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Aaniiih Nakoda College held its 2026 commencement ceremony on May 8, celebrating graduates for their academic achievements and recognizing the accomplishments of the Class of 2026....
The Montana 250th Commission recently announced the recipients of its Event Sponsorship Program. Among the forty organizations who received funding was the Blaine County Fair. Of the $100,000 allocated for events, activities, and programs that honor the semiquincentennial while engaging communities throughout Montana, Blaine County received one of the top awards of $5,000. According to Fair personnel, the sponsorship will fund a Veterans and Elders Tribute Exhibit. Sponsorships were issued on a...
Super Hero nurses were honored at Northern Montana Health Care May 5-8, starting with a taco bar and a chance to be photographed in super hero costumes on Cinco de Mayo, Tuesday, May 5. Dairy Queen Dilly Bars were delivered to nurses starting at 11:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday, and the nurses had a live treat Thursday. Bear Paw Bowls was on the health care system's campus serving its Acai Bowls and local pet rescue mission 406 K9 Rescue brought puppies for a Puppy Pet Refresh next to the food...
Users of Northern Montana Health Care’s patient portal are seeing some changes to the system, and NHMC is working to get more people signed into the upgraded system. NMHC has made upgrades effective April 20 to its online patient-health care link Patient Portal, and is planning to make some more to increase ease and benefits to its patients. The portal, now MyHealth, has a new look and new functions, NMHC Patient Access Director Patti Nault said. Nault added that she likes the new look of the portal. “It just looks a little different,” she s...
Summer often means long days, busy schedules, and time spent moving between work, family activities, and community events. For those with young kids, it could also mean juggling work, babysitters, camps, swimming lessons, trips to the library or museum, and much more. During these hectic months, meal planning can help families save time, reduce stress, and make healthier food choices. Meal planning does not need to be complicated to be effective. Even taking a few minutes at the beginning of the week to think through meals and snacks can help f...
Zurich School Zurich School has old basketball jerseys and cheer uniforms that we’d like to give to Zurich alumni that wore them. They will be given away on a first come, first served basis. Call the Zurich School at (406)357-4164 and ask for Brooke. The last day to claim a jersey or cheer uniform is May 22, 2026. 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...
Chinook resident Kenneth (Ken) Pelesky, 68, passed away in his home on May 11, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. Ken was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on January 26, 1958, to Tony and Joyce Pelesky. He graduated from Sheridan High in 1976. Ken later married Teresa (Teri) Castle on April 23, 1977. They had 2 children, Kathryn Joyce Pelesky and Kenneth Duane Pelesky II. Ken had a few different jobs, as diverse as Equipment Operators, over the road truck driver with over 1 million logged miles,... Full story
Time is quickly approaching for the Community Yard Sale on June 6. Three families have signed up so far to set up in their yards, hoping many more will sign up in the next week. Sellers have two options. Set up in your yard, or set up at the fairgrounds for a fee of $25 per space. Everyone has items in their home they can get rid of, so set up a table to be put on the map. The more people, the more traffic you will get. Sellers can contact Bob Feist at 406 366 3804 to be put on the map for city yard sales, or contact Debbie Ramberg at 406 945...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center We trust that you had a safe, Memorial Day weekend, with the time to honor those whom you have known that gave their lives for the freedoms that we all enjoy today. Thank GOD for these men and women that provided what we have. Monday, June 1st is the Foot Clinic. If you are in need of an appointment, PLEASE call us @ 357-2648, as you will need an appointment for this. We have several things coming up that you should mark on your calendars. Mon., June 8th: 6:00 p.m. Austin Haney will be here at our wonderful...
Get ready for summer reading! We’ll begin summer reading programming next week. Come sign up! Children ages 0-5 will be tracking how many books are read to them; children ages 6-12 will track every 20 minutes read; teens and tweens will track every book read; and adults will track every book read. Rewards include ice cream gift certificates for the kids, and $50 Visa gift cards for the tweens/teens and adults. Programming will be: Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:00 for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers; Summer STEAM for elementary s...
To take advantage of their newly renovated track, Turner Public School hosted a Track and Field Day for K-5 elementary students on Tuesday, May 12. Dodson, Zurich, Whitewater, and Turner Colony students competed in the event, which began at approximately 10:00 a.m. As the clock neared 1:45 p.m., winners received recognition. According to event organizer, Mrs. Kayleigh Turley, who teaches Physical Education and coaches track at Turner, they held a 50, 100, 200, and 400 meter dash. For field...
Book Club will meet this evening, Wednesday May 27th, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. We will take a break for the summer and start again in the fall. The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is “Unearth a Story”, and it involves dinosaurs, fossils, and history. Carsey has a lot of fun activities planned, including collaborations with the Blaine County Museum and Shores Floral. We thank our partners for taking time to be presenters for our program. Our Summer Reading Program will kick off Friday May 2...
The Blaine County Clerk & Recorder/Assessor/Election Administrator race features both an incumbent, Pauly Miller, and challenger Savannah Wendeln vying for the role. It might be the longest title for a position on the ballot. And the position itself is as wide-ranging as its title suggests. The office oversees responsibilities tied to property taxes, land ownership records, election administration and integrity, public records access, and county financial operations. Miller, a Republican, won...
The seat for Hill County Justice of the Peace is up for election, with only one candidate appearing on the primary ballot. Voting by mail has already begun, and in-person voting will take place on June 2. The sole filing candidate is Mane Acosta, who has been employed as a judicial administrative assistant for the Hill County Justice Court of Record. Acosta has served in her current role for the past four years, with the most recent two years spent serving as Judge Pro Tempore for current Hill County Judge, the Honorable Audrey Barger. Judge...
'Tis the season. For school field trips, that is. May is the peak of student travel time, not only because of warmer weather and clearer roadways in Montana but often in order to end the school year on a high note. Educators and their students from both Meadowlark and Zurich Elementary Schools have taken field trips this month. With these engaging excursions, the groups are celebrating a year of study while also capturing many topics of the curriculum so as to deepen understanding. The idea...
Although earlier this month Zurich students travelled east on the Dinosaur Trail, first graders at Meadowlark Elementary School in Chinook ventured west on May 20. They attended the Depot Museum in Rudyard. Additionally, fifth graders toured Havre Beneath the Streets. Housed in a restored Great Northern Railway depot, the museum offers an authentic glimpse into rural life, transportation history, and the pioneering spirit that shaped Montana's northern plains. The first graders also learned...
Student Council President, Bridget Reed welcomed everyone to the Turner Public School Athletic and Academic Awards Night festivities on Monday, May 11. In celebration of achievement, both academic and extra-curricular awards were presented. Superintendent, Mrs. Jennifer McAllister began the evening by honoring Scholar Athletes and those earning Academic All-State status. The primary difference between Academic All-State and Scholar Athlete commendation lies in the official recognition source and specific GPA thresholds. Academic All-State is a...
Under the guidance of their teacher Ms. Emily Scofield, every year the third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School complete a science unit on ecology that culminates in a biome project. Upon completion of their learning, which included a three-week research and create phase, the group presented their biomes in mid-April. Scofield begins the unit by defining a biome as an ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. She goes on to explain that the...
Under the guidance of their teacher Ms. Emily Scofield, every year the third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School complete a science unit on ecology that culminates in a biome project. Upon completion of their learning, which included a three-week research and create phase, the group presented their biomes in mid-April. Scofield begins the unit by defining a biome as an ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. She goes on to explain that the...
Thursday May 28, 2026 • Havre Middle School 5th Grade Open House – Held from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. • Soccer Registration – In-person soccer registration will be held from 4 PM to 7 PM. Applications are available at Grams beginning Friday, May 8. • Tip-It Bar Horseshoe League – League begins May 28. Cost is $40 per two-person team and anyone can join. Karaoke is also held Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 PM to 1:30 AM. Friday May 29, 2026 • Hi-Line Arts Council Presents Art Alley – Held from 5 PM to 9 PM featuring live music, Vic’s Place, ar...
Havre Middle School has named its Students of the Month for May. The honorees are sixth-grader Mesa Granell, seventh-grader Piper Larson, and eighth-grader Gracie Story. Sixth Grade: Mesa Granell Mesa is the daughter of Josh and Jen Granell and has two siblings, Koy and Marlee Granell. She is a Spotlighter for the middle school choir and participates in volleyball. Outside of school, she enjoys playing soccer, barrel racing, and pole bending. She also enjoys helping on the farm, camping, and...
5th Class Reunion: MSU-Northern celebrated the Class of 1976 throughout graduation weekend. The graduates reunited with old friends, toured campus to see how it's grown and changed since they attended school. For the commencement ceremony, they donned their golden gowns and led the procession of all graduates. We were so happy to celebrate this milestone with the graduating class of 1976. Back Row: Patti Iversen, Bill Iversen, Robert Copenhaver, Tom Bloch, Dave Widdekind, Cal Long, Don Holst,...
The Milk River Gobblers are happy to announce the winners of their 2026 scholarship awards. There was $2,500.0 awarded this year. The following is a list of the recipients and their High School attending and amount of scholarship. From Malta, Dawson Hammond $500 From Fort Benton, MyCal Lane $500 From Big Sand, Alice Bold $500 From Rudyard, Dirk Wolery $250 From Malta, Lola Snell $250 From Gilford, Parker Hansen $250 From Big Sandy, Tori Dixon $250 The Milk River Gobblers would like to thank all those students who applied for our scholarships...
If I were to find myself in front of the Great Judgement Seat, in which I don’t believe, I’m pretty sure the first question (Picture black robe, powdered wig, furrowed brow, huge eyebrows, glaring eyes.) she would ask, would be, “What did you do to enjoy yourself today?” I have an answer. “I rode my tricycle. Wah-hoo!” My morning starts early with a chorus of birdsong, which pretty much goes on all day, with the accompaniment of roosters, peacocks and a donkey, except for that strange moment of silence as the sun peeks over the horizon. On...
I'm going to assume that if you are reading this newspaper, you are not part of Generation Z or Generation Alpha. At least, the Gen Zers (people born between 1997 and 2012 who are 14-29 years-old) and Gen Alphas (people born between 2010 and 2025 who are 0-16 years-old) I know don’t typically read an entire newspaper article. (You might notice that the dates given don’t line up; it’s hard for sociologists to pinpoint exactly when one generation ends and the next begins!) So I feel a little free to tell a story about some Gen Alphas I know....
