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Contact: Liana Susott (406) 265-7426 The Big Sky State Games is holding its 16th Annual National Anthem Contest. The contest will determine who will perform the National Anthem at the State Games Opening Ceremonies on Friday, July 18 in Billings. The contest is open to Montana residents of all ages. To enter, all contestants are required to sing acapela and send an email to nationalanthem@bigskygames.org that contains the performers name, address, age, phone number, email address, t-shirt size and link to their performance on YouTube. The top...
The Chinook community hosted a successful Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, March 4th. We had 48 donors, with 43 viable blood products collected. A huge thank you to all who participated-your contributions make a difference! We'd like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the American Lutheran Church Women-Mildred Dawson, Susan Sargent, and Sharon LaPlant-for organizing the canteen. The time and effort that goes into preparing the delicious homemade sandwiches, snacks, and sweet treats are...
HAVRE, MT – Get ready to spice up your evening at the Second Annual Hi-Line District Chili Cook-Off. When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Where: St. Jude Parish Center, 440 7th Ave, Havre, MT 59501. Doors open at 5:00 PM, with chili service beginning at 6:00 PM. This family-friendly event promises an exciting evening of delicious food, friendly competition, and community spirit. Proceeds directly support local youth in Scouting America, Montana council. This year’s cook-off features three competition categories: Youth, Adult, and Professional, ensurin...
The Virginia Class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS MONTANA (SSN 794) just recently joined the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet. Its new homeport is Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii. Since arrival at Pearl Harbor, the warship and its crew have been exceptionally busy. During and immediately following its transition, there have been totally understandable periods when operational and other requirements, plus a three-hour time difference with Montana, have made it difficult or...
After four years of research, surveys and talking with community members, the Play to Learn Children’s Museum has become a reality. Recently the nonprofit, Plant a Seed…READ has moved to a new location in downtown Havre at 200 Second Street, Suite C of the Office Equipment space in the Atrium Mall. This space allows more space to accommodate an area to start developing the exhibits for children with some camp activities during the summer months. The second annual Denim & Diamonds Gala will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Boys and Gir...
David Sageser, Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Montana AF&AM, presented checks from the Montana Masonic Foundation to two groups at the Chinook High School. David presenting a check for $766.95 to Alicia Noel, music director, and Carter Rayburn, music student, for some new drums for the music department. The second check for $1200 to Stella & Garald Llante, educators. for the Academic Olymics...
With snow accumulation and colder weather, progress has slowed in Babb, the site of the St. Mary's Siphons, but work continues. "The crews have been amazing in the freezing weather," said Project Manager Jennifer Patrick. "They show up everyday and get to work despite the conditions." The project is around 45 percent complete according to Patrick depending on which area of the project you are talking about. Despite the challenging below zero temperatures, the dedicated crews of NW Construction...
Hello Harlem! By now, the extreme cold snap from a few weeks ago is a distant memory. Hope everyone made it through okay and stayed warm. The first day of Spring is March 20. That’s right around the corner! We’ll definitely take some more snow and moisture, but that polar vortex can stay up in the Arctic as far as I’m concerned. The Big Flat Lutheran Churches will be holding a rotating Soup Supper and Lenten service during the season of Lent each Thursday at 6:00 pm. Locations: Hogeland on March 13, March 27 and April 10. Turner on March 20 and...
Four students at Turner Public School (TPS) were honored in a ceremony during the lunch hour on Wednesday, March 5 for their essay writing. Brenda Maloney, Vice President of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit 109 of Turner, presented Fourth Grader Lucy Grabofsky, Sixth Grader Isley Welsh, Eighth Grader Savannah Heilig, and Sophomore Abby Grabofsky with First Place certificates and cash prizes in the 2025 Americanism Essay Contest. Each winner also received a cupcake decorated in white...
Since the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation began operating in 2020, Gary and Millie Smith of Chinook have donated over $4700 to the Chinook Pool and Park Project. As avid supporters of Chinook and the Community, Gary and Millie have been huge proponents of the project, and the Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are extremely grateful for their generosity and dedication to the Community of Chinook. "We are so thankful for their support and we applaud their contributions, we are truly...
For several years now, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has been working towards their Vision Zero goal. Montana's focus on Vision Zero uses zero as the ultimate goal because the department considers any death on our roadways to be unacceptable. In achieving that vision, MDT works with hundreds of agencies and organizations across the state in a collaborative partnership, implementing strategies to reduce highway crashes, injuries, and fatalities. One of those partners is the...
Due to the sudden rise in temperature over the past week, flooding has caused many roads to be closed around the county. These roads can be very dangerous as water erodes the roadways and causes other types of damage. The picture above shows Birdtail Road, which has now reopened. Be sure to check the Blaine County Road Department's Facebook page for the latest updates....
Although stargazers might find celestial happenings intriguing, many of us forget to look to the heavens. Consequently, we miss out on some rare events, such as the alignment of seven of our solar system's planets, an event that took place on February 28 just as the sun was setting below the horizon. Throughout January and February, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune were all visible in the night sky. However, on February 28, those six were joined, for just one night, by Mercury. Four of the planets-Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and...
On Monday, March 3, eleven area schools brought over 200 students to the Hill County Electric/Triangle Communications grounds for their annual Opportunity in Trades Day event. The event lasted approximately five hours. According to Bethany Chinadle, COO for Triangle Communications, the goal of the event is to expose area high school students to opportunities available in the trades. “We had eight different zones available for the students to explore in the morning, and then after lunch they were able to pick the zone that interested them the mo...
Several Chinook Lions Club members visited Meadowlark Elementary in Chinook and handed out 20 American flags to first graders on Presidents Day last Monday. For some local families it's a third generation receiving the desktop stick flags. Lions Club members say handing out the flags is a 40-plus year tradition. Some surrounding first graders in country schools will also receive the flags. First grade teachers at Meadowlark this year are Bridgette Brennan and Tammy Edwards. Mrs. Edwards is...
Tiffany Kimberling, Business Manager and District Clerk for Chinook Public School recently reported the achievements of her 2025 Speech and Drama team members. Two participants, Kylie Huravitch and Ivey Lenz made it to state this year in Huntley, where Lenz earned a fourth place ranking over-all in Pantomime. Huravitch competed in Spontaneous Oral Interpretation. “I agreed to coach to help fill the need for our Speech and Drama team this year, as my predecessor passed away last summer, leaving our District quite devastated. I had no previous S...
According to the Red Cross, The severe weather has severely impacted blood collections More than 25,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since the beginning of the year — a number already closing in on the total number of uncollected donations due to weather for all of 2024. We are asking all eligible donors to come forward and give at our upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, March 4th from noon till 6 pm at the community commercial building, 300 Cleveland Road (fairgrounds) in Chinook. People of all blood types - especially t...
The Presbyterian Church of Chinook began awarding post-secondary scholarships to Chinook High (CHS) graduates in the spring of 2015. Thirty-eight scholarships have been awarded since the program began. A study suggests that of the recipients of scholarships during that period, only thirty percent still remain in the area along the Hi-Line. The scholarship committee at the church will award two scholarships this coming spring, one $500 scholarship to a 2025 CHS grad and one $500 scholarship to a non-traditional student from the local area. Part...
The Blaine County DUI Task Force is sponsoring an essay contest for junior high and high school students across Blaine County. The topic is “Ideas for Ways to Reduce Drunk Driving.” According to Debbie Gomke, a member of the Task Force, the essays are due on March 7 and winners will be announced on March 17. Gomke also asks that students write their name, school, and grade level on their essays. Two winners from grades 7-12 will be selected, with the best essay writers being awarded gift cards. The top high school essayist will receive a $50...
Billings, MT – February 21, 2025 – Western Native Voice (WNV) is thrilled to announce “Building Bridges, Building Power: A Day of Leadership and Change,” a high-energy, interactive experience designed to inspire and uplift its members across Montana. These dynamic gatherings will bring essential resources, leadership training, and opportunities for civic engagement straight to the people in a fun and engaging way! The “Building Bridges, Building Power” One-Day Membership Conferences will take place in twelve locations across the state, brin...
Protest: Montana does not need the RFID tag rule (RFID = electronic identification tags with the official U.S. seal) The RFID tag rule, touted by Brazilian packers and the Biden administration, requires RFID tags for intact cattle over 18 months of age crossing state lines since November 2024. Most of the tags come from China, and a system to read the tags is not in place. Although the tags can’t be routinely read, they are supposed to help with disease traceability. The tags are easily lost in brush, transit, and shipping points. Australian ra...
During last Tuesday’s Chinook City Council meeting, an interim mayor was appointed to replace Mayor Glen Huestis who resigned Feb. 5 due to health issues. The Council voted to approve council member Robert Smith for the role to fill the vacancy until the end of the term this November. With the appointment, it leaves a vacancy on the council which needs filled with an appointment of a new member. Smith has been serving as mayor in Huestis’s absence. In other business, the council discussed the progress of the waste water project. Concern was...
There are many holidays throughout the year. From Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th), to National Hot Dog Day (July 17th), to even Be Kind to Lawyers Day (April 8th). It seems like just about everything gets it day. With that being said, why does one of the finest places in the world, our very own Blaine County, not have its own official day? Well, after an exhaustive analysis of which of the 365 days would be the most fitting, I proclaim (with absolutely no authority) that March 1st...
Two weeks ago was the 55th anniversary of the "Big Sandy Cornfield Bomber" incident. Locals were shocked to witness an F-106A Delta Dart performing a belly landing in a field north of Big Sandy, not far from Box Elder. As surprised as they were by the landing. little could prepare them for the revelation that the airplane had landed without a pilot at the controls. The aircraft was quickly retrieved by officials from Malmstrom Air Force Base, repaired, and returned to active duty. The story of...
The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is sponsoring two $1000 scholarships for graduating seniors who will be attending an in-state college or university. The last day of acceptance of the application is March 14, 2025. Application forms are available from the Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Chinook, or the Guidance Counselors at the Chinook, Harlem, Hays and Turner High Schools. Application forms must be returned to Blaine County Clerk and Recorder, Box 278, Chinook, MT 59523 by March 14, 2025. The winners and a...
