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During last Tuesday’s Chinook City Council meeting, an interim mayor was appointed to replace Mayor Glen Huestis who resigned Feb. 5 due to health issues. The Council voted to approve council member Robert Smith for the role to fill the vacancy until the end of the term this November. With the appointment, it leaves a vacancy on the council which needs filled with an appointment of a new member. Smith has been serving as mayor in Huestis’s absence. In other business, the council discussed the progress of the waste water project. Concern was...
There are many holidays throughout the year. From Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th), to National Hot Dog Day (July 17th), to even Be Kind to Lawyers Day (April 8th). It seems like just about everything gets it day. With that being said, why does one of the finest places in the world, our very own Blaine County, not have its own official day? Well, after an exhaustive analysis of which of the 365 days would be the most fitting, I proclaim (with absolutely no authority) that March 1st...
Two weeks ago was the 55th anniversary of the "Big Sandy Cornfield Bomber" incident. Locals were shocked to witness an F-106A Delta Dart performing a belly landing in a field north of Big Sandy, not far from Box Elder. As surprised as they were by the landing. little could prepare them for the revelation that the airplane had landed without a pilot at the controls. The aircraft was quickly retrieved by officials from Malmstrom Air Force Base, repaired, and returned to active duty. The story of...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation recently received $2500 from Triangle Communications through their Community Vitality Grant for the Chinook Pool and Park Rehabilitation Project. Triangle has been an incredible contributor to the project since fundraising started, and the Foundation is extremely grateful for their unwavering support. Donations like this help to provide funding that will ensure the completion of the updates to the Chinook Pool through Phase A of the project, which is s...
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...
Harlem Library The Book Challenge for February is to read a book that reminds you of home. The library board will hold its regular meeting Feb. 26, 4:30 P.M. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and attended the “Love Chocolate...Love Your Library!” party. You can now receive library notices via texts. Contact the library if you would like to receive text messages when a hold is ready, one day before an item is due, and seven days after an item is overdue. Blaine County Library Teen Scene Mondays 5:30-6:30. Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Kid...
Thanks to all who supported the “Love Chocolate...Love Your Library!” party. We are grateful to all who donated, entered baked goods for the contest, to vendors, volunteers, and everyone who attended. The Book Challenge for February is to read a book that reminds you of home. We have a selection on display for you to choose from. The library board will hold their regular monthly meeting February 26 at 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. The library is now offering patrons the option to receive text messages to remind them when a hold is rea...
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday February 24th at 4:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. February is 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 t...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Well, let’s just say that winter has arrived! Brrrr. Unless you must go out, please stay warm and safe! We would LOVE to see you, but you can call us, as well. Our main priority is to keep our community safe by delivering to them, if you need this service and if you are 60 years of age or older and have filled out some very brief paperwork! It really is that simple. You would then get the best meal around for an absurdly low cost. 357-2648 We have had people who’s vehichles would not start, and sur...
Our local teams battled it out on the hardwood this past weekend. The rivalries were fierce, the shots were hot, and the crowds were roaring! And the wrestlers made all of us proud in Billings, unleashing their fury on the mats! The Sugarbeeters faced a challenging weekend, going up against Conrad and CJI. The girls kicked things off with a dominant performance on Friday, crushing Conrad 61-17. However, they couldn't maintain the momentum against CJI on Saturday, falling 46-38. The boys also...
On February 4, the Chinook FFA Chapter traveled to Havre, Montana, for the spring Milk River District Competition. The event was held at the Fifth Avenue Christian Church where the membership competed in Agricultural Sales, FFA Creed Speaking, Star Greenhand, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Several members brought home hardware and satin, testifying to their ability. The Chapter fielded two teams in the Agricultural Sales Career Development Event (CDE), one senior division and one junior division....
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...
