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Last week was National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.Thank you to our Blaine County 911 Dispatchers for all their hard work and dedication to the communities of Blaine County. Pictured left to right, Dispatcher Shaun Guffin, Dispatch Supervisor Brianna Molitor, Dispatcher Jade Pleninger, Dispatcher Debbie Davey, and Dispatcher Scott Gallus....
Time to clean out your attics, basements and garages and gather items for the community yard sale on June 7. Chinook Residents will have two options this year for setting up; either at the commercial building at the fair grounds or in your own yard. Bob Feist is organizing a community wide yard sale. “I’ve seen other communities like Big Sandy have one, and thought it would be a good idea for Chinook,” said Feist. “When you have more sales on the same day, people more often will drive around to see what everyone is selling,” he added. A...
Over 2,100 FFA members and guests attended Montana FFA's 95th Annual State Convention on April 1-5 in Bozeman, Montana. Held on the campus of Montana State University, the State FFA Convention hosted 23 career development events (competitions), general sessions, and workshops during the four-day event. Among the Chapters in attendance, Chinook FFA had representation, with ten teams having qualified to compete. Members also brought home other accolades, winning scholarships, titles, and recogniti...
From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the scent of freshly brewed coffee and warm breakfast will welcome attendees as they check in to the 6th Annual NIC?-MNI Water forum. Laptops will open, notebooks ready, minds curious—this forum isn’t just another event; it is a vital exchange of knowledge, community, and stewardship. Hosted by Aaniiih Nakoda College, with both in-person and Zoom access, the forum promises a full day of impactful topics. Dan Kinsey, Water Project Manager and one of the event’s key organizers, who will be on...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) are reporting Montana’s first cases of measles since 1990. The GCCHD is investigating five confirmed cases of measles. The individuals are children and adults who were exposed to measles while traveling outside of Montana. The cases reside in Gallatin County and are currently isolated at home. All five individuals are unvaccinated, or vaccine status is unknown. The GCCHD continues to assess any potential exposures while the i...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation would like to recognize CHS Alumni Ron VandeVen for his generous $1000 donation to the Chinook Pool and Park Rehabilitation Project. “We are so grateful for Ron’s donation to the community of Chinook” states Heather DePriest of the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation. “It’s donations like this that have given us the ability to start on Phase A in August, thank you so much for your donation.” Donations can be made on the Pool and Park Website or by mailing them to PO Box 785 – Chinook, MT 5... Full story
Havre Elks Lodge #1201 recently awarded 6 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. Lodge Scholarship Co-Chair Brandy Kurtz announced that recipients of this year’s local Elks Most Valuable Student Awards were: • Izabelle Baker — Harlem High School; • Dentin Depriest and Brockton Elliot — Chinook High School; • Colter Solomon and Callie Bebee — Havre High School • Madelyn Myers – Northstar High School The six local MVS winners were advanced to the Montana State Elks Association competition and out of the 133 statewide applica...
The Grain Growers Club at Turner Public School traveled to Harlem on March 4 to see the small-scale version of what was to come in Portland. Harlem's Columbia Grain (CGI) personnel invited the student group to tour the elevator complex to watch the unloading and loading of a grain train. Two weeks later, the group flew to Portland. After the group arrived in the city, they gathered themselves at their Airbnb rental. The group then attended dinner at Si Señor, a Mexican Restaurant, where they...
The Chinook Junior High Academic Olympic Team made their community proud this week, capturing 1st place in the oral competition at the regional Academic Olympics. The event featured schools from across northeastern Montana, including Malta, Fairview, Glasgow, Glendive, Sidney, Plentywood, and Wolf Point. The Chinook team showed their academic strength and teamwork during the oral round, outperforming all eight competing schools in a fast-paced, knowledge-packed contest. In the individual written...
Are you an empty nester? Perhaps you’re feeling the urge to provide guidance to a high school age person or simply interested in expanding your cultural knowledge. If so, you might be a candidate for hosting a foreign exchange student. Gail Knight, District Representative for International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES), announced last week that her organization is paying for the referral of a family that hosts an exchange student. Knight further indicates that “Non-profit clubs and organizations can earn money for their programs by ref...
Over 2,000 FFA members, teachers, alumni, and supportive advocates converged from every corner of Montana to attend the 95th Annual State FFA Convention during the first week of April. This celebration of agricultural excellence and leadership development was held on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman from April 1-5. The convention theme, Treasuring the Tradition added to the commemoration of 95 years of FFA in the Big Sky. After qualifying for the State Convention, three teams travelled from Turner’s Chapter of the FFA: Ag S...
In March, Holly Grabofsky, a sophomore at Turner Public School, entered Reach Higher Montana's Design a Sticker, Win a Scholarship competition. On April 9, when the school learned that Grabofsky's sticker design had made it to the Top 20, students, educators, and families scrambled to the Reach Higher website or Facebook page to vote by April 15. The contest, which opened on March 1 and closed on March 31, invited all Montana students in grades 9–12 and planning to attend an accredited i...
Jake Etchart spent his summers at Fort Peck Lake, where he was often found at the Fort Peck Theatre, a place close to his heart. His family actively volunteered with the theatre, and Jake especially enjoyed watching his sisters, Alexa and Christen, perform on stage. In Jake’s memory, his family and friends established a theatre scholarship fund, which is now part of the Fort Peck Theatre Preservation Endowment through the Montana Community Foundation. The interest generated from this endowment provides up to two scholarships annually for u...
On Friday, April 4th, the Northern Lights Athletic Scholarship Foundation (NLASF) hosted the 20th annual Spring Fling dinner and auction in the Armory Gymnasium. One of the highlights of the evening was Coach Chris Mouat being presented with his 20-year maroon jacket (congratulations Coach). NLASF hosts the event every year to raise money for MSU-Northern's athletics program. Student athletes worked the game stations, tended to tables, and others escorted attendees to their tables. All student...
Although a few snowflakes drifted about outside with temperatures hovering around 34 degrees at lunchtime, the Chinook Senior Center hosted a full house of celebrators on Friday, March 28. The large group had gathered to hear music, eat lunch, and wish happy birthday to several of those on the March Birthday List. The party started at 11:30 p.m. with music provided by Roger Fischer, Brad Taylor, Sheri Miller, and Elaine Campbell. That talent showcase was followed by a baked potato bar lunch. Din...
Chinook, Montana — This May, a new and exciting community event is coming to the heart of Chinook! The HI-LINE MAKER’S MARKET will provide a fantastic venue for local makers, crafters, and artisans to showcase and sell their unique creations. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, this event offers a great opportunity to connect with the community and showcase your work. When & Where: The HI-LINE MAKER’S MARKET will be hosted at 225 Indiana Street, Chinook, Montana from May 1 to May 31, 2025. The vendor shops will be open Th...
Classrooms are not just confined to traditional school buildings; they can be place-based or found in diverse locations that offer unique learning opportunities. Turner High School students experienced this non-traditional educational approach recently by taking a trip to Helena, Montana. From March 26-March 28, they not only toured St. Helena’s Cathedral and the Old Governor’s Mansion but also explored the state’s capitol building and engaged with the legislative process. Upon arriving in Helena on Wednesday, the group toured the Helena Cathe...
GLASGOW- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks bowhunter education classes and field days for online students are being offered across central and eastern Montana. There will likely be more opportunities in some communities as well but consider getting in a course offered if you can. In-person bowhunter education class starting: Sidney: April 8 Havre: April 22 Saco: April 21 Glasgow: May 12 (this is part of a combo hunter ed course) Bowhunter Education classes are taught by skilled volunteer instructors and offer hands-on learning experiences,...
Seven sophomores were inducted into the Turner High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. Parents, teachers, students, friends, and other family members gathered in the Turner Public School (TPS) lunchroom for the Induction Ceremony. After welcoming guests to the event, the current NHS Vice President, Joseph Trautmann introduced the five-member Faculty Council, Superintendent Mrs. Jennifer McAllister, and NHS Advisor Mrs. Shelly Harmon. He...
Since approximately February 1, Kamas Ag Chemical, LLC has been under new ownership. Although Merlin Johnson still works with the business, Christopher Skoyen, his brother Travis, and his father, John took over as owners two months ago. "Merlin is still very much involved; he will be the heart of the business for a little bit anyway as he shows us the ropes and we continue to serve the customer base that he and his wife Kay built over the years," Chris Skoyen reported. The clever acronym represe... Full story
On March 22, more than 50 of Montana's top spellers gathered in the Strand Union Building's Ballroom A at Montana State University in Bozeman for the 60th Annual Treasure State Spelling Bee. When all the spell-downs and spell-offs were complete, Cynnloch Gibson, an eighth grader at Chinook Junior High School, had emerged as the State's third place winner. This was the second time Gibson had competed in the Treasure State Spelling Bee. Having attended when he was in the fifth grade, the now thirt...
Two representatives from the Chinook Masons, Kevin Spudic and Ben Hall travelled to Turner to present reading awards to four lucky Turner Public School (TPS) readers in a brief awards ceremony on Monday, March 24. These students were recognized for achievements earned during the month of February, which had been designated as I Love to Read Month. During I Love to Read Month this year, TPS Librarian Mrs. Shelly Harmon invited students from both the elementary and the high school to participate...
The MSU-Northern Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the esteemed 2025 Founders’ Excellence Awards. This year, the Foundation honors Don Holst, Renelle Braaten & T. Wayne Koepke, and bestows a posthumous award on Arnold & Joy “Shug” Holkanson for their outstanding contributions to both Montana State University-Northern and the broader community. The 2025 Founders’ Excellence Award, a prestigious recognition, celebrates individuals who have shown remarkable professional achievements, steadfast loyalty, and exceptional service...
On Monday, March 17th, Harlem Elementary hosted a team of students from MSU Bozeman's American Indian Science and Engineering Society. The presenters grew up in Montana, as well as Washington and Idaho, adding to their relatability with the students. The targeted audiences are 5th grade students from rural reservation areas with the specific purpose of exposing the students to STEM activities. The focus of this involvement is to help encourage students to get excited about Science and...
MALTA- A Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunter and bowhunter education field day for online students has been set for Malta at the Malta Event Center. Hunter education field day for online students: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Bowhunter education field day for online students: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Students could sign up for either or both field days. This is a great opportunity for students to become certified to participate in the application for either-sex elk or special deer permits before the April 1 deadline. Other courses MAY be offered a later date.... Full story
