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Driven by supply chain disruptions, rising fuel prices, and increases in production costs—whether with labor or energy, the trend towards escalating costs inevitably affects every business and every individual. Given those conditions, as well as rising costs in postage, the price of The Blaine County Journal—News—Opinion and the Havre Weekly Record is due to go up on May 1. An issue of the newspaper will increase from the current price of $1.00 to $1.50. Keri Hanson, Co-Owner of the two publications, explains: “When we purchased the paper i...
People across the globe celebrated Earth Day 2026 on Wednesday, April 22. With the theme "Our Power, Our Planet," the celebration marked the 56th anniversary of the environmental movement. In the spirit of responsible stewardship, the students at Zurich Elementary School gathered for their Fifth Annual Community Clean-up. As explained by current Sixth-Eighth Grade Teacher, Mrs. Brooke Pruttis, the litter collection day is a tradition. "We started cleaning Park Road from the school to the dump...
The Chinook Community Chest Fund Drive will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, beginning at 5:30 PM. For nearly 50 years, the Chinook Community Chest has helped support local organizations by eliminating the need for multiple groups to go door-to-door seeking donations. This annual drive provides vital funding for programs such as the Food Pantry, PAWS, AAU Wrestling, youth baseball and softball, youth soccer, Children’s Theater, the swim team, and the Rod & Gun Club. Community members are encouraged to be ready for volunteers, who will b...
MSU-Northern Chancellor Gregory D. Kegel announced he will retire August 1, 2026, after more than 44 years of service to the university and a 50-year career in education, including over a decade as Chancellor. A 1976 graduate, Kegel returned to Northern in 1982 as an instructor and rose through the ranks to lead the university beginning in 2014. During his tenure, he prioritized student recruitment, retention, and hands-on learning while helping guide a shared vision for the campus. Under his...
Northern Montana Health Care (NMHC) is proud to welcome a new provider to the Northern Montana Sletten Cancer Center, marking the first time in over two years the center has had a permanent, on-site physician dedicated to serving patients in our community. Dr. Thomas "Tom" J. Reid III, MD, PhD, FACP, brings extensive experience to the Hi-Line, strengthening our commitment to providing high quality cancer care close to home. Dr. Reid said he is excited for the opportunity to build up the program...
When people think of the Extension Office, they often think of 4-H. Overseeing the 4-H program is a large part of what we do in Extension. When people hear “4-H,” they often think of livestock projects and the county fair, and while those are important parts of the program, 4-H is much more than that. At its core, 4-H is a youth development program focused on helping young people build life skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging. 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension, reaching youth ages 5–18 through h...
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. Community Chest The Chinook Community Chest Fund Drive will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, beginning at 5:30 PM. Contact Kelsie Harwood at 406-925-1732 for more info....
Blood donations tend to drop during the winter months, whether it is due to cold weather or seasonal illness. When spring arrives, schedules begin to fill up. Schools are wrapping up the year, activities pick up, the weather improves, and days grow longer. People get busy, but the need for blood does not slow down. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially those with type O blood and those who give platelets. Here in Chinook, we take care of one another. That is why we are asking all eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and join... Full story
The Harlem Board of Trustees will meet today at 4:30 pm. See attached agenda. A reminder to get your books turned in for the April Book Challenge, which was to read a book the librarians like. See some of our recommendations on our Facebook page, or stop by for a visit, and we’ll recommend a few. Next month’s challenge is to read a book about disease, addiction, or mental health. We have summer reading coming right around the corner. Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks. Some featured titles this week are: ~ Judge Sto...
We will show the movie The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Monday May 4th at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. We have a nice variety of books available for checkout this week. If you like non-fiction we have How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay by Jenny Lawson. Jenny shares more than one hundred humorous, heartfelt, and genuine tools and tricks that she relies on to keep her going even when her brain isn’t working properly due to depression, anxiety, and ADHD. She also offers tips to stay...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center WE ARE MAKING MAY DAY BASKETS TODAY, WEDNESDAY APRIL 29TH @ 1:00. We are always disappointed to see good old things go away, so this is how you prevent it. We are aware that many people are not able to get out, so we might swing one by and hang it on your door, however, if you ARE able to get out, come and join in the fun! We all need FUN! A huge thank you to Fred Hofman, Kevin Elias, Frank Billmayer & Josiah Sanders for coming into our Center to explain the mill levies, how they work and what our local...
Henry Nagamori passed away on April 6, 2026. A Memorial Service is being held for him on April 25, 2026, at Croxford Funeral Home at 11AM with a reception to follow at the Moose Lodge. Henry was born in the Fort Benton hospital December 5, 1939. His parents, Eisaku and Aya Nagamori took him home to the farm they leased. Henry lived in that house the rest of his life. During the Second World War the landowner got permission for Eisaku to continue farming the land. But they had to have an elderly... Full story
Cathy Jean Bear, 62 - Passed away on April 18,2026 surrounded by her family. A wake was held on April 24 at the Harlem High School Gym. Funeral Services were on Saturday, April 25. A full obituary will be in next week’s edition.... Full story
April 19, 2026, we lifted Shirley to heaven. Shirley Ann Heggen Lybeck passed away peacefully in Great Falls, Montana. Her loved ones were given the opportunity to say goodbye. Born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan to Fred Warren Heggen and Lena Viola Heggen, Shirley was the third of five children. Joyce Eastlund (Holly), Beryl Garvin (Russ), Wayne Heggen (Arlene), and Jerry Heggen (Kathy). Shirley married Willard Lybeck in 1954. They met in May on a blind date and married four months later. Over... Full story
Micheal Mathias Keller, 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 21, 2026. A vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and his funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, all at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Monsignor Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial will take place in Cottonwood Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Micheal's online memorial page to send a card or lea... Full story
Darlene Nicholson, 88, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed peacefully on April 16, 2026, surrounded by those who cared for her. Born October 1, 1937, in Harlem, Montana, to John and Mary Green, Darlene carried the traditions of her small-town roots throughout her life. She married Pete (Paul) Nicholson on November 29, 1958, and together they built a happy life together. Darlene and Pete raised their family in Havre, Montana, and spent countless happy days fishing and camping - traditions that wove... Full story
The Chinook track and field teams were looking to build momentum this weekend, but instead, poor spring weather caused the Shelby Invitational to be cancelled last Friday. The Beeters will be one of many area teams to compete in this weekend's Havre Lions Invite in Havre. The weather was bad in Shelby, but Harlem was able to travel to Missoula for the SSHS Invite last Saturday. The Harlem boys finished fifth out 23 teams with 38 points. Once again, the Wildcats were stellar in the distance...
Chinook wrestler Kimber Klein, part of Team Montana, was a star at the Iowa Duals. Klein, an All-State wrestler for the Sugarbeeters, went undefeated at the AAU tournament in Iowa. Klein had perfect 8-0 record in her weight class, earned USA All-American honors, and helped Team Montana to an eighth-place finish. At 100 pounds, Kline earned All-State honors at the Montana All-Class State Wrestling Tournament back in February in Billings. Klein was part of an outstanding group of Chinook girls...
Chinook High School senior Wyatt Matteson has signed with Miles Community College, where he will continue his rodeo career at the college level. Congratulations, Wyatt!...
The JR Ref Clinic held Saturday, April 11, at Fairfield High School brought together young officials and veteran mentors from across Montana for a full day of training, instruction, and live-game experience. For the first time in the event's history, the clinic filled completely and had a waiting list. Hosted by 127 Sports Intensity and directed by Mike Schmidt, the clinic featured 40 registered participants and 16 Montana Officials Association mentors. The day opened with an hour-and-a-half...
Local community members were encouraged last week to support Carson Kelly as a finalist in the Reach Higher Montana Sticker Design Contest. With that intention in mind, several residents visited the Reach Higher Montana website to vote for Kelly’s sticker, an art piece entitled “Strive to Create.” In speaking about the contest, Kelly explains what prompted him to enter: “At the beginning of March, I found out that Reach Higher Montana was hosting their annual design-a-sticker competition. To be honest, anytime anything in my life has the wor...
The Valley Clovers 4-H Club is excited to report we were recently awarded a $100 grant from Montana Farmers Union! Grant funds will help us with our goal of contributing to the Angel Tree Foundation, providing holiday gifts for under-privileged children in our community. Montana Farmers Union supports family farms, ranches, and rural communities like ours. By contributing to our 4-H project, MFU helps give our club members more opportunities for learning valuable lessons in leadership and...
Although most FFA Chapters across the country observe National FFA Week during the last week of February, the Chinook FFA usually waits until May to implement their activities. This year, FFA Week in Chinook will be May 4-7. As explained by FFA Advisor Mitzi Cecrle, this change is mainly due to inclement weather conditions typical for February and the time of season. "It has been written in our POA from past years to make this change," she explained. Monday will be celebrated by wearing the FFA...
While attending the State FFA Convention in early April, the Chinook Chapter of the FFA learned that two of their members had joined the ranks of proficiency award winners. A senior at Chinook High School, Falyn Cecrle earned a gold proficiency in beef production, and sophomore Bryce Elliot won a silver in forage production. These awards provide recognition to members who are exploring and becoming established in agricultural career pathways. To win her Gold Proficiency Award in beef...
During Meadowlark Elementary School's March Awards Assembly, in addition to their regularly scheduled monthly honors, Seed Show art winners were announced and presented with their prizes. Elementary Music and Art Teacher, Mrs. Amy Spence delivered some student art work to the Seed Show, and those who earned ribbons received them during the assembly on March 26. Kindergarteners receiving ribbons were Taelynn Thompson, Raija Weinheimer, Harper Crane, Quinn Fetter, and Brixlee Hammond. From the...
