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Harwood Swears in as New Blaine County Superintendant
This past Tuesday, long-time Chinook teacher Kendal Harwood was sworn in by Justice Laird with family on hand to witness the event. Harwood first came to Chinook in the Winter of 2009, where he began...
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Austin Haney named a presenter for Humanities Montana statewide program
Austin Haney, most recently a summer Interpretive Ranger at the Bear Paw Battlefield, has been selected as a presenter for the Humanities Montana program. Haney recently joined about fifty presenters...
Comedy and Music Take the Stage This Weekend
Opening this weekend in conjunction with Montana Actors’ Theater (MCT), Claire Stoner presents Hill Country Revue. This variety show series will feature various musical sets and humorous skits each w...
Chinook Senior Center
Hello From the Chinook Social Senior Center! Once again, we are having fun, fun, fun with Cornhole, Cribbage, Pinochle Marathon, fellowship, friendship, coffee groups & PEOPLE! If you like people, this is the place for you! GET IN HERE! Our Foot Clin...
BNSF Railway Conducts Safety Assembly at Harlem Elementary
Right before the Holiday break, Harlem Elementary students were treated to exciting, yet educational, assemblies presented by employees of BNSF Railway Company. The presentation was titled,...
Jim Doyle sworn in as new Blaine County Justice of the Peace
Late December, 2023, Jim Doyle was sworn in as the new Blaine County Justice of the Peace. He replaced outgoing Judge Perry Miller who resigned due to health issues. No stranger to the Justice Court...
Turner High School Holds Induction Ceremony Recently
The Turner High School recently held a National Honor Society at their school. Four students were inducted into the group with a cafeteria filled with students, parents, grandparents, and staff....
Tescha Hawley Recognized as a Top 10 CNN Hero
L The Day Eagle Hope Project, inspired by Tescha Hawley, a member of the Gros Ventre tribe on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, was recognized as a Top 10 CNN Hero during CNN Heroes: An All-Star...
Two Earn Top Ten Status at Winter Districts
On Tuesday, December 12, the Chinook Chapter of the FFA travelled to Winifred for Winter District Competition. Members competed in Meats Evaluation, Veterinary Science, Agronomy, and Ag. Mechanics....
Chinook Blood Drive Set for January 9, 2024 - National Blood Donor Month
Chinook will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 9th, 2023 from noon till 6pm at the Chinook Community Commercial Building down at the fairgrounds. The American Red Cross deemed January as National Blood Donor Month and describesit as, “a t...
Schellin Family Offers $100,000 Matching Funds for Pool and Park Donations
We represent the descendants of Bob and Mavis Schellin. Many of us grew up across the street from Sweet Park and the city pool, and our summer days were spent swimming with friends. Later, we participated in summer swim team. As adults, we have...
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 c...
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...
