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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...
On October 24, the world celebrated the 80th anniversary of the United Nations (UN). In 1945, the UN was formally established after a majority of its founding members ratified the Charter, setting up the world body. October 24 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. However, in 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday. According to the United Nations website, the UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945 by representatives of the fifty countries attending the...
"The date is set, and the party is planned!" report the crew at Shores Floral in Chinook, located at 304 Indiana Street. They invite everyone to join them for their Annual Holiday Open House on November 8 from 10:00-4:00 and on November 9 from noon until 4:00 p.m. "Grab your gal pals and spend the weekend with us kicking off the holiday season," exclaims store owner Tomi Simenson. "This spectacular event is one you don't want to miss for a one of kind shopping experience." In addition to...
In November 1991, Darlene Sharp, then a resident of Havre, won a nearly $47 million jackpot in a Lotto America drawing. At the time, Sharp credited Slammer the bull for her win since two of the six numbers she played twice a week for two years could be traced back to Slammer: 1, 9, 15, 17, 34, and 52. Slammer was the only bull in the Sharp’s small herd, hence the number 1, and his ear tag was number 52. But really, Sharp had the whole herd to thank since her other numbers all related back to them. She selected 9 from the ear tag of Scrubby t...
Beginning at 2:00 on Friday afternoon, October 24, the Big Flat 4-H Club hosted the October Resident Birthday Party at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. Not only an aspect of the 4-H proclamation that "4-H connects young people and adults to their communities" and encourages community engagement, the event further serves as a community service project for the club. One of the club's leaders, Shannon Van Voast explains how the event came about: "Earlier this year when I was visiting my grandmother Hel...
Blaine County 4-H members joined clubs from across the nation to celebrate National 4-H Week from October 5–11. The 2025 theme Beyond Ready encapsulates the idea that "4-H helps youth grow, learn, and lead in a world that's always changing," while highlighting how "4-H helps youth become 'Beyond Ready' for college, career, and life." Every year, National 4-H Week marks the beginning of a new 4-H year and provides time to celebrate everything 4-H represents as well as to formally recognize its p...
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...
