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News Release Angie Paulsen Montana Association of Clerk & Recorders and Election Administrators As the ballots for the May 5 school and special district election are mailed this week, election officials are reminding voters that they must write their birth year and signature on their mail ballot envelope before mailing it or returning it to their elections office. Failure to provide either detail will result in the rejection of the ballot. “These laws impact every voter using mail ballots, and we want to ensure that people are aware of this r...
On April 2, the KRTV television station carried a news report about the 96th Annual Montana FFA State Convention being held in Great Falls, Montana. During that 5:30 p.m. broadcast, the Chinook FFA's Hall of Chapters entry was featured. While it didn't rank in one of the top three places at State Convention, thereby enabling it to advance for competition at National Convention, the exhibit did win newsworthy status. According to Chinook FFA Advisor Mrs. Mizti Cecrle, although FFA Chapters...
Much-needed precipitation has fallen in this part of Montana in the last few weeks, turning around a near-absence of moisture the first months of the year, but the area is still far-short of normal. National Weather Service reported Friday, the deadline for this article, that Havre had received .68 inches of precipitation so far in April, ahead of its normal amount of .51 inches for April 17. In March, Weather Service reports Havre received the average amount for the month, .5 inches. Chinook also was above normal by April 17, with .98 inches...
MSU-Northern is pleased to announce that Jeff Ament will be this year's Commencement speaker. Jeff is a renowned musician, songwriter, and visual artist as well as the co-founder and bassist of the band Pearl Jam. Jeff was born in Havre to George and Penny Ament and raised in Big Sandy, Montana. Jeff participated in basketball, football, and track at Big Sandy High School, where he graduated in 1981. During this same time, he also began playing bass guitar. After graduation he attended the...
As our communities continue to support individuals and families across all stages of life, access to reliable information and resources becomes increasingly important, especially when it comes to memory loss and dementia. One of the programs Montana State University Extension is involved in is providing Alzheimer’s and dementia support for families, helping individuals better understand and navigate the challenges that come with memory-related conditions. As part of this effort, MSU Extension is bringing a valuable opportunity to Blaine County...
For anyone who missed opening night on April 16, Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) will have three more showings of The Government Inspector by Nikoli Gogol, translated by Mattius Rischard. The script unveils a “sharp, fast-paced satire that thrives on excess, including larger-than-life personalities and absurd misunderstandings.” Presented by Bear Paw Mountain Outfitters, evening shows will resume at 7:30 on April 23-25. In this locally translated adaptation, the spirit of Gogol’s original Russian text is preserved while the language, lighting, co...
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. Bear Paw Cooperative To parents of preschool children in the Turner School Districts who would like to have them participate in a free Early Childhood Screening, it has been set for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Turner School. For appointments call Sadie at 406-379-2219. Sponsored by Bear Paw Cooperative...
HELENA, MT – In partnership with Reach Higher Montana and Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE), Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana) is pleased to announce this year’s Youth ServeMontana Scholarship recipients. “It is a privilege to offer the Youth ServeMontana Scholarship to deserving students who have positively impacted communities across Montana through volunteering,” said Kelly Cresswell, Executive Director of Reach Higher Montana. “They are much more than financial assistance, they were created to encourag...
National Library Week 2026 What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy at the Blaine County Library. National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. At Blaine County Library, we invite everyone to joi...
Happy Earth Day! How will you be celebrating? Did you know Montanans borrowed over 5 MILLION items in 2023?! That is a lot of saved trees.* We don’t have a lot of new things coming up, but remember our current weekly programs: Monday, Book Club for adults at 4:00 pm; Tuesdays, Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers at 10:00; Wednesdays, After School Squad for elementary age children, 4:00; Thursdays, Lego Club for all ages at 4:00. New books featured this week are: ~ Death at a Firefly Tea, a cozy mystery by Laura C...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center WE ARE MISSING OUR WHITE WALKER, WITH A TRAY AND A CUP HOLDER. IF YOU HAVE BORROWED THIS, PLEASE, PLEASE RETURN IT. We use this very often throughout the week. Our next Foot Clinic will be held on Monday, May 4th. If you are in need of an appointment, please call us, as you will need to be scheduled for this. Art Kleinjan will be calling Bingo for the next several weeks, due to Dale’s travel plans. Friday, May 1st is coming up! That is May Day! Let’s make May Day baskets on Wed., April 29th @ 1:00. Ple...
On Sunday, April 12, the Chinook FFA held its biennial Donkey Basketball fundraiser. This year's competition featured four teams with the Blaine County Sheriff's Deputies eventually taking the crown as the 2026 Chinook Donkey Basketball Champions. Travelling from Entiat, Washington, Donkey Sports furnished referees, game equipment, animals wearing rubber shoes, and helmets for the protection of the players during the fundraiser. The Chinook FFA rounded up players to form four teams: Sheriff's...
In the beginning of the Bible we read about the beginning of time and all things. In the beginning there was God with nothing but a formless lump of emptiness and darkness, everything unsuitable to God’s desires. But God had a plan and He is certainly capable of make something out of nothing. So He set about giving shape and order to the chaos. With an audible breath, God uttered light to separate the darkness. Then He began to fill the empty space with water, earth, sky, sun and moon. And He purposed those spaces with flora, fauna, and t...
HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check their results online. This is the sixth year of the new online application process, which allows Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to complete the drawing much faster than in years past. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists tab on the left-hand menu, or login to your MyFWP...
The Chinook track and field teams were back in action this weekend, and the Sugarbeeters worked hard at the annual Choteau Invitational last week, The Chinook boys finished ninth out of 17 teams in Choteau, with the Betters scoring 17 points. Harlem also scored 14 points to place 12th overall, while on the girls side, Chinook didn't score, while Harlem had 10 points. Britt Powell shined again for the Chinook boys with a win in the 3,200 meters. Powell finished with a time of 10:29.44 for his...
Cancellations were part of the story once again last week for many area spring sports teams. However, both the Chinook golf teams and girls tennis team did get some competition in last Saturday. The Chinook golfers visited Wolf Point last Saturday for the Wolf Point Invitational at the Airport Golf Club. The Chinook boys placed sixth out of 10 teams with a team total of 413. Just ahead of the Sugarbeeters was Harlem, which finished fifth with a 375. The tournament featured a host of Class B...
Another meet, another great showing by the Turner girls track and field team. Last weekend, the Tornadoes took part in the Winifred Track Meet, where the Turner girls placed third overall with 82 points. Turner finished only behind DGS and District 9C rival North Star. The Turner boys scored one point in the meet as well. The Turner girls got plenty of points individually, including from Rosie Day, who placed third in the 100 meters, while Ali Doyle won the 200 with a time of 26.61. Hannah Van Voast also placed sixth in the 200, while Bridget...
With the arrival of March, the school year's third quarter winds down and spring fever begins to heat up. Given those conditions, this round of monthly award winners might be considered a group that managed to rein in their energy in such a way that they channeled 'rowdy' into enthusiasm, determination, and positivity. On Thursday, March 26, Meadowlark Elementary School held an awards assembly to recognize that vivacious group. Among the awards presented were a Recess Award, a Mountain Mover...
As we continue to celebrate talent from the 75th Annual Montana Seed Show held last month, Harlem High School Art Teacher, Mary-Kate Nienhuis-French shared the names of several artists who walked away as winners. The students' art was organized and presented at the Seed Show by the Harlem High School Art Club with Nienhuis-French as their advisor. The big winner was Harlem High School freshman, Naeleigh Main, who scored status as Best of Show overall for the Junior High/High School Division....
The MSU-Northern Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the esteemed 2026 Founders' Excellence Awards. This year, the Foundation honors William "Bill" Lanier, Kyle Leeds and bestows a posthumous award on Terry "T-Bone" Mohn for their outstanding contributions to both Montana State University-Northern and the broader community. The 2026 Founders' Excellence Award, a prestigious recognition, celebrates individuals who have shown remarkable professional achievements, steadfast loyalty, a...
For the most up-to-date, real-time information, be sure to check out the “Havre Local” Facebook page. Thursday, April 23 • The Government Inspector – Presented by MSUN/Montana Actors Theatre, continues its second weekend (April 23–25). Visit mtactors.com/tickets for details. • Sunnyside School Book Fair (Last Day) – Open 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Every purchase helps support the school and classroom libraries. Friday, April 24 • Hi-Line Community Baby Shower – 2:00–6:00 PM at Holiday Village Mall (Havre). Open to new and expecting parents. Me...
The Havre-Hill County Library Foundation is inviting everyone to its annual meeting Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the library, and is inviting people to renew their membership or join the foundation membership before then to become a voting member. Havre Mayor Wade Bitz will be the featured speaker at the meeting. Tax-deductible donations to the nonprofit are $10 for a general membership, $25 for a patron membership, $250 for a life member donation and $1,000 for a Pioneer Member donation. Checks should be made payable to the Library...
Havre Trails hosted a Pray for Sun Pint Night at Triple Dog Brewery on Thursday, April 16 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. The purpose of the event was to outline upcoming trail projects and community hike events. Those who gathered had been invited to wear their best Hawaiian/beach clothes and head down to Triple Dog to pray for sun. There, they learned about the tentative hike schedule. First on the calendar is a stargazing event slated for late April/early May at Second Lake in the Bears Paw Mountains....
Kathy arranged for the six of us women to go to the Laguna Colorado for my birthday dinner. Four of us piled into Kathy's car. John agreed to bring the other two and drop them off. We arrived at our favorite little restaurant under the large palapa by the water. The owner treats us like family and the food is good, the laguna full of all manner of water birds. What's not to like! Kathy, being the youngest, popped out of her car and immediately announced, "Smoke". By the time the rest of us groan...
Patrica L. Keeler, 83, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Funeral services in Havre will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Services in Libby will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Libby Nazarene Church, with a private family burial to follow later. Schackenbur...
