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This year the annual Best of the West Ribfest and Street Fair will have a concert with three musical groups. The free concert will be held Friday, Aug.13 on Main Street Watford City. It will feature Parmalee, one of Country music's most successful new bands. Parmalee is 2016 ACM New Vocal Group of the Year Nominee with the #1 single in the nation. This band of brothers is best known for their song, "Close Your Eyes". They are one of only four groups since 2001 to earn three consecutive Top 10...
The Brodie Gorder Iron Eagle Wrestling duals and invitational tournament will be held at Sidney High School, April 17-18. The dual tournament will be on Saturday and the individual on Sunday! The doors will open at 7:30 a.m. and the wrestling will start at 8:30 a.m. The two divisions will be K-8th grade large team plus K-3rd grade small team division. Brodie Gorder was born on Sept. 6, 2004 to Shane & Lisa Gorder, Sidney. Brodie was a sweet, mischievous little 8 year old boy. He was raised on a ranch on the Yellowstone River, the shadow of his...
On Friday, April 16 starting at 6 p.m. the Bismarck Bucks will have their scrimmage at Rough Rider Center, Watford City. The training camp for the Bismarck Bucks started on April 9. Visit www.bismarckbucks.com or the IFL league website www.goifl.com for more information. The Bucks are part of the Indoor Football League (IFL), the largest indoor football league in the United States, with teams ranging from California to Wisconsin, including teams throughout the Midwest. The team plays a 16-game schedule in 2021, with their eight home games at...
Cape Air presented their new Tecnam P2012 Traveller planes to the public at the Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport on April 7. The new planes will replace the airline's current fleet of Cessna 402s. The first commercial flight from the Sidney Airport took place April 9. The company currently has three of the new planes in service in Montana with two more entering service this week. Eventually all eight planes in the Montana fleet will be replaced with the new Tecnam P2012 Traveller. The older...
Richland Economic Development Corp is pleased to partner with the Montana Cooperative Development Center (MCDC) to bring an educational and promotional tour to eastern Montana. As the only statewide resource for cooperative development, the MCDC works with new and existing co-ops and other interested groups to evaluate co-op business models and strategies to meet their objectives. MCDC is a nonprofit corporation that receives financial assistance from state and federal sources, which allows MCDC to offer services at little or no cost to...
Due to the dry conditions in Richland County the Richland County Commissioners have issued a resolution for no open burning in Richland County as of April 7. The resolution reads as follows: Emergency Resolution No 2021-06 Open Burning Not Permitted in Richland County Whereas, existing dry conditions, low humidity, high winds and continued high temperatures contribute to hazardous fire conditions, and there currently have been many fires in our regions; and Whereas, condition continue to deteriorate; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the...
Tioga - Senator John Hoeven, of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee member, held a roundtable discussion with local energy producers in western North Dakota to review ongoing developments in the region’s energy industry and outline his efforts to maintain America’s leadership in energy production. To this end, Hoeven is working to: • Secure approval for WBI Energy’s North Bakken Expansion Project from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). • Push back on Biden administration’s executive actions targeting US domestic en...
Memorial services for Randy Propp, 63, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Randy Propp passed away at University of Denver Hospital, Aurora, CO, March 2, 2021. Randolph Samuel Propp was born August 1, 1957, Sidney, MT, to Herman and Mary (Buxbaum) Propp. He grew up on the family farm, north of Sidney. Growing up on the fa...
Funeral services for Charles A. Leamer, III, 46, Sidney, MT formerly of Festus, MO were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Interment was in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021 at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Charles passed...
Funeral services for Kimberly Jo Suko, 53, Sidney, MT are at 2 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2021, at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Audrey Rydbom officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the funeral home and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkerson.com. Kimberly passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her home in Sidney....
Williston - The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NWNDCF) is announcing the availability of grants to support the communities of northwest North Dakota to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In 2020, area individuals, businesses, and others donated thousands of dollars to the NWNDCF’s Relief Fund, and through nearly $90,000 of grants, NWNDCF supported communities, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, daycares, and food efforts within the region. The remaining funds within the Relief Fund are being pivoted from direct r...
"What's next?" For Danielle Christensen, a night nurse at Roosevelt Medical Center, it is recognition as the most recent Employee of the Quarter. More importantly, the question, 'what's next,' is one she asks herself each time she steps on the hospital floor, enters a patient room, or manages an emergency room trauma. "I am always working through my tasks mindful to be thinking about what I need to do next, while also planning for contingencies that may become necessary," she said. Last week,...
The Alexander Robotics team is busy perfecting their robot for an upcoming competition. The regional contest will be held this week and the team is hoping for a big win. If they advance from regionals, they will have a chance to compete in the North Dakota state competition in May. "The students are busy preparing for regionals and in addition to things that they've done in the past like our everyday building and design processing, we've hosted two scrimmages at the school and welcomed other rob...
Our neighbor enjoys all his toys in king size. He owns one of the largest side-by-sides (after passing the smaller one he owned off to his wife), he traded off his pint-sized tractor for a more powerful upgrade, and he enjoys puttering around in a shop as large as his house. I mention these few examples to illustrate just what I am talking about. He will purchase an item, and generally end up replacing it with something that is just a bit bigger and that features more bells and whistles than his original, smaller model. This penchant for...
Greetings from Helena! In Public Health, Welfare and Safety Committee we heard a bill, HB334, that more specifically explains the rights of students that need an exemption from immunizations, whether it is for medical or religious reasons. There is a lot of concern about what the Health Departments are going to require because of the health concerns this past year. We also heard HB502 which helps the process of adoption become easier between expectant mothers and adoptive parents. HB398 would allow legislators to review records of cases investi...
Williston - The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central times. April 15: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book. Free refreshments. April 16-17: Confluence Sewing and Quilting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All experience levels welcome and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch. For more information, contact Debbie Crossland or Joe Garcia at 701-572-9034. The M...
Rau Elementary School is proud to announce Seth Hussey, son of Mike and Gretchen Hussey as their Student of the Quarter. Seth has worked very hard this year in and out of the classroom. Seth is always kind, helpful and friendly. He puts extra effort into being polite and companionate, making sure to include everyone. Seth keeps a positive attitude and completes his assignments with quality in mind. He is respectful and follows the ruse of the classroom, lunchroom, and on the playground. Seth...
The Sidney Sunrise Festival of the Arts is scheduled for Saturday, June 12 in downtown Sidney and will be held in conjunction with the Richland County Sportsmen’s Club’s Annual Car Show and the Shriner’s Parade. The annual event is a vendor-style festival featuring artists, crafters, authors, homemade goods, direct sellers, and small businesses. The vendor portion of the event will be from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and a street dance for adults 21 and older will start at 7 p.m. and wrap up at 12 a.m. The street dance will feature live music by Thist...
Miles City - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is implementing fire restrictions on sites within three eastern Montana counties, due to dry conditions and high fire danger. Citing dry conditions and high fire danger, commissioners in Carter, Richland and Wibaux counties all implemented fire restrictions. Following the counties’ lead, FWP will have restrictions on campfires and smoking at sites within those counties. For Carter County, which began restrictions at 12:01 a.m., April 9, campfire and smoking restrictions will be in place at Medicine R...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has confirmed that an adult male from Richland County has been diagnosed with hantavirus infection. The individual acquired the illness while working out of state where there was an occupational exposure to mice. The individual was hospitalized but is now in the process of recovering at home. DPHHS and local public health agencies remind Montanans and visitors to the state to be aware of the risk of hantavirus and to take precautions to avoid exposures to rodents, their droppings and...
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) continues to not only enhance their services offered to their patients but also increase the variety of services offered at the facility. Their goal is to achieve the highest degree of healthcare for their patients. They are committed to quality services, continuity of care, assurance of qualified staff and family involvement for patients. MCHS has several providers ranging from an urologist to a pediatrician to an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Maria...
(BPT) - It is estimated that 81% of drivers read and type text messages while driving, 70% use social media while driving and 50% say their smartphone is essential for getting around, according to AT&T It Can Wait. What can you do to keep the roads safe by limiting distractions? 1) Use your phone's built-in tools: Set your phone to Do Not Disturb, and avoid phone calls even if they are hands free. Preset your navigation and any preferences. 2) Don't cut corners: Avoid texting or using your...
Sidney Health Center is a not-for-profit community based medical center that has been serving people in the MonDak region for more than 100 years. Our passion for caring is shared by the doctors, nurses, and several hundred employees and volunteers. This commitment to caring is our allegiance to the community as we strive to provide "Exceptional Care for Life." Located in the heart of Richland County, the attractive Eastern Montana campus includes an acute care hospital, clinic area, retail...
The Richland County Health Department has received notification from the State of Montana and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that vaccine providers should pause the administration of the one-dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC and the FDA are actively investigating six cases of a rare type of blood clot that may be associated with the vaccine. There have been more than 6.8 million doses of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine administered in the United States to date. Out of an abundance of caution,...
Services for Nancy N. Baue, 84, Fairview, MT are at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Reverend Mark Nicolaus, PH.D, officiating. Interment will be in Friday, April 16, 2021, Lone Butte Cemetery, rural Sidney, MT. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sunrise Women’s Clinic, Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of one’s choice. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons,com. Nancy passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Sidney Health Center, Sid...
