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The word is exceptional. That's how Blaine County spellers have been performing with spelling bee season well under way. January has been abuzz with school bees taking place all month in order to identify top spellers who will compete in the Blaine County Spelling Bee scheduled for February 5 in Chinook. When Zurich held their local contest on Friday, January 16, Kyleejai Baird came away the winner. For their spelling bee, they invited former Zurich Elementary School Teacher Mrs. Colleen...
The Blaine County Commissioners convened on January 21, 2026, to evaluate plans for the Blaine County Museum’s cleanup and future. The meeting, held at the Chinook Fire Hall at 6 PM, brought together community members and officials to address contamination and restoration options for the historic building. Christin Hileman, President and Project Manager, Granite Peak Environmental, conducted the meeting, accompanied by Sara Strissel, Director of Community Planning for Bear Paw Development Corporation. Eight County residents, including two C...
Get the Super Bowl weekend started off right and stop by the Blaine County Fair commercial building. The party starts at 4 pm on Saturday, the 7th of February. This year's seven-member Fair Foundation Board is presenting the 7th Annual Blaine County Brew Fest. Pay the small entry fee of $35, receive a 2026 Blaine County Fair Brew Fest commemorative glass, and take advantage of all-you-care-to-drink beer and wine till 12 am. Parents find a babysitter and make it a date night; all attendees must... Full story
MSUN Rodeo standouts Georgia Orahood of Malta, MT, and Brittney Cox of Chinook, MT, competed in their first Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals at the Metra in Great Falls, MT, January 9–11, 2025, adding excitement and memorable performances to the event. Brittney Cox entered the Montana Circuit Finals alongside her standout mare, CCR Pearl N Blu, sitting in the number 10 spot. Describing her 14.2-hand, 1,225-pound mare, Cox said Pearl was "tough," explaining that she would have run barrels on t...
Harlem Lutheran Church There will be an open house at the Harlem Lutheran Church from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, JANUARY 18 to wish Jack Siemens a happy retirement. Everyone welcome. Senior Center Chinook Senior Center is in need of community volunteers who are willing to become a part of our wonderful team of people who help in our kitchen and dining room, perhaps one day a week, for a few hours. Please call us @ 357-2648 or stop in and see Ginger for more information. Blaine County Library Monday: Home School Hour 1:00-2:00, Middle School...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center January is flying by! Normally, it seems to take about 90 days to pass, as it is generally dark, grey, stark and cold, HOWEVER, we have been seeing some amazing sunsets and sunrises that are unparalleled to many over the previous months. Look at the beauty that is provided at absolutely no cost! Don’t forget to take a really long look at the frost that lies on the grass, trees and fences as well. Yes, we are blessed to live in Montana. We are far removed from much of the chaos that seems to be plaguing large...
Set aside some time to swing by the library on Monday, February 9th, between 4:00-6:00. We’ll be having our “Love Chocolate...Love Your Library” party! This is a family friendly event where we have chocolate treats, a photo booth, vote for your favorite baked good, chocolate fondue, and vendors selling Valentine treats. Please contact us if you’d like to volunteer or be a vendor for this event. 353-2712. Just a reminder to get your January Book Challenge reads in by the end of the week. For January, we challenge you to read a book with 350 or...
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only reason love is in the February air— it’s also National Library Lover’s Month! The entire month of February is dedicated to celebrating libraries, librarians, book lovers and lovers of libraries. So why love your local library? Libraries are a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life; they offer security and peace and quiet. They are also a place where you can focus, surrounded by like-minded people with the desire to acquire knowledge. The library is a community gathering place filled with book...
Michael Raymon Reid was born April 19, 1951, in Rugby, North Dakota. He graduated from Chinook High School in 1969, then began classes at Eastern Montana College in Billings. In 1970 he transferred to the University of Montana in Missoula. Mike graduated with honors in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation Management. Although Mike finished his formal education in 1975, he never lost his passion for learning. Most nights he could be found on his iPad, keeping up on... Full story
Janet Kay Dunham, 81, passed away on January 10, 2026 at her home in Columbia Falls, Montana. Janet was born March 27, 1944 in Havre, Montana to Joe & Anna Alsaker. She was one of four sisters growing up in Cleveland, Montana, attending Cleveland country school and then moving into town, where she graduated from Chinook High School in 1962. After graduation, Janet moved to Shelby and worked at Toole County Bank. In 1969, she married Neil Dunham and moved to Cut Bank, where they had two sons,... Full story
The family of James R. Cook are deeply saddened to announce his passing on January 9, 2026. Life with Jim was never dull-it was an adventure. He was complex, charming, charismatic, and deeply caring, with a mischievous spark that was uniquely his. Jim had a way of lighting up a room the moment he entered it. Strangers were simply friends he hadn't met yet, and he could connect with anyone through his stories, his ever-present smile, and his unforgettable, one-of-a-kind laugh. Jim loved to tease,... Full story
It was a busy week for the Chinook wrestling teams, as the Sugarbeeters wrestled four different days. The week started last Tuesday, as Chinook hosted its only home meet of the season, the Chinook Mixer, where the Beeters won plenty of matches. It was also Senior Night in Chinook. Chinook then traveled down the road to Harlem to wrestle in the rival Harlem Mixer on Wednesday night. This past weekend, the Beeters took part in the B-C Duals in Townsend, where Chinook faced a lot of really tough...
We are just a month away from tournament, and that means every game on the Hi-Line is becoming crucial for area basketball teams. Last weekend was no different. The Harlem boys basketball team got a big win last Friday night when the Wildcats beat arch rival Poplar, 82-71. Harlem's 17-8 run in the second quarter gave the Wildcats some breathing room, and they were able to hold on in the second half. Friday night also saw the Harlem girls best Poplar for another key District 2B win. In Class C ho...
The Chinook boys and girls basketball teTeams are looking to rise in the District 1B standings as January draws to a close. And the Sugarbeeters took a big step forward last weekend. Last Friday saw the Chinook boys win in Rocky Boy, 50-41. It was a key conference win for the Beeters, and it earned them a season sweep of the Northern Stars. Ryan Bell returned from an injury to score 14 points for Chinook, while Jameson Norboe was also one of three double-figure scorers with 12 points. Bryce Elli... Full story
The Hays Lodgepole Thunderbirds girls and boys basketball teams continue to compete through a busy stretch of the season, facing tough conference opponents and preparing for key upcoming matchups. Girls Basketball The Hays Lodgepole Lady Thunderbirds hold a strong 9-3 overall record this season, including a 3-3 mark in conference play. The Lady T Birds picked up an important home win on Tuesday, defeating the Frazer Bearcubs 57-43. The win showcased solid team play and helped maintain momentum...
Blaine County Deputy Clerk & Recorder/Election Manager, Savannah Wendeln announced earlier this month that her office is currently holding an "I Voted" Sticker contest election. This is the office's first-ever sticker contest, and winners will be announced in February. For anyone interested in viewing the designs and voting, Wendeln has a poster display at the courthouse that features the art of the finalists. The public is invited to vote on their favorites when they are in the building or to...
Last May, Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 207 into law. Because this new legislation has shortened the candidate filing period, Blaine County Deputy Clerk & Recorder/Election Manager, Savannah Wendeln wishes to remind residents that the filing period opens February 17 and runs through March 4. The previous filing period was 60 days. “Also, the write-in period overlaps with the candidate filing period, so there will no longer be an opportunity for people to decide to file as a write-in after they see who has or hasn’t filed,” Wende...
