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  • They Think They're Just Ranching

    Ranchers Stewardship Alliance|Dec 4, 2024

    New research showcases the profound impact of long-term private land conservation on the surrounding public landscape. In the vast grasslands of the Northern Great Plains, ranchers have long been the silent stewards of some of America’s most fragile ecosystems. These are people who understand the land in a way few others do—people whose hands are calloused from years of hard work, and whose education often comes from the very soil they nurture. A Polaris UTV serves as steed as Leo Barthelmess ushers cattle to the next pasture on his south Phill...

  • The Chinook Volleyball Team takes 2nd Place, Bozeman bound

    Bianca Blake|Nov 13, 2024

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters' Volleyball girls had an amazing weekend in the Divisional Tournament. The girls earned a 2nd place victory and a trip to the State Volleyball Tournament in Bozeman! The Chinook girls opened the tournament with Malta and beat them in four sets. The 'Beeters have had an amazing season thus far and have not let up on the pressure. With sets ending as follows, set one 25-12, two 25-21, three 21-25, and four with 25-19. Fairfield was next in the matchups and unfortunately...

  • The Beeter's Successful Season Comes to an End

    Bianca Blake|Nov 13, 2024

    The Chinook boys took to the field against the Flint Creek Titans. After an amazing win over the undefeated Valley Chrisitan football team, the 'Beeters came out with a ferocious start. The Titans wasted zero time gaining a lead on the 'Beeters, with a lead of 14-0 after the first half. The 'Beeter boys were locked in on pushing back the Titans. With one touchdown in the second half, the Titans ultimately secured the victory 28-6. The Chinook Sugarbeeters have had an amazing season. Exciting...

  • 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 Currently, the Montana Public School District #12 has outdated lighting systems and a deteriorating track.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...

  • Chinook Thumps Undefeated Valley Christian; Advances to Second Round

    Bianca Blake|Nov 6, 2024

    This week the Chinook Sugarbeeters (7-3) traveled to Missoula to face off against the Valley Christian Eagles (9-1). The 'Beeter boys have had an amazing season, and the first round was nothing short of spectacular. Amid a cold and rainy field, the 'Beeters Football team wasted no time in pulling ahead in quarter one, round one of the 2024 MHSA Football Champion Series. The Eagles came out onto the field and had a short-lived lead of 3 seven minutes into the game. After shaking off their nerves...

  • Beeters Head to Divisionals

    Bianca Blake|Nov 6, 2024

    The Chinook girls were busy this weekend playing in four matches total and qualifying for the Divisional tournament, securing 3rd place at the District Tournament. The Chinook girls swept the court in their first two matches and got swept away in their final two. The 'Beeter girls had an outstanding performance in the tournament. Brook Fetter and Sami Malsam led the team in digs. Addison Olsen had a lock on the assists, averaging about 23 assists per game. Rilee Molyneaux and Amyerah Kelly kept...

  • Lady Cats advance to Divisional Tournament

    Bianca Blake|Nov 6, 2024

    The Harlem Wildcats Volleyball team took on the District Volleyball Tournament this weekend. The Ladycats fell against Malta in their first match 3-0. In the Ladycats second match, they swept Poplar away 3-1. Rolling over into their third match, the Wildcats fell to Glasgow 3-0. Harlem advanced to the Northern B Divisional Tournament, November 7-9. The Lady Cats will take on the #1 team from 1B, Fairfield, on Thursday, November 7th at 10:00 a.m. in Shelby. Malta (3) 25 25 25 Harlem (0) 11 6 17...

  • Wildcats Take on the Bulldogs

    Bianca Blake|Oct 30, 2024

    The Harlem Wildcats traveled to Choteau to face off against the Bulldogs. The Wildcats gave a valiant effort to hold off the Bulldogs. Ultimately, the Bulldogs were a much larger challenge than what may have been anticipated. In quarter one, the Choteau Bulldogs wasted no time in making 3 touchdowns and 2 completed one- and two-point conversions, they left quarter one with a score of 21-0. The Wildcats continued to hold back the Bulldogs as they entered the second quarter. While Wildcat defense held true, the Choteau Bulldogs scored two more...

  • Beeters Travel to Fort Benton

    Bianca Blake|Oct 30, 2024

    The Chinook Sugarbeeters were hosted by the Longhorns in Fort Benton for a rowdy and intense game of football! Although a lionhearted endeavor, the Longhorns ultimately took the victory. In quarter one, the Longhorns didn't waste time in making their first touchdown just 51 seconds into the game. After a failed conversion, the score was 6-0. The 'Beeters made their return to the 22-yard line. Shortly after returning the ball, the 'Beeters put their first touchdown and complete two-point...

  • The Ladycats host Poplar Indians

    Bianca Blake|Oct 30, 2024

    The Ladycats shared their home court with the Poplar Indians. Although the Ladycats started strong in their first set, Poplar pulled away, ending the set 25-9. With the Indians taking set one, the Ladycats were determined in their second set giving a good challenge but succumbing to a score of 25-19. The Ladycats were committed to taking set three. As both teams kept the score neck-and-neck, the Poplar Indians pulled ahead. The Indians ended the final set 25-22, sweeping all three sets....

  • Beeters Take on Bulldogs and Cowgirls

    Bianca Blake|Oct 30, 2024

    The Chinook 'Beeters' volleyball team played Choteau on Thursday and fell short, losing in five sets. Saturday, the 'Beeters beat Conrad in three sets. This secured a third seed spot in the District Tournament in Choteau next weekend! The 'Beeter girls faced off against the Choteau Bulldogs in an amazing spectacle of volleyball. Set one ended with 25-27, set two with 13-25, set three 25-18, set four with 25-20, and set five 8-15. Amyerah Kelly had 13 kills out of the team total of 48. Brook...

  • Chinook Football: all BEET, no SUGAR

    Bianca Blake|Oct 23, 2024

    This week the Chinook 'Beeters concluded their home games for their season by hosting the Simms' Tigers. Under the full moon, the 'Beeter boys wasted no time on the field. Quarter one began and Nissen wasted no time in recovering a loose ball meeting with McKenzie, who barreled to the endzone and scored the first touchdown of the game. With an incomplete pass, the conversion was no good. 6-0. Metcalf and Murnion were not letting any Tigers return any yards, while Parson Nissen secured the...

  • Lady Cats host Rocky Boy Stars

    Bianca Blake|Oct 23, 2024

    This week the Harlem LadyCats hosted the Rocky Boy MorningStars in a game of Volleyball. In what was an exciting and hasty game, the LadyCats came out on top 3-0 in the three sets played. With both teams excited to play in set number one, both teams remained neck and neck, until the LadyCats pulled away, leaving a score of 25-19. In set number two, the Harlem volleyball team kept their momentum and pulled away rapidly ending the set in 25-13. The last and final set, the LadyCats made sure to...

  • Beeters come out on top during Senior Night

    Bianca Blake|Oct 16, 2024

    The 'Beeters hosted the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks on Senior Night. The Blackhawks stand at a season of 5-0. The 'Beeters hoping to change that to serve them their first loss. The first quarter started in what seemed to be a back and forth with the ball. As the 'Beeters seemed to continually push back their opposition, the Blackhawks held strong. Powell, Standiford, and Bell did their best to keep the ball moving and keep their team moving on the green. Both teams were not letting another progress....

  • Wildcats in Belt showcase indomitable spirit

    Bianca Blake|Oct 16, 2024

    This weekend Wildcats ventured into the undefeated Belt Huskies’ territory hoping to break their winning streak season. The Harlem Wildcats have not had the best season, but this doesn’t stop the players from being anything less than great. The game kicked off with the Wildcats being taken down by the Huskies in tackles. After a possession change, the Huskies made their first touchdown with a successful 1-point conversion. Kelly, Better, and Morgan were determined to continue to get back up after each take down, which made for a powerful gam...

  • Hays-Lodgepole bring the thunder to the Bears

    Bianca Blake|Oct 16, 2024

    This week the Hays-Lodgepole Thunderbirds only had one game this week and traveled to Box Elder to face off against the Lady Bears’ Volleyball team. The Thunderbirds were electrifying in their game against the Bears. With a match of leading 2-1, it was a travel well worth it. In set number one, the Bears brought all their might against the Thunderbirds. The Hays team did not back down as they kept the Bears at bay, until the Bears pulled away ending the set with a score of 25-17. In set number two ending with 25-16, the Thunderbirds secured t...

  • Harlem Lady Cats show their colors

    Bianca Blake|Oct 16, 2024

    This week the Lady Cats made the trek to play against the Glasgow Scotties. This wasn't their only road trip as they also adventured into Wolf Point Wolves territory. Thursday was spent in Glasgow for the Lady Cats Volleyball team. Both teams were found in a sea of pink, as they showcased their colors to raise awareness and support Breast Cancer Survivors. Amid this beautiful homage, neither team delayed in getting into set number one. The Lady Cats stayed neck and neck with the Scotties, but...

  • 'Beeter Volleyball "beets" the competition

    Bianca Blake|Oct 16, 2024

    This week the Sugarbeeter Volleyball team traveled to Cut Bank Thursday to play against the Wolves. Saturday, the Sugarbeeters hosted the Shelby Coyotes on Senior Night. The Sugarbeeters had a great lineup of games against the Wolves. The gym was full of high energy due to Cut Bank's Senior Night. The 'Beeters played well in all three sets, leaving the Wolves with a 3-0 victory. Set 1 ended with the Sugarbeeters shaking off their nerves and pulling away with a win of 25-21. Set 2, the 'Beeters...

  • Tradition, Trial, and Targeted Implementation

    Ranchers Stewardship Alliance|Jul 10, 2024

    How one multigenerational Montana ranch continues to ensure long-term viability. Beneath wispy clouds set in a blindingly blue sky where Montana and Saskatchewan become indistinguishable from one another sits the Louie Petrie Ranch, an exemplary model in ranch tradition, innovative trial, and targeted implementation. It's on this land outside of Turner where you'll find multiple generations strategizing for the long-term viability of the ranch originally homesteaded in 1901. "If you improve the...

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College 2023 Commencement Speaker

    ANC|May 3, 2023

    Aaniiih Nakoda College is celebrating the 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Harlem High School Gymnasium. Dr. Walter C. Fleming is a professor and Department Head of the Department of Native American Studies at Montana State University, Bozeman. He has taught at MSU for over 40 years and has been department Head for over 20 years. He is the longest-serving faculty member in any Native Studies program in the Montana University System. Dr. Fleming was born at...

  • A NEW KIND OF HUNTER FOR THE HI-LINE (A PHAGE HUNTER) Aaniih Nakoda Faculty and students tracking Mycobacteriophages in our local soils

    ANC College|Nov 1, 2017

    The college has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant, Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science in Tribal Colleges and Universities (SEA-PHAGES in TCU's ). The grant was offered in partnership with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to the University of Pittsburgh. It is part of a nation wide study involving faculty and students in 141 institutions. Aaniiih Nakoda College was the only Tribal College to receive the award through the...