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Harwood to Accept New Position
On December 21, the personnel at Chinook School District (CSD) paused to recognize the service of one of their instructors who will be moving to a new position when the school's semester ends on Janua...
USPS to Implement Price Increases on January 21
While many are wishing one another Happy New Year or focusing on New Year’s resolutions, others are still recovering from Christmas spending. In the interest of fiscal responsibility, the American consumer should be aware that the United States P...
Local Surgeon Highlights Potential Benefits of the Mymobility® Application for Orthopedic Procedures
Havre, Montana – Total joint replacement is one of the most commonly performed, elective surgical procedures in the United States. It is also becoming an increasingly popular outpatient procedure at s...
Blaine County's newest centenarian was celebrated on December 20, 2023
Edith Bilger, who lived most of her adult life in western Blaine County, became a Montana Centenarian on December 20, 2023. It's an "exclusive club" of folks who have lived 100 years or more. Family...
Turner Lady Tornadoes Fall Mavericks
The Turner Tornadoes hosted the North Country Mavericks in a non-conference tilt on Tuesday, December 19th to close out the 2023 season. The young Tornado team struggled mightily against one of the top Class C teams. The Mavericks stormed out to a...
Big Flat 4-H December Meeting
The December meeting of the Big Flat 4-H Club was held on Sunday, December 17 at 2:00 at Turner Christian Church. Members present include: Modesty Chamberlain, Alaina Egbert, Avery and Piper Fox, Mason Friedrich, Hannah and Isaac Klindworth, Hannah...
Notice of Lodge Creek Bridge on US Highway east of Chinook
A recent inspection found advanced spalling, cracking, and deterioration at the concrete beam ends in Span 1. Due to the severe conditions of the beam ends, the bridge can no longer carry traffic...
Columbia Grain International Supports its Farmers & Communities
CGI donates to more than 30 charities benefiting local communities to “Cultivate Growth” and care this holiday season. This year, CGI's Amy Dunn in Chinook, Montana and her team are giving money to the Senior Center in Chinook since their state fun...
Judge Perry Miller will leave judicial posts effective December 31, 2023
Judge Perry Miller is resigning as Justice of the Peace for Blaine County effective December 31 of 2023. It's a post he's held for 29 years. He will also resign his positions as City Judge for both Harlem (13 years) and Chinook (20 years). Miller...
Meadowlark Elementary Students Hold Christmas Program
On a holiday decorated stage, Meadowlark Elementary School held its Christmas program this past Monday evening, December 18, in the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium. The south walls of the auditorium also featu...
Enjoying learning opportunities in the city
Alert readers may recall I often lament the annoyances of spending extended time in the Seattle area when my wife and I take on our dog-sitting duties each fall. The daily hassles of living amongst...
Homeschool Hour students learn about parfleche and how it was decorated
Blaine County Library's Homeschool Hour students recently had their last session for 2023. Providing programs aimed at homeschool students, Homeschool Hour meets 1-2pm on Wednesdays. Per Assistant...
Fair Board's 2023 Blaine County Fur Fest a "huge success"
This year's Blaine County Fur Fest Coyote Hunt was sponsored for the first time by the Blaine County Fair Foundation. The event was held the first weekend of December and was deemed a huge success....
Identifying Disguised Vaping Devices
On Monday, December 11, Chinook students in grades 5-12 attended a Vaping Prevention presentation in the Lloyd Sweet Auditorium. Kris Minard, the Tobacco Use Prevention Education Specialist with the...
North Chinook Boosters 4-H Meeting Minutes
The 2nd meeting of the North Chinook Boosters 4-H club was held November 19th at the Triple E meeting room. The meeting was called to order by president Ashlyn Hofeldt. The American pledge was led by Jana Snediger, The 4-H pledge was led by Gracie...
Big Flat 4-H Meeting Minutes
The November meeting of Big Flat 4-H club was called to order on November 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Turner Christian Church. Members present include: Piper and Avery Fox, Mary Simons, Mason Friedrich, Isabella Van Voast, Hannah Van Voast, Hannah...
New holiday ornament sales to help maintain Airmen Memorial
A new holiday tree ornament honoring the memory of the airmen killed in a crash over Harlem more than 30 years ago is now available for the upcoming Christmas season. Eva English, owner of Eva's...
Harlem ROARINg Students
On November 9th, Harlem Elementary chose the newest Lil' Wildcats to join the Rockin' ROAR Roster. The following dedicated students proved they are Respectful, Organized, Always safe, and...
Last year's visitors to Harlem's Airmen Memorial surprise local hosts
Alert "Journal" readers may recall the story that ran in August about the visit by 16 former airmen who came to visit the Harlem Airmen's Memorial. The group, all Air Force veterans and mostly from...
Fur Fest Results
Total Number of Teams: 20 Open Class 28 Calling Class 2 Kids Teams 50 Teams Total Total Number of Hunters: 89 Calling Class 66 Open Class 4 Kids 159 hunters total Total Number of animals turned in:...
The Sonshine Community Church School visited the Sweet Home
The Sonshine Community Church School visited the Sweet Home on Friday, December 1st. Singing Christmas carols and providing beautiful music for all the residents to enjoy. After they were done the...
Chinook Social Senior Center Fundraiser to Be Held At The Eagles December 10th
The Chinook Senior Center, under new Director, Ginger Hansen, will be hosting a “Live Auction” on December 10th. Ginger and the members at the Senior Center have been very busy since she took over back in June of ’23. This outgoing group of senio...
Blaine County Community Foundation Awards Grants for Local Initiatives
Helena, Mont., November 30, 2023 – The Blaine County Community Foundation (BCCF) announces the issuance of $6,000 in grants, aimed at enhancing the well-being of Blaine County’s communities and residents. The Montana Community Foundation holds the fu...
Chinook FFA Achieves Some Success at Ag Expo
When the Chinook Chapter of the FFA competed at the 12th Annual Montana FFA Ag Expo on November 16-18, the group posted some strong performances. Held in Bozeman, the competition—previously known as the John Deere Agricultural Expo, or J...
Blaine County Museum Memo
The month of November has been a busy one for the museum. At the beginning of the month, we celebrated Native American Heritage Month by having a 20% off book sale on all titles related to Native American Heritage. There has also been a lot of...
