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FORT BELKNAP – The Montana Department of Labor and Industry and the Fort Belknap Indian Community's Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) hosted the 2025 Aaniiih Nakoda Workforce Expo, marking a milestone as the first job fair co-hosted by the agency and a Tribal Nation in Indian Country. The event brought together students, job seekers, and local employers for a day of career exploration, skills training, and workforce development in North Central and Hi-Line Montana. Commissioner Sarah S...

Aaniiih Nakoda College announces the 2025 Commencement speaker who will deliver the keynote address. Amy Stiffarm is the Director of the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies' Program on Native American Initiatives, the Montana Coalition. Amy Stiffarm is a member of the Aaniiih (White Clay) Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community and is a descendant of the Chippewa Cree and Blackfeet Tribes of Montana. Amy earned a PhD in Indigenous Health at the University of North Dakota in 2023. She specializes...

Harlem High School was buzzing with artistic energy this week as the talented students of the Art Club, guided by their Art Teacher & Advisor Mary-Kate French, unleashed their creative superpowers at the annual Spring Art Show on April 29. The halls of HHS transformed into a vibrant gallery, showcasing a dazzling array of student masterpieces adorning the halls. From the smooth strokes of acrylic and the delicate washes of watercolor to the rich textures of oil pastel and the innovative...

May Day means many things to many people around the world—from dancing around a May Pole to filling May baskets and leaving them as surprises on door handles. Simply celebrating the arrival of spring by decorating homes and public spaces with flowers represents another method for observing the spirit of May. However, Turner commemorated May 1 by celebrating the arts. The junior high theatre class at Turner Public Schools performed a murder mystery on that evening at 7:00, and Art Educator, Mrs....
If you missed the opening of the latest Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) production The Prisoner of Second Avenue by Neil Simon, there is still time to catch the show on May 8-10 at 7:30 p.m. in the MAT Theatre on the campus of MSU–Northern. Mayo Clinic Staff verify that when it comes to relieving stress, “more giggles and guffaws are just what the doctor ordered.” Presented by Steve and Julie Mariani, the production takes place in the heart of 1970s Manhattan. Mel Edison is living the middle-class dream until everything starts to unravel...
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 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 library beginning May 19, 1:30-2:30 P.M. This seven-seek series is free. Mark your calendars for the “Color Our World” Summer Reading Kick Off...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Wow! April is gone! Here comes May, with lots of pretty flowers to look at around our community. We have several things coming up in May that you should put on your calendars! Tues., May 6th @ 11:00, First Bank of MT will once again be here to help our aged community learn how to protect themselves against fraud. Saturday, May 10th @ 11:00 will be our second annual Mother’s Day Brunch. This is a fundraiser for our Center. We hope that you call and get signed up for this special invitation. We take great e...
The Harlem Public Library is hosting The Montana Constitution Road Show, Monday, May 12 at 6:30 P.M. in the library meeting room. The educational presentation celebrates this revolutionary document written in 1972 by 100 delegates from across the state. Sponsored by the nonprofit law firm Upper Seven Law, this free program will talk about the foundations of a functioning democracy, the rule of law, and the way the Montana Constitution brings Montana values to life. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking evening. The Book Challenge for...
Havre Trails, a group interested in promoting and improving walking, running, and bike paths, is currently looking for sponsors for the 2025 Summerfest that will be taking place on Saturday, August 23 in Havre’s Pepin Park. On Earth Day, April 22, the group celebrated by thanking the Hi-Line communities for their past support. “Every step you take on our beautiful local trails is made possible by community support,” Lindsey Brandt-Bennett stated. “You help us maintain and expand the outdoor spaces that make our area special.” Since the nonprofi...

As one of their course requirements, students enrolled in Dr. Miller's journalism class at Turner Public School participated in the Montana High School Journalism Contest sponsored by the University of Montana School of Journalism. All entries had to be submitted electronically by March 26, and winners were announced last week. In the category of News Writing, first place was presented to Jake Brown from Turner's school newspaper The Northwind; second place went to Holly Grabofsky, and Landon...

Terri Lee Gilbert, age 78 of Laurel MT, passed away on February 11, 2025 in Billings, MT surrounded by her children. Terri was born to Bernard and Beth McGuire on Aug 16, 1946 in Harlem, Montana. Growing up in Harlem, summers were spent camping with family at Mission Canyon, family Reunions at Bigfork, spending time with Bergren, Richman and Billmayer cousins and hanging out with friends at the drive-in movies and roller-skating rink. During high school, Terri kept up with various school activit... Full story

Louie was born in Devils Lake North Dakota to Edward and Ann Schepp, He is survived by one younger brother, Raymond, and a younger sister, Helen, his son Andy and several nieces and nephews. In his earlier years he loved rodeoing with his friends, doing especially well in the bronc riding in 1970 taking home the championship, after a few unfortunate accidents in the arena he had to hang up his chaps for good which led to many years of carpentry service around the community. He is remembered for... Full story
Alexander (Zander) Blewett, III, a trial lawyer from the personal injury law firm of Hoyt & Blewett PLLC in Great Falls, Montana, has awarded $500 Scholarships to the top student athlete wrestlers in North Central Montana from up to 4 schools in North Central Montana who have displayed the best combined qualities of wrestling and academic achievement. Students are eligible from schools in Augusta, Cascade, Chester-Joplin-Inverness, Chinook, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Fairfield, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Havre, Highwood, Shelby, Simms and...

The top track and field athletes from across north central Montana gathered in Glasgow on Tuesday for the 43rd Annual Norm Girard Top 10 Track Meet. It was a steller day for competitors from Chinook, Harlem, and Turner, who brought intensity, and standout performances to one of the region's premier events. Chinook Sugarbeeters Lead with Power and Depth Chinook's athletes turned in a strong showing across both track and field events. Carson Nissen was a major highlight, sprinting to 2nd place...