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Blaine County Historical Foundation is a newly formed 501 c3 non-profit organization. The general purpose of the BCHF shall be, but is not limited to: • Aiding in the development of the Blaine County Museum (a county owned institution located in Chinook, Montana), its services, and the preservation, establishment, and expansion of its collection, exhibits, facilities, and properties. • Educating the citizens of Blaine County about the needs and goals of the Blaine County Museum. • Enric...
Montana State University (MSU) Extension will host an Initial Private Applicator Training on April 14, 2026, at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building in Chinook. This full-day program is designed to equip agricultural producers and land managers with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and effectively apply restricted-use pesticides while meeting state licensing requirements. The training will run from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is open to both new applicators and those with expired licenses. Participants who do not currently...
Portrait of a Pony HWR Sports The 2026 Havre Blue Ponies girls basketball team are Class A State Champions. According to Portrait of a Pony, the Blue Pony girls' state championship win on Saturday, March 14, 2026, marks the 10th all-time state title for Havre girls basketball. Havre Girls Basketball State Championships: 1976 (A): Havre 40 – Whitefish 30 1978 (AA): Havre 44 – Billings West 30 1997 (A): Havre 62 – Beaverhead Co. 43 2014 (A): Havre 51 – Hamilton 43 2018 (A): Havre 42 – Hardin 35...
The St. Mary Working Group met in Havre in March, discussing work on repairs to catastrophic failure in 2024 to the system that provides much of the water in the Milk River, work to rehabilitate the diversion dam that shunts water from the St. Mary River through 29 miles of canals, siphons and drop structures, and the need to push through the water compact for the Fort Belknap Indian Community, already approved by the state of Montana, that includes significant funding to repair and upgrade the...
On April 1, for the first time since 1972, NASA launched a rocket to the Moon, although there is no plan to land on the lunar surface. No, that's not an April Fool's joke. With its crew of four astronauts on board, Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at approximately 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time to test human deep space capabilities. NASA's Artemis II test flight will take Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch from NASA, and Mission...
Blaine County Library Monday: Home School Hour 1:00-2:00, Middle School Meet-up (Grades 6-8) 3:45-4:45. Tuesday: Story Time 10:30-11:00, Kid Zone 3:45-4:45 (Grades 3-5). Wednesday: Teen Scene 5:30-6:30. Thursday: LEGO Club 3:45-4:45. Friday: Movie 1:00-2:30 p.m. . Block Builders Quilt Guild The Block Builders Quilt Guild meet on Tuesday, April 14, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Library Meeting Room. Demonstration: Light Box. Bring a metallic fat quarter for the exchange. Anyone is welcome! Bear Paw Cooperative To paarents of preschool children in...
Tony Collins Chinook resident Tony Collins, 75, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 surrounded by family after complications of a stroke. Tony was born May 13, 1950 in Hamlin, Texas to Joe and Faye Collins. He graduated from Hamlin High School in 1969. Tony went on to marry Jamie Kim on March 1, 1974. They just celebrated 52 years of marriage this March. Tony resided in Hamlin with his wife Jamie, and his son Taylor, until 2007, when they decided to move to Chinook, Montana to be closer to... Full story
We hope everyone enjoyed the Easter holiday. A reminder that the April Book Challenge is to read a book the librarians like. Ireland and I have selected some of our favorites, so if/when you read one of these, let us know, and we’ll get your name into the April drawing for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to a local business. See attached photos for our selections. Also, Ireland and I will be traveling to Great Falls for some training next week on Thursday and Friday. Our beloved retired librarian, Colleen Brommer, will be here T...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We celebrated the birthday of Steve Edwards, here today, all the while thanking the Lord for gifting Steve another year. He has been a tireless servant to our Center for several years and we truly appreciate him. We trust that you all had a wonderful Easter week spent with friends, neighbors and family, all while spending time with the Lord. What a GIFT!!! Our Pinochle marathon is winding down by the end of this month and the party for this year will be held at Marcia Mohar’s residence. Moving forward t...
Roy Case generously donated his time and shop-class supplies to help 7th and 8th grade students learn how to build log cabin–style birdhouses. Over several weeks, students worked hands-on to construct and complete their projects, gaining basic woodworking skills along the way. Once finished, each student was able to take their birdhouse home. Case said he wanted to give back to the community by working with youth and teaching them a practical craft they could be proud of. The class included e...
Nearly one hundred people gathered at the Chinook Senior Center on Friday, March 27 to join the group of seniors celebrating their birthdays that month. According to Director Ginger Hansen, counting the meals delivered, the Center prepared for over one hundred diners that day, given the popularity of the menu. In the south-east corner, a pastel archway shaped by muted pink and sage green balloons and a gossamer-looking backdrop provided a stage for Elaine Campbell, Roger Fischer, and Brad...
The high school track and field season is underway, but the weather has already been getting in the way of the young season. With one of the biggest regular-season meets of the year on the horizon, area athletes are hoping for brighter conditions this Saturday. All of the local high schools, including Chinook, Havre High, Harlem, Turner, and Hays-Lodge Pole, will be among the teams that converge on Havre this Saturday for the annual Cal Wearley Invitational. The Cal Wearley, hosted by North...
Hey area golfers. Now that I’m writing for the BCJ and the Hi-Line again, and now that spring has sprung, I have a great idea. Let’s all come together to revive my From Tee to Green column every week. Golf season is here, and that means there’s going to be plenty of exciting golf news in the coming month. Whether area courses want to make announcements, our it’s time to start reporting on league results, or tournament results, or even just awesome golf tidbits like Aces or other individual accomplishments, I’d love to start writing about it aga...
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that seven projects will each receive $1.25 million in funding through Commerce's Montana Tourism Development Grant Program. These projects will be eligible for up to $2.75 million over the life of the grant. "Developing tourism in a sustainable and manageable manner boosts Montana's rural and under-visited communities by diversifying local economies, fostering community pride and creating tourism destinations that represent the...
The word "prom" often brings to mind elegance, celebration, and the exchange of corsages and boutonnieres. In the context of high school, prom is about getting all glammed up, taking photos, dancing, and making memories while surrounded by friends and classmates. On Saturday, March 28, the annual prom took place at Chinook High School's Floyd Bowen Gymnasium with Grand March beginning at 7:30 p.m. In Chinook, the prom is traditionally hosted by the juniors, and this year's Class of 2027...
ATTENTION Tax Preparation Customers !! TaxAide services are available at Havre’s North Central Senior Center. To make an appointment you may call 406-265-5464 only between the hours of 8:30 and 11:30 on Mondays and Tuesdays excluding holidays. A tax aide representative will answer the phone to make tax appointments only. Any other calls will go to the Senior Center messaging system. You may also call (701)-203-1345 (comes up as Grand Forks ND), to make an appointment. This is the preferred telephone number. With this phone service you are a...
On March 27, the Rocky Boy Health Center hosted a grand opening of the Miyo Pimatisiwinkamik Youth Wellness Center. Miyo Pimatisiwinkamik is Cree for Good Life Lodge. This new building will provide a place where youth can engage in healthy activities, socialize with their peers, participate in cultural events, and take part in educational programming. They will also have access to mental health support, school-based care, wellness, dental health and screening, and maternal health. “This is our investment into our youth and is the start of a b...
Havre’s P.E.O. Chapter V is holding a Wine and Microbrew Gala May 1 to raise funds to provide scholarships for local students. The $45 ticket buys three tastings, appetizers, desserts and a chance to win A $250 cash prize donated by Tilleman Motor Co. People need not be present to win the cash prize. The event includes raffles, games and an auction. P.E.O. Chapter V typically provides four scholarships, two for current Montana State University-Northern students and two for students starting college next fall, one for a Northern student and, t...
HAVRE — On Saturday, March 28, more than 150 residents of Havre and nearby communities took part in the nationwide No Kings 3 demonstration against authoritarian actions by the Trump administration. The Havre event was one of more than 30 in Montana and more than 3,200 No Kings rallies in the United States, as well as in other countries. Organizers expected that the total number of participants would exceed the 7 million who took part in No King 2 in October. That would make Saturday’s event the largest protest in U.S. history. Havre area parti...
You know, Lord, a while back a gal shared a letter her friend had sent to her, sharing about a note to Dear Abby. Not sure of time or date given but it was pretty cool, so, just sharing for April – so here goes: “Dear Abby: A friend of mine sent this to me. He’d torn it from his church bulletin. He says the author is unknown. Too bad, because I’d like to give this contemporary a big hug. Just sign me ... GETTING THERE ... “OLD FOLKS ARE WORTH A FORTUNE: Old folks are worth a fortune: With silver in their hair, gold in their teeth, stones in...
Paul T. Chute, 69, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Cremation has taken place, and arrangements are pending with Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Please visit Paul’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
Havre Police Department Monday, March 23, 2026 Officers investigated a 3:05p.m. report from 12th Street West that a mail carrier was bitten by a dog. —— Officers investigating a call from the 100 block of First Street West at 9:33 p.m. about a man trying to fight an employee of a store arrested Gerald James Lightfoot of Havre, 58, on a charge of disorderly conduct. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Officers responding to a complaint from the 100 Block of First Street West at 12:56 p.m. arrested Chan Bigknife of Rocky Boy, 53, on charges of dis... Full story
Cottonwood School Board Meeting Cottonwood School District 57 will hold a Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the North school. In person meeting only. Town of Hingham Town of Hingham will hold 2 town hall meetings regarding sewer rate increases. These will be held April 10th and April 24th at 7pm in the Hingham Fire Hall. Havre Democratic Party The public is invited to a Democratic Candidate forum on Sunday April 19th at 4 pm at the Hensler Auditorium in the Applied Technology Center on MSU-Northern Campus. The event is host... Full story
As we observe Consumer Protection Month this April, it's a critical time to shine a spotlight on the growing threat of fraud in Montana and the steps we can take to safeguard ourselves and our loved ones. Recent data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) paints a troubling picture of escalating fraud across the United States. In 2024, consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud—a 25% increase over the previous year. When accounting for underreporting, the FTC estimates actual fraud losses in 2024 may have reached a...
Though this past week saw plenty of cancellations due to poor weather, the Havre High spring sports seasons are indeed underway. The Havre High softball team, under the direction of longtime head coach Tony Vigliotti, open their season two weeks ago with a split, as they beat East Helena 12-10 before losing to Dillon 13-1. The Blue Ponies have an experienced team this season, and opened their home schedule back on Tuesday with a matchup against arch rival Lewistown. Havre’s home schedule also includes Miles City April 11, Glendive May 8, S...
