The Biden Administration announced today it will be extending travel restrictions for only essential travel to the Canadian border until August 21. This comes two days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that Canada will allowing vaccinated Americans starting August 9. Montana’s Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines rele...
With all we enjoy in Wyoming outdoors let’s do our best to preserve the surroundings
Most people head outside because they love the outdoors — it’s peaceful, it’s natural and you have a chance at some breathtaking views and fun memories. For the outdoors to stay wild, it starts with being thoughtful of others — including wildlife — who will be sharing that space. Whether taking a fishing trip or heading out to snap some wildli...
Havre Businesses Struggling From Lack Of Canadian Tourism
It was announced Tuesday the Canadian border will open to non-commercial and fully vaccinated Americans August 9th but it has yet to be decided if Canadians will be granted the same access back into the U.S., which means further economic struggles for towns along the Hi-Line. Havre’s Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julea Robbins mention...
State Senator Ellsworth Charged With Reckless Driving And Obstructing Peace Officer
A Montana state senator Jason Ellsworth of Hamilton faces misdemeanor charges after he was stopped for speeding through a construction zone at night. Court records say he told a trooper he was going to call the attorney general whose agency includes the Montana Highway Patrol. Ellsworth was stopped May 23rd between Townsend and Helena. Court r...
NorthWestern Energy Announces Development Of Solar-Power Facility
NorthWestern Energy has entered a power purchase agreement with Apex Solar LLC. For 80 megawatts of generation from a solar facility being developed in Beaverhead County near Dillon. The facility is required to begin delivery of generation in November 2022. When it comes online NorthWestern Energy expects to have 177 megawatts of solar generat...
Governor Gianforte Announces Process To Reduce Unemployment Fraud
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a new process for Montana employers to notify the Montana Department of Labor and Industry if an unemployment insurance claimant fails to appear for a scheduled interview saying employers across the state are saying candidates for open positions submit applications and schedule interviews only to skip out ...
Commission Sets New Rules For Montana’s Redistricting Process
The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission has adopted rules to guide how it carves up the state’s legislative districts once data from the 2020 Census becomes available including a goal of drawing competitive districts. The criteria it chose Tuesday for the 150 state House and Senate districts differ somewhat from the federal redist...