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On Sunday, April 12, the Chinook FFA held its biennial Donkey Basketball fundraiser. This year's competition featured four teams with the Blaine County Sheriff's Deputies eventually taking the crown as the 2026 Chinook Donkey Basketball Champions. Travelling from Entiat, Washington, Donkey Sports furnished referees, game equipment, animals wearing rubber shoes, and helmets for the protection of the players during the fundraiser. The Chinook FFA rounded up players to form four teams: Sheriff's...
HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check their results online. This is the sixth year of the new online application process, which allows Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to complete the drawing much faster than in years past. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists tab on the left-hand menu, or login to your MyFWP...
With the arrival of March, the school year's third quarter winds down and spring fever begins to heat up. Given those conditions, this round of monthly award winners might be considered a group that managed to rein in their energy in such a way that they channeled 'rowdy' into enthusiasm, determination, and positivity. On Thursday, March 26, Meadowlark Elementary School held an awards assembly to recognize that vivacious group. Among the awards presented were a Recess Award, a Mountain Mover...
As we continue to celebrate talent from the 75th Annual Montana Seed Show held last month, Harlem High School Art Teacher, Mary-Kate Nienhuis-French shared the names of several artists who walked away as winners. The students' art was organized and presented at the Seed Show by the Harlem High School Art Club with Nienhuis-French as their advisor. The big winner was Harlem High School freshman, Naeleigh Main, who scored status as Best of Show overall for the Junior High/High School Division....
With a team name like the Tornadoes, what else would their boosters be called if not the Storm Chasers? And in that spirit of the whirlwind, a group of community members, supported in part by Booster Club dollars, have undertaken the project of updating the track. Because of generous monetary donations and many hours of volunteer time, the Tornados will soon have an actual track instead of prairie grass on which the athletes can run, compete, and perform. On Monday, March 30, Miller Trucking...
On April 7, the Havre Elks Lodge #1201 announced the winners of their 2026 Most Valuable Students (MVS) Scholarships. Two of the recipients are from Blaine County: Carter Rayburn of Chinook and Bridget Reed of Turner. To win the scholarship, Reed and Rayburn were judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. As part of the application process, the candidates wrote about leadership, how they developed that leadership and how they are currently applying the skill. Rayburn's essay...
Over 1600 FFA members and guests gathered in the Pacific Steel and Recycling Arena at Montana Expo Park in Great Falls, Montana, on the Opening Session of the 96th Annual Montana FFA State Convention and Career/Trade Show. Both the Chinook FFA and the Turner FFA travelled to the Convention, which was held March 31-April 4. While in Great Falls, the two Chapters had the opportunity to tour the Montana Air National Guard base, the Wilcox Egg Packing Plant, the Montana Shed Center, and the...
Blaine County Historical Foundation is a newly formed 501 c3 non-profit organization. The general purpose of the BCHF shall be, but is not limited to: • Aiding in the development of the Blaine County Museum (a county owned institution located in Chinook, Montana), its services, and the preservation, establishment, and expansion of its collection, exhibits, facilities, and properties. • Educating the citizens of Blaine County about the needs and goals of the Blaine County Museum. • Enric...
Montana State University (MSU) Extension will host an Initial Private Applicator Training on April 14, 2026, at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building in Chinook. This full-day program is designed to equip agricultural producers and land managers with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and effectively apply restricted-use pesticides while meeting state licensing requirements. The training will run from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is open to both new applicators and those with expired licenses. Participants who do not currently...
On April 1, for the first time since 1972, NASA launched a rocket to the Moon, although there is no plan to land on the lunar surface. No, that's not an April Fool's joke. With its crew of four astronauts on board, Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at approximately 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time to test human deep space capabilities. NASA's Artemis II test flight will take Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch from NASA, and Mission...
Roy Case generously donated his time and shop-class supplies to help 7th and 8th grade students learn how to build log cabin–style birdhouses. Over several weeks, students worked hands-on to construct and complete their projects, gaining basic woodworking skills along the way. Once finished, each student was able to take their birdhouse home. Case said he wanted to give back to the community by working with youth and teaching them a practical craft they could be proud of. The class included e...
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that seven projects will each receive $1.25 million in funding through Commerce's Montana Tourism Development Grant Program. These projects will be eligible for up to $2.75 million over the life of the grant. "Developing tourism in a sustainable and manageable manner boosts Montana's rural and under-visited communities by diversifying local economies, fostering community pride and creating tourism destinations that represent the...
The word "prom" often brings to mind elegance, celebration, and the exchange of corsages and boutonnieres. In the context of high school, prom is about getting all glammed up, taking photos, dancing, and making memories while surrounded by friends and classmates. On Saturday, March 28, the annual prom took place at Chinook High School's Floyd Bowen Gymnasium with Grand March beginning at 7:30 p.m. In Chinook, the prom is traditionally hosted by the juniors, and this year's Class of 2027...
Because absentee ballots will be mailed to voters on May 8, the Blaine County Election Office wishes to remind voters about the regulations of House Bill 719 (HB 719). The legislation requires the elector to provide his/her date of birth on the signature envelope. The year of birth box will also appear on the envelopes for the upcoming school election. Those ballots will go out on April 15, During the 69th Legislative Session in 2025, HB 719 revised voting laws related to an elector’s date of birth. The text of the new law reads, HB 719 is ...
After April 2, Keith and Keri Hanson, Editors and Owners of the Blaine County Journal-News-Opinion, will be acquiring the mailing list of subscribers for the Havre Weekly Chronicle-formerly the Havre Daily News-as that newspaper will cease operations. Mullen Newspaper Company owner, Jesse Mullen announced that he would be informing his staff about the decision by the end of March. Founder of the Mullen Newspaper Company in 2018, Mullen has worked with publications across the U.S. in various...
I'm guessing most readers are amazed at all the insurance policies that are currently available. And the number of policies seems to be growing daily. From TV ads, alone, one can buy insurance to protect your home, your auto (both mechanically and in case of an accident), your health and your future economic status. These opportunities to buy insurance sometimes get pretty bizarre-like the policy available to insure a child prodigy's future earnings. Or, maybe some more practical policies, like...
With the arrival of the 2026-2027 school year, the Chinook School District will welcome Mr. Brian Rayburn, who will return in a new capacity wearing two hats instead of one. During their March meeting, the Chinook Board of Trustees hired Rayburn to perform in a combined role as principal/superintendent. Working in such a role will not be the first for Rayburn, who has previously served as a Superintendent/Principal in Montana for seven years in the community of Lima for a K-12 school....
The 75th annual Montana Seed Show, held at Harlem High School, was a great success. This significant event would not have happened without our volunteers, sponsors, contestants, and patrons; thank you for a successful show. A special thank you to the biometric screening team, who provided health fair screenings for over 30 participants. "The show couldn't have gone better...this year's show was amazing!" One excited visitor commented. The Montana Seed Show is a longstanding event, scheduled...
Agriculture Winners: Seed - Gene and Eric Billmayer Forage - Larry Klingaman Forage Youth - Quirt Klingaman Traveling Trophy Winner - Larry Klingaman Educational Winners: Group Category: First Place - Dodson fourth-grade elementary (sweepstakes winner) Second Place - North Chinook Boosters 4-H Club Third place - Big Flat 4-H club Individual: First Place - Rainie Skoyen 2nd Place - Lillie Skoyen and Janna Snedigar 3rd Place - Kaylie Skoyen and Alexis Elias Bread Winners: Adult White Bread: 1st...
On Wednesday, March 18, the Chinook Chapter of the FFA was invited by the Havre FFA to join them in a Leadership Workshop hosted by this year's National FFA Central Region Vice President, Claire Woeppel from Nebraska. In an interactive program that lasted roughly two hours, Woeppel spoke on the topic of "Knowing Your Cup." Metaphorically, the cup represents one's personal energy supply and illustrates how each of us is filled with a unique purpose and poured out with intention. Woeppel...
On Monday, March 16, several members of the Chinook Junior High band participated in a concert hosted by Havre Middle School (HMS). After a period of rehearsal and preparation, the musicians performed for the public at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Gymnasium. Besides representation from Chinook and Havre, other participants included students from the Box Elder, Big Sandy, CJI, and Harlem communities. Under the direction of Guest Conductor Mr. Jacob Bradshaw, the mass of middle school musicians performed...
March Madness may in many minds reference the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournaments, also branded as The Big Dance, but Blaine County teachers might say the term also identifies a version of competitions, activities, and unmatched spring fever as students and teachers alike approach the fourth quarter of the school year. One of those competitions took place on March 25 at Glasgow High School. Nine students from Chinook participated in the High School Academic Olympics. As a team, they...
When March comes to Montana, along with the warmer weather coaxing new growth into being, the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) plays host to a series of math competitions. In Havre, the contest is held under the coordination of Miss Kaitlin Anderson, and on Wednesday, March 18 from 2:00 until 4:30 p.m., Havre High School welcomed schools from across the region whose students vied for individual, regional, and state awards. At Wednesday’s event, students competed in one of three grade bands: 7-8, 9-10, or 11-12. Because MCTM v...
Bear Paw School, a K-8 rural school currently serving eight students. In our classroom, we prioritize agricultural education to help students relate the curriculum to their lived experiences and apply learning to real-world skills. To support this, we have been wanting a greenhouse, as our current classroom environment is not conducive to growing plants. This addition will allow us to conduct farm-to-table lessons and help students make meaningful connections with their studies. I am pleased to...
On March 26, Havre High School Math Teacher Miss Kaitlin Anderson released the results of the 185 contestants who participated in the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Math Contest that took place on March 18. Wednesday’s contest drew students from Havre, Shelby, Choteau, and Chinook. Seventeen of them came away as top winners. Collin Snyder and Lyvia Little, both from Havre High School, are the winners of the two Senior Scholarships. Furthermore, several students received the “Gold Award,” meaning they scored in the top 10%....
