The old expression of "making hay while the sun shines," has turned to "making hay while the water flows." While sunshine is needed to make crops grow so would some good rainfall for the crops. Water for irrigation began flowing from Fresno Reservoir in late May, but has now been reduced to 100 cubic feet per second, ending the irrigation season early on the Hi-Line, but still enough to provide drinking water for the towns along the Milk River. Roughly 18,000 people rely on the Milk River...
The Chinook Swim Team made a powerful splash at the first meet of the 2025 summer season, dominating lanes at the Chinook Invitational held June 7–8. With a mix of veteran talent and rising young swimmers, the team racked up numerous first-place finishes, showcased depth across age divisions, and demonstrated their strong team chemistry in relays. Relays: 8&U Girls 100 Free: 1st – Livia Turner, Sylvi Harwood, Brynn Brennan, Beatrice Harwood – 1:32.74 09-10 Boys 100 Free: 2nd – Colson...
The June meeting for Big Flat 4-H Club was held on June 8, 2025 at 2:00 at the Turner Christian Church. Members present: Modesty Chamberlain, Avery and Piper Fox, Hannah and Isaac Klindworth, Natalie Richman, Jessa Schroder, Mary Simons, and Hannah and Isabella Van Voast. Leaders present were Hilary Richman and Shannon Van Voast. The American pledge was led by Avery Fox and the 4-H Pledge was led by Mary Simons. Reports: Treasurer’s Report has $2,357.22. Piper Fox gave a report on the dog clinic in Chinook. Avery Fox gave a report on the...
Blaine County Library Monday Beat the Heat Movies at 1:30 p.m., Teen Scene (grade 7-12) at 5:30-6:30. Tuesday Story Time at 10:30. Wednesday Summer Reading Program at 1:30, Thursday Move and Do at 10:30, and LEGO Club at 1:30. Harlem Library The Book Challenge for June is to read a book with a color in the title. The “Stepping On” workshop series to teach participants to avoid costly falls, continues on July 23, June 30 and July 7 from 1:30-2:30. Thanks to the Blaine County Health Dept. for offering this series. The Harlem Library Board...
The Havre Trails Outdoor Challenge is back this summer, and the Trails crew encourage outdoor enthusiasts not only to participate but to explore the locations around our area that offer outdoor challenges and enter to win some prizes. The challenge period runs from May 16 - August 23, which is the date of Summer Brewfest. Those interested in participating simply need to choose from the list of five outdoor challenges and bonus challenges, go to that location during the challenge period, take a...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center By the time you read this article, we will have celebrated Father’s Day. I hope that this was a fun, relaxing day for you and that you were shown appreciation for all that you do and have done. We had a full, successful Foot Clinic on Monday, June 9th. Remember, if you are in need of a foot appointment, please call us @ 357-2648 and we will be happy to schedule you for our monthly clinic. Everyone needs to take care of their feet, as well as their teeth. If you have not seen your dentist this year, make...
$500 in prize money and special awards! The Phillips County Museum and the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum are invite participants for their first-ever JuRUSTic Scrap Metal Art Contest, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Montana Dinosaur Trail in Malta on Saturday, July 12, 2025! Artists, craftsmen, machinists, students, and all members of the local communities are welcome to create unique dinosaur or prehistoric-themed sculptures from scrap metal. All entries will be permanently displayed...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation encourage area residents to mark their calendars for Brewfest 2025 scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 12 at Sweet Memorial Park in Chinook from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Chinook Pool and Park project. Before the Friends of the Pool and Park was even founded, a group of like-minded individuals determined that a Brewfest was in order for the 2019 Chinook High School All-Class Reunion. Kelsey Harry...
The Book Challenge for June is to read a book with a color in the title. Families are encouraged to participate in the summer reading weekly programs. Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers is held on Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M. Elementary students are invited to participate in Summer STEAM on Wednesdays at 1:00 P.M. All ages are welcome to Lego Club on Thursdays at 4:00 P.M. Children five and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver/parent. Keep reading this summer!...