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DO YOU KNOW – THAT in the spring of 1919, amidst complete devastation, the poppies bloomed in abundance on the battlefields of France where so many of our men had fallen in battle, and that replica of this poppy has become the Memorial Flower of the American Legion Auxiliary? THAT The American Legion was the first national organization to adopt the poppy as its Memorial Flower, having taken this action at the National Convention in Cleveland, September 27-29, 1920? THAT the American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as its Memorial Flower at i...
A friend of mine, working as a volunteer at a recent Red Cross Drive in Chinook, called during the recent drive to tell me about a man who drove from Kremlin to donate blood. I went out to the Commercial Building to meet Rodney Johnson. Johnson had just completed is 27th gallon of donated whole blood. I caught up with the 72-year-old farmer as he was enjoying a follow up sandwich, a couple of cookies and something to drink-part of the ritual of donating blood. Rodney told me he first gave blood...
When the Blaine County DUI Task Force sponsored an essay contest earlier this spring for junior high and high school students across Blaine County, Mrs. Miller's eighth graders at Turner Public School entered. The topic, "Ideas for Ways to Reduce Drunk Driving" inspired their writing, and two students won awards. Savannah Heilig earned first place honors, and Rosie Day captured second. "We were studying the concept of fact versus opinion at the time, and this contest opportunity fit right in,"...
The Chinook FFA Chapter held its annual awards banquet on April 27at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. The group not only honored their seniors and presented various member awards but heard remarks from the 2025-2026 Montana FFA State First Vice President Cole Walduskey, who gave a welcoming speech, and from Romulus Hiner, the 2024- 2025 Second Vice President, who served as the evening's guest speaker. Following Walduskey's welcome, seven seniors were recognized: Madi Gruszie, J...
Voters in Blaine County weighed in on several key education-related issues during the May 6, 2025, election, with unofficial results showing the failure of all three proposed levies in School District No. 10 and the election of new school board trustees in Harlem and Hays-Lodge Pole school districts. In Chinook’s School District No. 10, all three levies on the ballot were narrowly defeated. The Elementary Building Reserve Levy received 248 votes against and 220 in favor, resulting in 53 percent voting “No” and 47 percent voting “Yes....
Last week, the office of Congressman Troy Downing released an important public service announcement for Montanans. Starting May 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security will require U.S. travelers to be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities. After the May 7 deadline, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security that has authority over the security of transportation systems within and connecting to the United States, will require...
Blaine County is inviting residents to attend upcoming open house sessions focused on the development of the county's Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). These sessions will provide important information and offer the public a chance to participate in planning efforts aimed at preparing for and reducing the impacts of wildfires across the region. The first open house will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Chinook Fire Hall, located at 1201 Illinois Street, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Two additional sessions are scheduled for...
FORT BELKNAP – The Montana Department of Labor and Industry and the Fort Belknap Indian Community's Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) hosted the 2025 Aaniiih Nakoda Workforce Expo, marking a milestone as the first job fair co-hosted by the agency and a Tribal Nation in Indian Country. The event brought together students, job seekers, and local employers for a day of career exploration, skills training, and workforce development in North Central and Hi-Line Montana. Commissioner Sarah S...
Aaniiih Nakoda College announces the 2025 Commencement speaker who will deliver the keynote address. Amy Stiffarm is the Director of the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies' Program on Native American Initiatives, the Montana Coalition. Amy Stiffarm is a member of the Aaniiih (White Clay) Tribe of the Fort Belknap Indian Community and is a descendant of the Chippewa Cree and Blackfeet Tribes of Montana. Amy earned a PhD in Indigenous Health at the University of North Dakota in 2023. She specializes...
The Blaine County Museum, and its exhibit highlighting the life and legacy of one of our county's greatest citizens, has been recognized for their "outstanding and innovative" contribution to Montana history. On March 20th, the Museum Association of Montana awarded the Museum's Gilbert Horn Sr. exhibit its Best New Exhibit of 2024 award. The exhibit received seven separate nominations for this award and it was selected over other very fine exhibits from museums across the state, including an...
This year’s Community Chest Fund Drive in Chinook will take place Wednesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. If you have kids that participate in any of the organizations on the list, please take an hour out of your day to help with the fund drive. Bring a friend or two or three and go as a group! The community of Chinook is always so very generous! Lets show them how much we appreciate them too! The purpose of Community Chest is to alleviate each organization from going door-to-door soliciting donations. The drive provides local funding for, Food P...
According to the Red Cross, the impact of busy spring calendars comes right after an incredibly challenging winter, when tens of thousands of blood donations went uncollected due to severe weather. And with record-breaking spring break travel expected in the coming weeks, donors of all blood types are urgently needed—especially those with type O blood and those who give platelets. Here in Chinook, we know how to look out for one another. That’s why we’re asking all eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and join us for a community blood drive...
"From the headwaters in Glacier National Park to the irrigated fields along the Hi-Line, this system has connected generations and cultures-fueling agriculture, supporting communities, and carrying on traditions across Montana and beyond," said Jennifer Patrick, project manager for the Milk River Project. Things are getting exciting at the site of the new St. Mary's siphons, as the undertaking looms closer to achievement. "There's nothing like it – waking up in the morning and knowing that y...
After 13,708 votes were tallied from the 125 participating school across Montana, the 2025 Treasure State Award winner was announced last week. Feathers Together by Caron Levis and Charles Santoso captured first place with 4,554 votes. PreK-3 students at Chinook’s Meadowlark Elementary School, as well as those from Turner Public School, were among those who cast ballots to determine the best picture book in the field of nominees. Inspired by a real-life pair of storks whose relationship bond endures the challenge of great distance, Feathers Tog...
We are proud to announce that Brockton Elliot has been awarded the $5,000 JSI Scholarship through the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). This prestigious national scholarship, sponsored by JSI in honor of John and Chresanthe Staurulakis, is awarded to outstanding students with an interest in science, math, medicine, or engineering. Only one student from across the nation is selected for this honor each year, and we are thrilled to celebrate Brockton's achievement. Congratulations, Brockton! We...
HELENA, MT- The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) are delighted to announce 84 Montana high school seniors have been awarded the Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. This $1,250 scholarship is awarded to seniors who completed 100 hours or more of volunteer service over the past year and who plan to attend a Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement institution this fall. “Every year, we honor high school seniors who significantly contribute to the...
Scams are a rising concern in this day and age, if you’re not prepared, they’ll get you too. We’d all like to think we would never fall for a scam–especially the old “Nigerian Prince” trick. But today’s scammers are far more convincing, sneaky, and intelligent. According to an article by NBC Montana, Montanans lost over 21 million dollars to scams in the year 2023. Modern scammers rely on two powerful emotions: panic and empathy. They do whatever it takes to elicit said emotion in you, then use that emotion to steal everything they can. A s...
Among the 223 members from across Montana in 2025 that received their State FFA Degree-the highest degree that a state can bestow upon its members-three are from Chinook: Brockton Elliot, Jacob Metcalf, and Madilyn Gruszie. In order to earn this degree, members must also have achieved their Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees. Candidates further need to be an active member for at least two years and meet requirements in correlation with agricultural education, Supervised Agricultural Experience...
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...
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...
