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Mark your calendars for the 75th Montana Seed Show, coming to Harlem on March 20–21 at Harlem High School. This longtime community favorite offers something for everyone, including a commercial show with crafts, jewelry, home goods, and farm and ranch supplies, plus a quilt show, pie contest, car show, art show and auction, yeast bread competition, woodworking displays, agricultural exhibits, and a health fair. Interested in reserving a booth in the commercial show? Contact Paul Rasmussen at 406-353-4524 or evenings at 406-379-2592. Got a f...
The Presbyterian Church of Chinook began awarding post-secondary scholarships to Chinook High (CHS) graduates in the spring of 2015. To date forty scholarships have been awarded. Last year the church offered a $500 scholarship to graduating CHS senior but also added a new $500 scholarship to a non-traditional student. A study following the CHS students who won the forty scholarships found that only about a third still remained in this part of north central Montana. The goal of awarding the new non-traditional scholarship to an older student...
On January 22-25, the 15th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair took place at Windsor Beach 4, Arizona State Park. The event featured over 60 hot air balloons, including special shapes and corporate balloons. Public gates opened at noon, following the National Anthem and Marine Corps League Flag Presentation on Thursday. The first mass balloon ascension occurred at 4:15 in the afternoon of January 22 at the Balloon Field. A carnival, tethered balloon rides, and a "Glowin' on the River" Night...
In honor of I Love to Read Month, Zurich Elementary School will be celebrating during the entire month of February. To further promote reading, students will participate in various activities which revolve around the chosen theme: mystery. Collaborating with teachers at the school, Zurich School’s Librarian, Ms. Savanna Brown has organized a month of mystery. When asked how the group of educators conceived of that theme, Brown replied: “We try to choose themes to help students broaden their choice of books. Most students, when given the cho...
Just prior to the 2025 holiday break, Meadowlark Elementary School was due to hold an awards assembly to honor several students. However, because of a power outage in town precipitated by up to 77 mph wind gusts, school officials had to cancel school on Thursday, December 18, postponing the December awards, which were rescheduled for January. Among the awards bestowed on January 8 in an assembly at 12:30 p.m. were a Mountain Mover Award, a Recess Award, and the Principal's Award. Students of...
The word is exceptional. That's how Blaine County spellers have been performing with spelling bee season well under way. January has been abuzz with school bees taking place all month in order to identify top spellers who will compete in the Blaine County Spelling Bee scheduled for February 5 in Chinook. When Zurich held their local contest on Friday, January 16, Kyleejai Baird came away the winner. For their spelling bee, they invited former Zurich Elementary School Teacher Mrs. Colleen...
The Blaine County Commissioners convened on January 21, 2026, to evaluate plans for the Blaine County Museum’s cleanup and future. The meeting, held at the Chinook Fire Hall at 6 PM, brought together community members and officials to address contamination and restoration options for the historic building. Christin Hileman, President and Project Manager, Granite Peak Environmental, conducted the meeting, accompanied by Sara Strissel, Director of Community Planning for Bear Paw Development Corporation. Eight County residents, including two C...
MSUN Rodeo standouts Georgia Orahood of Malta, MT, and Brittney Cox of Chinook, MT, competed in their first Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals at the Metra in Great Falls, MT, January 9–11, 2025, adding excitement and memorable performances to the event. Brittney Cox entered the Montana Circuit Finals alongside her standout mare, CCR Pearl N Blu, sitting in the number 10 spot. Describing her 14.2-hand, 1,225-pound mare, Cox said Pearl was "tough," explaining that she would have run barrels on t...
Blaine County Deputy Clerk & Recorder/Election Manager, Savannah Wendeln announced earlier this month that her office is currently holding an "I Voted" Sticker contest election. This is the office's first-ever sticker contest, and winners will be announced in February. For anyone interested in viewing the designs and voting, Wendeln has a poster display at the courthouse that features the art of the finalists. The public is invited to vote on their favorites when they are in the building or to...
Last May, Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 207 into law. Because this new legislation has shortened the candidate filing period, Blaine County Deputy Clerk & Recorder/Election Manager, Savannah Wendeln wishes to remind residents that the filing period opens February 17 and runs through March 4. The previous filing period was 60 days. “Also, the write-in period overlaps with the candidate filing period, so there will no longer be an opportunity for people to decide to file as a write-in after they see who has or hasn’t filed,” Wende...
At the January City Council meeting, it was reported that letters were sent regarding the recent notice of a Standard Maximum Contaminant level (MCL) violation. The violation occurred this past quarter on 11 December 2025. Chinook City residents who are drinking Chinook City-treated water should have received a notice dated 12 January 2026. If you know of anyone outside the Chinook water treatment plant coverage area who is drinking this water, please make them aware (individuals may be receiving water by bulk delivery). The notice stated the...
The first City Council meeting of 2026 occurred on the12th of January. This is the first meeting with the newly placed council members. The mayor, city attorney, four city council members, and the city clerk were present, along with a half-dozen city residents and city department representatives. The agenda sheet for the meeting was very short, with nearly half the page devoted to the new policy on conduct in public meetings, including instructions from Mayor Hauer. The conduct message resulted from the heated discussion at the last city...
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...
