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  • Chinook Golf course is open and ready for the Summer Season

    May 3, 2023

    Chinook Golf course is open and ready for the Summer Season...

  • 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...

  • Chinook School Board Holds Public Discussion on 4-Day School Week

    Kody Farmer|May 3, 2023

    The Chinook School Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Trustee Frank Billmayer at 7:00 pm. Board present in attendance were Frank Billmayer, Kevin Elias, Russell Alisch, Shane Strobe, Teddy Crowley, and Scott DePriest. A number of visitors filled the gallery. Many schools in Montana have made the change to a four-day school week. The Board once again addressed the issue at the April meeting. Consideration of the...

  • USDA Simplifies Application Process for Noninsured Crops for Underserved Producers

    USDA|May 3, 2023

    Earlier this year, we made several updates to disaster assistance programs to give more farmers, ranchers, and Tribes equitable access to recovery programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Specifically, I’d like to point out changes made to the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and how we’ve simplified the application process for underserved producers. This important policy change opens the door to risk management options for producers who may not have previously known about or been able to obtain coverage to pro...

  • Chinook School Board addresses resignation and new hires;Donna Miller is back to teach English

    Kody Farmer|May 3, 2023

    The Chinook School Board held its regularly scheduled on Tuesday, April 20, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Trustee Frank Billmayer at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and visitors were welcomed. Visitors included, Matt Molyneaux, Leslee Weber, Jill Paulsen, Paula Molyneaux, Laura Kellam, Tammy Edwards, Celeste Elliot, Brockton Elliot, Robert Kelley, Shay Waldbillig, Julianne Snedigar, Sheena Barber, Danelle Gibson, Alicia Noel, Michael Reel, Daniel Dahl, Dan Arriola, Chrissy Downs, Mike Jones, Bree Swanson,...

  • Journal Jots

    May 3, 2023

    Blaine County Library Monday Hangout for grades 7 & 8 at 3:30. Tuesday Story Time at 10:30 and Hangout for grades 5 & 6 at 3:30. Thursday LEGO Club at 3:30. Early Out Movie Friday at 2:15. . American Lutheran Church Chinook American Lutheran Church has changed Worship Time to Sundays at 10 AM. Rotating Joint Services are now held on the first Sunday of every month at 11 AM. No worship services will be held at Chinook American Lutheran Church on these days. Please contact the church at 406-357-2373 if you have any questions. If no one answers,...

  • Dark Comedy Promises Laughs as Well Tears of Healing

    Donna Miller|May 3, 2023

    If you missed opening night of August: Osage County, there is still time to see this award-winning production at the Montana Actors' Theatre (MAT) on the campus of Montana State University–Northern. With showings on May 4-6 and again May 11-13, Director Grant Olson invites everyone out to see this dark comedy. "This is the most emotionally complicated script I have ever directed. It's a bucket list check-off item, for sure! This play has won so many awards and has so much sub-text that it's just...

  • Warren walter means

    May 3, 2023

    Warren Walter Means, 85, Wambli Owica'yanke, (Eagle Looking Around) began his journey April 23, 2023, of natural causes at his Havre, MT, residence surrounded by loved ones. Rosary services were held at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, and funeral mass was at 10 a.m. at the St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, Havre, MT with Father Michael Schneider officiating. A meal followed at the parish center. The family plans to spread his ashes on the Young ranch in South Dakota over Memorial Day weekend....

  • Michael Williams

    May 3, 2023

    Michael D. Williams, 77, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Mike's online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolenc...

  • Luriene Winney

    May 3, 2023

    Luriene was born February 7, 1935 in Chinook Montana to Margaret (McGillivray) Gilbert and Charles Gilbert. In 1939 Margaret married Sterling Oberg and they lived in Chinook, Montana for many years. The McGillivray's, Gilbert's and Oberg's were all from Montana. Luriene was a Montana girl. Margaret and Sterling brought their family to Ballard, Washington in 1952. Luriene attended Ballard High School. In 1954 she completed Practical Dental Nursing in Seattle and worked as a Dental Assistant. She...

  • 'Beeters top Fort Benton at Home; Excel in Townsend at the Dawg Bite Tournament

    Kody Farmer|May 3, 2023

    The Chinook Sugarbeeter Tennis team had a busy, but highly successful week on the courts. First, they hosted the Fort Benton Longhorns on Tuesday, April 25 coming away with 12 wins against just 3 losses. The team headed to Townsend on Friday and Saturday to take part in the Dawg Bite Invitational Tournament. Junior Mya Berreth had another stellar performance Tuesday against the Longhorns. Berreth opened with a 6-3, 7-5 win. She then teamed up with sophomore Rilee Molyneaux in a doubles match...

  • Home Meet 4/25 vs. Fort Benton Competition Results: 12 wins 3 Losses

    May 3, 2023

    Mya Berreth vs. Maddie Doney 6-3/ 7-5 Rilee Molyneaux vs. Taylor Ball 6-0 Ashlyn Jensen vs. Katie Cline 6-0 Ashlyn Jensen vs. Taylor Ball 6-1 Paycee Leo vs. Hanna Bach 2-6 Falyn Cecrle vs. Kailyn Rominger 6-2 Lexi Pitkanen and Torin Cecrle vs. Hailee Wang & Rainie Halko 7-5 / 6-6 tie break 5-7 Tie break third set 6-10 Lexi Pitkanen and Torin Cecrle vs. Hailee Wang & Zoe Donner 2-6 Gracie Skoyen and Falyn Cecrle vs. Grace Wright & Sarayah Hull 6-2 Gracie Skoyen and Falyn Cecrle vs. Hanna Bach & Grace Wright 6-1 Gracie Skoyen and Paycee Leo vs....

  • Blaine County Track and and Field Teams Compete in Glasgow and Great Falls

    Kody Farmer|May 3, 2023

    With the weather cooperating, all four Blaine County Track and Field teams had a chance to compete. Tuesday April 25 the Harlem Wildcats, Hays/Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and Turner Tornadoes were in Glasgow for a makeup meet. The highlight of the day was Harlem senior Keonna Medicine Bear prequalifying in the girls High for the Class B state track and field meet. Medicine Bear cleared 4'10" to win the event. Saturday the Chinook Sugarbeeters joined the Harlem Wildcats and 29 other teams for the Mus...

  • Blaine County Track & Field Results - Glasgow NE MT Makeup Meet. - April 25, 2023

    May 3, 2023

    Boys Results 200 Meters - 9.) Ryan Doyle, Turner - :25.74; 14.) Clay Adams, Harlem - :26.48 . 4oo Meters - 9.) Landen Gray, Harlem - 1:00.04; 10.) Troy LongKnife, Harlem - 1:02.76; 12.) Kelbi Bigby, Harlem - 1:08.20. 800 Meters - 3.) Ryan Doyle, Turner - 2.08.65. 1600 Meters - 3.) Branlin Foote, Harlem - 4:58.36; 5.) Trent Billmayer, Turner - 5:29.00; 7.) Daniel Henry, Hays Lodge Pole - 5:41.27; Isaac Cuts the Rope, Harlem - 6:01.93. 3200 Meters - 2.) Branlin Foote, Harlem - 10:39.86; 9.) Isaac Cuts the Rope, Harlem - 12:46.37 110 Meter...

  • Blaine County Track & Field Results - Mustang Invitational, Great Falls, MT. - April 29, 2023

    May 3, 2023

    Boys Results 100 Meters - 3.) Brenden Fetter, Chinook - :11.53; 12.) Braxton Inman, Chinook - :11.84. 200 Meters - 6.) Braxton Inman, Chinook - :23.95; 10.) Carson Nissen, Chinook - :24.29; . 800 Meters - 3.) Landen Beck, Chinook - 2:09.08; 13.) Owen Davies, Chinook - 2:22.19. 1600 Meters - 7.) Branlin Foote, Harlem - 4:50.94. 3200 Meters - 2.) Branlin Foote, Harlem - 10:33.21. 110 Meter Hurdles - 3.) Levi Jensen, Chinook :16.84. 300 Meter Hurdles - 3.) Braxton Inman, Chinook: 43.35; 5.) Levi Jensen, Chinook: 44.23. 4x100 Relay - 2.) Chinook (C...

  • FWP seeking comment on proposals for June commission meeting

    Montana FSA Newsletter|May 3, 2023

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in June. Comment is open through May 11. After public comment, commissioners can offer amendments to the proposals as they see fit. The proposals and supporting documents, commissioner amendments and collected public comment are available on the commission webpage. The commission will make a final decision on these proposals at its meeting on June 8. Mountain lion quotas and license descriptions for fall 2023–winter 2...

  • Harlem High School Celebrates Artists and Their Art

    Donna Miller|May 3, 2023

    On Tuesday, April 23, Harlem High School's (HHS) Library was transformed into a gallery for an Artist's Reception and final showing of artwork created by HHS students during the past school year. The event was organized by Art Instructor, Mary-Kate French who wished to host a reception to recognize her artists. The event was held in conjunction with Parent-Teacher Conferences, and an Awards Ceremony immediately followed. About the event, which took place from 4:00-7:30 p.m., French said, "This...

  • Northern Montana Hospital Resumes Harp Therapy

    Northern Montana Hospital|May 3, 2023

    As part of the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19, Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) discontinued allowing visitors into their facility. Unfortunately, this included many NMH Volunteers. Mary Stevens, a local musician, was one of those volunteers. But recently, Volunteers have resumed their activities at NMH, and the patients are once again rewarded with Mary's musical talents. Mary Stevens of Havre is the owner and program director of "Harp for Healing", a therapeutic music training program...

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