Sorted by date Results 26 - 50 of 1998
Watford City's Pee Wee A team traveled to Fargo for their state Hockey Tournament.The Oilers defeated West Fargo White 7-0 in their first game advancing them to the semi-final game against Williston. The Oilers came up short against Williston (2-6) but finished strong defeating Devils Lake (4-2) for 3rd place honors....
Chili lovers! It's time to get together for some fun and some really tasty chili, all for a great cause. So far, 22 teams have registered for the 43rd annual chili cook off hosted by the Williston Basin chapter of API. The event takes place Saturday, March 23 at the Raymond Family Community Center, Williston. Doors open at 3 p.m .with chili being served at 5 p.m. CT. You must be 21 or older to attend. According to their website, the chili cook off is one of two major fundraisers for the...
Williston, ND – The Williston STAR Fund is helping a Downtown Williston business reopen. Two Williston businesswomen are revitalizing Cattails. The Williston City Commission approved up to $43,000 to refurbish the interior and exterior of the local bar. Keith Olson, Williston Small Business Development Center director, said the project will help rejuvenate the business that has been closed for about one year. "They've got some plans for upgrading and changing the look." said Olson. "I think i...
Williston State College President’s List Williston State College has announced their President’s list for Fall 2023. Local students listed with a 3.8-4.0 GPA include: Hannah Anderson, Rhonda Folstad, Lexi Morlock, and Brin Norby, Sidney; Kaylee Dewhirst, Grassy Butte; Cole Gebhardt, Westby; Grady Gonsioroski, Brockton; Britney Gullickson, Cartwright; Maddox Hansen, Bainville; Cody Kreil, Thomas Overturf, Alexander; Corbin Noble, Watford City; Grace Olson, Arnegard; Angelia Zimdars, Bloomfield. Williston State College has announced their Dea...
A single vehicle fatal rollover crash occurred on Highway 85, mile marker 180, 4 miles south of Williston Friday, Feb. 23 at approximately 10:48 p.m.CST. A 2017 Chevy Impala, was traveling southbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 180. The driver lost control of the vehicle, crossed over center, and went into the east ditch. The vehicle then overturned and came to rest on the ice of the Missouri River. Both occupants of the vehicle were ejected. The driver, Crystal Kalligher, 36, Watford City, was pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger,...
NDSU Extension-Williams County and City of Williston Forestry Department will be conducting a 2024 Spring Tree and Garden Workshop Saturday, March 16. Join NDSU Extension, Williams County for an educational workshop with specialists addressing current topics in lawn, tree and garden. There will also be breakout sessions on a variety of topics. Preregister by March 13. For more information contact Kelly Leo at 7010577-4594 or email [email protected]....
Since 2020, things keep improving in the Savage Community Hall, and many, many caring folks have helped the board of directors achieve this. Donations have had the highest impact on the accomplishments, and there have been several entities that commit to the hall annually. We have discovered that the rental of our tables and chairs has filled a need in the county that we couldn't have predicted. Not only are these used in the hall, but also rented out for various events requiring seating. We...
"The harder you work, the harder it is to lose." "If you want to play, then practice. If you want to win, then practice harder." – These are just a couple quotes from Unite Hockey, and these quotes couldn't ring truer for the Richland Ranger Bantams. The Bantams continue to have success on the ice as they dominated their last two games this past weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Ranger Bantams traveled to Williston to face the Williston Flyers. The Rangers were successful with a shutout win o...
The next performance from the Watford City Area Concert Association will be coming to Watford City on Saturday, Feb. 24. The all female act, Divas 3, will take the stage of Watford City High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Divas 3 is an amazing group with powerhouse voices who will sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering the 1960s through the 1990s with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, ABBA, and many...
The next performance from the Watford City Area Concert Association will be coming to Watford City on Saturday, Feb. 24. The all female act, Divas 3, will take the stage of Watford City High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Divas 3 is an amazing group with powerhouse voices who will sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering the 1960s through the 1990s with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston,...
Williston – The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, near Williston, is launching its 2024 History and Nature Lecture Series with “The Mustering of Buffalo Soldiers” set for Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Join Calvin Henderson, public outreach coordinator, for a talk on the formation of Buffalo Soldier Army regiments. Discover the ways these African American soldiers impacted western Dakota Territory, and learn about their time at Fort Buford. For more information, contact Calvin Hende...
The northeast group of Montana State University (MSU) Extension Agents are planning the MonDak Cropping Seminar, formerly known as MonDak Pulse Day, for Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Wolf Point, MT. This event will feature a wide range of topics and a great lineup of speakers. The event will be held at the Elk’s Lodge, 304 Main St. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. There is a $20 registration fee and lunch will be included. There will be a total of four pesticide points available during the MonDak Cropping Seminar, two available in the morning a...
Ever wonder what is going on in a hockey player's' head when they step on to the ice? Is it the smell of freshly jammed ice, is it the fans in the stands, is it the work they put in to get to this moment? Whatever it is that they think many players have been here before them and many will be here after them putting in the work. Well, let me tell you, your Richland Bantams have been putting in the work and it shows. The Rangers met up with Mandan Mayhem on Sunday, Feb. 11 for their 11th league...
The McKenzie County Ag Expo will host a Farm and Ranch show, Feb. 7-8 in Watford City, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday will include “Bull Days”, with beef breeders bringing a sampling of their bulls and/or heifers to showcase their herds’ genetics and what will be available at this spring’s sales. Twelve pens have been sold so far, with more available. Gooseneck Implement, Williston; Heggen Equipment, Watford City; 4 Fires Enterprises, Keene; Horizon Resources, Watford City; and Northern Pump & Compression Inc., Watford City; will have some of th...
For the first time in Watford City, local churches are partnering with Reality Outreach Ministries to present Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames, an evangelical drama presenting the gospel in a unique way. Organizers are looking for cast members from local churches to fill speaking and non-speaking roles. Rehearsals will take place at 5 p.m. CST on Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10. This inspiring event takes place nightly at 7 p.m. CST on Feb. 11-18 at the Roughrider Center. Admittance is free and childcare will be available. The program con...
The northeast group of Montana State University (MSU) Extension Agents are planning the MonDak Cropping Seminar, formerly known as MonDak Pulse Day, for Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Wolf Point, MT. This event will feature a wide range of topics and a great lineup of speakers. The event will be held at the Elk’s Lodge at 304 Main Street with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. There is a $20 registration fee and lunch will be included. There will be a total of four pesticide points available during the MonDak Cropping Seminar, two available in the m...
The Bakken Area Skills Center, a facility built to increase the availability of career and technical education and training for high school students and incumbent workers throughout the Bakken region, was completed in 2023 and began holding classes on Jan. 15. The Bakken Area Skills Center is owned and primarily operated by McKenzie County School District #1. According to the Watford City School district website, www.watford-city.k12.nd.us, that vision was to provide in-demand training...
The McKenzie County Ag Expo will host a Farm and Ranch show, Feb. 7-8 in Watford City, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday will include “Bull Days”, with beef breeders bringing a sampling of their bulls and/or heifers to showcase their herds’ genetics and what will be available at this spring’s sales. Twelve pens have been sold so far, with more available. Gooseneck Implement, Williston; Heggen Equipment, Watford City; 4 Fires Enterprises, Keene; Horizon Resources, Watford City; and Northern Pump & Compression Inc., Watford City; will have some of th...
The 71st annual Hard Spring Wheat Show takes place Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center. The show is always packed with excellent speakers, good food, and the most up-to-date information for area farmers and ranchers and this year is no exception. Start the day off at 8 a.m. with a free breakfast sponsored by American State Bank & Trust followed by a welcome from Sam Funk, Williston Research Extension Center director, and Brian Kase, Wheat Show treasurer. Williams County Commodity Elections led by Kelly Leo, Ag &...
Glasgow, Montana author Cara Pinder will sign copies of her delightful children’s book, “The Tooth Fairy Stars” at Books on Broadway on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-4 p.m. Pinder says her book is about a young girl who does not want to give up her very first wiggly tooth, not even for a shiny gold coin under her pillow. But what if the Tooth Fairy gives her something else? Something so big everyone will see it? Find out what the Tooth Fairy does with our teeth when we lose them. The book offers a new approach for elementary age children, showi...
The Williston STAR Fund is seeking candidates interested in serving on its advisory board. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m. The applications may be emailed, or hand delivered to the Williston Economic Development office. The Williston STAR Fund got its start in 1991 when voters approved a 1% city sales tax to provide infrastructure debt relief (75% of collections) and job creations and community development (25% of collections). The long-lasting program has been approved by voters several times and it currently sunsets on...
Coaches Braden Kindopp and Shane Schantz continue to lead the Richland Ranger Bantams to success. This small but mighty team, comprised of 12 skaters and one goalie, continued their winning streak with another two wins at home this past weekend. On Friday the Bantams were matched against the Williston Flyers. After a bit of a slow start the Bantams proved to be unbeatable with both offense and defense working to secure the 7-1 win for the Rangers. Saturday, they faced off against the Minot...
The Williston City Commission has approved a recommendation by the Williston STAR Fund Advisory Board to increase its annual Community Enhancement (CE) allocation from $50,000 to $70,000 in 2024. The approval was made during the commission meeting on Tuesday, Jan.23. The request was made due to an influx of CE applications this year. The Williston STAR Fund Advisory Board reviewed and scored a record 53 CE applications on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The request for funds totaled $279,200. The board approved funding in the amount of $70,000 for 39...
February 2024 marks Sidney Tendokan Taekwondo’s 40th Anniversary. Back in 1984, some instructors came from Williston to Sidney to teach the martial arts and the school has been here ever since. Over its 40 years of existence, Sidney Tendokan Taekwondo has been blessed to have various attentive instructors. Paul Speck and Patsy Harlan were the first two. They came to bring the martial art to eastern Montana. Mike Berg, Sidney Tendokan Taekwondo’s current owner, joined the school in 1984. He had started to learn Taekwondo in 1977 under Moo Yun...
Glasgow, Montana author Cara Pinder will sign copies of her delightful children's book, "The Tooth Fairy Stars" at Books on Broadway on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-4 p.m. Pinder says her book is about a young girl who does not want to give up her very first wiggly tooth, not even for a shiny gold coin under her pillow. But what if the Tooth Fairy gives her something else? Something so big everyone will see it? Find out what the Tooth Fairy does with our teeth when we lose them. The book offers a...
