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The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) are reporting Montana’s first cases of measles since 1990. The GCCHD is investigating five confirmed cases of measles. The individuals are children and adults who were exposed to measles while traveling outside of Montana. The cases reside in Gallatin County and are currently isolated at home. All five individuals are unvaccinated, or vaccine status is unknown. The GCCHD continues to assess any potential exposures while the i...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation would like to recognize CHS Alumni Ron VandeVen for his generous $1000 donation to the Chinook Pool and Park Rehabilitation Project. “We are so grateful for Ron’s donation to the community of Chinook” states Heather DePriest of the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation. “It’s donations like this that have given us the ability to start on Phase A in August, thank you so much for your donation.” Donations can be made on the Pool and Park Website or by mailing them to PO Box 785 – Chinook, MT 5...
Havre Elks Lodge #1201 recently awarded 6 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. Lodge Scholarship Co-Chair Brandy Kurtz announced that recipients of this year’s local Elks Most Valuable Student Awards were: • Izabelle Baker — Harlem High School; • Dentin Depriest and Brockton Elliot — Chinook High School; • Colter Solomon and Callie Bebee — Havre High School • Madelyn Myers – Northstar High School The six local MVS winners were advanced to the Montana State Elks Association competition and out of the 133 statewide applica...
Jake Etchart spent his summers at Fort Peck Lake, where he was often found at the Fort Peck Theatre, a place close to his heart. His family actively volunteered with the theatre, and Jake especially enjoyed watching his sisters, Alexa and Christen, perform on stage. In Jake’s memory, his family and friends established a theatre scholarship fund, which is now part of the Fort Peck Theatre Preservation Endowment through the Montana Community Foundation. The interest generated from this endowment provides up to two scholarships annually for u...
The MSU-Northern Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the esteemed 2025 Founders’ Excellence Awards. This year, the Foundation honors Don Holst, Renelle Braaten & T. Wayne Koepke, and bestows a posthumous award on Arnold & Joy “Shug” Holkanson for their outstanding contributions to both Montana State University-Northern and the broader community. The 2025 Founders’ Excellence Award, a prestigious recognition, celebrates individuals who have shown remarkable professional achievements, steadfast loyalty, and exceptional service...
MALTA- A Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunter and bowhunter education field day for online students has been set for Malta at the Malta Event Center. Hunter education field day for online students: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Bowhunter education field day for online students: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Students could sign up for either or both field days. This is a great opportunity for students to become certified to participate in the application for either-sex elk or special deer permits before the April 1 deadline. Other courses MAY be offered a later date....
HELENA – Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks receives calls from people who have picked up baby wildlife they’ve found in town, their yards, or in the wild. It’s often done out of concern for the animal, but almost always does more harm than good. Remember, if you care, leave them there. Wildlife care for their young much differently than humans. They have strategies to provide the highest chance of survival for their young and those strategies frequently involve leaving them alone for periods of time. This is common with deer and rabbi...
A Class of 1974 Alumni of Chinook High School, Jerry Johnson, has donated over $2500 to the Chinook Pool and Park Project. His incredible donation is beyond humbling to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation. When asked about his donation, he states " It's on honor to contribute to the Pool project. Definitely, money well spent on a project that means a great deal to the Chinook community." Thank you so much Jerry, for your contribution to the project for the...
HAVRE, MT – Get ready to spice up your evening at the Second Annual Hi-Line District Chili Cook-Off. When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Where: St. Jude Parish Center, 440 7th Ave, Havre, MT 59501. Doors open at 5:00 PM, with chili service beginning at 6:00 PM. This family-friendly event promises an exciting evening of delicious food, friendly competition, and community spirit. Proceeds directly support local youth in Scouting America, Montana council. This year’s cook-off features three competition categories: Youth, Adult, and Professional, ensurin...
The Virginia Class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS MONTANA (SSN 794) just recently joined the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet. Its new homeport is Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii. Since arrival at Pearl Harbor, the warship and its crew have been exceptionally busy. During and immediately following its transition, there have been totally understandable periods when operational and other requirements, plus a three-hour time difference with Montana, have made it difficult or...
After four years of research, surveys and talking with community members, the Play to Learn Children’s Museum has become a reality. Recently the nonprofit, Plant a Seed…READ has moved to a new location in downtown Havre at 200 Second Street, Suite C of the Office Equipment space in the Atrium Mall. This space allows more space to accommodate an area to start developing the exhibits for children with some camp activities during the summer months. The second annual Denim & Diamonds Gala will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Boys and Gir...
Following several MIWW District contests held in October 2024, the Montana Make It With Wool state contest was held on December 6-7, 2024 at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings, Montana, in conjunction with the 141st Annual Montana Woolgrowers Convention. There were 6 sewists competing in three categories at this year's State contest - Junior, Senior, and Adult. The Junior category for those ages 13 to 16 as of January 1st of the contest year had one very worthy contestant in...
Age: 34. Company and title: Billings Clinic, Executive Director of Performance Improvement. Hometown: Chinook, MT. Education and/or background: PharmD If you couldn't do this, what would you do instead? I would own a greenhouse or floral shop. I love being able to grow something from the dirt and a seed. We recently started a large garden and it has been a source of solitude and a new way to bond with my kids. What other passions/callings are part of your life? My children provide me so much joy...
The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is sponsoring two $1000 scholarships for graduating seniors who will be attending an in-state college or university. The last day of acceptance of the application is March 14, 2025. Application forms are available from the Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Chinook, or the Guidance Counselors at the Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Turner High Schools. Application forms must be returned to Blaine County Clerk and Recorder, Box 278, Chinook, MT 59523 by March 14, 2025. The winners and a...
HAVRE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Hunter Education classroom course dates have been set for the Havre area for this year. There will be three youth classroom courses offered this year. The courses will be held at MSU-Northern at Cowan Hall, room 319, and are free of charge. The course dates are as follow: Class 1: 20, 6-7 p.m. 24-28, 6-9 p.m.- class March 1- field day/live shoot Class 2: April 10, 6-7 p.m.- orientation April 14-18, 6-9 p.m.- class April 19- field day/live shoot Class 3: May 1, 6-7 p.m.- orientation May 5-9, 6-9 p.m.- c...
Billings, MT Dog Tag Buddies, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of veterans with disabilities through assistance dog partnerships, proudly announces its official accreditation by Assistance Dogs International (ADI). This remarkable achievement makes Dog Tag Buddies the first and only ADI-accredited program in Montana, solidifying its reputation as a leader in service dog training and veteran support. ADI is the foremost authority in the assistance dog industry, dedicated to the highest standards of excellence for the...
CHINOOK, MT – PAWS of Chinook is pleased to announce it has been awarded $1,500 through AgWest Farm Credit’s Rural Community Grant program to be used towards its winter shed project. The funds granted to PAWS of Chinook will impact its current canine residents at the shelter by providing materials to renovate a shed that can be used during times of inclement weather. “We are so honored to be awarded this grant from AgWest. Our shelter is currently over capacity with 5 of our 11 dogs lacking their own kennels. They have had access to the commo...
HAYS — A new fund to help Native American businesses get of the ground and grow has started on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. The Mountain | Plains Regional Native CDFI Coalition (Mountain | Plains Coalition) introduced a new capital source for Native entrepreneurs: the Mountain | Plains Regional Revolving Loan Fund, or RLF. Seeded by a five-year, $45 million investment from the EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge, $21 million is designated for RLF capital. The RLF offers a new opportunity for Native business owners in the region to...
Recently, Steve Sargent of Louisville, Kentucky made a very generous $2,000 donation to the Chinook Pool and Park Project. Steve is a former CHS graduate from the Class of 1965 and the committee is extremely grateful for his donation and dedication to the Community of Chinook....
Living: Richard Louis Stuker of Chinook; Legacy: John Stuker of Chinook. PRESS RELEASE Media Contacts: Christy Stensland, Executive Director, (406) 653-3800, Christy@montanacowboyfame.org The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and...
Press Release Bozeman, Mont., Oct. 1, 2024 – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the St. Mary Initiative. Farmers and ranchers in Blaine, Glacier, Hill, Phillips, and Valley counties including the Blackfeet Nation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community directly impacted by the St. Mary Canal siphon failure should visit their local NRCS office now to apply. The final application batching date for the initiative will be Feb. 28, 2025. “We’ve been working closely with partners criti...
Rob Buhmann of Buhmann Apiaries presented Wade Anderson, Bear’s Paw Apiaries, Inc., Chinook, MT with the Sioux Honey Member of the year 2024 award for being in business for 60 years. Buhmann Apiaries also received an award for being in business for 50 years. Born into beekeeping, Wade has embraced the ever-changing world of apiaries. At two years old, his family purchased the apiary business he now owns. Wade has taken the business to a new level while working alongside his dad, Doyle, and b...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are excited to announce the third annual Drool in the Pool event to be held at the Chinook Swimming Pool and Park on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. This fun-filled event allows your dogs to swim in the Pool from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Even if you do not have a dog, we encourage you to come join in the fun! We have some fun new pet-related events to showcase! We are partnering with PAWS, the Chinook Lion's Club and Brickents to help raise money for 3 separate causes: The Chinook Pool, Chinook Lion's...
