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Despite claims to the contrary, the lawsuit against the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project is not a suit only to stop a new weir and fish bypass. It threatens to terminate irrigation from the existing Intake weir. In response to my previous article, “Buffalo Commons by way of the pallid sturgeon, “a new Facebook user named Ictiobus Bubalus, said: “Tom, as an attorney I’d expect you to understand the arguments in the filed complaint. This litigation has absolutely nothing to do with taking anyone’s water or changing livelihoods.” Ictiobus Bu...
The Confluence Interpretive Center held their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Despite the weather they had 271 people come out for the event on Saturday, March 24. (Photo submitted by Debbie Crossland)...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces the Art along the Bighorn: A Child's Perspective exhibit, on display from April 3 to May 26 at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney, MT 59270. Children's art is often a pure look into ourselves as individuals and a society. The artwork in Art along the Bighorn reflects young artists' perspectives on life, culture, and creative expression along the Bighorn River, created during the 2015-2016 school year by fourth and fifth grade students from...
On March 22, 2018 at about 0554, the Richland County Sheriffs Office received a report of a stolen 1992 Blue Chevrolet K2500 pickup from a resident southwest of Sidney. The caller stated that the vehicle may have been stolen by a male subject that had been allowed to stay at their place, and may be on his way to Billings, Montana. At about 0602 hours the same caller reported that she found that a business she manages south of Sidney that is a licensed marijuana distributor had been broken into and items were missing. Upon investigation of the b...
The 7th annual Bakken Brewfest takes place Saturday, April 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Richland County Event Center. Featuring over 40 microbrews from over 20 breweries from Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming, there will be plenty of choices for even the most discerning beer enthusiast. Wines, ciders and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. New this year are $5 cash games such as cornhole and the Photo Brewth which benefit local non-profits. The evening features music by the Shuffle Bums, with frontman Scott Boehler....
The Richland County Landfill will be open Saturdays starting April 7 from 7 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Please remember to tarp your loads....
Once again, the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County is “off to the races” with its Annual Auction and Gala Saturday, April 14, 6 p.m., at the Richland County Event Center, Sidney. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple and available now at www.richlandbgc.org; by calling 406-433-6763; from any B&G Club staff or board member; or at Stockman Bank, Yellowstone Bank, Richland Federal Credit Union, Sidney Chamber of Commerce or The Sidney Herald. Don your finest Derby attire and enjoy southern ribs and chicken catered by Meadowlark Pub...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Konrad Korff, 82, of Fairview, MT was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 3 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Fairview with Father Jim O’Neil as Celebrant. Wake services were held at 6 p.m., Monday, April 2 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the f...
Services for Myrna Olson, 84, of Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 31 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Sidney with Pastor Neil Lindorff of Peoples Congregational Church in Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Myrna died on Monday morning, March 26 at the Senior Independent Hospice, Billings, MT....
Seniors (60 years of age and older) who are homebound, lonely, isolated or disabled but able to live independently in their own homes with the support of one-on-one companionship can now receive help from McKenzie County Volunteer Companions. McKenzie County Volunteer Companions are area pre-screened (background and reference checks) and trained volunteers with a variety of interests and experiences committed to enriching the lives of older area adults. Volunteer Companions are available to...
Tanya Rost, candidate for HD-35 (Richland County, Montana) has received the endorsement of the conservative state-wide group, Montanans for Limited Government. Montanans for Limited Government is an organization that seeks to promote limited government, economic freedom, patriotism and Americanism. Its mission, according to its promotional material, is to advance policies of limited government, economic freedom and individual liberty, and to place constitutionally-minded, fiscal conservatives in public offices. It also seeks to educate the...
Applications are now available for two scholarship programs offered by the Foundation for Community Care for new and continuing college students in the 2018-2019 academic year. The first program offered by the Foundation Board of Directors is the annual Healthcare Scholarship program. Richland County and surrounding area residents pursuing an education in a healthcare field who intend to live and work in the area are encouraged to apply for funding. Applicants must have completed one year at a post-secondary university or college. The...
The Defenders of Wildlife and Natural Resources Defense Council (plaintiffs) continue their ongoing battle with Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation (defendants), focused only on the comeback of a wild pre-historic fish. The defendants are attempting to balance the survival of the pallid sturgeon with the well being of thousands of people from Glendive to Williston, as well as allowing an entire ecosystem to thrive. In their summary brief to the district court, the plaintiffs are...
We don’t normally think of trees as invasive plants, but even MonDak prairie dwellers have experience with at least one “weedy” tree example. Just think of the acres of saltcedar (Tamarix) now clogging significant portions of our Yellowstone and Missouri riverbanks! Non-native tree invasions are a growing problem across the globe and Dr. John Gaskin, a molecular botanist with the Agricultural Research Service in Sidney, MT, and his fellow collaborators from around the world want to find out why. Dr. Gaskin and his team recently completed a glo...
Sirens flare, lights blaze and another ambulance flies down the street to someone's aid. It happens way too often and yet, someone is blessed with another chance at life every time. EMS or Emergency Medical Services delivers prehospital care and medical transport to those with illness or injuries that prevent them from transporting themselves. While EMTs, EMRs and paramedics may respond, only an EMT or paramedic may transport a patient. They are all compassionate, hardworking and dedicated...
The McKenzie County Ambulance Service has remained strong through the oil boom, despite a 328% increase in the number of calls. At the height of the oil boom, in 2014, the Service responded to about 1200 calls total. For comparison, ten years ago, the Service responded to 280 calls per year. This year, they have responded to about 70 calls per month, on track to reach about 840 calls in 2018, according to Jim Johnsrud, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Squad Leader for the McKenzie County...
In the last decade, the number of ambulance calls has increased as much as 300% or more in and around McKenzie County, North Dakota. Several of the rural areas in McKenzie County have turned to Quick Response Units, or QRU's, to ensure efficient emergency care. Quick Response Units are intended to respond to emergency calls and provide stabilizing care until an Ambulance Service arrives to transport the patient. QRU's are provided for in North Dakota law, requiring only one emergency responder,...
First of all, thank you for supporting our area EMS volunteers. The role the volunteers fill in our communities would not be possible without you. You may have an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) volunteer working for you, working with you, who is a family member, or living near you. We understand that their role as an EMS volunteer can be an inconvenience to their co-workers, family and neighbors. Our EMS volunteers rely on their respective co-workers, family and neighbors to cover their...
Sirens squeal. Adrenaline rushes. An ambulance races to the accident scene. Status of those involved? Unknown. For an emergency medical responder, it's just part of a typical day. When a situation is at its worst, EMS responders perform at their best, working calmly in chaotic, frantic situations, helping ensure the best outcomes for people whose lives may be hanging in the balance. "Once the back doors of the ambulance open, you tune everything out and you do what you have to do. You focus on...
High Honor Roll Ninth Grade: Jadyn Gackle; Kennedy Hansen; Scout Hofer; Daniel Porter; Maysen Poulsen; BayLee Schlothauer, Jessie Scholes. Tenth Grade: Cody Asbeck; Joshua Herron; Ashley Karst; Lak Kloker; Logan Schipman; Jade Schlothauer; Macy Seadeek; Jesse Selting. Eleventh Grade: Emily Axtman; Carson Cayko; Kellie Hansen; Bryce Neu; Jaycie Rau. Twelfth Grade: Jae Kloker; Tanner Poulsen. Honor Roll Ninth Grade: Montana Buckley; Audrey Burman; Brady Buxbaum; Keaton Condie; Shaylee Dean; Rachel Galarneau; Paul Hardy; Robert Hopes; Cadrian...
Ninth Grade: Rebecca Aldrich; Gwyneth Arthur; Jaylen Baxter; Adriana Beyerle; Matthew Brakefield; Brianna Brost; Kyla Carlson; Sean Christensen; Stephen Christensen; Seth Dodds; Sean Earle; Ecriselia Flores; Claire Frank; Jaxson Franklin; Curstine Gaffield; Hadley Garsjo; Matthew Hansen; McKenzy Hazen; Jazmine Hernandez Piedra; Kay Hoffman; Trista Hovde; Emelia Hoye; Alexa Iversen; Hailee Ivory; Riley Jimison; Logan Jones; Sarah Karanjai; Braden Kindopp; Nickolas Kordonowy; Serenity Kuntz; Noah Kyhl; Kylee Lambert; Kaston LeRoy; Benjamin...
Changes in petroleum infrastructure are a common sight in the Bakken oilfield, especially as technological advancements gradually improve. One such example is the decision by CHS – the parent company of Cenex – to re-route the pipeline between Sidney, Montana and Minot, North Dakota. Cenex is the name of the company's regional cooperative and its energy division, which started in 1929 as the North Pacific Grain Growers, Inc. and later as the Farmers Union Central Exchange, which was created as...
The Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society inducted Hailey Steinbeisser (track) and honored chapter returner, Lexi Prevost (basketball) for their accomplishment in the classroom and on the field/court. The national College Athlete Honor Society is a student-athlete honor society that recognizes collegiate sport letter winners who have maintained a 3.4 or higher GPA throughout their junior and senior years. (Photo submitted by Kathy Johnson)...
Montana Children’s Trust Fund (MCTF) officials announced today it has received a $10,000 sponsorship from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT). Melissa Lavinder of the MTCF said these funds will support Strengthening Families Month activities in April and help raise awareness about the prevention of child abuse and neglect across Montana. Activities will include Pinwheels for Prevention and #GoBlue Mondays. “The Montana Children’s Trust Fund focuses on how everyone in a community plays a role in raising children and strengthening famil...
Dear Editor: Radioactivity Welcomed to Montana or “Obfuscation” – to make obscure or unintelligible. Governor Steve Bullock and his party have been considered very environmentally conscious, but it seems they are forging a new direction. North Dakota is not currently allowing the disposal of Bakken oilfield radioactive or hazardous garbage. But the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is moving briskly to welcome a veritable torrent of those toxic materials to a site near a Sidney subdivision and rural school. Imagine having your...
