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  • Knights of Columbus Contribute to a Warm and Bright Holiday

    Donna Miller|Dec 15, 2021

    The local Knights of Columbus organization, in collaboration with the Great Falls Council and several local businesses, are making the holiday season warmer and brighter for many Hi-Line families with their food and coat donations. On Friday, December 10, David Grierson's white Toyota Tundra and cargo trailer arrived at St. Gabriel's Church in Chinook with 2400 pounds of food and several boxes of coats. A local distribution is planned for Saturday, December 18. "This is our second shipment to th...

  • Art Students Perform Goodwill Gesture

    Donna Miller|Dec 15, 2021

    Meadowlark Elementary School students are conducting a fundraiser to aid the residents of Denton, whose community was devastated by wildfire. Starting on Monday, December 13, and lasting until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, students will be hosting an ornament silent auction. The Christmas tree ornaments will be displayed on the Meadowlark Facebook Page where people can place their bids. The idea came to life after one of Emily Scofield's fourth graders, Cali Van Voast, a student whose...

  • Finding Pleasure in Puppetry

    Donna Miller|Dec 15, 2021

    During the first week of December, rehearsals for A Christmas Carol were going strong as cast and crew members began working with the Bunraku puppets that will bring the characters to life. Directed by Angela Pratt, the opening performance of this adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale will take place tomorrow, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Montana Actors' Theater (MAT) on Cowan Drive. Five people with Blaine County ties, in fact, have involvement with the production. Art...

  • Journal Jots

    Dec 15, 2021

    Harlem Library The Book Challenge for Dec. is to read a book that puts you in the holiday spirit! We have a great selection on the Christmas Book Tree. The library will be closed Dec. 24 in observance of the Christmas holiday and Dec. 31 for the New Years holiday. There will be no programs at the library the week of Dec. 27. Come in and see the “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” display. Harlem Food Bank The Harlem Food Bank will OPEN December 9, 2021. Bear Paw Cooperative The Bear Paw Cooperative, through your local school district, assists in the...

  • HARLEM CITY COUNCIL

    Dec 15, 2021

    HARLEM CITY COUNCIL Monday, December 20, 2021 • 6 P.M., Harlem City Hall The regular monthly meeting for the City of Harlem will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., in City Council chambers at Harlem City Hall. The public is encouraged and invited to attend. Please practice safe social distancing, and Please wear a mask if planning on attending! *Minor agenda changes may occur prior to the council meeting date, but no changes will be made after the required 48 hour public notice posting. AGENDA ROLL CALL• PLEDGE OF ALL...

  • Students of the Week Announced

    Donna Miller|Dec 15, 2021

    Harlem ROARing students stand in a class of their own. Although the school's policy of securing media releases has caused a bit of a delay in reporting, officials at Harlem Elementary School are proud to release the names of the newest members to join the ROAR Roster. For the first Friday of December, the Wildcats who set themselves apart are, Presley Vauthier (Kindergarten), Everly Doney (1st grade), Chanel Fox (2nd grade), Keira Gardipee (3rd grade), Khailie Hill (4th grade), Ryan Fetter (5th...

  • Montana Ag Partners Recruit for Communications Specialist to Promote Crop Varieties and Educate on Best Practices

    For Immediate Release|Dec 15, 2021

    Great Falls, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC), and Montana State University (MSU) have partnered to fund a Crop Variety Promotions and Education Specialist position located on the Bozeman campus of MSU. “The MSU Plant Breeding program has a long history of developing varieties that allow Montana growers to earn premiums for their crops and we look forward to finding the right candidate to join their team to help share the story of how breeding programs add value,” said Cassidy Marn,...

  • Frank Pehrson

    Dec 15, 2021

    Frank Pehrson passed away December 5, 2021 at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, MT, at the age of 101. Frank was born in Wenatchee, WA on October 11, 1920. His parents were John and Elva D Pehrson. He was raised in Alamo, ND. The family relocated to Fort Peck, MT in 1936 and built and operated the Wheeler Hotel. He went to work at Barracks Maintenance at age 16. By age 18, he went to work for Truman Bowen Construction. First as a truck driver and later as an oiler on a crane. At the... Full story

  • Harlem Library

    Dec 15, 2021

    Please stop by the library this week to see the lovely display of angels members of the community have graciously brought to the library for our “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” display. Get in the holiday spirit and read one (or more!) books from our Christmas Book Tree. This will qualify you for the December Book Challenge. When you finish your book, contact the library and your name will be entered to win a $10 gift card from a local business. The library will be closed December 24 and December 31 for the Christmas and New Year’s holid...

  • Christmas from the Hi-Line Concert Transpires Tonight

    Donna Miller|Dec 15, 2021

    Tonight, December 15 at Havre High School's Auditorium, the Hi-Line Arts Council will be sponsoring a holiday concert featuring world renowned pianist Phillip Aaberg. The live performance, Christmas from the Hi-Line is slated for a 7 p.m. start time. This is the second time that the Hi-Line Arts Council (HLAC) will host the Grammy and Emmy nominated composer, Aaberg. A native of Chester, Aaberg was the first performer of HLAC's inaugural event last year on December 20, when the newly formed...

  • Chinook Junior High Boys Take Third at District Tournament

    Dec 15, 2021

    The Chinook Junior High Boys took third at the District 9C Middle School Basketball Tournament in Gilford December 1-4 with wins over Box Elder, Big Sandy and CJi. Their only lose was to Fort Benton. Congratulations, boys and coaches!...

  • JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE (correction)

    Diana Maloney|Dec 15, 2021

    The Junior High boys basketball team recently finished up their season. They were a young team and learned a lot that could carry on to next year. We are all excited to watch you again next Fall....

  • Thunderbirds 3-0 after Edging Plenty Coup 60-53 and Running by Heart Butte 71-32

    Kody Farmer|Dec 15, 2021

    The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds are rolling to start the 2021-22 high school basketball season. After opening with a lopsided win a week ago over Dodson the girls headed south to Billings this weekend. The Thunderbirds took part in the 9th Annual American Indian Shootout. The Thunderbirds outlast Plenty Coup 60-53 on Friday night. Saturday the girls ran the Heart Butte Warriors out of the gym with a 71-32 thumping to improve to 3-0 on the season. The tournament features a ton of talented teams...

  • 'Beeters open with 53-34 win over Cut Bank

    Kody Farmer|Dec 15, 2021

    The Chinook Sugarbeeter girls basketball team was the last of our Blaine County schools to get their season started. After getting in an extra week of practice before the season opener, the girls were more than ready for their first game action. The 'Beeters headed west on Thursday to take part in the Coyote Classic Preseason Tip-off Tournament in Shelby. Chinook began their season with a lopsided 53-34 win over the Cut Bank Wolves. Saturday morning the 'Beeters were back on the court with a...

  • Lady Cats best Lodge Grass 55-37, fall to Huntley

    Kody Farmer|Dec 15, 2021

    The Harlem Lady Cats were in Billings this past weekend at the Class B Tip Off Tournament being played on the campus of Lockwood High School. The tournament featured several top tier teams from the District 2B, 3B and 4B including Poplar, Wolf Point, St. Labre, Huntley Project, Lodge Grass and Shepherd. Harlem began the weekend with a game against the Lodge Grass Indians Friday afternoon. Sophomore Emma Billmayer drained on from beyond the arc to go along with a nine point first quarter effort...

  • 'Beeters open with 55-47 win over Cut Bank, fall to Belt 44-32 at Coyote Classic

    Kody Farmer|Dec 15, 2021

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters were the final Blaine County Basketball team to begin their 2021-22 season and they did so this past weekend in Shelby at the Coyote Preseason Tip Off Tournament. The Sugarbeeter boys opened the season with a 55-47 win over the Cut Bank Wolves Thursday afternoon. They returned to the court Saturday morning to challenge the Belt Huskies. After battling back to even the score in the fourth quarter the 'Beeters fell 44-32 to begin the season 1-1. The 'Beeters scored the ope...

  • Thunderbirds top Hardin 79-71 All-American Indian Shootout

    Kody Farmer|Dec 15, 2021

    The Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds were in Billings this past weekend taking part in the 9th Annual All American Indian Shootout. The Thunderbirds would go 1-1 over the weekend falling to Plenty Coup 77-74 Thursday and defeating Hardin JV 79-71 on Friday. The tournament features a bevy of talented teams including Class A Browning and Hardin as well as Rocky Boy, Plenty Coup, Box Elder, Heart Butte, Two Eagle River and two teams from North Dakota, Mandaree and White Shield. The Thunderbirds began...

  • Wildcats fall to Lodge Grass 77-74, bounce Huntley 49-45

    Kody Farmer|Dec 15, 2021

    The Wildcats were back at full strength this past weekend as they were in Billings taking part in the Class B Tip Off Tournament at Lockwood High School in Billings this past weekend. The tournament featured a bevy of top tier teams from District 2B, 3B and 4B including the two time defending State Class B Champion Lodge Grass Indians. Harlem opened the tournament Friday night against the Indians, Saturday afternoon they faced Huntley Project. In what some feel may be a preview of state tourname...

  • 'Beeter Grapplers continue to perform well, shine at Scottie Invitational

    Kody Farmer|Dec 15, 2021

    The Chinook Sugarbeeter Grapplers are now under the leadership of Ben Stroh. The Head Coaches accolades during his time wearing the black and orange are well known. As a four time Montana Class B/C State Wrestling Champion, and a NAIA National Champion for the MSU-Northern Lights, Stroh clearly brings an impressive resume into his first year as Head Coach for the Sugarbeeter wrestling program. Stroh has a determined approach in leading his team, "I have my experiences I plan to share with the...

  • Harlem Wildcat, Lady Cat wrestling teams continue to get better, perform well in Glasgow

    Kody Farmer|Dec 15, 2021

    The Harlem Wrestling Boys and Girls Teams are once again under the tutelage of Head Coach Jon Baker. This years girls roster consist of freshman Izzy Baker, sophomore Kaitlyn Johnson, junior Amilia Blackcrow, freshman Ihté Stiffarm and senior Savannah Buckman. The Wildcat boys team lists seniors Mikkel Rider, Michael King III, Darrius LongKnife, Marty Snow, Stanley Spangelo along with juniors Landen Gray. Rounding out the roster are Sophomores Leon Champagne, Shaide Bell, James Walls, Jakob...

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