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Avid history enthusiasts and social justice activists are likely aware that Sunday, February 1 is National Freedom Day, but many of us have probably never heard of the designation. Although not a public holiday, National Freedom Day is an observance in the United States that honors the signing of a resolution that proposed the 13th amendment to the nation’s constitution. On February 1, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, who was president at the time, signed the resolution to outlaw slavery and involuntary servitude. According to the National Today w...
A successful blood drive was held in Chinook on January 6, 2026, with 41 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 Shellie McMaster, Kylie Huravitch, Keri Hanson, and Judy Johnson. Organizers expressed sincere appreciation to everyone who donated. Blood donations are especially crucial during the winter months, when donor numbers often decline due to sea...
Chinook, MT – January 14, 2026 – Great Plains Veterans Services Center (GPVSC) is on a mission to increase veteran access to medical care and reduce barriers for veterans to attend appointments. In 2025, GPVSC made a significant expansion of its Veterans Transportation Services (VTS) to better serve Veterans in rural counties across Montana, including Chinook and the rest of Blaine County. They closed out the year with over 571 thousand miles traveled to ensure veterans received the care the...
After discussion during the last two city council meetings about snow removal within city limits, Street Superintendent Josh Nordboe and his street team are developing a standard snow removal process. Nordboe and his team have many ideas for clearing the streets after a heavy snowfall. A finalized snow removal plan is in development and dependent on future snowfall to conclude testing. However, City Street officials need public cooperation while removing snow from the city roadways. New, very...
Next time you visit Kuper Memorial Cemetery, you may notice a new feature. On December 22, 2025, the Cemetery installed a niche wall, sometimes referred to as a Columbarium. The wall contains twenty compartments which will hold cremated remains. The Cemetery Board had discussed erecting a niche wall for many years and were finally able to obtain the necessary funds and purchased the wall this past summer. According to Cemetery Board Secretary Kari Sullivan, "the board's main motivation in...
The Turner/Hogeland Lions Club held their annual New Year's Eve celebration at the Old Gym in Turner on December 31. The community gathered to usher in 2026, and the Lions announced awards. The Lion of the Year Award was presented to Alan Van Voast. New Year's Eve began with a meal for which the Lions provided meat and buns, while community members contributed side dishes. For both dancing and listening pleasure, the Whiskey River Band, a Western and Outlaw Country band from Jordan, Montana,...
The University of Montana (UM) News Service recently released the Dean’s List and President’s 4.0 List for Fall Semester 2025. Among the more than 3,000 students who made the lists, four are from Blaine County. According to UM officials, to qualify, students must be undergraduates, earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher, and receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits. Students who receive any grade of C+ or below or no credit (NC/NCR) in a course are not eligible. From Chinook, Liam Edwards earned academic status, as did Serena Cha...
The Montana State University-Northern’s Spring semester Dean’s List contains 377 students. To be included in the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better. Students that received a pass, incomplete or “F” during this semester are not included on the honor roll listing. The following list of students is organized alphabetically by hometown (please note that many students give a Havre address instead of a hometown address, and thus are listed in the Havre listing). CHINOOK:...
The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation are excited to announce that they recently received notification of a large anonymous grant for the Chinook Pool and Park Project. December 29th, the Foundation received an email from the Park Community Foundation that an anonymous donor gave $90,000 to the support the project. The grant was made at the recommendation of their Anonymous Fund and we are beyond thankful for their contributions to the project. If you are the donor reading this, we are incredibly appreciative of your contributions to the...
Both the Turner and North Harlem Hutterite Colonies will soon be in the egg production business. After realizing that diversification was necessary to remain viable in the agricultural markets, Colony officials studied their options and hatched a plan. Although egg production on a small scale is one of the oldest animal farming enterprises in recorded history—according to the Pennsylvania State University’s Extension Service—the two new facilities in Blaine County will not be small scale. The Turner Colony operation, which plans to be up and r...
Mrs. Kelsey Harry, Librarian for Chinook schools, announced recently that with the return to classes in 2026, the Meadowlark Elementary Library will begin its Mock Caldecott unit. According to Harry, the activity is something both she and the students look forward to every year. The Caldecott Medal is an award named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott who was known for his colorful and lively children's book illustrations. Awarded annually by the Association...
Law enforcement is requesting the public's assistance in solving an arson case that occurred on the 400 block of Ohio Street at approximately 2:24 a.m. on December 25, 2025. The suspect was dressed in dark clothing, possibly wearing a backpack, and fled toward Main Street (Indiana Street). The suspect may have sustained burns to the face, arms, or upper body. Local business owners in the area are asked to review any security camera footage they may have. The Chinook Masonic Lodge is offering a...
On December 16, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) announced its 2026 Board of Directors. Composed of thirteen members, including two directors from each district and three elected officers, the board represents ranching families from across Montana. One of the two North Central District Directors is Kevin Elias from Chinook. MSGA directors volunteer their time and travel across the state to participate in meetings, where they provide leadership and ensure the interests of ranchers are...
From 5:30 p.m. until approximately midnight on December 20, the Chinook Rod and Gun Club held its Annual Winter Solstice Block Party on Chinook's main street. One event organizer, Joe Kennedy-Zarn reported that all went well. "The Block Party is really just an excuse to get out and say hi to your neighbor. This time of the year the weather isn't always conducive to extended stays outdoors, so many people just came for a hot drink, a bowl of soup, and a visit with Santa. We also like to give...
Just past the stroke of midnight in New York’s Times Square, the celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, which officially began on Memorial Day 2025, continued. Following the traditional midnight countdown and the iconic Times Square Ball Drop, another momentous event occurred. The Times Square Ball was relit in a red, white, and blue America250 design and rose above the illuminated numerals 2026. The moment included a video “America Turns 250,” a release of 2,000 pounds of red, white, and blue confetti, and a festive firewor...
KALISPELL - The spirit of conservation and community runs deep in Montana, and a great example of this is Montana’s Hunters Against Hunger program. This partnership between Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) transforms the bounty of a successful hunt into high-quality protein for Montana families facing food insecurity. For more than a decade since its inception in 2014, the Hunters Against Hunger program has been a shining example of how hunters, both local residents and nonresidents, are actively c...
HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently concluded its general season sampling effort for chronic wasting disease (CWD), marking one of the most productive monitoring periods to date. This achievement was made possible through the direct participation of hunters across the state. A message of thanks to our hunting community FWP wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the thousands of hunters who brought their harvests to check stations or submitted samples this fall. We recognize that your time in the field is valuable, and taking t...
Something about a new year hints at possibility. The notion of fresh starts and clean slates inspires us to make intentional changes in our lives. New Year’s resolutions are also a chance to reflect on past achievements and challenges, identify areas for growth, and establish clear goals for personal and professional development. According to information gathered by Talker Research/Talkspace, 2025 was a year most Americans would like to forget, perhaps because of political and economic strife. However, the widespread dissatisfaction with 2...
On Sunday, December 21, 8:03 a.m. the Winter Solstice officially began. That time and date mark the shortest day and longest night of the year. For all creatures inhabiting Earth, the length of daylight is fundamental to life. After all, the sun is our ultimate source of light and warmth. The psychologically effect of this event is that starting on December 22, 2025, we stopped losing daily sunlight, a loss which has been progressing since June 20. Finally, daylight will begin to increase. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, during the wee...
Press Release Northern Montana Hospital The Northern Montana Health Care Foundation is proud to announce a $42,000 donation from the Havre Women's Golf Association's "Golfing for a Cure" Tournament to benefit the Northern Montana Sletten Cancer Center. Held this past June, the annual Golfing for a Cure event brings together golfers, local businesses, and community members to raise funds for cancer care across the Hi-Line. In a joint statement, tournament co-chairs Shari Baltrusch and Shelbi...
January is recognized by the American Red Cross as National Blood Donor Month, a time set aside to honor the lifesaving impact of blood and platelet donors and to encourage new and returning donors to give during one of the most challenging seasons for maintaining a stable blood supply. Winter months often bring severe weather, packed holiday schedules, and an increase in seasonal illnesses such as the flu and RSV, all of which contribute to fewer donations and canceled blood drives. National Blood Donor Month was first established on December...
Staff and students at Zurich Elementary School presented the annual Christmas Program on the evening of 18th December. The program titled A Small Problem on Christmas Eve was written by Kenzie MacLeod, Kyleejai Baird (sixth graders), and Matthew Thompson (seventh grade). The Zurich staff did a wonderful job of delegating duties and assignments for the preparation of the program. Songs were selected and performed by all students. Students also engaged in set design and construction. In one way...
On December 16, Mrs. Mitzi Cecrle's third period Animal Science class played host to two State FFA Officers. Their guests: Morgan Bisel, State Secretary from Corvallis, and Kylee Finn, State Treasurer from Cascade, shared inspiration with Chinook students. The state officers' next stop was Turner Public School, where they visited with members of the Big Flat Chapter of the FFA. Bisel and Finn are members of the Montana FFA Association's eight- member officer team who, during their year of...
This year at the Harlem Christmas stroll, I'm sure everyone who went had fun. But, if you didn't have a chance to enjoy this evening, picture this: A December night in a small town, you just ate some AMAZING chili, and hanging out with people you love and some people who are strangers to you. That's the Christmas stroll. Chili, Christmas songs, Christmas lights, and a chance to visit Santa Claus at the library. Everything is that cool. With pun intended, that's a wrap on the 2025 Christmas...
The Public Schools District 10 Board Meeting was held on December 9th at 7:30 PM. The board met the required quorum to hold the meeting. Three members were not in attendance, and only one member of the general public attended. The meeting started after a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call. Student Council President Carson Kelly gave insight to the statewide Student Council Convention held in Bozeman. Speakers at the convention addressed students on leadership, while students participated in workshops to include self-defense...
