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  • Unit 109 Names Poppy Poster Winners

    Donna Miller|Jun 7, 2023

    In time for National Poppy Day, which was Friday, May 26, five Turner Public School (TPS) students were announced as 2023 Poppy Poster winners last month. American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), Unit 109 of Turner selected Isley Welsh, Gracie Zellmer, Savannah Heilig, Holly Grabofsky, and Meridian Snider as Unit honorees. Every year, the ALA sponsors a Poppy Poster Contest for students in grades 2-12, including students with special needs. Grade levels are divided into six classes with one winner...

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College HiSet Program Student Spotlight Jack Jones

    Jun 7, 2023

    Aaniiih Nakoda College Student Support Service Project Aaniiih Nakoda College HiSET program assists students in preparation of their HiSET testing. Students can meet with the Success Center Coordinator on a daily basis to go over the five testing areas: Language Arts-Writing, Language Arts-Reading, Science, Social Studies and Mathematics. Jack Jones was working as a radio announcer and was referred to Aaniiih Nakoda College's Adult Education Program to get his HiSet Certificate formerly known as...

  • PAWS Animal Shelter set for 2nd Adoption Event

    Kody Farmer|Jun 7, 2023

    The PAWS Animal Shelter in Chinook is set to host its second ever adoption event on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at North 40 in Havre, MT. The theme for this event is 'Adopt Your Next Adventure' and looks to build upon the success of the first event. The idea of holding an adoption event came about in December, 2022 and quickly became a reality with North 40 jumping on board ready to help in any way possible. The first event, held on January 28, 2023 and featured six dogs directly from the Shelter...

  • Ren Faire This Weekend Will Offer Elizabethan-Style Entertainment

    Donna Miller|Jun 7, 2023

    Anyone seeking out summer fun should consider this weekend's Renaissance Faire. On June 9-11, Montana Actors Theater (MAT) will be holding their Ren Faire featuring William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Eagles Campground in Havre's Beaver Creek Park. Chinook resident Chad Zuelke joins the cast as Andrew Augecheek. Event organizers are still seeking interested vendors, demonstrators, and activity hosts. The Ren Faire will open on Friday, June 9 at 4:30 p.m. with a performance of Twelfth...

  • Is it a Sin to be Patriotic?

    Guest Column|Jun 7, 2023

    Special Article Submitted in honor of Flag Day. Some people call me “Old Glory” others call me “The Star-Spangled Banner;” but whatever they call me, I’m your flag-the flag of the United States of America. Something’s been bothering me, and I thought I might talk it over with you because it’s about you and me. I remember some time ago, people lined up on both sides of the street to watch the parade; and naturally, I was seen in every parade proudly waving in the breeze. When your daddy saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat, placed i...

  • Fort Belknap & Harlem Students Start a Community Conversation on Blood Quantum

    Craig Todd|Jun 7, 2023

    Harlem, MT - In 2022, after meeting virtually for several months, MAPS Media Institute facilitated an intensive one-week film workshop hosted at Aaniiih Nakoda College in the Fort Belknap Indian community of north central Montana. Students interviewed tribal and cultural leaders, parents, and one another to start a community conversation about a topic affecting past, present, and future generations. The product of this collaboration is the film "Blood Quantum" which premiered on April 29, 2023,...