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On Sunday, July 10, the parish family of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Harlem will be commemorating their 90th anniversary. Following a 10:00 Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Warfel of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, a picnic dinner will follow on the church lawn under a tent covering. The public is invited to participate in the celebration. The current building at 212 First Avenue SE in Harlem was constructed in 1932 after parish members worked to raise funding to build a new church....
In what organizers hope will become an annual affair, parishioners of the Turner Christian Church invite surrounding communities to the Big Flat Jamboree on Sunday, July 10 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Located at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 241 at Turner, the Big Flat Gospel Jamboree will feature two hours of worship music performed by groups from across the Hi-Line. Among those who will perform are Kenny Overcast from Chinook, the Wet Weather Band from Turner, a Savoy-Harlem group, and...
After two years of dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic and having to navigate a plethora of lock downs, restrictions and safety measures the annual Milk River Indian Days Powwow is back and ready to bring celebration and healing back to the community. In 2021 the celebration and gathering was limited to local dancers and drummers and was just a one-day event. The 58th Annual Milk River Indian Days is scheduled for July 28-31, 2022 and is expected to be the largest in many years. This year over...
The Chinook Eagles, Aerie 689 will be hosting a free will donation spaghetti dinner with dessert on Saturday, July 9 at 5:00 p.m. at the Club on Indiana Street. During the “Spay-ghetti and No Balls” fundraiser, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle will take place to support PAWS animal shelter based in Chinook and their efforts to control pet overpopulation. Funds will be used for community spay/neuter assistance as well as for free spay/neuter and low cost vaccination and microchip clinics held throughout the year. Alissa Hewitt, Director of PAW...
The 6th Annual Chinook Golf Course Community Dinner and Auction fundraiser kicked of a spectacular weekend for the local course. The event has been the primary fundraiser for the course during its run and event organizer Ginger Hansen has done a remarkable job hosting the event each and every year. Held at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building the auction and dinner have plenty of space available for a comfortable gathering of friends and family to look over the auction items and...
The Fort Belknap Indian Reservation has been very involved in bringing back many of Montana's treasured species. One of Fort Belknap Reservations most recent endeavors involved the reintroduction of the Swift Fox. Once the Swift Fox thrived in the great plains with large populations flourishing from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada all the way south to New Mexico and Texas in the southern United States. In the 1800's Swift Fox were extremely common throughout Montana and Southern Canada. The...
Summer is finally here! The Hi-line finally received a pretty good few days of rain and the Chinook Golf Course is really starting to green up. Coming up this Saturday at the Blaine County Fairgrounds is the 6th Annual Chinook Golf Course Community Dinner and Auction Fundraiser. Ginger Hansen has done a remarkable job through the years hosting this event and this year's event looks to be spectacular once again. A very dry fall and winter closed out 2021 and an even dryer winter and spring began...
The ballot is set for the November 2022 midterm elections. The only locally contested primary race in Blaine County took place on the Republican ticket for Blaine County Commissioner District #2. In that race challenger Shane Fox outdistanced incumbent Frank DePriest 372 - 152. On the Democratic ticket Todd Jorgenson ran unopposed in the June Primary, receiving 50 votes. Jorgenson and Fox will appear on the November ballot with the winner replacing DePriest as Blaine County Commissioner for Dist...
Montana Technological University’s Robotic Mining Club took home the top mining award at the NASA Lunabotics Competition at the Kennedy Space Center recently. The competition saw 38 universities competing for the top honors. The competition involved designing and building a robot to dig through simulated lunar surface to deposit as much gravel simulant as possible in two 15-minute runs. Two teams, Montana Technological University and the University of Alabama, qualified for the on-site mining award. Montana Tech took home the top award. ...
Last week, Triangle Communications announced their scholarship winners to the public. On the list are three Blaine County youth: Laci Maloney, a graduate of Turner High School and the daughter of Brenda and Chris Maloney; Allison Powell, a Chinook High School (CHS) graduate and the daughter of Cody and Sonia Powell; and a second graduating senior of CHS, Liam Edwards, who is the son of Tammy and Sean Edwards. With eligibility dependent on the applicants' receiving landline, broadband or mobile...
WILLIAMSBURG, VA (June 15, 2022) - Cody McCracken from Chinook, MT recently graduated from the College of William & Mary with a Juris Doctor degree. Founded by royal charter in 1693, William & Mary is the second oldest educational institution in the nation. During the past 300 years, the college has educated three U.S. Presidents-Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and John Tyler-numerous senators and members of congress and other national and international leaders. William & Mary is currently ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities...
A Blaine County student was among the 3,330 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the spring 2022 dean’s list. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least nine class credits to qualify for the summer list. The dean’s list also can be found at http://www.ndsu.edu/news/studentnews. Hunter Neibauer, Chinook, agricultural economics...
HELENA – Hunters interested in signing up for licenses or permits left over from the special license and permit drawing can do so from June 20 through July 20. This new process for the sale of surplus licenses began in 2020 in response to issues in years past. The old process was vulnerable to long lag times, confusion and a perception of inequity for those unable to use the first-come, first-served online option starting at 5 a.m. Hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through MyFWP on t...
On Thursday, May 26, Senate Resolution 654, a resolution designating June 2022 as "Great Outdoors Month," was submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. The Senate unanimously passed this resolution which associates "regular outdoor recreation with economic growth, positive health outcomes, and better quality of life" and further states that "it is imperative that the United States ensure that access to outdoor recreation is...
On Thursday, June 23, agriculture industry specialists and Montana State University—Northern (MSUN) faculty members will be presenting a free event at the MSUN Agricultural Research Station at 3710 Assinniboine Road, near Havre. Sponsored by Montana 4-H, the Field Day will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for the youth and begin at 3:00 p.m. for the adults. Some of those in attendance will represent Blaine County 4-H. According to MSU Blaine County Ag, Natural Resources & 4-H Extension Agent, Juli Snedigar, young people do not need to...
9 MT Counties Triggered; U.S. Drought Monitor Updated Weekly Livestock producers in 36 Montana counties are eligible to apply for 2022 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on small grain, native pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass, and forage sorghum. LFP provides compensation if you suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or leased land or fire on federally managed land. County committees can only accept LFP applications after notification is received by the National Office of...
The 23rd Annual Barber Ranch 2 Day Archery Shoot is set for this Saturday and Sunday. Located in the Hungry Hollow near Lloyd Montana, Frank and Bettie Barber have been spectacular host for the two-day event for more than two decades. The Bear Paw Bowmen Archery Club has worked hand in hand with the Barbers in building the Archery Shoot into one of the premiere events around. "Everybody is really exited! We are expecting a huge Canadian Turnout since they haven't been able to come the past two...
The Sweet Home has greatly appreciated all the volunteer work provided by the most recent pair of Young Adult Volunteers (YAV's). Emma Kate and Brenden began volunteering at the Sweet Home in September of 2021. They helped at various times throughout the week, assisting with Bible Study, various activities and parties. From time-to-time Brenden would even break out his guitar and entertain both the staff and the residents. Their time in Montana has come to an end and they have headed back to...
A group of student filmmakers from Harlem High School involved in the Milk River Productions/MAPS Media program film project are recipients of a second student Emmy. Sponsored by the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS NW), the award was announced on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the 59th Annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards Ceremony at Fremont Studios in Seattle. In the High School—Long Form Non-Fiction category, the student group won the Emmy for their film Waking the Generations. Filmed during Nativ...
The Turner Junior and High School celebrated their annual awards night recently at the Turner gymnasium. Student Council, Lacey Hickel, gave a welcome and was followed by Mr. Tony Warren. He announced the Academic All State awards. Those receiving the awards were: Trever Kimmel, Shay Humphreys, Dakota, Hannah Richman, Trent Billmayer, Carson Maloney, JR Brown, Tate Beck, Caleb zellmer, Cassidy Grabofsky, Modesty Chamberlain. Scholar Athletes were recognized as well. They were Laci Maloney and...
The Red Ants Pants Music Festival is one of Montana’s largest music festivals and celebrations of the summer. It takes place in White Sulfur Springs, Montana on July 28-31, 2022 and has featured many country music and sweetgrass artists such as: Lyle Lovett, Emmy Lou Harris, Merle Haggard, Wailin’ Jennys, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Wynonna and The Big Noise, and The Bellamy Brothers throughout the years. This year they are featuring Grace Potter, JJ Grey and Mofro, Corb Lund, Allison Russell, Son Volt, Martin Sexton, Jack Ingram, Sunny Swe...
Area residents are invited to 'Save the Date' for Jamieson Motor's Hi-Line Appreciation Event. This celebration, which is scheduled for noon on Friday, June 24, will commemorate their 80 years in business. About the event, current owner, Matt Langford stated, "Please join us for food, music, drinks, giveaways, door prizes, and lots of fun! We want to thank not only our customers but everyone on the Hi-Line for allowing us to serve you in the automotive industry for the last 80 years!" Langford...
The Harlem City Pool opened at noon on Wednesday, June 1 for the season. Anyone interested in purchasing a pool pass or signing up for swim lessons can do so with the Pool Manager during pool hours. Lyle Falkinberry will serve as the Pool Manager in Harlem this year. He released the Pool Schedule last week. For Monday through Friday, the tentative schedule reveals hours and designated activities: • 7:00—8:00 a.m. Lap Swim • 8:00—10:00 a.m. Swim Team • 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Swim Lessons • 12:00—1:00 p.m. Guard Laps • 1:00—5:00 p.m. Recreational...
On May 24, the Chinook City Pool saw one major step in its upgrade process. A new chlorinator was purchased and installed with funds from the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF). The installation occurred just in time for the summer swim season. Lifeguard training took place June 1 and 2 with the pool opening on June 3. "The chlorinator is officially in!" announced Heather DePriest, President of the Foundation. "Your donation dollars are being put to work, and we're really excited...
Harlem Library Tonight is the finale for the Friends of the Library Basket Raffle fundraiser! Join us at the Harlem City Park from 6 -7:30 P.M. when final silent bids may be made and refreshments will be served. You may also pay your Friends membership dues and make a donation to the library if you do not wish to bid on the baskets. Summer Reading is in full swing. Children may still register at the library with a parent/guardian. Summer Storytime for ages 0-5 meets on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. Summer STEAM for elementary students is held Wednesdays...
