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A representative from Corland Construction, Jon Kleinke was in Chinook on August 1 to receive final instructions and to take part in a Ground-Breaking Ceremony. His primary purpose was to touch base with the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF) Board before the company, which is based in Sidney, Montana, begins the first phase of the pool's rehabilitation. Because Friday was the last day of swim practice, Lions' Swim Team members joined FPPF Board members, City Council member Stacey Ha...
The Blaine County Museum’s regular monthly meeting on July 21 was dominated by board concerns regarding the prospective future location of the museum. According to Museum Director Sam French, many of the questions directed at the board by the community were questions regarding prospective sites, and the community input of those present was largely in favor of keeping the museum on Indiana Street. After community members dispersed, the board voted to again ask the commissioners for a site study comparing the feasibility of the bank versus a p...

Great Falls, MT – Max Cederberg of Turner, MT is completing his time with the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) following six years of service, but he's also retiring from farming. "What a life it has been!" Cederberg said. "We will certainly miss Max," said Kent Kupfner, MWBC executive director. "As vice chair, he has played an integral role with MWBC especially during our grant selection process. We are so grateful for his contribution of time to the efforts of the organization on behalf...

Havre Trails will be hosting their 7th Annual Summerfest in Pepin Park on August 23 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. The group is asking area residents not only to mark their calendars and plan to attend but to help by spreading the word or volunteering to assist at the event. Billed as a family-friendly affair, organizers announce that dozens of Montana beers and ciders will be on tap. Wine and seltzers will also be available, and stations are planned for Triple Dog Brewing, Busted Knuckle, Gally's...
The July meeting of Big Flat 4-H Club was held on July 13, 2025 at 2:00 at the Turner Christian Church. Roll call was “What is your favorite summer sport?” Members present include: Modesty Chamberlain, Hannah and Isaac Klindworth, Natalie Richman, Jessa Schroder, Mary Simons, and Hannah and Isabella Van Voast. Leaders present were Hilary Richman and Shannon Van Voast. Visitors were Bobbi Schroder and Billie Jo Simons. The American Pledge was led by Jessa and the 4-H Pledge was led by Natalie. The minutes from the June meeting were approved as...
Thank you to all who attended and helped during our Friends of the Library Community Appreciation event! The library board of trustees will meet this afternoon at 4:30. Since we’ve wrapped up our summer reading, here are a few “fun facts” about the past few months. The theme this year was “Color Our World,” and it was all about art, color, creativity, and pizazz. Classes from the elementary school from grades Kindergarten through 4th grade visited the library in May to learn about programs offered during the summer. Children and families...
Hello From the Chinook Senior Center Let me just say, that this wonderful, little community knows how to love on someone who is in need! I have never seen that many people come together for the benefit of someone who is battling an illness, quite like they did on Fri., July 25th! I stopped in to donate and truly couldn’t believe my eyes! Our people are amazing and their wish to help in unparalleled. Hooray for our community outreach and may all of you, who took time, talents, or treasures be richly blessed in return for all that you do! Yay f...
Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) will be holding auditions for their 2025-2026 season on August 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the MSUN/MAT Theatre on Cowan Drive in Havre. Actors and actresses are needed for the new season’s slate of shows: Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast, Hill Country Christmas, Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Government Inspector, and A Comedy of Errors. Additionally, on August 26 at 6:00 p.m., auditions for a predominantly youth performance of The Hunchback of Notre Dame will take place. Most roles in that show are for you...
With the passing of National Ice Cream Month, Bonnie Weber, the owner of The Creamery has announced the winners of their special drawing. All month, the business celebrated by inviting patrons to enter their end-of-the-month give-away. The five lucky winners are Teagan Britt, Morgan Friede, Sheena Pursley, Paisley Neiffer, and Danielle Plumage. Each will receive a t-shirt and gift card to The Creamery. When asked approximately how many entries she received for the drawing, Weber laughed, saying: “Holy cow, I didn’t count, but it honestly loo...
•••••••Monday, August 4••••••• 10:00 am 4-H Dog Show - Little Arena 12:00 pm 4-H Cat Show - Outdoor Show/Sale Arena •••••••Tuesday, August 5••••••• 10:00 am 4-H & FFA Horse Show at the George Ortner Arena - Blaine County Fairgrounds 10:00 am -2:00 pm Concession Wagon Open - 4-H Horse Show ••••••Wednesday, August 6••••• 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Livestock check-in to barns 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 4-H Chuckwagon open 9:00 am 4-H Rabbit Show - Outdoor Show/Sale Arena 11:00 am 4-H Poultry Show - Outdoor Show/Sale Arena 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4-H Interview Judgin...
Debbie Chapman Olson - Memorial Services to be held at Kuper Memorial Cemetery August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM with a reception to follow at Chinook Senior Center. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to Chinook Senior Center in Debbie’s honor....

The 105th edition of the USBC Women's Championships concluded last week. The century-old event is said to be the largest women's sporting event in the world. This year's event began in April and finished the end of July. Over that stretch of time 16,300 women participated. Competitions included team (four bowlers), doubles and single bowling events. The 2025 competition was held at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. The South Point Bowling Center, part of the...