Articles from the March 20, 2024 edition


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  • Efforts Underway To Preserve Iconic J.K. Ralston Painting

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 20, 2024

    The J.K. Ralston Preservation Committee is actively working to protect the iconic J.K. Ralston painting "General Sully at the Yellowstone" which is currently in the Nutter Building in downtown Sidney. Formerly the U.S. Post Office, the building is owned by Richland County and has housed multiple county entities over the years. It is now scheduled for some remodeling and potential new tenants. Believing the arts were an important facet of life, the U.S. Department of the Treasury under President...

  • Bares & Broncs Rodeo Kicks Off March 23 At McKenzie Co. Ag Expo

    Katelyn Sponheim|Mar 20, 2024

    In the new McKenzie County Ag Expo Indoor Arena, Watford City, Stan Headings will be hosting the sixth annual Bares and Broncs Rodeo, March 23 at 7 p.m. Its the second year of being a PRCA sanctioned event. The rough stock rodeo features the best horses of five different stock contracting companies to be competed on by some of the best PRCA cowboys in the business. This year, Stace Smith Pro Rodeo (Malakoff, TX), Burch Pro Rodeo (Gillette, WY), Brookman Pro Rodeo (Sidney, MT), J Bar J (Brockway, MT), and Outlaw Buckers Rodeo Corp. (Wainright,...

  • Lambert Prom

    Mar 20, 2024

    Lambert High School held their prom Friday, March 15....

  • Sidney Prom

    Mar 20, 2024

    Sidney High School held their prom on Saturday, March 16. The prom king and queen were seniors, Braden Harris and Avery Averett. The junior prince and princess were Ruby Reidle and Jackson Wick. Post Prom Donation List 2024: Ace Hardware Ag West All Seasons RV Park Anna Reynolds Mondak API Asian Garden B & B Builders Beagle Properties Big Sky Siding and Windows Blue Rock Brenner & Averett Co Boutique 33 Builders First Choice Burger King Car Quest Carlsen family CM Built Doors Champion X The...

  • Donald Dean Bonner, 74, Crane, MT

    Mar 20, 2024

    A Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday March 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Steve Anderson officiating. A luncheon followed at the Moose Lodge in Sidney, MT, for a time of fellowship and sharing. Military honors were presented by the VFW Post 4099, Sidney, MT, and members from the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared...

  • Kendal Kallevig, 72, Sidney, MT

    Mar 20, 2024

    Kendal Kallevig, 72, Sidney, MT, died peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Spring Creek Memory Care, Bozeman. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney. Kendal was born in Sidney on May 2, 1951. He lived an outdoor life in the lower Yellowstone Valley. At a young age, he had freedom to roam the creeks and hills, always hunting and fishing. Kendal was a proud University of Montana alum, and played baseball for the Grizzlies in the early '70s....

  • Fairview Red Cross Blood Drive Set For March 21

    Mar 20, 2024

    A Red Cross Blood Drive will held Thursday, March 21 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Fairview at 6 p.m. For appointments, email: Redcrossblood.org; or call: 1-800- red-cross; or call/text Ann 406-489-0998 Walk in welcome....

  • Watford City Roughrider Fund Announces 2024 Enhancement Grant Awards – Opens Second Round To Close May 17

    Vawnita Best|Mar 20, 2024

    Watford City - The Watford City Roughrider Fund is a one and a half cent city sales tax missioned with enhancing Watford City. In recent history, the fund supported the construction and expansion of large community facilities including the McKenzie Health Medical Complex, the Rough Rider Center and the Watford City Municipal Airport. Each year, the fund supports organizations that create vibrancy in our community through events and programming in and around Watford City. This year, the fund comm...

  • Boys & Girls Club Of The MonDak Announces Feb. Youth Of The Month

    Mar 20, 2024

    Boys & Girls Clubs of the MonDak is proud to announce Avalynn Peterson and Natalie Koosey as our February Youth of the Month winners. Avalynn is in Mrs. Papineau's 4th grade class and is the daughter of Paitan Twigg and Casey and Malorie Peterson. She has one sibling and is in the Blue group at the Club. Avalynn likes drawing and painting while at the Club and her favorite subject in school is art. Avalynn wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up. Natalie Koosey is the Youth of the...

  • REDC, Richland County Commissioners Seeking Funds To Hire Consultant

    Dianne Swanson|Mar 20, 2024

    On behalf of the Richland County Commissioners, REDC Executive Director Leslie Messer applied for, and the county was approved for, a $45,000 grant from the Big Sky Economic Development arm of the Montana Coal Tax Fund. The Big Sky Development Fund was established in 2005 to fund qualified economic development projects. The fund receives 25% (12.5%) total of the remaining coal severance tax revenue after deposits in the coal tax bond fund. It provides grants and loans to local governments for economic development projects and certified regional...

  • Application Deadline For 2024 Paddlefish Tags On Upper Missouri River Is March 22

    MT FWP|Mar 20, 2024

    Glasgow ̶ Paddlefish anglers planning to harvest a fish in the Upper Missouri River (between Fort Peck Dam and Fort Benton) need to apply for an Upper Missouri River paddlefish tag by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 22. For 2024, a total of 1,000 tags are available for the drawing. A 2024 fishing license is necessary before applying, and applications can be submitted online at fwp.mt.gov or at an FWP office. Anglers have the option to apply individually or as a party (up to five people) and have the option to purchase a bonus point at the time of...

  • Preliminary Proposals For 2025-2026 Fishing Regulations Available For Review

    MT FWP|Mar 20, 2024

    Helena – If you’re interested in providing input on how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is crafting fishing regulations for the next two years, now is your chance. FWP is taking public comment and asking for ideas on initial proposals for the 2025-2026 Fishing Regulations. The initial 64 proposals are online now and available for review and comment. Just go to fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public-comment-opportunities/fishing-regulations. FWP is also looking for ideas for regulation changes that aren’t captured in these initial proposals. To answer quest...

  • DPHHS Urges Consumers To Discard & Not Purchase Recalled Cinnamon Products

    DPHHS|Mar 20, 2024

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers to throw away and not purchase specific ground cinnamon products because samples of these products were found to contain levels of lead that may be unsafe. One of these products, Supreme Tradition ground cinnamon, has been distributed at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores in Montana. These stores currently operate in the following counties: Beaverhead, Big Horn, Broadwater, Carbon, Custer, Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Glacier, Great Falls, Hill,...

  • Burgum Issues Statement On Passing Of Former North Dakota First Lady Grace Link

    Mar 20, 2024

    Bismarck – Gov. Doug Burgum today released the following statement regarding the passing of former First Lady Grace Link, who died Tuesday at age 105. The wife of former Gov. Art Link, Grace Link served alongside her husband through his entire political career spanning terms in the North Dakota House of Representatives (1946-70) including serving as speaker of the House (1964-70), the U.S. House of Representatives (1971-73) and as the 27th governor of North Dakota (1973-81). Art Link died in 2010. “A partner to Gov. Art Link in every sense of...

  • City of Sidney Solid Waste Department Battles Garbage Disposal Issues

    Mar 20, 2024

    The City of Sidney Solid Waste Department has been experiencing several cases of misuse and abuse of residential and commercial garbage disposal over the past few years. The following are a few bullet points of what residents and businesses need to know about proper disposal of their solid waste. Garbage containers are for HOUSEHOLD REFUSE ONLY! Construction and landscaping debris are not to be placed in these containers. Homeowners and businesses are required to remove and transport this type of debris to the landfill themselves. Residents...

  • Stephen Paladichuk, 92, Sidney, MT

    Mar 20, 2024

    Celebration of Life Services will be Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Steve and June will be laid to rest at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. There will be a luncheon following services for a time of fellowship and sharing. Military funeral honors will be presented by the VFW Post 4099 and representatives for the U.S. Army Funeral Guard. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. R...

  • Richland Federal Credit Union Declares/Distributes Special Dividend

    Mar 20, 2024

    The Richland Federal Credit Union (RFCU) Board of Directors has declared a Special Dividend of $300,000 to be distributed in mid-March to its share account holders equaling a 0.50% interest payment on 2023 average share account (savings) balances. While direct payments to members are relatively rare in the financial industry, this is the second time in the last five years that RFCU, a financial cooperative, has distributed a dividend to its member owners. The previous distribution of $250,000 was made for fiscal year 2018. In announcing the...

  • Fairview Chamber Adds Elementary Age Kids To Easter Egg Hunt

    Mar 20, 2024

    More eggs, more kids, more fun! The Fairview Chamber of Commerce is inviting kids from babies through 5th grade to its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 22 at noon egg-xactly at Sharbono Park. The area will be divided into two sections, one for K-5th grade and one for the younger kids. Featuring thousands of eggs, and some special prizes, this event is sure to be fun for all the little ones....

  • Sidney Post Prom Thank You

    Bobbi Jo Lonski|Mar 20, 2024

    The Sidney post prom committee is comprised of a small volunteer group of junior and senior parents who seek to keep our community kids safe on prom night. This year’s committee hosted a gathering from 11:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. last Saturday night after the Sidney prom. The evening was held at the Richland County Event Center and consisted of pizza and snacks, a photo booth, a cornhole tournament, spike ball tournament, door prizes, bingo games, casino games: roulette, craps, blackjack and poker. Entertainment Explosion, a company traveling here f...

  • Lambert Honor Roll 3rd Quarter

    Mar 20, 2024

    Lambert High School supports two honor roll awards. Students maintaining a 4.0-3.5 will earn an “A” honor roll status. Students with a 4.0 are indicated with an “*”. “B” honor roll status is for students earning a 3.0-3.49. A Honor Roll Seniors: Gracelyn Gonsioroski, Lillian Herbst, Jerome Hughes, Austin Lien, Brie Mullin, Halley Mullin, Lauren Prevost, Sage Spinner, ShaeLyn Williams. Juniors: Malik Boufenara, Caitynne Carter, Farah Haj Hasan, Jayla Huft, Robert Knotts, Keira Rains, Kristina Rozicova, Tsai-Yen Wu. Sophomores: Addison Fos...

  • A Sweet Sign Of Spring: Girl Scout Cookie Booths Begin Soon!

    Mar 20, 2024

    Billings-Girl Scout Cookie season is a highly anticipated time of year for Montana and Wyoming residents. During this annual event, Girl Scouts unbox their future through the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. If you missed pre-ordering your favorite Girl Scout cookies, you can still indulge in your favorite treat by supporting girls at Cookie Booths beginning Friday, March 22. When you support Girl Scouts, you help girls flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like goal setting, decision making, m...

  • Watford City Oilers 12U/14U Hockey Team Takes ND State Championship

    Mar 20, 2024

  • McKenzie County Two Vehicle Fatal Crash

    Mar 20, 2024

    On Monday, March 18 at approximately 6:20 p.m. there was a 2-vehicle fatal crash seven miles west of New Town, ND. A 2020 Ram 1500, driven by Darek Pederson, Blaine, MN was westbound on Highway 23 when the vehicle crossed over the centerline into the eastbound lanes and struck a 2023 Peterbilt Truck, driven by John Youngblood, 53, Ross, ND. The Ram 1500 came to rest in the center of the highway facing south while the Peterbilt came to rest in the south ditch of the eastbound lanes. Pederson was flown to Trinity Hospital and succumbed to his...

  • Sidney Police Department Looking For Information

    Mar 20, 2024

    The Sidney Police Department is conducting an assault with a weapon investigation that occurred on the afternoon of March 10, 2024 and is attempting to locate a possible victim. If you were walking dogs near the intersection of 5th Ave. and 4th St. NE and were confronted by a person driving a vehicle, please contact the Sidney Police Department at 406-433-2210. Anyone with information on the identity of the possible victim is asked to contact the Sidney Police Department at 406-433-2210....

  • Sidney City Hall To Be Closed April 1st and 2nd

    Mar 20, 2024

    Sidney City Hall staff will be relocating back to the original office space on Monday and Tuesday, April 1st and 2nd. Since all computers, phone lines, furniture and more must be moved, the office will be inoperable for those days. This includes no phone payments. City Council will meet as usual on Monday, April 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the temporary office. City Hall will re-open Wednesday, April 3rd with visitors using the original front door once again....

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