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Scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 18, the Sixth Annual Big Flat Fun Day hopes to rival last year's festival when over 100 vehicles lined Main Street in Turner. In addition to the car show, the event will offer food, games, water slides, a silent auction, music, and a co-ed double elimination softball tournament. A new activity this year, a trap shoot is also in the planning stages. The day will begin with a free-will donation pancake breakfast from 7:00-10:00 a.m. hosted by the...
Summer is a time for vacations, but it is also one of the most challenging times of the year for maintaining the nation’s blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, blood donations often decline during the summer months as regular donors travel and school-based blood drives pause. At the same time, the need for blood remains constant due to accidents, trauma cases and other medical emergencies. To help meet that need, the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, July 21, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Community C...
The 2nd Annual Music Festival, "That Guy in the Hat" will take place on Main Street in Harlem on July 25. A tribute to the late Alex Billmayer, the festival will feature live music by four different bands. The celebration opens when the street closes at 2:00 p.m. and runs until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday. Vendors will begin setting up for the event at 1:00 on Saturday afternoon, with a food court slated to open at 2:00 p.m. The Wet Weather Band will be the first to take the stage at approximately...
Earlier this month, when Triangle Communications announced the winners of their 2026 4-H Beef Grants, Chinook Rod and Gun Club and the HELP Committee affiliated with the Boys & Girls Club on the Hi-Line found themselves among the recipients. The 4-H Beef Grants are part of a program designed to support non-profit organizations within the Triangle Communications' service area. Each year Triangle Communications purchases 4-H livestock at local fairs. With these purchases, the cooperative provides...
Triangle Communications subscribers are invited to peruse the thirty nine photo contest entries and officially cast their vote for this year’s photo contest winner. First Round Voting is open now through August 1. Anyone who hasn’t yet voted via Facebook or online at www.itstriangle.com/photocontest is asked to check out all the photos labeled anonymously and then complete a quick online form to submit their picks. The top twenty photos will move on to Second Round Voting in September, with final selections due by September 30. From there, the...
Formerly the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), AARP announced on June 24 that fourteen organizations throughout Montana will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants. Among those communities is Wasay Wakpa Wachi (Lodge Pole). According to an AARP press release, the funds are part of the organization’s Community Challenge grant program, which supports “quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of adults age 50 or older.” Since its debut in 2017, the AARP Communit...
The Chinook Chamber of Commerce hosted a memorable Fourth of July celebration this year, bringing the community together to commemorate America's 250th birthday. The celebration featured something for all ages, including food, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a ceremony honoring local veterans, and a variety of games for both children and adults. Activities included three-legged races, tug-of-war, bingo, and cornhole. The evening concluded with an impressive fireworks display that...
The Blaine County Museum Board invites the public to participate in a discussion regarding the proposed reuse of the Wells Fargo building as a site for the Blaine County Museum (BCM). Board Member Duane Klindworth secured an agreement to schedule a special meeting on July 13 at 1:30 p.m. in advance of the Blaine County Commissioners hearing on the matter on July 22. Monday's meeting, which is open to the public, will be held in the museum's meeting room. For those unaware of the BCM's...
At their June 15 meeting, the Blaine County Museum Board discussed numerous agenda items. Among those particulars, the Board filled two board vacancies. From the applicant pool, the Blaine County Commissioners reappointed current board member Greg Jergeson and also selected Sharmon (Miller) Moxley to serve. The term for these two members will run until June 30, 2029. In her application, Moxley wrote: “As a life-long resident of Chinook and Blaine County and the daughter of a third generation farmer/rancher, I have a strong admiration and p...
Communities across the Hi-Line are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, family activities, food, live entertainment, and community gatherings as the nation marks America’s 250th birthday. From hometown barbecues and family games to fireworks displays and community fundraisers, residents will find plenty of ways to celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday. Chinook The Chinook Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, at the Blaine County Fairg...
The Havre sky will light up this Independence Day with a historic celebration. The JCI Hi-Line (Havre) Jaycees have announced their annual 4th of July fireworks show, dubbed "BOOM-A-PALOOZA," taking place at the Great Northern Fairgrounds. This year's event marks the United States' semiquincentennial (250th anniversary), and organizers promise it will be the largest display in the event's 30-year history. The Jaycees have invested over $17,000 in fireworks for this 2026 milestone celebration....
For the second consecutive year, Havre’s long-time Fourth of July Community Picnic and Music Festival will likely be absent from the city’s Independence Day celebrations. Since 2001, locals gathered for a free barbecue at Pepin Park, enjoying live music as part of their Fourth of July festivities. But in recent years, lead organizers and volunteers taking on the event have been tough to come by. The event originated over 20 years ago when the Woodwick brothers, Woody and Vince, along with a sma...
Helena, Mont., June 24, 2026 — AARP today announced 14 organizations throughout Montana will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $8.3 million commitment to fund 750 quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults. The funds will support efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas. Now in its tenth year, the Challenge has awarded $802,270 through 75 grants in Montana sin...
Mercer Phlegar and Griffin Monson-Hudson will be leaving Chinook in a few days. The four local churches that help support the program are hosting a 10am "Farewell Fellowship" at Wallner Hall on Thursday, July 2. Coffee and refreshments will be served. It has been tradition for the supporting churches to host some sort of a farewell send off for each group of YAVs. The two recent college grads arrived in September of last year, participants in the 14th year of the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV)...
Our Senior Center was delighted to host "Mary Jane Bradbury" for her presentation of: Jeannette Rankin: American Conscience, through the efforts of Sam French (Blaine County Museum Director) and sponsored by Humanities Montana. On Monday, June 22nd, a packed house of interested individuals came to witness this wonderful presenter (in full character) with her story of the life of Jeannette Rankin, humanitarian, pacifist and tireless advocate for social reform. It was a very engaging performance...
The Chinook community came together on June 18 to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Chinook City Pool, marking a major milestone for both the pool and the city park. Hosted by the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FOPP) and the City of Chinook, the celebration commemorated the pool's 50th anniversary and the park's 100th anniversary. The evening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, free community barbecue, and complimentary admission to the newly reconstructed pool. From 5 to 7 p.m.,...
The 16th Annual Cruise was a tremendous success, drawing 107 registered participants and nearly 100 vehicles in a show of community support for Trapper. The weekend began with breakfast served by the Blaine County 4-H Foundation before cruisers hit the road. Participants later gathered in Turner, where approximately 245 people enjoyed lunch served by the Big Flat 4-H Club. Despite a much larger crowd than anticipated, the club rose to the challenge and helped make the event a success....
In Hill County, election results typically take only a few hours. However, during the 2026 Primary Election, it took more than 24 hours following the close of polls for unofficial results to be confirmed. We reached out to Ryleigh Keeler, Hill County Election Deputy, to find out what happened and why the results were not available sooner. Keeler said the day began like a typical election day. Absentee ballots were either mailed in advance or delivered directly by absentee voters to the Hill County Courthouse. Ballots from polling locations were...
A group of hikers met at the HRDC parking lot on June 11 to carpool/caravan to the Mt. Centennial Trailhead on the Rocky Boy's Reservation. The hike was part of the season series organized by Havre Trails. In addition to their occasional scenic pleasure, the organization continues to perform regular trail maintenance. Wearing sturdy shoes and packing water, 29 outdoor enthusiasts joined Thursday's four-mile hike. They identified various wildflowers along the way before reaching summit-views of...
Milk River Churches worshippers gathered after their June 14 Sunday joint service at the American Lutheran Church in Chinook and created 'birthday bags' for distribution at the Chinook Food Bank. The bags will go to clients to provide basic birthday party supplies for children under twelve years of age. Kayla Hudon, a member of the Chinook American Lutheran Church, got approval from Food Pantry workers to offer the birthday bags and submitted a grant proposal to the Thrivent Action Teams...
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing $750,000 in grants to volunteer fire departments across the state to help cover the costs of training, equipment, tools, technology, clothing, and other necessary items. Grant applications are available now at www.townpumpfoundation.com through Friday, July 17. Grants will be awarded on Friday, July 31. “It is an honor and a privilege for the Town Pump Charitable Foundation to provide support to volunteer firefighters across Montana,” said Bill McGladdery for the Town Pump Charitable Fou...
After 50 years of being locked away, the Harlem Time Capsule will be unveiled to the public this July. Readers of this paper’s previous article on the Harlem Time Capsule will recall that in 1976, to mark this nation’s Bicentennial, the citizens of Harlem gathered various pieces of memorabilia and put them away in a time capsule, sealed and not to be opened for 50 years. The sands of 50 years have now fallen to the bottom of the hourglass and it is now time for the capsule to be opened. Starting on July 1, 2026 the public will be able to get...
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...
