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Triangle Communications to Hold Second Trades Event
On March 11 from 9:45 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., students from across the Hi-Line will converge on the Hill County Electric/Triangle Telephone properties in Havre for Opportunities in Trades Day. In 2023, Hill County Electric and Triangle Communications...
Dinner Theatre Returns to Chinook and Launches in Turner
Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) will once again be holding a Dinner Theatre production at the Chinook Eagles on March 15 and 16 at 5:30 p.m. The Queen of Blaine County is a new script written by Jay Pyette, Executive Artistic Director for MAT, and...
Science Fair Winners Named
On February 20 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Meadowlark Elementary School played host to the Second Annual Science Fair. During this time, student projects were on display for the community to scrutinize, and...
Local Artist Is Inducted into Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
By Donna L. Miller BCJ News In Great Falls on February 10, 24 cowboys were inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame (MCHF). One of the Legacy Inductees for 2024 is Clarence Basil Cuts The Rope of Hays from District 4. The MCHF Mission honors...
Local Librarian Recertifies
Ninety-five librarians and trustees earned their certifications through the Montana State Library (MSL) in 2023. Among those recertified was Blaine County Library Director, Valerie Frank of Chinook. The Montana Library Certification Program was...
Billmayer and Kelly Are Named HOBY Ambassadors
Chinook High School sophomores, Bailey Billmayer and Carson Kelly have been named Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar Ambassadors for 2024. The pair will attend a seminar from June 6-9 on...
Sanders Wins County Spelling Bee
On February 13, twenty-seven spellers from across Blaine County converged on Chinook High School's Lloyd Sweet Auditorium for the Blaine County Spelling Bee. After six rounds, Samson Sanders, an...
FFA Competes in Spring Districts and Will See New Districts Next Year
On Tuesday, February 6, several schools from across the Judith Basin District sent their FFA Chapter members to FFA Spring Districts in Havre. The event was held in part at the Fifth Avenue Church from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Among those attending...
Chinook School Selects Spelling Bee Winner
A seventh grader at Chinook Junior High School, Cynnloch Gibson took first place at the Chinook School District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 30. He will advance to the Blaine County Spelling Bee...
Photographers Shine in 2023 Photo Contest
Three Chinook photographers came away with prizes in the Triangle Communications 2023 Photo Contest. For their artistic composition and creativity in depicting "the scenic or abstract beauty of the...
Molyneauxs Honored at Fairfield Game
On Thursday night, February 1, following the girls' varsity basketball game against Fairfield, members from the Chinook High School Pep Club, Addison Olsen and Hannah Schoen made a presentation. Both...
Candidates Share Their Views in Chinook
Barb and Greg Jergeson played host to two democratic candidates during the past two weeks. Jesse Mullen, Candidate for Secretary of State, and Ryan Busse, Candidate for Governor, both visited the area in late January. On Tuesday, January 23, the...
Missoula Children's Theatre Performances Will Take the Stage This Weekend
Students from Chinook Public Schools have been busy this past week working with representatives from the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT). The cast of students and crew from Missoula have been preparing for their performance of Robin Hood which...
Comedy and Music Take the Stage This Weekend
Opening this weekend in conjunction with Montana Actors’ Theater (MCT), Claire Stoner presents Hill Country Revue. This variety show series will feature various musical sets and humorous skits each week, with the first installment due to open on...
Two Earn Top Ten Status at Winter Districts
On Tuesday, December 12, the Chinook Chapter of the FFA travelled to Winifred for Winter District Competition. Members competed in Meats Evaluation, Veterinary Science, Agronomy, and Ag. Mechanics....
Harwood to Accept New Position
On December 21, the personnel at Chinook School District (CSD) paused to recognize the service of one of their instructors who will be moving to a new position when the school's semester ends on Janua...
USPS to Implement Price Increases on January 21
While many are wishing one another Happy New Year or focusing on New Year’s resolutions, others are still recovering from Christmas spending. In the interest of fiscal responsibility, the American consumer should be aware that the United States...
Meadowlark Elementary Students Hold Christmas Program
On a holiday decorated stage, Meadowlark Elementary School held its Christmas program this past Monday evening, December 18, in the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium. The south walls of the auditorium also featu...
Identifying Disguised Vaping Devices
On Monday, December 11, Chinook students in grades 5-12 attended a Vaping Prevention presentation in the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium. Kris Minard, the Tobacco Use Prevention Education Specialist with the...
The Origin of the Christmas Panto Tradition
On December 8-9, 14-16, and 21-23 at 7:00 p.m., The Montana Actor’s Theatre will present Puss in Boots: A Christmas Panto at the MAT Theatre on the campus of MSU-Northern. Produced by Frank and Bettie Barber of Chinook, the play promises “an ench...
Chinook FFA Achieves Some Success at Ag Expo
When the Chinook Chapter of the FFA competed at the 12th Annual Montana FFA Ag Expo on November 16-18, the group posted some strong performances. Held in Bozeman, the competition—previously known as the John Deere Agricultural Expo, or...
Harlem Friends of the Library Will Host Silver Bells Event
On Wednesday evening, December 6, from 6:00-8:00, the Friends of the Library will be hosting their Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser at the Harlem Public Library. The library, located at 37 First Street SE in Harlem, will be closed that day for...
Deadline Approaches for Youth Tour to Washington D.C.
The Foundation for Rural Service & Triangle Communications sponsors a trip to Washington, D.C. for up to two high school juniors each year. The deadline to apply is December 1. This year’s tour dates are June 3-7, 2024. Any 16-17 year old high...
Who Wants to Build a Snowman or Recreate Montana History?
Brandon Nissen of Brick Cent$ has been busy recently. On September 8, he opened his online store; late last month, he was invited to serve as a judge for the Montana History Portal; and on Thursday,...
FFA Will Travel to Bozeman for J Days
A group of members from the Chinook Chapter of the FFA will be travelling with their advisor, Mrs. Mitzi Cecrle, to Bozeman later this week to attend the Montana FFA Ag Expo. Scheduled for November...