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The Sidney High School and Boys & Girls Clubs Of The MonDak will be serving meals starting Monday, March 23 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sidney High School, Sidney Middle School, and Boys & Girls Clubs Of The MonDak. A grab and go sack lunch will be for that day and a sack breakfast for the following day. These meals will continue Monday-Friday until schools re-open or they receive mandates they cannot continue. On Fridays, they will also have food backpacks available for weekend meals available...
Starting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, there will be a benefit raffle for Calliope Hamilton at Watford City Eagles Club (Aeries #3543), 1904 S. Main, Watford City, ND. Raffle tickets are $20 and can be purchased at several Watford City businesses, including any MBI location, Big Boys Toys, Red Rock Auto, Eagles Club, Latte Da Coffee, and Diskonnect. There will be over $6,000 worth of prizes to be raffled off and you are not required to be present to win. On Dec. 23, 2019, Alexander and Krystene Hamilton’s daughter, Calliope Marie H...
To curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montana, Governor Steve Bullock announced measures to close dine-in food service and alcoholic beverage businesses and other activities that pose enhanced health risks, effective at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 20. This Directive expires at 11:59 p.m. on March 27, the same day that school closures are set to expire, though the date will likely be extended. “Both young and older Montanans, in urban and rural communities, have tested positive for coronavirus, making it even more clear that this virus i...
Fellowship Church, Sidney, recently made a donation to Sidney Public Schools to pay off student lunch account debts. Giving back to the community is not a new concept for Fellowship Church, which has run Fellowship Food Pantry since 2008, serving over 600 individual clients each year. “Paying it forward is a needed slogan today. If God blesses us with something, we want to use it to bless others as much as possible. We have our food pantry, too. It’s just about trying to take care of people’s needs,” said Pastor Jordan Hall. The church and all...
Bismarck, ND – Gov. Doug Burgum today urged North Dakotans to remain vigilant against the novel coronavirus as the state’s total number of COVID-19 cases reached 30. The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) today confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19: a woman in her 30s in Burleigh County and a man in his 40s in Pierce County. The woman’s case was travel-related, and the man had been in close contact with a known positive case. The state has tested 1,355 individuals; four are hospitalized. Burgum noted results are pending for roughly...
A memorial service for Paul Johnson, 89, Sidney, MT will be planned at a later date under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Paul passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....
Roosevelt Medical Center is closely monitoring the Coronavirus pandemic. In response to this crises, RMC has activated its’ Incident Command Team in an effort to evaluate, pre-plan and mitigate potential cases of COVID-19 in our area. We continue to receive daily updates and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) on mitigation efforts and guidelines. Our overriding objective at all times is protecting the s...
As we all continue to navigate COVID-19 together, please know Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center’s doors are open and we are here to provide service to the residents of Eastern Montana. Mental health and substance abuse services are available in person or you can access them via telephone from your home. Call today for an appointment or to learn more about our newly approved telephone service options in your area, 406-234-0234, ext. 500....
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission meeting, which was scheduled for March 27, has been postponed due to concerns about COVID-19, or coronavirus. The postponement is in response to Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s recommendations on social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus. FWP will look at options to reschedule the meeting at a later date....
Due to health concerns for students and volunteers, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is postponing all hunter and bowhunter education classes that are scheduled through March 30, at which point FWP will reassess the situation. COVID-19 cases have been identified in a handful of communities around the state. Because of the potential spread of COVID-19, several schools and other public buildings where hunter education classes are held have been closed to after-hours use. Over the course of the next two weeks FWP staff in coordination with state...
Sidney Tiger Sharks will be having their sign-ups Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14 at Richland Ranger Arena from 5-7 p.m. Updates will be posted at Sidney Tiger Sharks - Sidney MT facebook page. For more information call Kim Erickson, 406-478-9682....
Montanans have through April 15 to apply for two programs that may reduce their property taxes. The Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) helps Montana property owners with low incomes. Those who qualify can get a 30, 50, or 80% reduction of the tax rate on up to $200,000 of a home’s value. The owner must have a total 2018 federal adjusted gross household income of less than $23,337 (if single) or $31,116 (if married or head of household). The applicant’s spouse’s income must be included in the total, even if they are not an owner of the prope...
Watford City / McKenzie County COVID-19 response formed an Emergency Operations Center to support the community in observing CDC and North Dakota Department of Health guidelines to slow the spread and flatten the curve of COVID-19 in our community. There is a toll-free hotline for anyone in the community who is in need of the following: • If you are self-quarantining or self-containing, where and how to receive curb-side services of groceries • If you are sick, where and how to receive curb-side pharmaceuticals and related services • If you a...
Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed an executive order designed to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and expand testing locations for North Dakotans. The order expands the list of those authorized to administer COVID-19 tests to include licensed pharmacists in collaboration with the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH). It also eliminates the proof-of-delivery requirement for pharmacies and allows pharmacists to provide emergency refills for medications for up to a 30-day supply. “These measures will give North Dak...
On March 7 and 8, one team from South Dakota, five teams from Montana, and twelve North Dakota teams for a total of eighteen, showed up at the Rough Rider Center for the second annual NoDak Northern Lights Invite hosted by Badlands Gymnastics of Watford City. A total of 250 athletes came in 2019, another 165 more for a total of 415 came for the 2020 version as the word gets out that Badlands puts on the best competition for miles and miles around. The NoDak was designed as a "tune up"...
Williston, ND – Starting March 23, CHI St. Alexius Health Williston is postponing or cancelling non-urgent, elective surgeries and procedures until further notice. CHI St. Alexius Health made this decision in collaboration with other health systems in the state. “We continue to adjust our approach to prevent exposure of the virus to our patients, providers and visitors. This is one more step.” said Dan Bjerknes, President, CHI St. Alexius Health Williston. “We understand the inconvenience and disruption to our patients, however, we must make th...
Williston, ND – We continue to adjust our approach and ensure that the safety of our visitors, patients, employees, and physicians, remains our highest priority. To decrease exposure and limit the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), CHI St. Alexius Health has implemented additional precautions to screen patients and visitors, in addition to employees and vendors. Effective Immediately: • Limited access to CHI St. Alexius Health – patients are asked to enter through the door closest to clinic/department you are visiting. Central Regis...
WILLISTON: Dealing with the loss of a parent is difficult on many levels. Having personally seen the kind of effect that type of loss can have on a child or student, Tieheena Lemerond, of Williston, decided that she wanted to help in whatever way she could. “I began the Zoe Hart Scholarship Fund to help senior students who have lost one or both parents during their childhood, fulfill their higher education goals. Several people influenced my decision to create the Zoe Hart Scholarship Fund Organization. 1) A friend in WA who lost her husband in...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Sheila Hogan has announced steps the agency is taking to ensure Montanans continue to have access to various agency programs and services, while still protecting the health and safety of the clients and staff related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Hogan said in response to COVID-19 concerns, select DPHHS offices with services that require face-to-face interaction with clients and staff is closed as of Friday, March 20 until further notice. These closures will...
Marvin & Elaine Stedman didn't require as much room any longer, meanwhile their son and daughter-in law Matt & Teresa Stedman with their three children and pet dog had outgrown their home. They found the right solution together. They bought each others' home. But with that, another concern came about. Teresa was worried about making changes to her mother-in-law's former home, because she didn't want to harm feelings in altering it. Her mother-in-law Elaine told her not to worry and encouraged...
As I write this article, "the first day of spring" (Mar 21) is almost upon us. This is a reminder for many of us in the northern climates that while it may not be "planting season" yet, it is certainly time to begin to think about the outdoors. Many enjoy the summer hobby of planting vegetable gardens and the crisp bite of that fresh cucumber or juicy tomato is a reminder that we're enjoying the summer season. We often receive many questions about starting veggies early to get a head start on th...
(BPT) - As days grow longer and new blooms appear, it can only mean one thing: Spring is here and with it comes the task of spring cleaning. For people with allergies, spring cleaning does more than spruce up a home. When done correctly, it removes dust, mold, dander and other allergy triggers so you can feel your best. "There are specific things you can do while cleaning that can dramatically improve allergy symptoms," says Dr. J. Allen Meadows, president, American College of Allergy, Asthma...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department encourages hunters and anglers to make mindful decisions on outdoor activities by following guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Customer, volunteer and employee well-being is of top priority. Earlier this week, Game and Fish canceled upcoming public gatherings such as the National Archery in the Schools state tournament. In addition, several hunter education classes scheduled to begin in the next few weeks were canceled or postponed, and late-season ice fishing...
In accordance with guidelines for social distancing related to COVID-19 and to protect the public as well as staff, Fish, Wildlife & Park strongly encourages hunters and anglers to make licensing purchases online at fwp.mt.gov. For those who need assistance with their purchase, please call the FWP licensing center at 406-444-2950 or your regional or area office: • Region 6 (Glasgow): 228-3700; Havre Area Office: 265-6177 • Region 7 (Miles City): 234-0900; FWP Headquarters (Helena): 444-2535 FWP regional and headquarters offices remain ope...
(BPT) - Like classic pieces in your closet that can be worn season after season, some flowers have become staples for decorators and gardeners alike. Available in a variety of bold colors, Wave® Petunias and Cool Wave® Pansies are a low-maintenance must-have for creating high-impact design in outdoor spaces. Like your little black dress or your favorite pair of jeans, these versatile flowers can be styled in fresh ways to create an on-trend look that fits your space and lifestyle. Bring...
