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On Thursday, May 26, Senate Resolution 654, a resolution designating June 2022 as "Great Outdoors Month," was submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. The Senate unanimously passed this resolution which associates "regular outdoor recreation with economic growth, positive health outcomes, and better quality of life" and further states that "it is imperative that the United States ensure that access to outdoor recreation is...
On Thursday, June 23, agriculture industry specialists and Montana State University—Northern (MSUN) faculty members will be presenting a free event at the MSUN Agricultural Research Station at 3710 Assinniboine Road, near Havre. Sponsored by Montana 4-H, the Field Day will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for the youth and begin at 3:00 p.m. for the adults. Some of those in attendance will represent Blaine County 4-H. According to MSU Blaine County Ag, Natural Resources & 4-H Extension Agent, Juli Snedigar, young people do not need to...
9 MT Counties Triggered; U.S. Drought Monitor Updated Weekly Livestock producers in 36 Montana counties are eligible to apply for 2022 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on small grain, native pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass, and forage sorghum. LFP provides compensation if you suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or leased land or fire on federally managed land. County committees can only accept LFP applications after notification is received by the National Office of...
The 23rd Annual Barber Ranch 2 Day Archery Shoot is set for this Saturday and Sunday. Located in the Hungry Hollow near Lloyd Montana, Frank and Bettie Barber have been spectacular host for the two-day event for more than two decades. The Bear Paw Bowmen Archery Club has worked hand in hand with the Barbers in building the Archery Shoot into one of the premiere events around. "Everybody is really exited! We are expecting a huge Canadian Turnout since they haven't been able to come the past two...
Harlem Library There is still time to join in the Summer Reading program “Oceans of Possibilities.” Parents may register their children to earn prizes for reading. Summer Storytime is held on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. for ages 0-5 and their parents. Elementary students are invited to Summer STEAM on Wednesdays at 1 P.M. Lego Club is held for all ages on Thursdays at 3:30. Teens and adults are entered to win a $50 gift card for each book read, including ebooks and audio books. The Book Challenge for June is to read a book that features water. Thanks t...
The Sweet Home has greatly appreciated all the volunteer work provided by the most recent pair of Young Adult Volunteers (YAV's). Emma Kate and Brenden began volunteering at the Sweet Home in September of 2021. They helped at various times throughout the week, assisting with Bible Study, various activities and parties. From time-to-time Brenden would even break out his guitar and entertain both the staff and the residents. Their time in Montana has come to an end and they have headed back to...
A group of student filmmakers from Harlem High School involved in the Milk River Productions/MAPS Media program film project are recipients of a second student Emmy. Sponsored by the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS NW), the award was announced on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the 59th Annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards Ceremony at Fremont Studios in Seattle. In the High School—Long Form Non-Fiction category, the student group won the Emmy for their film Waking the Generations. Filmed during Nativ...
The Turner Junior and High School celebrated their annual awards night recently at the Turner gymnasium. Student Council, Lacey Hickel, gave a welcome and was followed by Mr. Tony Warren. He announced the Academic All State awards. Those receiving the awards were: Trever Kimmel, Shay Humphreys, Dakota, Hannah Richman, Trent Billmayer, Carson Maloney, JR Brown, Tate Beck, Caleb zellmer, Cassidy Grabofsky, Modesty Chamberlain. Scholar Athletes were recognized as well. They were Laci Maloney and...
Wally and Loretta Beck attended the Big Flat Grocery shareholder meeting in Turner Tuesday evening. Anita Reed and Diana Maloney took Jane Krass to a doctor appointment on Tuesday. Loretta and Wally Beck visited at the Darwin and Betty Zellmer home Thursday morning, and then on to Havre where they met up with Beatrice Kane. They enjoyed lunch together at Murphy’s. Susan Billmayer attended a 4-H Foundation meeting in Chinook on Thursday afternoon. Diana Maloney and Anita Reed helped Jane Krass throughout the week with chores. Wally and L...
Susan passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Friday May 27th 2022. A funeral service will be held at 6:30 PM, Friday June 10, 2022 at Chinook Alliance Church in Chinook, MT. Burial will take place Saturday June 11, at 3:00 PM at Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Susan was born to Walter Barnes and Juanita Irene Barnes on January 4th 1949. She grew up with her four sisters and one brother. Susan had met George William Templet (Bill), in 1990 and later married in 1997 in beautiful Aberdeen WA...
Billie Rae Noyes Erickson, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, died May 28, 2022 at Brendon House in Kalispell, MT of natural causes. She was 88. Billie Rae was born in Havre, MT., The first child of Carl and Charlotte Noyes. She was joined by sister Caryl in 1938. The family moved to Great Falls where Billie Rae graduated from Great Falls High School in 1951. In 1954 she married Don Mortensen and made Conrad, MT their home, where they had two children,...
The library will close at 5:00 p.m. today, due to staffing issues. Teen Scene for grades 9 through 12 will be from 5:00 to 7:00 this evening. There will be activities and plenty of food and drinks. We had a great turnout for our Summer Reading Kickoff. Winners of the Shark Week prizes were Landon Minnis, Knut Halingstad, Claire Buck, and Hannah Halingstad. Congratulations to the winners. If your children have not signed up for the Summer Reading Program yet, there is still plenty of time. For every 2 hours read, kids can enter their name for a...
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring the Basket Raffle fundraiser. We are so grateful for all the outstanding items that were donated and for everyone who placed bids. Your support is greatly appreciated. There is still time to take part in the Summer Reading program “Oceans of Possibilities.” Parents/guardians may bring their children in to the library to register. Prizes will be awarded for books/minutes read and children can earn chances to win grand prizes at the end of the program. Summer Storytime for ages 0-5 meets on Tue...
Linda Jean Hermes, Internment of ashes of Linda Jean Hermes Malley will be held on Saturday June 18th at 11:00 at Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook. There will be an outdoor luncheon following the ceremony at 4oo Illinois Street, the home of Jeff and Lynette Finley....
The Red Ants Pants Music Festival is one of Montana’s largest music festivals and celebrations of the summer. It takes place in White Sulfur Springs, Montana on July 28-31, 2022 and has featured many country music and sweetgrass artists such as: Lyle Lovett, Emmy Lou Harris, Merle Haggard, Wailin’ Jennys, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Wynonna and The Big Noise, and The Bellamy Brothers throughout the years. This year they are featuring Grace Potter, JJ Grey and Mofro, Corb Lund, Allison Russell, Son Volt, Martin Sexton, Jack Ingram, Sunny Swe...
June 27-30 will see the crew from Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT) working with KidsMAT campers in Harlem at the high school. Chinook’s camp will occur next month at Sweet Memorial Park in Chinook from July 18-21. MAT is offering a performing arts summer camp experience for children ages 5-15. The team invites Blaine County youth to sign up for one of these KidsMAT experiences. According to Marketing Director Andi Daniel, people can register online at mtactors.com/kidsmat/ for Chinook’s camp, but they need to call Jay Pyette (406-945-0272) or em...
The Chinook Lions and Harlem Swim teams were back in the pool this past weekend, this time with a full week of practice under their belt. After beginning the season in Harlem the week before with just three days to prepare both teams were able to get into their normal rhythm heading into the weekend. This year the Lions have 38 swimmers out while the Harlem Swim team has 18 out. The weather was perfect for a swim meet, overcast skies, little to no wind and warm but not humid. The temperature in...
The 'Trailer' as it is referred to is where all the results are processed, saved and eventually uploaded to the Montana Federation of Swimmers Headquarters. There are two divisions in the Montana Federation of Swimmers organization, East and West. Each has its own trailer that is maintained and staffed by each meets host. Swim teams pay a fee for each swimmers individual entry into the meet and those funds are what pays for upkeep of the trailers and maintenance of the system. The host team...
When school concludes in May, coaches and student athletes almost immediately turn their attention to the next school year and getting ready for another year of high school sports. The Montana High School Association allows coaches to work with their respective teams, attend camps, tournaments and hold open gyms during the month of June. June has become a busy time for parents, ferrying their child all over the state to be a part of these functions. Coaches are doing their best to work with...
Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there on June 19th,Sunday. Foot Clinic will be on Monday June 20th, call for an appointment at 406-357-2648 or 406-265-4776. Jackpot Blackout Bingo winner for June 9th was Virginia Olson. Nice job. Bingo is played every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and anyone is welcome to join us. Each card played is a dime, only one card for each player wins per round. Last Thursday of the month is Jackpot Bingo. Caramel Rolls, Plain Cinnamon Rolls and Maple Sticks are $1.50 each and $15.00 a dozen. Please call by 10 a.m. on...
