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The deer are enjoying the mild winter as well
We aren't the only ones taking advantage of the mild winter. These Whitetail were hanging out on the edge of the Chinook city limits without a care in the world. With food easy to get at and...
By Brewfest Coming to Blaine County Fairgrounds
On Saturday, January 26 from 5:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m., the Blaine County Fair Foundation will play host to a Blaine County Brewfest, which will be held in the Commercial Building at the fairgrounds located at 300 Cleveland Road West in Chinook....
Joey Malsam Will Be Inducted into Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame (MCHF) and Western Heritage Center (WHC) recently announced the eleventh class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, and Chinook resident Joseph Louis...
Postage Rates set to Increase January 27
Area residents might wish to stock up on stamps now since the United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed new postage rates to be implemented on Sunday, January 27, 2019, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). If...
Upcoming Soil Workshops Will Help Producers Address Resource Health
The Kimmel Ranch, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be hosting two workshops on the topic "Soil Health: A Key to Profitability" on January 28-29, and anyone...
Montana association of clerks & recorders $1000 scholarship forms are now available
The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an in-state college or university. The last day of acceptance of the application is March 15, 2019. Application...
Triangle Communications Announces February Grant and Scholarship Deadlines
Triangle Communications supports area youth by providing educational programs and scholarship opportunities. In the spirit of communication, Triangle announces two upcoming deadlines of February 1 and February 15. The Triangle Communications Youth...
Hogeland Happenings
Ed and Kathy Zellmer spent Monday through Thursday in Missoula with the Hinikers and Cuaresmas, going especially to watch Josh Hiniker play JV ball for the Big Sky Eagles. They also got to visit with Randy and Sara Johnson and Tracey and Meg Hornby f...
Two Chinook Men Will Take the Stage in Death of a Salesman
On Thursday, January 17, when the curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. on the Montana Actors Theater (MAT) production of Arthur Miller's American classic Death of a Salesman, Chinook residents Ben Hall and...
OPI Seeking Teams for Drone, Rover, and Space Flight Competition
Students and teachers fascinated by drones, rover navigation, and space flight will likely be pleased to learn that the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) has received approval to conduct a national student competition that celebrates NASA’s 50th...
Turner Talk
Upon calling Amy and Dan Hutton, I was told., “It’s a beautiful day in Lake Havasu!” Enjoy your time down south! Anita and Brooke Reed attended a mini tournament in Malta on Sunday where Bridget was a part of the team. That team won 2nd place...
Community Pond Program Grant Applications Due February 1
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) wishes to remind state agencies, cities, counties, angler groups, civic organizations, or other community-based organizations that applications for Community Pond Program Grants are due on or before February...
From the Heart of Montana to the Hearts of Tanzania
This May a group of Montanans will once again make the journey to Tanzania as a part of a medical mission to support the Sakila Dispensary. Montanans have been making an impact in Sakila and surrounding villages for several years. In fact a house...
2018 - 2019: A Tale of Two Winters...
We began 2018 with our streets covered in snow, sky high heating bills and extreme cold but what a difference a year makes! The mild winter has began to spoil us a bit as kids are riding their bikes...
MSU Extension Winter Beef Symposium Begins Tomorrow
The MSU Blaine County Extension Service, in collaboration with the MSU Hill County Extension, Havre Chamber Agri-business, and Northern Ag Research Center (NARC), invites area producers to their Winter Beef Symposium on January 10 and January 24 at...
Chinook FFA to Host Stockmanship Clinic with Tom Curtin
On Tuesday, January 15, the Chinook Chapter of the FFA will be hosting a stockmanship clinic with stockmanship expert Tom Curtin. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Commercial...
'The Birds & The Bees': Local Pheasants Forever Chapter Forms Partnerships to Enhance Habitat
In most contexts and conversations, the phrase “the birds and the bees” is a metaphor for explaining the mechanics of reproduction to younger children. Relying on imagery of bees pollinating and eggs hatching enables parents to portray sex as...
2019-20 Montana Community Foundation Scholarship Applications are Now Available
Helena, Mont., January 2, 2019 – Applications for Montana Community Foundation (MCF) scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year are now available for Montana students. Last year, MCF awarded more than $430,000 in scholarships to 138 Montana...
Statewide Blewett Wrestling Scholarships Offered for 13th Consecutive Year
For the thirteenth year in a row Alexander (Zander) Blewett, III, a trial lawyer from the personal injury law firm of Hoyt & Blewett PLLC in Great Falls, Montana, has offered three $1,000 scholarships to the top student/wrestlers around the state of...
Local Author Jack G. Young to Showcase his books at the Harlem Library, February 19th
Local author, Jack G. Young, will be showcasing his two recently published books "Down Range" and "The Wolf" at the Harlem Public Library Tuesday, February 19 at 6:30 P.M. Young is a history teacher...
Attention Class of 2019 Graduates
It may be January but it is not to early to start thinking about getting all your graduation information to us at the Blaine County Journal/News Opinion. We would like to remind everyone from all of our Blaine County High Schools: Chinook, Harlem,...
Blaine County Library Book Club Will Meet on January 14
Free People Reading Freely, the Blaine County Library Book Club, will hold its fourth meeting on Monday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. The book club is reading 2017’s Top Ten Most Challenged Books, so any interested readers—whether they have attended...
Hogeland Happenings
Word was received this week of the death of Eldora Rosling, former teacher in Turner and wife of Superintendent Bernie Rosling in the late 80’s in Minnesota. Jessica and Davion Reed of Las Vegas, NV visited Grandpa and Grandma Krass during the day...
Pheasants Forever Builds a Wildlife Area along the Teton River
Last February, the Pheasants Forever Organization purchased approximately 279 acres of mixed riparian/wetland, grass prairie, and dryland crop ground 45 minutes North of Great Falls along the Teton Ri...
2019 Fort Belknap Mid-winter Fair set to Honor 1904 Fort Shaw Girls Basketball Team
On February 5-9, 2019 the Mid Winter Fair will be dedicated to the 1904 World Champion Fort Shaw Indian Girls Basketball Players. Team members included Rose LaRose, Flora Lucero, Katie Snell, Minnie...
