Donna Miller

With multiple sponsors, both local and corporate, the 2026 Bear Paw Marathon in Havre saw considerable participation on June 6. Race personnel report top finishers in the marathon, half marathon, and 5K Fun Run/Walk as well as a geographically diverse attendance. The Bear Paw Marathon is an annual event held the first Saturday in June.

Organized and presented with the support of several community partners, the 2nd Annual Havre Community Bike Rodeo will take place on June 27 with a duration of approximately two hours. Volunteer check-in will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the MSU-Northern Cowan Hall Courtyard with the rodeo to follow at 10:00 a.m. Both volunteers and participants are still wanted.

On May 18 amidst the chaos of pre-summer break rituals and wrap-up activities, Meadowlark Elementary School held its final awards assembly of the 2026 school year. Among the accolades presented were Mountain Mover Awards, Recess Awards, and Principal's Awards. Students of the Month also received recognition, as did students meeting Accelerated Reader goals and those distinguishing themselves in classroom test performance.

A group of hikers met at the HRDC parking lot on June 11 to carpool/caravan to the Mt. Centennial Trailhead on the Rocky Boy's Reservation. The hike was part of the season series organized by Havre Trails. In addition to their occasional scenic pleasure, the organization continues to perform regular trail maintenance.

At their June 15 meeting, the Blaine County Museum Board discussed numerous agenda items. Among those particulars, the Board filled two board vacancies.

Triangle Communications subscribers are invited to peruse the thirty nine photo contest entries and officially cast their vote for this year's photo contest winner. First Round Voting is open now through August 1.

The 2nd Annual Music Festival, "That Guy in the Hat" will take place on Main Street in Harlem on July 25. A tribute to the late Alex Billmayer, the festival will feature live music by four different bands. The celebration opens when the street closes at 2:00 p.m. and runs until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Earlier this month, when Triangle Communications announced the winners of their 2026 4-H Beef Grants, Chinook Rod and Gun Club and the HELP Committee affiliated with the Boys & Girls Club on the Hi-Line found themselves among the recipients.

Formerly the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), AARP announced on June 24 that fourteen organizations throughout Montana will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants. Among those communities is Wasay Wakpa Wachi (Lodge Pole).

Scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 18, the Sixth Annual Big Flat Fun Day hopes to rival last year's festival when over 100 vehicles lined Main Street in Turner. In addition to the car show, the event will offer food, games, water slides, a silent auction, music, and a co-ed double elimination softball tournament. A new activity this year, a trap shoot is also in the planning stages.