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Following closely on the heels of the All-Class Reunion, the Big Flat Grocery Board of Directors and their Store Manager Linda Hutton are busy organizing the Fifth Annual Big Flat Fun Day. Scheduled to take place this Saturday, July 19, the festivities will begin with a fly-in at 7:00 a.m., and everyone is invited to attend. After the planes have landed, the Turner/Hogeland Lions Club will host a free-will donation breakfast from 7:00-10:00 a.m., and a flag raising ceremony will transpire at 9:0...
Traveling to Blaine County, the governor visited Kamas Ag Chemical in Chinook to spotlight the family-owned business supporting farmers and ranchers. During the visit, Gov. Gianforte toured the business and met with the Skoyen family who became new owners earlier this year. In February, Chris Skoyen, his brother Travis, and his father, John, acquired the local business in order to continue service to local producers. In addition to the Kamas Ag storefront and products, the Skoyens provide...
As Part of Petco Love’s Vaccinated and Loved Initiative to Provide an Additional One Million Free Pet Vaccines, PAWS of Chinook Will Host Vaccine Event on July 19th in Havre, Montana PAWS of Chinook will provide free vaccinations for Chinook and Havre area pets. The free vaccines are made possible through Petco Love’s national vaccination initiative Vaccinated and Loved, which is providing an additional one million free pet vaccines to existing animal welfare partners, including PAWS of Chinook, for family pets in need. Parvovirus and dis...
This spring and into the summer, the Chinook Board of Trustees began the process of addressing lower funding levels following consecutive years of failed levies that have, historically, been authorized by voters to help the school operate. The $115,000 in lost funding normally offset facility and technology related expenses. The school district is also facing a $30,000 cut in Title related funding from the U.S. Department of Education, which covers 1 full-time support staff position. The district’s health insurance premiums increased by 7.8%, w...
Summer brings sunshine, vacations, and more time on the road—but it also brings an increased need for blood donations. According to the American Red Cross, AAA calls this stretch the “100 Deadliest Days” due to a rise in auto accidents. In emergencies, hospitals rely on lifesaving blood products, and in the most critical cases, hundreds of units may be needed to save a single life. Here in Chinook, we’re known for looking out for one another. That’s why we’re inviting all eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and join us for a community b...
Whether you celebrated National Barn Day on July 13 or National Give Something Away Day on July 15, there’s a National Day for practically every interest. Additionally, every month of the year offers special awareness events and observations annually. Of the 350 listed by the National Press Club, July presents fourteen opportunities to host an event or to bring media and public attention to an issue. For example, July is not only National Park and Recreation Month but also National Ice Cream Month. With Proclamation 5219 in 1984, President R...
Blaine County Library Monday Beat the Heat Movies at 1:30 p.m., Teen Scene (grade 7-12) at 5:30-6:30. Tuesday Story Time at 10:30. Wednesday Summer Reading Program at 1:30. LEGO Club Thursday at 1:30 Harlem Library The challenge for July is to read a book with fireworks or stars on the cover. Summer Reading weekly programs include Storytime for ages 0-5 on Tuesdays at 10 A.M., Summer STEAM for elementary students on Wednesdays at 1 P.M. and Lego Club for all ages on Thursdays at 4 P.M. The library will be closed July 4 in observance of...
The old A & W Root Beer stand on the west edge of Chinook was a favorite stopping place for farm families, town dwellers and travelers passing through on Highway 2. From 1962 to 1990 it served up root beer, ice cream and grilled delights. For the majority of the time the stand was open it was owned and operated by the Wanless family. The few years prior to its closing it was leased by Howard Gruszie. The property was then leased by Rainbow Irrigation. Short history of root beer and A & W Root...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Hot July days are bringing more people indoors! You should be joining us for many and varied activities that we have right here. Cornhole, Cribbage, Coffee, Ice Tea, Cookies, Limber Up, Movies, Bingo, All games days, All crafts days, Pinochle parties, and laughter!! GET IN HERE!! We have been notified by Helen Parnell’s granddaughter, that there will be a service in her memory held on Sat., July 19th @ 11:00 at the Chinook Presbyterian Church, followed by a light luncheon here, at our wonderful Senior Center...
Edith Helen (Staples) Bilger passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Care and Comfort Home in Havre, Montana. Edith was born to Ernest and Iris (Sanguins) Staples in Missoula on December 20, 1923. She attended the Polly school and graduated from Turner High School in 1941 and then went on to Northern Montana College to earn a secretarial degree. Following graduation she went to work as the secretary for the president of Northern Montana College. Edith married William (Bill )... Full story
Lois Jean Wilson Butcher, 94, passed away on July 8, 2025, at her home in Chinook, MT. Lois was born April 24, 1931, in Great Falls, MT to Robert and Ester (Violett) Wilson. Lois was the oldest of 8 children, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. During her teenage years Lois talked of growing up on the homestead farm outside of Harlem, MT. During high school she met and dated the love of her life Dale Butcher. Shortly after graduating from Harlem High School, on November 24, 1949 (Thanksgiving Day that... Full story
Lawny Dean Miller, born and raised in Blaine County, passed away on July 9 at the family home west of Chinook. He was born February 14, 1959 in Great Falls the son of Sheri and Lawrence Miller. He spent one summer working for his mom's uncle, Teddy Powell, who gave him the name "Moby Dick the spouting whale" which fit him well! It finally got shortened to Moe which is what most who knew him well called him. He served his time in the Air Force in the late '70s. Upon discharge spent many years... Full story
We have some bittersweet changes happening at the Harlem Public Library! Our beloved director, Colleen Brommer, retired at the end of June, after serving the library for 15 years. We will miss her and we wish her the very best! I (Carly Vauthier) will be moving to the director's position. Please feel free to contact me about anything library related at: cvauthier@blainecounty-mt.gov. Finally, we have Ireland Best taking the assistant librarian position. She grew up in Dodson, and just graduated...
