Week of October 16, 2024

  • Sports Schedules

    Fall Sports...

  • #1 Ranked Fairview Warriors Out Score Scobey Spartans 28-20

    Keri McPherson

    The #1 ranked Fairview Warriors played the 4-2 Scobey Spartans at Starr Field, Fairview, Friday night. The Warriors scored twice in the first quarter for a 14-0 lead. They followed up with a touchdown scoring drive to finish the half after a defensive stand with Keegan Skogas causing a fumble at the 1-yard line. Unfortunately, a snap over Loan's head sailed out of the end zone resulting in a safety making the score 21-2 at halftime. Both teams exchanged scores in the third quarter but Scobey...

  • 30th Williston Can-Am Tae Kwon Do Tournament Results

    Eight members of the Sidney Tendo Tae Kwon Do School traveled to Williston on Saturday, Oct. 12 to participate in the 30th Williston Can-Am Tae Kwon Do tournament. Schools from Williston, Sidney, Billings and Regina, Canada were present. Events in forms, team forms, board breaking and sparing were held. Competitors from Sidney and their results are as follows: Kingston Ogbonna, a 6 yr. old white belt placed 3rd in forms and 3rd in sparring. Charles Anthony, a 11 yr. old white belt placed 3rd in...

  • Sidney Hosts Havre for Volleyball Match

    Sidney Eagles volleyball team lost in 3 sets to the Havre Blue Ponies on Oct. 11. 18-25; 16-25;...

  • Sidney Cross Country Team Places 3rd & 5th at Home Invite

    Robyn Heck

    The Sidney Cross Country team hosted the Sidney Cross Country Invite on Saturday, Oct. 12. The boys’ varsity team took 3rd and were led by Carter Heggem (1st place individually) and Dyson and Romo (9th individually). The girls’ varsity team took 4th and were led by Ryleigh Kleinke (3rd individually) and Morgan Kindopp (6th individually). The middle school boys took 5th as a team. They were led by Garrick Halvorson who took 19th individually. The middle school girls took 1st place as a team. They were led by Camryn Frank (2nd...

  • Watford City 8th Grade Football

  • Governor Gianforte Celebrates National 4-H Week In Eastern Montana

    Kaitlin Price

    SIDNEY, MT – Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated National 4-H Week with young Montanans in eastern Montana last week. "Our 4-H programs in rural Montana are raising the next generation of leaders and making our communities stronger," Gianforte said. "I am always impressed to visit with young Montanans who are passionate about their projects." During a visit to the Richland County Fairgrounds, the governor got an overview from over 50 4-H members on their projects and awards won at the Summer...

  • Local Beekeeper Hosts Local Homeschool Group

    Brittany Sarkozi

    A local beekeeper, Dave Moore, recently hosted the Blooming Brains Homeschool Group, a group of Richland County homeschoolers. Blooming Brains consistently hosts learning activities, field trips, and other opportunities for the children's educational enrichment. Sophia Ogbonna, a 5th grade student and regular participant of Blooming Brains wrote: "On Sept. 16, my homeschool group, Blooming Brains, was invited to visit David Moore's bee farm. We learned lots of information about how bees are...

  • The Market Celebrates National 4-H Week Oct. 11

    The Market, Sidney, celebrated National 4-H Week last week by hosting former 4-Her and former Miss North Dakota Codi Miller, along with local 4-H members. Special thanks to the Market for hosting the event for the 4-H...

  • Women's Night – Plan to Join us Oct. 28

    Marley Voll

    The Richland County Conservation District and the MSU Richland County Extension Office are teaming up to host an agriculture Women’s Night on Monday, Oct. 28 at the Richland County Extension Office. We invite everyone to come and join us. Women’s Night features a great lineup of agriculture speakers and topics: - Pesticide Safety and Wellness for Female Ag Producers -Wendy Becker, MSU Roosevelt County Extension Agent - Biological Control of Noxious Weeds -Melissa Maggio, MT Biological Control Project Coordinator (via zoom) - Common...

  • Ragged Butte Roughriders Commemorate National 4-H Week

  • North Dakota Public Service Commission Approves Certificate of Site Compatibility For Cerilon

    GTL North Dakota

    Calgary, Alberta – Cerilon is pleased to announce the North Dakota Public Service Commission has voted to approve a Certificate of Site Compatibility for Cerilon GTL North Dakota. This milestone follows an extensive application review and public hearing held in Williston in June 2024. This is the final siting permit required for the project following the County siting approval received earlier in the year. “We’re continuing to work hard to meet the State’s high expectations for the project in its early phases of design and...

  • Wildfires Cut Into Oil Production; Operators Agree To Some Voluntary Restrictions

    Amy Dalrymple

    Amy Dalrymple - North Dakota Monitor - https://northdakotamonitor.com North Dakota's top oil regulator says companies voluntarily agreed to pump less oil to limit fire risk, with more production cuts possible if wildfire conditions worsen. Wildfires that began Saturday in North Dakota's oil-producing region have burned an estimated 110,000 acres as of Thursday. Causes of the fires are under investigation. Oil activity has not been linked to the fires, but oil regulators have been part of the...

  • Continental Resources Donates to Richland County Food Bank

  • Area Events

    Events in Watford City, Williston & Alexander, Central Time Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Oct. 16, 23 12-2 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive. Wed., Oct. 16, 23, Tues., Oct. 22 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - Ages 2 & 3. Read stories, sing songs, dance, play games, & engage in social play. Williston Community Library, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston....

  • Red Cross Blood Drive Set For Oct. 22

    There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Please make an appointment in advance as there is limited availability for walk-ins. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit...

  • Rau School Board Meeting Monday, October 21 at 5pm at the Rau School Library

    I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Consent Agenda a. Disposition of Minutes b. Claims & Payroll Warrants c. Staff Leave d. Voided Checks e. Stockman Bank of MT – Bank Statement f. Credit Card Bill IV. Guest (s) V. Personnel a. Substitute – Mylinda Pritzkau b. Technology – Trace Jones VI. Correspondence (3) VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report IX. Richland County Superintendent of Schools Report a. Policy for Review/Adoption i. Wellness Policy ii. Policy 1710 – Non-Lethal CS Gel – customize for type of...

  • Lynda Harper, 73, Billings, MT (formerly of Sidney, MT)

    Lynda Jean (Neer) Harper was born to Gordon and Carol Neer on June 21, 1951 in Sidney, MT. She grew up and attended Sidney High School and then on to Billings, MT, to be a disc jockey for the CSTS Radio Station. In 2000, she married her loving husband, Greg Harper and moved on to Bozeman, MT, where she lived until August 2023. Lynda died Oct. 2, 2024 after a short but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband, Greg, two daughters: Stacey...

  • Paul Arthur Tjelde, 72, Sidney, MT

    Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Per Paul's wishes, no public funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Sidney Church of Christ, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Paul Arthur Tjelde was born Feb. 12, 1952, in Libby, MT...

  • Merna Arlene (Jenson) Brown, 90, Sidney, MT

    Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Merna will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Merna Arlene (Jenson) Brown was born in Westby, MT, on Feb. 22, 1934, to Carla and Jens Jenson. She attended school in...

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