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According to the American Red Cross, collecting blood donations can be especially challenging in late summer and early fall. As students head back to school and fall activities pick up, fewer people take the time to donate—but the need never slows down. More donors are needed now to help ensure a stable blood supply this season. Here in Chinook, we’ve always been known for looking out for one another. That’s why we’re inviting all eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and join us for a community blood drive on Tuesday, September 16, from noon to...
With mercury readings in Blaine County still hovering in the upper 70s and lower 80s, it's difficult for some residents to imagine frost. However, as overnight temperatures have begun to dip into the mid-40s, we are reminded to soak up the sunshine and warm days before the first cold snap descends. Now is the perfect time to squeeze in those last lake days, hiking adventures, weekend road trips, and barbecue dinners on the deck or backyard patio. In Montana, history testifies that as the...
HAVRE, Mont. — The Bureau of Reclamation’s contractor, NW Construction Inc., will close access to traffic on Fresno Reservoir Road, across Fresno Dam on Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26. The temporary road closure is necessary to complete asphalt paving on the crest of the dam, as part of the Fresno Safety of Dams Modification Project. Travelers must seek alternate routes, north and south of the dam during the closure. Fresno Dam, completed in 1939, is located on the Milk River about 15 miles west of Havre. It is owned and ope...
In 2025, the Montana Legislature passed HB 869, a bill which appropriates a grant fund for school districts for reimbursement of the purchase and ongoing maintenance of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). HB 869 further establishes a need for raising awareness among parents of youth athletes about the risks related to cardiac arrest and ensures that coaches, athletic trainers, and athletic officials understand those risks and receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first...
The new 2025-26 YAVs (Young Adult Volunteers) arrived in Chinook the end of August. Mercer Phlegar, from Findlay, Ohio, recently graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin with a major in educational studies. Griffin Monsen-Hudson, from Hillsborough, North Carolina, graduated in the spring from Carleton College, located in Northfield, Minnesota, with a major in religion and a minor in medieval studies. The new YAVs first group meeting in Chinook was their introduction at the fifth...
From those who stop for lunch at one of the tables to those who view the Airmen's Memorial, the Centennial Park located at the south end of Harlem near Highway 2 sees a variety of visitors. A touring couple recently handed a hundred dollars to one of the park's volunteer caretakers to replace what they described as "a rickety table." As Kathy and Leroy Miller, travelers from Forest, Ohio, picnicked under the park's gazebo, they noticed that the table was wobbly. Darwin Zellmer, a member of the...
Sunday, August 24 was a day of ceremony for four members of the Fort Belknap Volunteer Ambulance Service and a fifth volunteer from Turner who responded to the crash site of two Air Force C-141B transports on November 30, 1992. These five individuals join the thirty-three Blaine County residents who were previously honored in a Presentation Ceremony on May 25, 2025 when they received the United States Air Force (USAF) Commander's Public Service Award (CPSA). Roughly comparable to the Air Force...
In a PBS News Hour interview dated August 15, Teri Finneman, an author and journalism professor at the University of Kansas, talked about the critical role that local newspapers play in a small town. “When the United States was settled, a newspaper was one of the first businesses that was established. It made you a real town to have a newspaper. It is a central place in the community, especially in a time when the nation is so divisive,” Finneman stated. She goes on to say, “A newspaper is really that central place to get information about...
Another Blaine County Fair has come and gone, and in the words of Montana State University Extension Agent for Blaine County, Juli Snedigar, it was another year to be thankful to everyone who helps at the fair. "The 4-H portion of the Blaine County Fair is a premier event to showcase the many talents of our local 4-H members. All six of the clubs in Blaine County were represented with entrants; 4-H events include large and small animal shows, animal and indoor exhibits, a Round Robin overall...
Although rainy and muddy conditions at the Blaine County Fair created challenges for youth livestock exhibitors, the Chinook FFA still considered the Blaine County Fair a success. Members competed in market swine, market beef, beef showmanship, cow/calf pair, and the round robin. In other fair involvement, the Chinook FFA Chapter also hosted concessions under the grandstands. They were open not only for the kids' rodeo but also both nights of the PRCA Rodeo, as well as the demolition derby. As...
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, several counties in Montana suffered from a drought intensity value during the growing season, making them eligible for emergency loans. Primary counties eligible in Montana include Daniels, Garfield, McCone, Mineral, Missoula, Phillips, Roosevelt, Sanders, and Valley. However, contiguous counties are also eligible. These involve Blaine, Custer, Dawson, Fergus, Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Petroleum, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Rosebud, and...
On August 15, the Montana property tax rebate portal opened for all Montana taxpayers. Taxpayers who paid at least $400 in property taxes on their primary residence in 2024, are eligible to receive the full rebate of $400. Taxpayers who paid less than $400 in property taxes in 2024 will receive a rebate equal to the amount of taxes paid. Because Governor Greg Gianforte and legislators worked during the 2025 legislative session to ensure taxpayers received immediate property tax relief, all...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation would like to thank the Chinook Lion's Swim Team for their generous $4,125 donation to the Chinook Pool and Park Rehabilitation Project. This donation, along with a donation made previously, puts the Swim Team's Contributions to the project at over $5,100. The Chinook Swim Team has a long history of prominence in the Montana Federation of Swimmers as one of the top teams in the state. The Chinook Pool is an important part of the Swim Team and the...
CHINOOK – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is receiving several reports of dead rainbow trout at Faber Reservoir 25 miles south of Chinook in Blaine County. FWP officials believe this is most likely due to a natural event caused by low dissolved oxygen levels in the pond. There is no current concern for human or pet health and safety and fish may still be harvested from the pond. "Fish, like humans, need oxygen to survive," says Tyler Haddix, Region 6 fisheries manager. "Most summer fish kills a...
Here are the 2025 Blaine County Fair Results for the Dog & Cat Competitions....
Here are some results from the indoor exhibits at the 2025 Blaine County Fair....
USDA Blaine County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers of the following FSA dates and deadlines. Contact your local FSA office for assistance. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. Sept. 1, 2025: Office Closure for Labor Day federal holiday. Sept. 2, 2025: NAP application closing date for fall and spring seeded Canola and all Value Loss Crops. September 30, 2025: Acreage Reporting Date for Value-loss and controlled environment crops (except nursery). Sept. 30, 2025: NAP application closing date for all annual &...
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops impacted by natural disasters that result in lower yields, crop losses, or prevented crop planting. NAP covers losses from natural disasters on crops for which no permanent federal crop insurance program is available, including forage and grazing crops, fruits, vegetables, floriculture,...
With school back in session, the streets around campuses will once again be filled with the familiar rush of students heading to and from class, parents dropping off their children, and buses making their rounds. It's a busy scene, and a good reminder for everyone to slow down, stay alert, and use extra caution-especially near grade schools where the youngest students are on the move. In Chinook, school policy states that student crossing guards are assigned to help children safely cross the...
Across the Hi-Line, August is fair month, and with the Blaine County Fair past, various families now focus on August as back-to-school month. While many of our monthly designations are in fact determined by activities and tradition, a fair number of national days are invented by organizations or companies hoping to generate interest in their mission or products. That's where we get National Creamsicle Day on August 14, for example, or National Potato Day on August 19. "Creamsicle" is the brand...
Thank You for Attending and Making the Summer Soil Health Workshop a Success! The Blaine County Conservation District and Blaine County MSU Extension staff would like to extend a sincere thank you to the producers, ag professionals, and community members who joined us for the Summer Soil Health Workshops held June 11 in Chinook. Your participation, engagement, and thoughtful questions helped make each session a valuable learning experience for everyone involved. We were honored to feature NRCS...
The Blaine County Fair, held August 7–9, faced some soggy challenges this year as rain poured nonstop on Saturday. The midway was completely covered in water, but that didn't stop the fun. 4-H and FFA members proudly presented their animals and projects, food booths kept serving up delicious favorites, and the night shows went on as planned - including the Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo and the crowd-pleasing Small Town Beat Down Demolition Derby. It was certainly a wet weekend, but as always, r...
Although all forty members of the Chinook High School Graduating Class of 1985 didn't take part in the forty year class reunion festivities in Chinook on the first weekend of August, many members of the class participated in activities that involved reminiscing and reconnecting. On Friday night, just over half of the group gathered at the home of two classmates, Loren and Mari Anne Skoyen, where another classmate, Lezlie Modic and her SPUDnicks food truck provided dinner choices of Chicken...
Up to $2,000 for nonprofits or government agencies available to meet unmet needs Helena, Mont., August 7, 2025 – The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce the Blaine County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications. The fund is designed to benefit the communities and residents of Blaine County. This opportunity is made possible through the vision of Warren Ross, who established the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund at MCF in 1997 to support the local community for generations to come. Additional f...
A representative from Corland Construction, Jon Kleinke was in Chinook on August 1 to receive final instructions and to take part in a Ground-Breaking Ceremony. His primary purpose was to touch base with the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation (FPPF) Board before the company, which is based in Sidney, Montana, begins the first phase of the pool's rehabilitation. Because Friday was the last day of swim practice, Lions' Swim Team members joined FPPF Board members, City Council member Stacey Ha...
