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With multiple sponsors, both local and corporate, the 2026 Bear Paw Marathon in Havre saw considerable participation on June 6. Race personnel report top finishers in the marathon, half marathon, and 5K Fun Run/Walk as well as a geographically diverse attendance. The Bear Paw Marathon is an annual event held the first Saturday in June. Forty-one runners tackled the marathon with top finishers posting some impressive times. Starting at 6:00 a.m., Drew Galahan from Harlowton, Montana,...
Organized and presented with the support of several community partners, the 2nd Annual Havre Community Bike Rodeo will take place on June 27 with a duration of approximately two hours. Volunteer check-in will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the MSU-Northern Cowan Hall Courtyard with the rodeo to follow at 10:00 a.m. Both volunteers and participants are still wanted. The 2026 Bike Rodeo is a free community event designed to help young people develop safe cycling habits through a variety of educational and...
Most of our area schools have been out of session for summer break for a couple of weeks now. For many children, summer is one of the most exciting times of the year. School is out, the weather is warm, and opportunities for adventure seem endless. While summer should absolutely include time for fun and relaxation, research shows that keeping youth engaged in meaningful activities can help support learning, social development, and overall well-being. One of the best ways to keep kids engaged during the summer is to encourage participation in a...
I’d like to start this article this week by thanking our mystery donator. There’s a generous gentleman who has been dropping off snacks for our children’s programs, and we are so grateful! He won’t tell us his name, so if you know who this person is, please let us know so we can thank him properly! The Friends of the library will be meeting this evening at 5:30. There will be a movie shown tomorrow, 6/18/26, from Disability Rights Montana, titled Crip Camp. That will start at 3:00, and there will be time for a discussion after the film. T...
On May 18 amidst the chaos of pre-summer break rituals and wrap-up activities, Meadowlark Elementary School held its final awards assembly of the 2026 school year. Among the accolades presented were Mountain Mover Awards, Recess Awards, and Principal's Awards. Students of the Month also received recognition, as did students meeting Accelerated Reader goals and those distinguishing themselves in classroom test performance. Throughout the year, the Mountain Mover Award has acknowledged students...
Box Elder: Airianna A. Vij Alex H. Four Colors Arielle K. Sutherland Deidra R. Sunchild Deshon L. Shambo Ivan L. Wing Jacyne Bill Joseph Demontiney Joseph M. Eagleman Markita Meyers Sarah R. Parisian Terrell B. Sutherland Chinook: Aislinn E. Handy Allison M. Powell Amber B. Calvert Cheyenne Weigand Dylan T. Surber Flint Annis Isaiah P. Gillett Jackson D. Nordboe Joseph D. Abate Oskar A. Pula Robert L. Kelley Sarah G. Gillett Teagan L. Richman Harlem: Aaraya S. Mount Izabelle A. Baker Kailee R. Henry Lauren N. Scheffelmaer Song Stuker Havre: Ken...
Governor Greg Gianforte continued his 56 County Tour by travelling to both Blaine and Hill Counties late last month. He visited Bear Paw Meats in Chinook on May 27 and followed that with a stop at Northern Montana Health Care in Havre. Starting off in Blaine County, Gianforte toured Bear Paw Meats (BPM), a family-owned processing facility. The business processes what owners Karla and Dexter Buck market as "Montana bred, Montana fed beef" so that they can provide "a circle of quality, from...
Steady rain has hit the area — and much of the rest of the state — for the past few weeks, bringing much-needed precipitation after months of heavy drought. But while the National Drought Monitor shows improvement, this part of Montana, and, again, much of the rest of the state, are still in dire need of more rain. But it poured, a steady, mostly gentle rain, for most of four days. From Saturday, May 30, through Tuesday, June 2, National Weather Service recorded at its station at the Havre City-County Airport 2.87 inches of rain, including a r...
Several area football players closed their high school careers on a statewide stage last week, representing their schools in Montana's Class C all-star football games. Chinook's Ayden Alisch, R.J. Engstrom and Griffen Crowley suited up for the Red team in the 42nd Bob Cleverley 8-Man All-Star Football Game, while Chester-Joplin-Inverness standouts Ryland St. John and Cooper Streit joined North Star's Parker Hansen and Riese Sattoriva on the Blue team in the 30th annual Montana 6-Man All-Star...
The Blaine County Journal is pleased to introduce Chad Smith as part of its local sports coverage team for the upcoming school year, with Smith helping cover North Star and Chinook athletics. For Smith, this opportunity brings together two long-standing passions: newspapers and photography. His first job in the printing and publishing industry came in 1988 at the Ravena News-Herald, a local newspaper in Ravena, New York. That early experience gave him an appreciation for community journalism and the important role small-town newspapers play in...
A busy week of Summer baseball is in the books for the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball club. Last Tuesday, the Northstars traveled to Vauxhall for a Northern A District doubleheader. Havre split with the Spurs, losing the first game 18-11 in a wild affair. Vauxhall scored 11 runs in the second inning and was leading 11-2, but Havre battled back, scoring nine runs in the last four innings. However, Vauxhall’s offense was too much in the end. The second game was a different story, as the Northstars were dominant in an 11-2 win over t...
Communities across the state and country recognized and celebrated the essential role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel during EMS Week, which took place May 17-23. Blaine County Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) joined the commemoration by making school visits and by strengthening emergency response preparedness through a training exercise on what had been deemed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) as EMS Recognition Day. Early in the week, the...
STARBASE Montana, a Department of Defense Youth Program created in 2007, is bringing an outreach opportunity to Harlem Junior/Senior High School. The camp will take place on June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. With permanent locations at Fort Harrison and Great Falls, this program's outreach will not only provide a camp for local students to attend and learn in the summer but a chance to explore science, technology, engineering, art/design, and math (STEAM). On camp day, participants will explore...
As summer arrives, Blaine County 4-H members are gearing up for one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year. From camps and leadership events to workshops and county fair preparations, young people across the county are learning valuable life skills while making memories that will last a lifetime. Behind many of these opportunities is the support of the Blaine County 4-H Foundation. The Blaine County 4-H Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting 4-H youth and educational programming throughout Blaine County....
Since May 20, Chinook shoppers may have noticed an eagle "flying" around town. Although the stuffed eagle doesn't have a name, the bird will land in various businesses over the next two months as a way to generate interest in the Blaine County Wildlife Museum. The eagle first landed in Prairie Pieces Boutique but flew on to Ace Hardware on May 30. The idea is the brain child of the Museum Manager, Dawn Colby, who encourages people to participate in the Take a Selfie Contest to win free museum...
The Chinook Chamber of Commerce recently received support from VFW Post 4620 for the community's Fourth of July celebration commemorating 250 years of...ONE NATION UNDER GOD....
On Saturday, May 30, current and past members of Big Flat 4-H club, along with community members, met with Dr. Baxter to express their heartfelt appreciation for all that he has done for the surrounding communities. Beginning in the summer of 1975, Dr. Baxter offered the rabies clinic to residents of the Big Flat community every summer for the next 50 years. Sonny Obrecht was the leader for the 4-H Club, known as Big Sky 4-H Club at the time, that initially organized the rabies clinic. Sonny...
From May 26 through June 11, the gymnasium at Turner Public School has been closed. This closure is due to a floor refinishing project, which is being funded in part by the Big Flat Community Grain Bin. The project contractor, James Buck from Buck's Flooring, is based in Alberton, Montana. According to Jennifer McAllister, Superintendent for Turner Public School, Buck is the contractor that performs annual floor maintenance. McAllister reports that the refurbishing process is moving along...
Wednesday June 10, 2026 • Sounds on the Square – Free weekly community music event begins June 10 and continues every Wednesday through August 12 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Town Square, featuring different bands and musicians each week. The Highliners will perform June 10. • Adult Golf Clinic – Putting clinic held from 4 PM to 4:50 PM at Prairie Farms Golf Course. Thursday June 11, 2026 • MSU-Northern Lights Football 6-Man Camp – Camp for grades 9 through 12. • MSU-Northern Skylights Basketball Summer League – Thursday summer league games for grade...
Bicyclists, hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, those concerned about regenerative food systems, and anyone else interested in a unique touring opportunity are all invited to explore north Havre and learn about organic farming and pollinator habitat. Vilicus Farms is hosting a Farm to Crag – Bugs & Bikes weekend on June 13 and 14. One of the local sponsors of the event is Havre Trails. Being billed as "Citizen Science in the Fields and on Two Track Paths Be-tween," the event promises that "through time...
Any Montanan who hasn't read the poetry of Richard Hugo (1923-1982) is missing out. Whether examining the lines from "Driving Montana," "Montana Ranch Abandoned," "Bear Paw," or "Degrees of Gray in Philipsburg," Hugo's poetry captures a multi-faceted view of Montana. Located in place, his poetry also reminds readers that life is about "[riding] the forces of whatever sweeps us along. . . to be tougher than fate." Perhaps above all, Hugo confirms that Montana is one big small town. And there are...
When the MT 250 Grant Application cycle closed on October 30, 2025, Humanities Montana was among the applicants. That organization was subsequently awarded $25,000 for their proposed program Montana Conversations: Our Montana Voices. During the month of June, Blaine County residents can participate as benefactors of those grant dollars when four different speakers visit four different locations to share their insight. First on the agenda and hosted by the Harlem Library, Dr. Laney Real Bird presented on June 1. Austin Haney will present on June...
Chinook Community: The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are honored to provide you with an update on the Construction Progress at the Chinook Pool. Crews are actively working in the Pool area, and it is a buzz of construction contractors every single day. As of last August, our Foundation has been meeting with the Construction Contractors, Engineers and the City of Chinook each week, discussing the project details and direction. The City of Chinook's Public Works Director, Josh Nordboe,...
On August 1, the Harlem Civic Association will be holding a Community Yard Sale in Harlem City Park from 9:00-3:00 p.m. Vendors are encouraged to reserve a space, and residents are invited to save the date so that they can shop local while supporting their community. Harlem Civic Association President Kayla Hudon explained that vendor spaces are ten by twenty feet for displaying wares. These might include crafts, artwork, rummage, or homemade goods. "Although space is free, tables are not...
With school ending on May 22, the last week for Zurich Elementary School students was packed with activity. From a creative art project on May 20 to an end of the year trip to Zurich Park for a picnic lunch on May 22, students ushered out the 2026 school year. In between those two bookend events, Librarian Savanna Brown held a final Accelerated Reader (AR) Mad Hatter Tea Party on May 21. The theme for Wednesday's art project was Spring Remembrance. Mrs. Colleen Overcast, who retired from...
