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 By Kody Farmer    News    May 31, 2023 

Chinook School Board makes decision on school bus purchase

The Chinook School Board has been actively seeking new methods to better serve the districts in relation to getting students safely to and from the school. At the May regular schedule board meeting time was allocated to Consideration of Bus Routes...

 
 By Kody Farmer    News    May 31, 2023 

Sweet Home Celebrates National Nursing Home Week in its own way

May is National Nursing Home month and May 14-20 is designated as National Nursing Home week. In the past Sweet Home in Chinook has celebrated the occasion in a number of ways. Nationally there is a...

 
 By Kody Farmer    News    May 31, 2023 

Book Blast Fundraiser a huge success

The Meadowlark Elementary school in Chinook took full advantage of Spring fundraisers thanks to the quick actions of Librarian Sue Reid. The "Books are Fun, Book Blast Voyage" nearly sailed right on...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    May 31, 2023 

Berreth Captures Gold & Beeters finish 2nd at State BC tournament

The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis team was back in Great Falls this past weekend looking to bring home hardware once again from the Montana Class B/C State Tournament. The 'Beeters sent two Singles and...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    May 31, 2023 

Fetter Leads 'Beeter Boys to First Ever State C Trophy & Finish 3rd

The final week of the 2022-23 Athletic Calendar concluded this past weekend. The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Turner Tornadoes were in Laurel for the Class C State Track and Field meet while the Harlem...

 
 By Kody Farmer    News    May 24, 2023

Chinook School Board adopts 4 Day School week , seats Full Board & Hires Coaches

The Chinook School Board held a reorganizational meeting prior to the regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 9. Chairman Billmayer called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM. The first order of business was the appointment of Justin Liddle to the Boa...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    May 24, 2023

Beeter Girls win Northern C, Boys 2nd, State B & C this Weekend

All four Blaine County track and field teams were in action this week. Chinook, Turner and Hays/Lodgepole were in Great Falls Thursday and Friday while Harlem was in Great Falls on Saturday. The...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    May 24, 2023

Berreth & Beeters Dominate Northeast BC Tennis Divisional set for state

e Northeast B/C Tennis Tournament in Great Falls on Wednesday, May 17. The 'Beeters dominated the tournament once again with 45 points, 17 points clear of runner up Fairfield. The Sugarbeeters will...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    May 24, 2023

Beeter Golfers Conclude Season at State C in Great Falls

The Chinook Sugarbeeter Golf team concluded its season this past Wednesday in Great Falls at the Montana Class C Boys and Girls Tournament. Senior Morgan Friede, Senior Ryan Meneely and sophomore Broc...

 
 By Kody Farmer    News    May 17, 2023

Kindness Rocks return for year 2, Blaine County Celebrates 'May is Mental Health Awareness Month'

Spring is the favorite season of the year for many and the reasons why are generally pretty similar. Saying goodbye to winter, calves being born and green grass showing more and more each day brighten...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    May 17, 2023

Harlem Wildcats Track Team to send 15 to Divisionals

This past weekend the Harlem Wilcats headed west to Glasgow for the 2B District Track and Field meet. Two Harlem athletes have already prequalified for the State meet, and more are hoping to make it...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    May 17, 2023

Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis Northern B/C Divisional May 16-17

The Chinook Sugarbeeter tennis team was in Havre on Saturday May 13, hosting a Seeding Tennis Meet. The outcome of this Seeding tournament was to establish seeding and fill out brackets for the...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Opinion    May 17, 2023

Sugarbeeters to send Three to State C Golf Tournament in Great Falls

The Chinook Sugarbeeter Girls and Boys Golf Teams have certainly faced a number of obstacles that they had to overcome. It’s fair to say all teams have faced similar obstacles with a few managing to get on the course more than others. In...

 
 By Kody Farmer    News    May 10, 2023

Northern Lights Put on a Spectacular Show

The Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis are caused when a solar storm lets off gasses and some of the energy and particles travel through the magnetic fields at the north pole into the earth's atmosphere...

 
 By Kody Farmer    News    May 3, 2023

Chinook School Board Holds Public Discussion on 4-Day School Week

The Chinook School Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Trustee Frank Billmayer at 7:00 pm. Board present in attendance...

 
 By Kody Farmer    News    May 3, 2023

Chinook School Board addresses resignation and new hires;Donna Miller is back to teach English

The Chinook School Board held its regularly scheduled on Tuesday, April 20, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Trustee Frank Billmayer at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and visitors were welcomed. Visitors included,...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    May 3, 2023

'Beeters top Fort Benton at Home; Excel in Townsend at the Dawg Bite Tournament

The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis team had a busy, but highly successful week on the courts. First, they hosted the Fort Benton Longhorns on Tuesday, April 25 coming away with 12 wins against just 3...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    May 3, 2023

Blaine County Track and and Field Teams Compete in Glasgow and Great Falls

With the weather cooperating, all four Blaine County Track and Field teams had a chance to compete. Tuesday April 25 the Harlem Wildcats, Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and Turner Tornadoes were in Glas...

 

Chinook Tennis Continues to Shine on the Courts Despite the Cold

The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis Team battled a bitterly cold week by getting some gym practice in around two successful away matches. Practices were focused on improving groundstrokes, which helped...

 

Chinook Golfers Compete in Great Falls, Shelby and Conrad Cancelled Due to Weather

Monday, the Sugarbeeter Golf Team found green at the Meadowlark Golf and Country in Great Falls. Per head coach Nick Turner, the team had a good tournament overall and got some much-needed time on...

 
 By Kody Farmer    News    April 19, 2023

Blaine County Commissioners Address Flooding Conditions

The Blaine County Commissioners have been working diligently with the Blaine County Road Department to assess the flooding that is occurring in all parts of the county. County Commissioners Miles G....

 
 By Kody Farmer    News    April 19, 2023

Don't go in the Water, Avoid Flooded Areas

To some the rising flood water may seem like something they need to dive into whether as youthful children or daring individuals looking for a thrill. Maybe an individual is desperate to clear a path...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    April 19, 2023

Cal Wearley Memorial Invitational Draws 30 Class A, B & C Teams

The Cal Wearley Memorial Invitational is typically held annually at the beginning of the track and field season and often will be one of the largest meets our local teams will attend. With more than...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    April 19, 2023

Chinook Girls win 9 of 13 Matches in Fort Benton in Another Strong Showing

The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis team nearly had their weekend interrupted by Mother Nature, but a quick scheduling change allowed them to compete for the second time this spring. After weeks inside...

 
 By Kody Farmer    Sports    April 19, 2023

Chinook Golfers Finally Hit the Links

After nearly five weeks inside a contingent of Chinook High School golfers were able to get on the course and compete for the first time. A group of four boys and two girls made their way to the Anaco...

 

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