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The Montana 250th Commission recently announced the recipients of its Event Sponsorship Program. Among the forty organizations who received funding was the Blaine County Fair. Of the $100,000 allocated for events, activities, and programs that honor the semiquincentennial while engaging communities throughout Montana, Blaine County received one of the top awards of $5,000. According to Fair personnel, the sponsorship will fund a Veterans and Elders Tribute Exhibit. Sponsorships were issued on a...
Time is quickly approaching for the Community Yard Sale on June 6. Three families have signed up so far to set up in their yards, hoping many more will sign up in the next week. Sellers have two options. Set up in your yard, or set up at the fairgrounds for a fee of $25 per space. Everyone has items in their home they can get rid of, so set up a table to be put on the map. The more people, the more traffic you will get. Sellers can contact Bob Feist at 406 366 3804 to be put on the map for city yard sales, or contact Debbie Ramberg at 406 945...
To take advantage of their newly renovated track, Turner Public School hosted a Track and Field Day for K-5 elementary students on Tuesday, May 12. Dodson, Zurich, Whitewater, and Turner Colony students competed in the event, which began at approximately 10:00 a.m. As the clock neared 1:45 p.m., winners received recognition. According to event organizer, Mrs. Kayleigh Turley, who teaches Physical Education and coaches track at Turner, they held a 50, 100, 200, and 400 meter dash. For field...
The Blaine County Clerk & Recorder/Assessor/Election Administrator race features both an incumbent, Pauly Miller, and challenger Savannah Wendeln vying for the role. It might be the longest title for a position on the ballot. And the position itself is as wide-ranging as its title suggests. The office oversees responsibilities tied to property taxes, land ownership records, election administration and integrity, public records access, and county financial operations. Miller, a Republican, won...
'Tis the season. For school field trips, that is. May is the peak of student travel time, not only because of warmer weather and clearer roadways in Montana but often in order to end the school year on a high note. Educators and their students from both Meadowlark and Zurich Elementary Schools have taken field trips this month. With these engaging excursions, the groups are celebrating a year of study while also capturing many topics of the curriculum so as to deepen understanding. The idea...
Although earlier this month Zurich students travelled east on the Dinosaur Trail, first graders at Meadowlark Elementary School in Chinook ventured west on May 20. They attended the Depot Museum in Rudyard. Additionally, fifth graders toured Havre Beneath the Streets. Housed in a restored Great Northern Railway depot, the museum offers an authentic glimpse into rural life, transportation history, and the pioneering spirit that shaped Montana's northern plains. The first graders also learned...
Student Council President, Bridget Reed welcomed everyone to the Turner Public School Athletic and Academic Awards Night festivities on Monday, May 11. In celebration of achievement, both academic and extra-curricular awards were presented. Superintendent, Mrs. Jennifer McAllister began the evening by honoring Scholar Athletes and those earning Academic All-State status. The primary difference between Academic All-State and Scholar Athlete commendation lies in the official recognition source and specific GPA thresholds. Academic All-State is a...
Under the guidance of their teacher Ms. Emily Scofield, every year the third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School complete a science unit on ecology that culminates in a biome project. Upon completion of their learning, which included a three-week research and create phase, the group presented their biomes in mid-April. Scofield begins the unit by defining a biome as an ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. She goes on to explain that the...
Under the guidance of their teacher Ms. Emily Scofield, every year the third graders at Meadowlark Elementary School complete a science unit on ecology that culminates in a biome project. Upon completion of their learning, which included a three-week research and create phase, the group presented their biomes in mid-April. Scofield begins the unit by defining a biome as an ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. She goes on to explain that the...
High winds wreaked havoc in the area last week, raising a dust storm, downing power lines and damaging transformers, breaking tree limbs and damaging houses, demolishing at least one carport in Havre. At least one business Thursday morning had lost its credit and debit card processing ability due to the storm. Wednesday and Thursday of last week saw westerly winds of 30 mph to 40 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. The winds raised a wall of dust that persisted into Thursday, with low visibility and...
Busses were due to arrive at South Faber Reservoir near Cleveland around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 for Kids’ Fishing Day. Sponsored by the Chinook Rod and Gun Club, this annual event typically draws youth from Chinook, Harlem, Zurich, Cleveland, and Bear Paw Schools. However, with driving rain falling early in the morning and 50 mph wind gusts at 7:00 a.m., Elmer Zarn made the decision to cancel. According to Rod and Gun Club spokesperson, Joe Kennedy-Zarn, last year’s event was attended by 120-125 people. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (...
The 2026 session of Montana American Legion Boys' State and Montana American Legion Auxiliary Girls' State will take place from June 14-20, at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. Delegates attending from Chinook will be Walter Schoen and Amyerah Kelly. These now combined programs offer an immersive, week-long civic leadership opportunity to teach high school students about government, democracy, and the importance of civic engagement. Their purpose is to empower young leaders through hands-on...
The Sugarbeeter Foundation is raffling off the chance to win tickets to see Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean live in concert. The two musicians will perform on Saturday, August 1 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana. When asked what prompted the Foundation to decide upon concert tickets as a fundraiser, President Brandon Nissen responded: "I heard the concert announcement between meetings and learned that the tickets were going fast, so I made an executive decision that we needed to do...
onth comes from the Latin Aprilis, which is derived from the Latin aperire, meaning "to open." That could be a reference to the opening or blossoming of flowers and trees, a common occurrence throughout the month in the Northern Hemisphere. Although other theories exist about April's naming, the month is notable for celebrating a variety of events, including Easter, Earth Day, and Meadowlark Elementary School's Students of the Month. On Thursday, April 30, Meadowlark Elementary School held an as...
With the school elections behind us, the Sugarbeeter Foundation considered the timing right to make a big announcement. The group has secured the aid of grant writer Krista Munson Hertz, a 1993 graduate of Chinook High School. Over the past few months, Hertz, who earned her Master of Science Degree in Education, Instruction, and Learning from Montana State University–Northern in 2024, has been educating Foundation members about grants. Hertz, who previously served as the Executive Director for the Billings School Foundation, has offered her s...
First-time candidate Chris Adair will be on the ballot for Blaine County Sheriff this fall. The role includes serving the entire county including the communities of Chinook, Harlem, Zurich, Turner, and the surrounding rural residence of Blaine County. The position also works in conjunction with Fort Belknap and the tribal authorities. The current sheriff, John Colby, is retiring from the role to run for Blaine County Justice of the Peace. We reached out to learn more about Adair, on the ticket...
After a first counting of votes following the Chinook School Elections and Levy on Tuesday, May 5, school district officials reported unofficial results last week. The outcome not only saw Kevin Elias, Frank Billmayer, and Josiah Sanders elected to the School Board of Trustees but suggest that all three levies passed. Of the three candidates on the ballot in the Chinook School Board Trustee Election for two vacant positions, Kevin Elias secured 381votes, Frank Billmayer collected 269, and...
On Monday April 21, a small committee of approximately thirteen people with concerns about the future of their home and community in Harlem, Montana, held an organizational meeting. The group asked Darwin Zellmer to chair the newly formed group, which they decided to call The Harlem Improvement Committee. “As The Harlem Improvement Committee, our mission is dedicated to promoting consistent, fair, and transparent enforcement of city ordinances to protect public health, safety, and property values for all residents,” stated Zellmer. One of the...
For over five decades, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) has inspired young people to become catalysts for positive change in their home, school, workplace, and community. In order to support that vision and to fulfill their mission "to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation," HOBY has held leadership seminars each spring. When this year's State Leadership Seminar takes place from June 11-14 at Montana State...
UM News Service MISSOULA – The University of Montana has more than 2,000 students who are degree candidates for spring semester 2026. The students listed in the links below are UM degree candidates or have been awarded their degrees. Students with “cum laude” after their name indicate a GPA of 3.40 to 3.69. “Magna laude” indicates a 3.70 to 3.89 GPA, and “summa laude” is 3.90 and above. Official awarding of a degree and any official designation of graduation with honors or graduation with high honors is not made until students complete thei...
Patients of Dr. Larry Obie, a local optometrist practicing in both Havre and Chinook, were likely surprised when they received a recent letter describing his plan to retire. Many patients, myself included, had heard Dr. Obie say, "I love what I am doing and hope I can continue doing it until I'm a hundred years old." He will leave both Havre and Chinook optometric practices on June 5, 2026. He noted in the letter to his patients that the decision did not come easily. But he felt with his age...
A blood drive was held in Chinook on May 5, 2026, with 43 donors stepping forward to help meet the ongoing need for lifesaving blood. Volunteers Judy Johnson, Roxanne Townsend, and Linda Thompson staffed the reception table and helped ensure the event ran smoothly. Door prize winners included Teresa Cornell, Sarah Gillett, Dillin Geyer, Jessica Aberg, and Debbie Munari. Organizers expressed sincere appreciation to everyone who donated. The need for blood remains constant year-round. Organizers also encourage increased participation from local h...
The Montana Seed Show has awarded two scholarships in the amount of $300 each for this year to Ty Kinyon and Xavier Young, both of Harlem High School. The scholarships are awarded to individuals who have shown excellence in scholastic achievement (C average or above), community involvement, extra-curricular sports or clubs and participation in the Montana Seed Show. All applicants must be high school seniors attending college or trade school next year....
As the temperatures grow more seasonable and spring continues to advance, the Harlem Civic Association has scheduled spring cleaning. Harlem Cleanup Week is slated to take place from May 11-15. President of the Harlem Civic Association (HCA), Kayla Hudon invites the community to "join in taking pride in our neighborhoods." Although the HCA will provide heavy trash bags for this event, they remind everyone that these bags are for community clean up, not for personal yard clean up. The bags will...
AANIIIH NAKODA COLLEGE-President Sean Chandler, the Board of Directors, staff, and faculty welcome you to the 2026 Commencement. The ceremony will be held at the Fort Belknap Agency in the Redwhip Health Complex Gymnasium on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The commencement address will be given by Dr. Christopher Scribe, a proud Nakoda/Nehiyaw (Assiniboine/Cree) leader from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation. Dr. Scribe has dedicated his life to transforming education through Indigenous...
