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In partnership with the National Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center at the University of Montana will host the 2026 Montana Civics Bee for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. The essay application portal opened on September 8 and closes on February 3, 2026. The National Civics Bee is an annual competition for middle school students designed to inspire young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. According to event sponsors, “Students who participate in the National Civics Bee gai...
The Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) is a week-long affair that features livestock, horses, youth, and four days of rodeo activities. Dedicated to preserving and embracing the western way of life through the promotion of livestock, youth education, and respect for western ag culture, NILE celebrated its signature exposition from October 10-18. Members representing two Blaine County FFA Chapters from the Milk River District and 4-H Clubs from across the state and region converged on...
With the sponsorship of Northern View Wealth Management, Montana Actor’s Theatre (MAT) will present The Harvest on October 22-25 at 7:30 p.m. and again on October 25-26 at 3:00 p.m. at MAT on the campus of MSU–Northern. Theatre personnel invite everyone to see the play locally before the acting troupe takes the show on the road for a professional run of sixteen performances in New York from November 6-22. Written and directed by MAT’s Executive Director Jason Pyette, The Harvest tells the story of a Montana farm family coming to grips with...
With the general deer and elk hunting season opening this weekend, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) officials wish to remind hunters of several key principles. In a news release on October 15, the Helena office published a notice for outdoorsmen and women about avoiding ten common hunting mistakes. “Remember, it is up to the hunter to be familiar with the current year’s hunting regulations to be safe, ethical, and law-abiding,” FWP stated. According to FWP game wardens, hunters often repeat the following mistakes: 1. TRESPASSING: Hunte...
In the afternoon of October 9, following Picture Day activities, School District #17 held Fire Prevention Week events. Students travelled from Cleveland and Bear Paw Schools to join the Zurich group in order to learn about fire safety, how to help prevent fires, and how to perform basic first aid. Guest presenters from both the Chinook Volunteer Fire Department and the Blaine County Ambulance Crew were on hand to share information. Blaine County Superintendent of Schools, Kendall Harwood also...
Student groups from both Chinook High School and Turner Public Schools travelled to Montana State University—Northern (MSUN) on Wednesday, October 8, for the TekNoXpo & ShowCASE held in Havre. Check-in for the event began at 8:00 a.m. and session rotations commenced at 9:15 a.m. According to event Director Shaughn McKeon at MSUN, the intention of the TekNoXpo & ShowCASE was to introduce high school students to all that MSUN has to offer in academic programming. With programs ranging from graphic design, to diesel equipment operation, to interac...
Sponsored by the Big Flat Teacher's Association, Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) personnel arrived in Turner on September 29 to spend a week-long residency. Under the supervision of MCT staff members Madison McNair and Alaynie Franklin, Turner Public School (TPS) students immersed themselves in theatre education. After engaging with workshops during the week on such topics as improvisation, the group presented an original musical adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic Alice in Wonderland on O...
On September 30, the Chinook FFA held its Second Annual Milk River Fall Districts competition at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Attended by eight Chapters from across the district, the event included Livestock Evaluation, Horse Evaluation, and Range. The Chinook FFA Chapter's Reporter, Zoe Scofield not only reported various contest winners but shared gratitude with the numerous community members who assisted in making the event possible. Chinook fielded competitors in all three events, while...
Most people have likely heard of the television drama Yellowstone, which focuses on the John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner) family who own and manage the largest cattle ranch in Montana. However, have they heard of The Real Yellowstone? This film, directed by Tom Opre, unveils some of the complications surrounding stewardship and conservation, about what it means to protect wildlife from differing perspectives: the American Prairie Reserve and the American farmer. Given the popularity of the...
Chinook High School celebrated homecoming with a week of activities from September 15-20. The festivities began with hall decorations and culminated with sporting events. Winners were announced and royalty crowned. According to Pep Club Advisor, Faith Hofman, each class chose a theme for hallway decorations from a list of more than thirty musicals. Based on that list, the freshmen selected Mean Girls, the sophomores chose Grease, the juniors decided upon Shrek, while the seniors preferred The...
With the theme "Game on, Tornadoes," Turner Public School held their homecoming festivities on Friday, September 26. A parade, carnival, and coronations were all part of the celebratory agenda. Using the chosen theme, each class designed a float around the idea of a board or video game. The Class of 2026 won the float competition with a Mario Kart-themed float and the motto "Tornadoes Always Win the Race." The seniors threw banana peels (just like in Mario Kart) off the trailer in the judges'...
On Monday, September 29, Meadowlark Elementary School held an awards assembly to recognize various students. Among the awards presented were a Recess Award, a Mountain Mover Award, and the Principal's Award. Students of the Month also received honors, as did students earning Accelerated Reader accolades. A Golden Plunger Award even went to the cleanest bathroom. According to Principal Danelle Gibson, the Recess Award recognizes students for showing respect and good sportsmanship at recess....
Triangle Communications wishes to remind its membership of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Members. In a new location this year, the event is slated for Tuesday, October 14. The 71st Annual Meeting will be held on the Triangle Campus located at 2121 US Highway 2 in Havre at Building 8. Following registration, lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with the business meeting to kick off at noon. The primary purpose of the meeting is to take action on the following matters: • Electing three trustees of the Cooperative; • Passing reports of officers, tru...
After beginning the academic year on August 18 and continuing with a five-day school week, the teacher team at Zurich Elementary School shares their progress report. The information was shared amidst student excitement for a Native American Cultural Celebration. On September 25, Zurich students attended the powwow at the Harlem High School Gymnasium to commemorate Native American Day. Other disclosures included one minor challenge, current enrollment numbers, staff introductions, goals for the...
Another of the new faces at Turner Public School for the 2025-2026 academic year is Britton Paulson, a member of the Teacher Residency Program working in the fifth and sixth grade classroom under the supervision of Mrs. Elissa Zellmer. A previous resident of Havre, Paulson initially came to the Big Flat to meet her boyfriend's family and discovered other benefits. "I originally noticed how great the community was," Paulson stated. "I knew I was going to love living here the moment I met everyone...
On September 28, several people across the United States commemorated a day that no one wishes for. It was Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, an interesting name for an honor that sounds attractive but really isn't. Receiving a gold star often suggests stellar performance, praise, or a mark of excellence for doing something well. Many of us likely remember earning a gold star for learning the alphabet or our math facts in elementary school. However, being a Gold Star Mother is an unwanted...
Each autumn, Montana Farmers Union (MFU) hosts its annual convention. Marking the organization’s 110th convention, this year’s proceedings will take place at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown, Montana, from October 30 through November 1. Members from throughout the state attend the event to vote on by-laws, elect organizational leaders, discuss and review policy, attend educational workshops, and gather to see old friends and meet new ones. In addition to family-friendly entertainment, the annual convention features a lineup of speakers who will sha...
A month into the 2025-2026 school year at Chinook High School (CHS), Principal Brian Rayburn shares his report. Disclosed amidst preparations for homecoming festivities against Rocky Boy, that information includes unique challenges, enrollment numbers, new staff, pleasant surprises, policy successes, and goals for the year ahead. One of the first challenges has been in the area of technology. “We’re at the end of the extra technology dollars that schools received during COVID,” Rayburn stated. “And that window coincides with a need to replace c...
Two female candidates on the Big Flat celebrated the rite of confirmation on September 14, one in Hogeland and one in Turner. Serving as lay pastor, Kirsti Cederberg led both services. Gracie Zellmer, the daughter of Elissa and Jordan Zellmer of the Hogeland Lutheran Church, was confirmed on Sunday. She expressed excitement in declaring her faith in the presence of her church and family. Zellmer's sponsors were Leslie and Robert Jaramillo. The Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America...
After thirteen and a half years of employment at the Turner Post Office, Linda Hauge retired from her position with the United States Postal Service (USPS) on September 12. Until the government goes through the process of hiring a replacement, Emily Witt will perform as the postmaster in charge at the Turner location. At Friday's ceremony, Hauge was exited and Jones sworn in by Iris Kill Eagle, currently the Postmaster at the Malta Post Office who has invested over thirty years with the USPS....
Each September 17, a symphony of bells rings out “from sea to shining sea” at 2:00 p.m. MST. The students at Turner Public Schools joined in with the ringing of their school bell in the annual celebration of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. These Bells Across America, as they have come to be called, are not just a musical observance but a powerful symbol of America’s heritage. Participants gather to ring bells, much as the church bells of Philadelphia rang out when the U.S. Constitution was first signed at 4 p.m. EST on Septe...
September 14 marked the 211th birthday of the writing of the “The Star Spangled Banner.” Most citizens of the United States likely recall their history lessons on the song’s making. According to the Kennedy Center, many Americans were not happy when the U.S. declared war on Great Britain, starting the War of 1812. After all, the British war machine outgunned a still developing U.S. military. During the War of 1812, “U.S. forces struggled to match the British on land, sea, and the Great Lakes. Then in August 1814, British forces raided Washing...
The Chinook Chapter of the FFA held its Annual Recruitment Barbecue and Trap Shoot on Sunday, September 7. The event was hosted at the Chinook Rod and Gun Club's trap shooting range southwest of town on Clear Creek Road. According to the local FFA Chapter's Reporter, Zoe Scofield, following a meeting of officers, the club's First Vice President Carter Rayburn and Sentinel Wacee Simonson grilled hamburgers. Everyone else in attendance contributed to a potluck-style dinner. After the meal, the...
For the 2025-2026 school year, Turner Public School (TPS) shares their out- of-the-gate status report. That report includes new staff, unique challenges, enrollment numbers, and goals for the year ahead. When school began on the Big Flat on August 18, TPS students welcomed two new teachers and one new teacher of residence. Aaron Wolters will be teaching grades two and three, Saige Koetter joined the teaching staff as the Social Studies Instructor, and Britton Paulson, as a Teacher of Residency, will teach grades five and six. While those empty...
Anyone travelling in North Central Montana has likely seen one of the signs declaring: "Save the Cowboy; Stop the American Prairie Reserve." They are taped to windows, staked in lawns or fields, and affixed to fences-like the one on the Highway 2 corridor near Zurich. This banner speaks out in the conflict between the American Prairie Reserve and the Save the Cowboy (STC) movement. According to their website, the American Prairie Reserve (renamed American Prairie in 2021), is an environmental...
