Week of February 18, 2026
Week of February 18, 2026
HAVRE – Bear Paw Development Corporation recently announced its Annual Meeting Luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 26th and the keynote speaker will be Marta Bertoglio, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. The luncheon will begin at 12:00PM in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building on the campus of MSU-Northern in Havre. The event is open to the public and reservations are required. There is a $15 charge for lunch. “As we recognize and celebrate Bear Paw...
Big Sandy High School welcomed the return of Speech, Drama, and Debate for the 2025-2026 year. The season began October 1 and ended with a run to the State Speech and Drama Meet on January 30 to 31. The year started with 3 members, Marquell Spotted-Horse Houle, Abbey Sietsma, and James Calvao. The three tested the waters of competition in Dramatic Theater and Lincoln- Douglas Debate. After several meets, events changed and both Abbey and James chose to compete in Informative Speech. Jaeson...
On the 9th of February 2026 at about 2:32pm our dispatch center received a call that a Blue Hyundai Elantra with Montana license plate EJG626 had been seen pulling into the EGT grain bin area located at about mile marker 31 on US highway 87. This vehicle matched the description of the vehicle involved in a homicide investigation out of Cut Bank, Montana. Undersheriff Jacques located the vehicle at about mile marker 39 as it was turning into Fort Benton. He followed the vehicle down highway 386...
On February 25, 2026, Glenn Cook marks an extraordinary milestone — his 100th birthday. A lifetime that spans a full century, Glenn’s story reflects the resilience, faith, and quiet determination that define so many of the Great Plains’ earliest generations. Glenn was born on February 25, 1926, on a farm near Culbertson, Nebraska, about five miles from town. His childhood was shaped by both the rhythms of farm life and the hardships of the era. One memory that has stayed with him...
Havre, MT – The Northern Montana Health Care team recently celebrated a significant milestone in surgical care with a robot-themed celebration, recognizing recent accomplishments in robotic-assisted surgery. On Tuesday, January 20, NMHC staff gathered to celebrate 300 successful surgeries using the ROSA® Robot and 100 surgeries performed with the da Vinci® Surgical System. The celebration was held in honor of NMHC’s surgeons and operating room teams, whose expertise and collaboration have...
This week marks the start of Lent, the 40-day season in the Christian church calendar that runs between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. One of the most visible signs of the start of the Lenten Season is the mark of ashes on the forehead that is received on Ash Wednesday. Though many are familiar with the practice and treat it with reverence, its origins and meanings are less well known. Ritual and practice can be powerful tools in one’s spiritual life, and understanding the meaning behind the practice and its origins are what give it real...
MontGuide Available for Bull Buyers Kari Lewis and Wendy Becker, MSU Extension Agents from Glacier County and Fort Peck Reservation have developed a resource for the bull buying season. The MontGuide is available at the Chouteau County Extension office or online at https://bit.ly/43kVAsL. Bull selection is one of the most important management decisions a producer can make. Bulls are assessed phenotypically (appearance), genotypically (their genetic potential), and on performance (feed efficiency, carcass ultrasound, etc.) Bulls have a...
Each February, Americans pause to observe Presidents Day—a holiday that invites us to reflect on the leadership, sacrifices, and vision of those who have served as President of the United States. Officially known as Washington’s Birthday, the day was first established to honor George Washington, the nation’s first president and a central figure in the founding of the country. Washington’s birthday, February 22, became a federal holiday in 1879. Over time, the observance broadened in public meaning to include Abraham Lincoln, whose...
Sheldon the Traveler is off to a wonderful start on his journey around our community and beyond. His first big outing took him to the Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet Dinner, where he was the special guest of Stan and Nancy Weaver. Sheldon enjoyed the lively evening filled with stories, laughter, and a celebration of our western heritage. Not long after, Sheldon headed out on a true Montana adventure with Eleanor, Alexandra and Oliver Weaver. During their outing, Sheldon helped them spot several...
100 Years ago February 18, 1926 Neighbors gathered for birthdays and meetings as winter life continued across Big Sandy and the surrounding countryside. Christ Johnson hosted a large birthday gathering, while the Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. W.L. Kulbeck, with more than thirty-five present and busy preparing garments for an upcoming bazaar. An invitation arrived from the Fort Benton Masonic Lodge to attend a Washington memorial program. Wilbur Livers returned from a six-week visit to Indiana and reported that farming conditions...
Darlene Kessler Cavitt was born June 1, 1941, to Ira and Temperance (Beebe) Kessler in Hamilton, MT. Shortly after, the little family moved back to the Big Sandy area. Darlene resided there until her passing February 5, 2026. Darlene graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1960. She had always wanted to be a police officer, but her father would not allow that. So, next best thing, she was employed at Smith’s Grocery, where she met her future husband, Bill Cavitt. She saved the bad produce for...
Alexander “John” Gunhold passed away after facing many illnesses with courage and resilience. He was 85 years young at heart when he passed. John is lovingly remembered by his daughter Tiffany and devoted son‑in‑law David, his adoring sister Margaret and amazing brother‑in‑law Eric, his beloved grandchildren Abigail, Lily, Luke, and Sophia, by Carol, the mother of his children, brother and sister in law, Bill and Nancy. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews across...
