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The Blaine County Museum, and its exhibit highlighting the life and legacy of one of our county's greatest citizens, has been recognized for their "outstanding and innovative" contribution to Montana history. On March 20th, the Museum Association of Montana awarded the Museum's Gilbert Horn Sr. exhibit its Best New Exhibit of 2024 award. The exhibit received seven separate nominations for this award and it was selected over other very fine exhibits from museums across the state, including an...
This year’s Community Chest Fund Drive in Chinook will take place Wednesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. If you have kids that participate in any of the organizations on the list, please take an hour out of your day to help with the fund drive. Bring a friend or two or three and go as a group! The community of Chinook is always so very generous! Lets show them how much we appreciate them too! The purpose of Community Chest is to alleviate each organization from going door-to-door soliciting donations. The drive provides local funding for, Food P...
According to the Red Cross, the impact of busy spring calendars comes right after an incredibly challenging winter, when tens of thousands of blood donations went uncollected due to severe weather. And with record-breaking spring break travel expected in the coming weeks, donors of all blood types are urgently needed—especially those with type O blood and those who give platelets. Here in Chinook, we know how to look out for one another. That’s why we’re asking all eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and join us for a community blood drive...
"From the headwaters in Glacier National Park to the irrigated fields along the Hi-Line, this system has connected generations and cultures-fueling agriculture, supporting communities, and carrying on traditions across Montana and beyond," said Jennifer Patrick, project manager for the Milk River Project. Things are getting exciting at the site of the new St. Mary's siphons, as the undertaking looms closer to achievement. "There's nothing like it – waking up in the morning and knowing that y...
After 13,708 votes were tallied from the 125 participating school across Montana, the 2025 Treasure State Award winner was announced last week. Feathers Together by Caron Levis and Charles Santoso captured first place with 4,554 votes. PreK-3 students at Chinook’s Meadowlark Elementary School, as well as those from Turner Public School, were among those who cast ballots to determine the best picture book in the field of nominees. Inspired by a real-life pair of storks whose relationship bond endures the challenge of great distance, Feathers Tog...
We are proud to announce that Brockton Elliot has been awarded the $5,000 JSI Scholarship through the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). This prestigious national scholarship, sponsored by JSI in honor of John and Chresanthe Staurulakis, is awarded to outstanding students with an interest in science, math, medicine, or engineering. Only one student from across the nation is selected for this honor each year, and we are thrilled to celebrate Brockton's achievement. Congratulations, Brockton! We...
HELENA, MT- The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) are delighted to announce 84 Montana high school seniors have been awarded the Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. This $1,250 scholarship is awarded to seniors who completed 100 hours or more of volunteer service over the past year and who plan to attend a Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement institution this fall. “Every year, we honor high school seniors who significantly contribute to the...
Blaine County Library Teen Scene Mondays 5:30-6:30, Story Time Tuesdays 10:30-11:00, Kids Zone 3:40-4:40, Home School Hour Wednesdays 1:00-2:00, LEGO Club Thursdays 3:40-4:40, Movie Fridays 1:00-2:30. Harlem Library The Harlem Library Board of Trustees will meet today, April 30, 4:30 P.M. The library will be closed May 1 so staff may attend meetings. The Book Challenge for May is to read a book with a flower on the cover. The Stepping On Workshop to help senior citizens avoid falls will be presented by the Blaine Co. Health Dept. at the...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We trust that you all had a wonderful Easter celebration, with family and friends, celebrating Resurrection Sunday. The weather was cooperative this year, so I imagine that many eggs were hunted and that kept all of the kiddos happy and busy. I can remember many Easters when the snow was too deep for egg hunting. We lucked out, this year. May 2nd will be the end of the season Pinochle Marathon party, for the players who were in the league. This will be held at our Center @ 2:00 and is no longer a Potluck....
Today, April 30, at 4:30 P.M. the Harlem Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting. The library will be closed May 1 so staff may attend meetings. The Book Challenge for May is to read a book with a flower on the cover. If you have completed the April Book Challenge please contact the library to have your name entered to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Blaine County Health Department will be sponsoring the “Stepping On Workshop” at the Harlem Library on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 P.M beginning May 19. Thi...
We have a nice variety of books ready for checkout this week. The Boxcar Librarian by Brianna Labuskes is a thrilling Depression-era novel, about a woman’s quest to uncover a mystery surrounding a local librarian and the Boxcar Library—a converted mining train that brought books to isolated rural towns in Montana. Inspired by the true history of Missoula’s Boxcar Library. In Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn, four women assassins, senior in status—and in age—sharpen their knives for another bloody good adventure in this follow-up...
Scams are a rising concern in this day and age, if you’re not prepared, they’ll get you too. We’d all like to think we would never fall for a scam–especially the old “Nigerian Prince” trick. But today’s scammers are far more convincing, sneaky, and intelligent. According to an article by NBC Montana, Montanans lost over 21 million dollars to scams in the year 2023. Modern scammers rely on two powerful emotions: panic and empathy. They do whatever it takes to elicit said emotion in you, then use that emotion to steal everything they can. A s...
Ronald D. Zander was born July 20, 1953 in Havre, Montana to Kenneth and Iler Mae Zander. Ronnie grew up in the Chinook, Harlem and Hays area and graduated from Harlem High School in 1971. At one year of age Ronnie had sleeping sickness; two months later he contracted polio. Ronnie battled the side effects of these two illnesses for the rest of his life along with the anger and frustration that accompanied the resulting physical limitations. Ronnie met David Cowell in high school, they quickly... Full story
Doris Elaine Gilbert (née Gill) was born on November 20, 1947, in Havre, Montana, the firstborn of Donald "Bud" Gill and Gladys Skones Gill. She was raised in Harlem, Montana, where her mother taught school and her father was a farmer. Doris cherished her early years on the farm-playing with animals and riding horses, recounting with humor a time she was thrown from a horse into a patch of cactus. In high school, Doris's love for music blossomed. A skilled pianist, she accompanied classmates... Full story
Q:What can I do to find relief from my worries? A: Mr. Graham has written: “Man has always been beset by worry, and the pressures of modern life have aggravated the problem … Many of you are filled with a thousand anxieties. Bring them to Jesus Christ by faith … I am learning in my own life, day by day, to keep my mind centered on Christ, and the worries and anxieties and concerns of the world pass away and nothing but ‘perfect peace’ is left in the human heart.” Stress, worry, and anxiety come when we do not trust the Lord fully to handle t...
Long time Chinook resident Bob Sharples was recognized recently for his 50 years of membership in and service to the Chinook American Legion Post #48. In a recent interview Sharples shared how he came to be a member of the post and his role, for several years, as the post's commander. A large part of the story is about a family tradition providing support to veterans of the armed services. The American Legion was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1919 The American Legion was started by...
On Sunday, April 13, the late State Senator Kenneth "Kim" Hansen from Harlem was memorialized, along with 23 others who served in the legislature during their lifetimes' and passed away during the last two years. The ceremony, which takes place in the House Chambers near the end of each legislative session, has remembrances for each being read by current and former members of the Legislature. Reading the remembrance for Senator Hansen was Kim's friend, Representative Paul Tuss from Havre....
Hi-Line Maker’s Market will be a new option for shoppers on the Hi-Line in May. The old second-hand store at 225 Indiana Street in Chinook, just below The Elk’s bar sign, will be open all five weekends in May on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Opening date is May 1, 2025. The market is the brain child of Colleen Overcast who was inspired to organize this pop-up vendor store after realizing that there is a need on the Hi-Line for such a venue. “Many talented people in our area get joy from creating special items....
Among the 223 members from across Montana in 2025 that received their State FFA Degree-the highest degree that a state can bestow upon its members-three are from Chinook: Brockton Elliot, Jacob Metcalf, and Madilyn Gruszie. In order to earn this degree, members must also have achieved their Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees. Candidates further need to be an active member for at least two years and meet requirements in correlation with agricultural education, Supervised Agricultural Experience...
As spring breathes new life into the Hi-Line, the towns of Chinook and Turner are buzzing with events that showcase creativity, connection, and community pride. Whether you’re savoring the arts, supporting local students, or celebrating the women who make our world brighter—there’s something for everyone in the coming weeks. In Turner, the community is invited to a special evening celebrating student creativity at the Turner Night of the Arts on Thursday, May 1. Held at Turner Public School, located at 190 First Street East, this event will...
Chinook High School celebrated its 2025 Prom on March 29 at the Chinook High School Gym. The event began at 7:00 p.m., with the theme "A Night of Fun in Vegas" creating an exciting and glamorous atmosphere for all attendees. This year's Prom Court included Ashlyn Holfeldt, Falyn Cecrle, Kirbey Hofeldt, Tayla Richman, Mara Edwards, Bailey Billmayer, Maddison Dunkin, Carter Rayburn, Carson Kelly, Owen Davies, Ayden Alisch, Richard Engstrom, Wyatt Matteson, and Zeke Sanders. At the end of a...
