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Thirteen Student Council members from Chinook High School (CHS) attended the 70th Annual Montana Association of Student Councils (MASC) Conference at the Heritage Inn and Convention Center in Great Falls this past November 16-18. Explore Leadership was the theme for the annual conference hosted by Charles M. Russell (CMR) High School. Bailey Billmayer, who currently serves on the MASC Executive Board and is Vice President for the CHS Student Council, presented a workshop on anti-bullying and...
In a week-long residency from December 8 through December 13, the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) Red Truck Tour will be in Chinook to stage a performance of The Jungle Book. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 8 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Chinook High School’s Lloyd Sweet Auditorium. Those auditioning should plan to stay for approximately two hours. Some of the cast members may also be asked to remain for a rehearsal immediately following auditions. With approximately 50-60 roles available for local students, youth in grades K-12 are...
Members from both the Big Flat FFA and the Chinook Chapter of the FFA attended the Montana FFA Ag Expo and posted some wins. Sponsored in part by John Deere Dealers and held at Montana State University–Bozeman on November 13-15, the annual event serves to enhance agricultural education, develop student leadership, and provide career and personal growth opportunities. Over the three-day conference, FFA members participated in various workshops hosted both on campus and at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, toured MSU research and academic f...
In part to honor Native American Heritage month, the Blaine County Museum arranged for Montana's 11th Poet Laureate (2023-2025) Chris La Tray to visit the Hi-Line. Museum Director Sam French collaborated with Program Director Craig Todd at the MAPS Media Institute, with Head Librarian Valerie Frank at the Blaine County Library, and with Ginger Hansen, Director at the Chinook Senior Center, to secure the guest speaker. On the afternoon of November 18, over forty people gathered for a program...
After celebrating their 34th Annual Banquet and Auction on November 15, Blaine County Wildlife Museum personnel compiled a positive report. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Roger Jergeson thanked everyone who has made the facility possible and the banquet successful while Museum Manager Dawn Colby shared information regarding key winners. "For over 30 years, area businesses and individuals have generously given in a variety of ways to make our museum a definite asset to the city of Chinook,"...
Anyone travelling through Chinook in the past month has likely seen a black sign at the corner of Highway 2 and Missouri Street advertising the Glazed Heifer. Representing Chinook's newest business, the Glazed Heifer is a food truck eatery owned and operated by Kathy Mitchell. Originally from Billings, Mitchell married Dan Mitchell nineteen years ago and has lived in Blaine County ever since. To her current endeavor, Mitchell brings over twenty years of experience as a cook. Most recently she ha...
Triangle Communications and the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) invite high school juniors to apply for an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Those interested and eligible should apply online by the December 1 deadline. With tour dates set for June 1-5, 2026, this experience includes airfare, hotel, luggage fees, and meals. Eligible students must be 16–17-year-old high school juniors who are dependents of a Triangle Communications landline or broadband subscriber. Applicants will be asked to complete an online form in which they w...
Blaine County schools in Chinook, Hays-Lodge Pole, and Turner celebrated Veteran's Day with assemblies, gift bags, and other gestures of appreciation on November 11. School officials suggested that these forms of recognition offer an opportunity for students not only to learn about military service but to express gratitude to those who have served. At Meadowlark Elementary School, Principal Danelle Gibson reports that the Veteran's Day program went well. She described the school's assembly as...
A geomagnetic storm brought impressive displays of the Northern Lights to Blaine County late on Tuesday in a light show which continued on Wednesday. While residents at Zurich reported that clouds prevented much of Tuesday's visibility, those on the Big Flat observed red, orange, and green hues coloring the sky. Prior to the event, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center forecast that "G3 (Strong) geomagnetic conditions were observed, and...
With hardly a vacant place to park, cars lined Indiana Street on the morning of November 8. Chinook was doing a brisk business as people were out shopping for the holiday season. Shores Floral's holiday open house was one of Saturday's attractions. Owner of the shop, Tomi Simenson welcomed shoppers not only with a holiday-themed store front featuring pink poinsettias, packages, bulbs, baskets, and bows but with clever signage that read: "Where Frost Meets Flowers; Come Celebrate the Season with...
At the beginning of each academic quarter, the students at Zurich Elementary School set reading goals. Those who meet those personalized goals earn an opportunity for a special "treat." The reward for the first quarter was a Halloween-themed games event which was held on October 31 at 1:30 p.m. and attended by thirteen star readers. "Anyone not meeting reading goals is not allowed to participate, which we hope will encourage readers to try for next quarter," stated Ms. Heather Brown, the...
Board Members of the Funshine Preschool, a parent co-op early learning academy in Chinook, have been busy selling raffle tickets. The drawing will be held during the Parade of Lights on November 28. One Board Member, Amanda Reed described how the raffle offers four different prizes to choose from, each one a basket with items and gift certificates matching its theme: a Women's Basket, a Dinner and Game Night Basket, a Holiday Baking Basket, and a Men's Basket. Ticket purchasers can designate...
On Thursday, October 30, several students at Meadowlark Elementary School received awards. Recess Award, Mountain Mover Award, and Principal's Award winners were announced, while Students of the Month and Star Readers were also honored. In other distinctions, a Golden Plunger Award went to the cleanest bathroom. "We are so proud of all of our students – their hard work and the incredible progress they are making!" Principal Danelle Gibson remarked. Winners of the Recess Award who showed r...
A light dusting of snow sparkled on the sidewalks on the Saturday of the opening weekend of Hi-Line Maker's Market. The Market, which came to Chinook last May and November, will again provide an option for shoppers on the Hi-Line this holiday season. Located at 225 Indiana Street in Chinook, just below the iconic Elk Bar sign, the Market will be open all four weekends in November on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., except for Thanksgiving Day. Colleen Overcast of N...
Anyone who may have noticed that the moon appeared fuller, brighter, and bigger than is typical on Election Day and the two days following has seen the Beaver Supermoon. That moon reached peak illumination during the early morning on November 5. Although it remained bright and full on November 6, the cloudy skies in Blaine County that night and early morning made for difficult viewing. The next Supermoon will appear on December 4, 2025. According to NASA Science, "A 'supermoon' occurs when a ful...
Montana State University–Bozeman will host high school and middle school students from across the state on November 13-15 for the annual Montana FFA Ag Expo sponsored in part by John Deere Dealers. Members from both the Chinook Chapter of the FFA and the Big Flat FFA will attend the event. The Montana FFA Foundation’s Montana FFA Ag Expo is a three-day conference where FFA members gather to participate in various workshops, to tour MSU research and academic facilities, and to receive education about career options with industry representatives....
This Saturday, November 15, the Blaine County Wildlife Museum will host its 34th Annual Banquet and Auction. The event will take place in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds beginning at 6:00 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7:00 p.m. Open to the public, the festivities will launch with an art and auction preview. Dinner will consist of hors d'oeuvres, prime rib cooked by Bob Molitor and served with accompanying sides, and gourmet desserts prepared by Margo Pankratz. Door...
Because the Northeastern Arts Network (NAN) is again presenting a series of concerts in the Sidney, Glasgow, and Malta areas, students in Dodson and Turner will reap the benefits of exposure to the arts and to the talent of featured performers in NAN's school outreach program. On Monday, November 17, students at Turner Public School will board busses bound for Dodson where they will hear saxophonist Rob Verdi and his touring show "SAXsational." Verdi, who holds a full-time position with the...
Individuals passionate about history might consider looking into resources available through the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Students might also explore options for membership on the Gilder Lehrman Student Advisory Council. Such an affiliation would enable youth to provide feedback on the Institute’s programs and materials, helping the Institute to keep the needs and interests of young people in mind. Created in 2014, the Student Advisory Council (SAC) is a diverse group of high-achieving middle and high school students in g...
The nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awareness campaign, Red Ribbon Week reaches millions of young people annually. In 2025, Blaine County schools observed Red Ribbon Week from October 27 to October 31. The theme for the year was "Life Is A Puzzle; Solve It Drug Free." Created by a student and a teacher from Solon Middle School in Ohio, the theme intends to reinforce the idea that a drug-free life helps build a stronger future. It serves as a reminder that every choice made fits into...
Two Border Patrol Agents and two members of Havre's K-9 Unit visited Turner Public School on October 29 as part of Red Ribbon Week. Agent Justin Smith, Agent Jared McKenzie, Agent Nick Ost, and Ost's partner Enso, a Belgian Malinois, shared information about the Border Patrol's duties and tools. Agent McKenzie, a Community Liaison with nineteen years of service to the Border Patrol Agency (BPA), opened Wednesday's assembly by introducing himself and his colleagues. He explained the difference be...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation learned at the end of last month that the City of Chinook was awarded a $1,097,000 Grant from the Montana Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) through Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). This grant will be used for the Chinook Pool and Park Rehabilitation Project. The grant was written primarily by President of the Foundation, Heather DePriest who enlisted the help of Professional Grant Writer Jennifer Pfau to put on the final touches. “We applied for it on behalf of the City,” reports DeP...
With the first quarter of the school year complete in Chinook, Meadowlark Elementary School Principal, Danelle Gibson shared a status report for her staff and students. She disclosed enrollment numbers, challenges, successes, and objectives for the school year. Gibson began her update by reporting that grades K-5 currently have 121 students. Regarding challenges for this population, Gibson stated: “Now that we are a quarter into the year, one of our biggest challenges has been keeping up with technology. Many of our existing devices are o...
One of the new faces at Chinook Public School for the 2025-2026 academic year is TJ Reynolds. Born and raised in Shelby, Montana, Reynolds is serving in his first year at Chinook but in his third year as a teacher. Reynolds not only teaches Physical Education at Meadowlark Elementary School but also assists with the Title I program and teaches two PE classes at Chinook High School. Furthermore, he is currently assisting Ethan McLeod with Junior High Boys Basketball and will be assisting Jill...
Montana State University (MSU) Extension and MSU Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics will host the 2025 Agricultural Economics Conference this Friday, November 7. Held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman, the event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude around 3:00 p.m. According to organizers, the conference is part of the College of Agriculture’s annual Celebrate Ag Week, November 2-8, which “highlights and honors the state and university’s joint agricultural legacy and celebrates current students, alumni, and MSU’s extende...
