraged to contact the organization by July 29. Event personnel report that they are in need of 30-35 volunteers for their Eighth Annual Summerfest on August 29 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Pepin Park in Havre. Volunteers receive free entrance, a free tasting glass (and drinks), as well as a volunteer t-shirt. Formerly known as a brewfest, Havre Trails Summerfest will offer a selection of beers, ciders,...
The Sugarbeeter Foundation recently received a generous donation from the Davies Family Endowment. Perhaps because of its symbolism, the gift stands apart. For 93 years, Chinook High School has been making Sugarbeeters out of the Davies family. Since 1938, the Davies have grown ten Sugarbeeters, and by 2031, the Davies family will have graduated a dozen members: • Reginald Davies, Class of 1938 • Jack Davies, Class of 1963 • Mark Davies, Class of 1965 • Rick Davies, Class of 1972 • Dan Davies, Class of 1975 • Jeni Davies...
The Chinook Lions Swim Team had another strong performance at the Glasgow Kiwanis Invitational Swim Meet. After three years without a pool, Glasgow hosted 264 competitors from across the Eastern Division. Chinook brought 22 swimmers, including Brynn Brennan, Ashtyn DePriest, Kolton DePriest, Amanda Finley, Bernadette Frye, Calvin Frye, James Harry, Shirley Harry, Beatrice Harwood, Pepper Harwood, Sylvi Harwood, Justin Huravitch, Mariah Huravitch, Lois McKenzie, Harper Matkin, Brinlee Sederdahl,...
The Havre Northstars American Legion baseball club has won that elusive Northern A District championship they had been chasing. Last Sunday, Havre beat the host Great Falls Chargers for a second time in as many days to claim the 2026 district title. Havre crushed the Chargers 19-9 in the championship game, giving head coach Ben Made a championship in his first season in the Havre dugout. In the title game, Havre pounded out 16 hits and scored six runs in the first inning. Havre did let a big...
FRIDAY July 31, 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 5:00 p.m. - Harlem Cemetery Board Position Closes MONDAY August 3, 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 Claims 2:00 p.m. - FLAP TUESDAY AUGUST 4, 2026 8:00 a.m. Road/Bridge...
Blaine County Library Wednesday Summer Reading Program 1:30 p.m. Thursday LEGO Club at 1:30 p.m. Reading time sheets must be returned by 4:00 p.m. Friday August...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We celebrated our previous, outgoing board members by hosting a potluck picnic for them on Saturday, July 25th @ Beaver Creek Park. We know that they will visit often, as this is the best food in town, (all cooked from scratch) and at an absurdly low cost of $8.00 per meal for age 60 & over. $10.00 for age 60 and under. Our suggested donation is truly what it states. We, naturally accept all donations above our suggested meal price. We appreciate that you understand our philosophy, in that we want to serve...
Summer reading programming is officially over. We will be taking a break from programming for the month of August, but are still encouraging readers to read for rewards! Remember, children get a free ice cream from The Corner Hub, and adults have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card! I’d also like to remind our patrons of Kanopy. This is a streaming service you can watch movies, tv shows, documentaries, etc. for free using your library card. Swing by the library if you need help setting this...
We have two non-fiction books available this week. How Will I Ever Get Through This? Evidence-based Tools to Help You Heal from Hardship, Grief, and Loss by Dr. Lucy Hone is a compassionate and practical guide to living with loss and navigating grief. Freeze Fresh Meal Prep: 160 Meal Starters and Make-Ahead Dishes for the Freezer by Crystal Schmidt offers a unique approach to meal prep, using garden fresh vegetables and fruits for dishes that can be partially prepared and frozen, then combined...
When many people think of 4-H at the Blaine County Fair, livestock often comes to mind first. While the animal projects are an important part of the fair, the 4-H Building is also filled with outstanding indoor exhibits that showcase months of learning, creativity, and hard work by local youth. Throughout the year, 4-H members explore projects that match their interests and build valuable life skills. At fair time, they proudly display the results of their efforts through exhibits in areas such as photography, woodworking, sewing, quilting,...
