Articles from the October 23, 2019 edition
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Hunting season in full swing as general rifle season for big game opens
Hunting and fishing are two of the most popular activities for many along the Hi-line and across Montana. The industry also provides a huge boost to our local economy, bringing in plenty of hunters fr...
'Diabetes Beatdown' raises awareness at local event
The Sweet Medical Center held their first ever Diabetes Beatdown this past Saturday at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about Diabetes. The disease...
Aaniiih Nakoda College hires Director of Nursing for the "Grow Our Own' nursing program
It was with great pleasure that Aaniiih Nakoda College presented to the Board of Nursing in Helena on January 19th Ms. LaVerne Parker, RN, MSN, as the Director of our 'Grow Our Own' nursing program....
Oilseed Growers Petition MDA to Create Advisory Committee Meeting set for December 3, 2019 in Great Falls
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) has received a verified petition from 25 Montana oilseed growers to create an advisory committee. MDA will hold a listening session to receive additional grower input regarding the p...
Shooting Range Development Grant Applications Are Open
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces that the application period to apply for a shooting range improvement grant is now open. Completed applications must be received no later than February 1, 2020. Montana’s Shooting Range Grant Program, a...
Work Has Begun on Nursing Home Remodel Project
After accepting bids, the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home has awarded the building contract for their remodel project to Clausen and Sons, a Havre-based, full-service general contractor that works on a va...
Montana Department of Commerce Announces New Grants Part of Community-Driven Initiative to Boost Tourism in Eastern Montana
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce today announced grant awards as part of a new, community-led initiative to encourage long-term tourism and economic development in eastern Montana communities. The Eastern Montana Tourism Partner I...
Ernest Sheldon "Ternie" Taylor
Ernest Sheldon "Ternie" Taylor, 92, passed away with his family by his side on October 13, 2019, at RiverStone Hospice Home in Billings, MT. Ternie was born to Katie and Sheldon Taylor in Fulton,... Full story
Kathern Irene Rudolph
Kathern Irene Rudolph passed away Tuesday October 15, 2019 at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook, MT. She was born on May 24th 1943 in Chinook Montana, one of 13 children born to Calvin and... Full story
Donald "Mike" Randall
On Sunday, October 6th, 20Donald "Mike" Randall, 94, of Chinook passed away October 10th, 2019 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Mt. after a disabling injury. He is survived by 5 daughters, 4 sons, 16... Full story
Blankenship Plays Lone Female Role in Recent Drama
This past weekend, Bear Paw Mountain Outfitters produced the closing of The Vorbit Incident at the Montana Actors' Little Theater on the campus of MSU-Northern in Havre. Former Blaine County resident...
Harlem Civic Association to Hold Community Events
The Harlem Civic Association has two events planned for October 29, and they invite the community to join them at the Harlem Little Rockies Senior Center to celebrate. According to event organizers,...
Hogeland Happening
Susan Billmayer was in Havre on Tuesday for a meeting with Emily. Rich Gerky of WI, cousin of Loretta Beck, Ed and Darwin Zellmer, was here for a few days visiting family. He stayed at Darwin’s home with the exception of Wednesday evening, when he w...
Chinook Senior Center
What nice weather we have been having this fall. I know about the time I say that, the weather will turn into a windy and bitter winter, but I’m willing to chance it. I can truthfully say that we are having an actual season of fall and I am loving i...
Harlem Senior Center
Our Meals This Week Wed. Oct. 23 Chicken Alfredo Thu. Oct. 24 Goulash Fri. Oct. 25 Tuna Fish on Toast Mon. Oct. 28 Indian Tacos Tues. Oct. 29 Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Upcoming Birthdays Wed. Oct. 23 Jan Egeland Tues. Oct. 29: Sally...
Blaine County Library
The Blaine County Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday October 28th at 4:00 p.m. The Book Display for October is full of Spooky Reads, including these new thrillers: “Her Father’s Secret” by Sara Bladel, “The...
1st Annual Trunk or Treat
What is Trunk or Treat? Trunk or Treat is an event where individuals decorate their trunks or tailgates and hand out candy while kids trick or treat from car to car. It is a fun, safe place to start or end your house-to-house trick or treating! The...
CHS Students Head to the Course!
4 Chinook High School Students from Mike Seymour's Lifetime Fitness Class concluded their golf unit by heading out to the Chinook Golf Course. The students spent the afternoon of Wednesday, October...
Mule deer buck harvested in Hunting District 630 suspected positive for CWD
A mule deer buck harvested by an archery hunter last month is suspected to be positive of chronic wasting disease. The hunter had submitted the lymph nodes from the deer for testing. A follow up test is being ran to confirm the results. This marks...
Sugarbeeter shoot down Stars 67-6, Thunderbirds edge Badgers 42-40 in Overtime
The Chinook Sugarbeeters had a rough go of things the first half of the season. While competitive, they were unable to gain the upper hand against the top teams of the Northern C. The second half of...
'Beeters, Lady Cats fall in conference clashes, look to rebound as regular season concludes
The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Harlem Lady Cats volleyball teams had a bit of an unexpected week on the hardwood as both lost to conference foes in tough matches. Tuesday in Chester the Sugarbeeters were stunned by the Hawks in a grueling five set...
Send us your Hunting Pictures, we would like to share them with our readers
The Blaine County Journal is looking to promote hunting amongst our youth here in Blaine County. Many local youth have just completing a successful Hunters Education Course and are looking to go out...
Red Ribbon Week
WHAT IS IT? The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The...
Harlem Elementary celebrates Fire Prevention with Local volunteers
Members of the Harlem Volunteer Fire Department visited the elementary school during Fire Prevention Week. Kyle Kuntz, Byron Yellowrobe, Chief - Robert Scheffelmaer, Steven Hopkins, Candus...
USDA Honors 25 Years of Tribal Land - Grant Universities and their Contributions
Editor’s Note - Aaniiih Nakoda College is one of the Tribal Colleges that has Land Grant Status. WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2019 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today honored the 25th anniversary of the legislation that recognized 29 tribal c...
