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Harlem Elementary, spotlighting the 5th and 6th grade students, held its annual Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 29th. All of the participants proved to be impressive during the competition, but 5th grader, Jaxton Brady, managed to stand firm and eventually, come out on top. The runners up were McKearen Stiffarm (gr. 5), Rooney Briere (gr. 6), Nathaniel LongKnife (gr. 6), Ahsini Bell (gr. 6), Rain Janis (gr. 6), and alternate, Emily Hockhalter (gr. 6). The top 6 elementary students will join...
On January 15 and 16, the Chinook Chapter of the FFA participated in their final two competitions, a poultry contest held in Cascade and a Meats Evaluation competition at Montana Expo Park. The Poultry Team placed fourth and the Meats Team captured sixth. These were the Chapter's final Career Development Event (CDE) competitions before State FFA. In Cascade, the poultry team saw its members: Zoe Scofield, Kohen Sullivan, Eyan Hofeldt, and Tucker Crawford accumulate a team score of 1187 points....
Reimagining Rural, a series focused on strengthening rural community vitality, will kick off on Tuesday, February 4. Developed and organized by Montana State University Extension’s Community Vitality Program, Reimagining Rural brings small towns together for three evenings to learn from experts and other small towns. Jennifer Anderson, Extension Community Vitality Associate Specialist, and series organizer said, “Reimagining Rural came from the idea that Montana’s small towns, and even more so, the folks who call these places home, matte...
GREAT FALLS — PAWS of Chinook, also known as “Pets Are Worth Saving,” is expanding its mission in Montana by taking over the former Havre’s Helping Haven location in Havre. The move aims to boost fundraising efforts and provide more support for both pets and people in need. The new facility is due to open on Friday February 21, 2025. A New Chapter for PAWS The PAWS shelter has been a staple in the community for years. “PAWS has been around for 30 years, and the shelter itself has been here since 2006,” said Alissa Hewitt, President of PAWS. No...
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 29 oil and gas parcels totaling 9,102 acres that may be included in a September 2025 lease sale in Montana and North Dakota. The comment period ends Mar. 3, 2025. The parcels the BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at:https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2035530/510 Leasing is the first step in the process to...
Great Falls, MT – January 25, 2025 – Shane Ophus, owner of Ophus Auction Co., was inducted into the Montana Auctioneer Association Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Great Falls on January 25, 2025. This prestigious honor recognizes Ophus for his contributions to the auction profession and his impact on the Montana community. Ophus, through his company Ophus Auction Co., has built a respected reputation in the auction industry over the past 43 years. His commitment to providing reliable auc...
Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming announce the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season officially begun on Friday. This year’s cookie lineup includes beloved flavors including Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwhiches, Trefoils, Adventurefuls, Lemonades, Toast-Yay and gluten and allergen free Caramel Chocolate Chip. However, the flavor Toast-Yay will not be returning after the 2025 cookie season. The cookies are selling for $6 per package, with the exception of the Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies, which are $7 per p...
Harlem Library February is Love Your Library Month. To celebrate, the library is hosting the third annual “Love Chocolate...Love Your Library!” party Feb. 13, between 4-6 P.M. Vendors are invited to sell chocolate confections. Reserve a table now at no cost. The public is invited to vote for their favorite decorated chocolate dessert. We are asking people to bake and decorate cookies, cakes, cupcakes, etc. with a Valentine or library theme. Volunteers are needed to make chocolate goodies for sampling. If you would like to assist during the par...
Join us for the third annual “Love Chocolate....Love Your Library!” party Thursday, February 13 between 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. There will be chocolate confections to buy. Vendors are needed and there is no cost to reserve a table. Bake and decorate cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc. with a Valentine or library theme to be voted on by the public. Volunteers are needed to make chocolate goodies for sampling and to help during the event. There will be a photo booth, chocolate fondue and Valentine cards to make and take also. Help us celebrate Love Your Lib...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Well, there went January! Normally, that month takes about 90 days to go by, but…this year it went fast! We have some super fun things coming up! We have a wonderful Valentine’s party on Friday, February 14th, with a very special menu (for those of you who will be joining us, in house), followed by games galore! We will have fun prizes for those participating in this activity. Saturday, February 15th (in partnership with the Milk River Churches), we will be SERVING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED US! We are looking fo...
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...
You know, Lord, a friend shared about seeing goodness of folks while out shopping. If we’re paying attention, we might also see a ‘helping hand’. Last week, a short elderly lady, tried to reach a box of pasta off the top shelf in the grocery store; no way could she reach it. A lad near her, turned, asked if she needed help. She smiled, pointed to a certain ‘box’ – he grabbed it, handed it to her; she thanked him. He actually looked a bit surprised to hear her say, ‘THANK YOU!’ He smiled, nodded and walked off. To give a helping hand, to be a p...
Lance James Doney (Edo) passed away January 26, 2025 in Polson, MT. Lance was born January 4, 1992 to Margaret Ann Firstraised and Gordon James Ironman in Great Falls, MT. Lance loved hanging out with family and friends, Lance was the life of the party wherever he went, he sure knew how to keep everyone laughing. He loved camping, hookiebobing, swimming at Sluice boxes. Lance was the best dad, son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle, anyone could ever have. He also loved the Pittsburg... Full story
Carol A. Doney, 80 - passed away due to natural causes at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Wake services began at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and continued until her funeral service, that was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Burial followed in the Harlem Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Carol’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com..... Full story
The hardwood has been busy this past week, with local high school basketball teams battling it out in a flurry of games. From dominant performances to nail-biting finishes, fans have been treated to a taste of everything that makes small-town basketball so exciting. Friday, January 31st, saw a split decision between Chinook and Rocky Boy. The Lady Beeters showcased their strength with a convincing 67-17 victory over Rocky Boy. Chinook's dominant performance left little doubt as to their prowess...
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