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  • Veteran's Day

    Nov 6, 2024

    Veterans of the United States Military are recognized in ceremonies across the country on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11:11 in the morning in celebration of Veterans Day. The purpose of the day is to honor all those who have served or are currently serving and remember those who gave all. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day and was first celebrated in 1926 after a congressional resolution. Armistice Day was celebrated on the eleventh day of the eleventh month at 11:11 a.m., the exact day and time that World War I ended in 1918....

  • Chinook's FFA Chapter Returns from National Convention with Knowledge

    Donna Miller|Nov 6, 2024

    Seven members from the Chinook FFA Chapter attended the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo that was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 23-26, 2024. Those in attendance not only heard a keynote address from Kevin Wanzer but also participated in various academies to advance their learning. The National FFA Convention and Expo showcased more than 300 exhibitors representing agriculture, colleges, fundraising, the U.S. Armed Services, and auto and truck manufacturers. "One reason we attend...

  • Harlem School makes it to the Finals in a Grant Opportunity

    Bianca Blake|Nov 6, 2024

    The Harlem Wildcats are a finalist out of ten schools in a $50,000 grant presented by the SoFi Game Changers Challenge! This grant can help revolutionize and propel the athletic program for the Harlem School District. Currently, the Montana Public School District #12 has outdated lighting systems and a deteriorating track. The lighting had been installed in the 1970s. This long period has unfortunately led to not only dimming the light of the field but also dimming the future of student...

  • Students Win Suicide Prevention Art Contest

    Donna Miller|Nov 6, 2024

    During September, which is recognized nationally as Suicide Prevention Month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. In that spirit, the Blaine County Health Department sponsored a coloring contest. Winners were announced in mid-October, and among those winning artists were three Turner Public School (TPS) students: Natalie Richman, Evelyn Handran, and Tessa Cowan. Valerie Beck, a registered...

  • Chinook Blood Drive - November 12, 2024

    Chinook Blood Drive|Nov 6, 2024

    Chinook Blood Drive - Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 ‘Tis the season for helping others! Donating blood is an incredible way to help those in need, and with the holiday season fast approaching, what better way is there to help those in need than with the gift of a blood donation? According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. While blood donations are needed all year long, unfortunately, demand for blood during the holidays coincides with lower availability of donors due to vacations and holiday a...

  • Altana Federal Credit Union Hires AVP of Ag Lending Mike Kellam to Support Montana's Growing Agricultural Community

    Altana Federal Credit Union|Nov 6, 2024

    Altana Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Mike Kellam as the new AVP of Ag Lending. Mike will be leading Altana's efforts to serve local farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions to support our community's continued growth. Mike grew up on his family's ranch south of Chinook and graduated from Chinook High School. He furthered his education at Montana State University in Bozeman and went on to earn his business degree from Montana...

  • Solar Storm Hits G4 Level, Setting Off A Vibrant Display

    Donna Miller|Oct 30, 2024

    One of the most impressive displays of the Northern Lights observed in the past 20 years occurred on October 11 across Montana's Hi-Line. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the aurora borealis spectacle that dazzled many who were fortunate enough to step outside that night was due to a severe geomagnetic storm. NOAA's webpage issued a "SEVERE Geomagnetic Storm ALERT" on October 10, sharing information about the storm's having strengthened and reached G4...

  • Big Sky LEAD Program Invites Youth To Apply

    Donna Miller|Oct 30, 2024

    The University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center has developed a free program called Big Sky LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, and Development) for high school students from across Montana. Open to fifteen Montana high school students (sophomores through seniors) who have demonstrated an interest in leadership, community service, and civic engagement, Big Sky LEAD aims to develop the next generation of Montana civic leaders. Applications are due on November 8. Tyson Warner, Program Officer for Democracy Youth Engagement, encourages a...

  • St. Mary's Siphon Work Continues On Track

    Bob Feist|Oct 30, 2024

    Work at Babb, Montana on the St. Mary's Siphon Project is moving forward on schedule according to Project Director Jennifer Patrick. "All of the excavation phase is completed and the siphon pipes are starting to arrive," said Patrick. The pipe is 7.5 feet in diameter and arrives in different lengths due to the connections, some as much as 40 feet. Pro-Pipe Corporation based in Huson, Montana is making the pipe. "We get about 6 pipes a day," said Patrick, "about 1000 feet a day." Around 3200 feet...

  • Hello Harlem!

    Jim Kobeski|Oct 30, 2024

    It’s almost Halloween here in Harlem – a time for ghosts, jack-o-lanterns and lots of candy. But where did Halloween come from? Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. The church incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain into All Saints Day. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve...

  • Blaine County: We Pick The Presidents

    Cody McCracken|Oct 30, 2024

    By Cody McCracken Over the next couple of weeks, the voters of Blaine County will cast their ballots for a long list of important offices and ballot measures. At the top of that ballot will be the candidates for President of the United States. Some of you may think that your vote for this high office will not have much of an impact on the ultimate outcome. However, as Blaine County voters, we may have a greater impression on who wins the presidency than voters anywhere else. This is because Blaine County is the greatest predictor of...

  • First Hunt

    Oct 30, 2024

    Hunting season is in full swing and hunters young and old are searching for that memorable hunt. As we have done in the past the Journal is recognizing successful hunts by our local sportsman, focused primarily on our youth hunters. These young hunters have taken full advantage of the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Apprentice program and have went on to have great success. This program allows young hunters to get in the field and harvest an animal under the watchful eye of an approved...

  • Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees

    Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame|Oct 30, 2024

    Living: Richard Louis Stuker of Chinook; Legacy: John Stuker of Chinook. RICHARD LOUIS STUKER DISTRICT 4 – YEAR 2025 Richard Louis Stuker was born on December 3, 1954, in Havre, Montana to John and Fay (Vercruyssen) Stuker. He was the fourth of seven children each born one year apart. Richard spent his early childhood on the family ranch 35 miles north of Chinook, on the Canadian border. Indoor plumbing was not installed in the house until he was eleven. The outhouse was furnished with a S...

  • Democrats Running for Office Make Stop On Hi-Line

    Bob Feist|Oct 30, 2024

    Several Democratic candidates running for office in Montana made a stop in Chinook last Wednesday at the Blaine County Library meeting room. Among those attending the meet and greet were Senator Jon Tester, Attorney General Candidate, Ben Alke, Lieutenant Governor candidate, Raph Graybill, candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Shannon O'Brien, and Clerk of the Supreme Court Candidate, Erin Farris-Olsen. Candidates mingled with voters and guests introducing themselves and taking...

  • Chinook Skate Park Gets Special Visitor

    Bob Feist|Oct 23, 2024

    The Chinook Skate Park development had a special visitor Saturday when Jeff Ament showed up to check out the progress. Ament is the bass player for the rock group Pearl Jam who is on a break right now before they head to Australia for two weeks. He is the chief benefactor to the skate park. Ament had just been to Glasgow who recently completed their skate park. "It looks awesome," said Ament. "They are making good progress." The work crew from Evergreen Skateparks has been pouring concrete the p...

  • Plenty of Activities for Young and Old on Halloween

    Bob Feist|Oct 23, 2024

    There will be an assortment of activities for young and old alike during the upcoming Halloween season. One of the first events will take place the weekend before Halloween. The Chinook Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Murder Mystery Weekend on October 25 and 26. The mystery has a 70's theme and centers around the apparent death of Mrs. Black. The event is the brainchild of Senior Center Director Ginger Hansen who participated in one in Townsend, Montana. "It was a lot of fun, and I thought, 'Wh...

  • Grants Available to Benefit Blaine County – Deadline Extended

    Montana Community Foundation|Oct 23, 2024

    Up to $2,000 for nonprofits or government agencies available to meet unmet needs. Helena, Mont., October 17, 2024 – The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund has extended the grant application deadline to November 1, 2024. The fund is designed to benefit the communities and residents of Blaine County. This opportunity is made possible through the vision of Warren Ross, who established the Blaine County Community Foundation Fund at MCF in 1997 to support the local community for...

  • Local FFA Members Place at NILE

    Donna Miller|Oct 23, 2024

    Members from two local FFA Chapters attended the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) this past week at MetraPark in Billings. In the NILE Meats Evaluation Competition Junior Division, Chinook saw two members gain top ten status: Gus Buck and Bryce Elliot. In addition, the Meats Team from the Big Flat was ranked 12th. These judging contests took place on Tuesday, October 15. From Chinook, Gus Buck scored 342 to take fifth place individually, and Bryce Elliot accumulated 330 points to rank ninth. With those scores, Buck and Elliot...

  • Valley Clovers 4-H Club Meeting

    Norah Zellmer and Maysen Olson|Oct 23, 2024

    The meeting was called to order by Vice president Henry Miller at 1:00 PM at Shores Floral. Fallan led the American pledge and Norah led the 4-H pledge. The roll call was what's your favorite animal. Hannah Schoen read the minutes from the last meeting. Old Business 4-H Week Window Display, to be decorated after the meeting. New Business Officer elections were held – President: Hannah Schoen; Vice-President: Henry Miller; Secretary: Wacee Simenson; Treasurer: Walter Schoen; Reporters: Norah Z...

  • Chinook FFA Announces Winners from Fall District Competition

    Donna Miller|Oct 16, 2024

    Eight chapters from across the Milk River District of the Montana FFA gathered at the Blaine County Fairgrounds on October 1 for 2024 Fall District competition hosted by the Chinook Chapter of the FFA. Chinook's Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, Mitzi Cecrle not only reported various contest winners but shared gratitude with the numerous community members who assisted in making the event possible. Once the scores had been tallied and any ties broken, it was determined that teams representing...

  • Hello Harlem

    Jim Kobeski|Oct 16, 2024

    The Fort Belknap Clinic will be holding a walk-in Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm. All those who receive their flu shot at this event will be entered to win door prizes. Let’s do what we can to stay healthy this season! The Friends of the Library Membership Meeting takes place on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00 pm at the Harlem Library. At this annual meeting, the Friends of the Library board of directors shares reports and activities of the past year, accepts new members, holds elections and announces plans for t...

  • Wildlife Museum Hosting T-Shirt Contest

    Bob Feist|Oct 16, 2024

    Youngsters in Blaine County will have an opportunity to share their talents by designing a wildlife T-shirt for a contest sponsored by the Wildlife Museum. The winners will have a T-shirt created from the design that they come up with and displayed and made available for sale in the museum gift shop. Dawn Colby, director of the Blaine County Wildlife Museum came up with the idea for the contest. "I brought it to the board, and they gave me the ok to go ahead with the contest," said Colby. She's...

  • Annual gun show and meat shoot held

    Bob Feist|Oct 16, 2024

    Saturday night saw a lot of Marksman and Markswomen take their chance at winning prizes at the trap shooting range at the Chinook Rod and Gun Club shooting range. "We had 22 total shooters," said board member Joe Kennedy. The event was held in conjunction with the gun show held at the commercial building at the fairgrounds. Shooting started at 3 pm, and continued into the darkness, with several participants creating their own competitions. Several individuals took home meat bundles and other pri...

  • Former Chinook resident gave a unique "Thank You" to nursing home residents

    Steve Edwards|Oct 16, 2024

    Glenna Hiner Schaible grew up in Chinook. She was raised by her Grandma Lucille Finley Nash, a lifetime resident of Chinook. Glenna explained, "Grandma was a strong Christian woman who had a hard life but was always strong. She didn't have much but always had enough and raised me that way. I was looking to give something back to this small town where she lived that would honor and respect the memory of my grandma. I know that Grandma Lucille would approve such a gesture." A serious quilter,...

  • Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees

    Press Release|Oct 16, 2024

    Living: Richard Louis Stuker of Chinook; Legacy: John Stuker of Chinook. PRESS RELEASE Media Contacts: Christy Stensland, Executive Director, (406) 653-3800, Christy@montanacowboyfame.org The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and...

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