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The Watford City Lions Club held their annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Good Shepard home last week (Photos by Kathy Taylor)....
Your support, whether in person or by written comment, is vital to ensure the continuation of irrigation and the economic vitality of our community. Even though this issue should be cut and dried, it is not. Public meetings and comment will determine whether the proposed fish friendly concrete weir and fish bypass at Intake are approved to begin construction. Federal agencies and state leaders are actively analyzing the level of public support vs protest. There will be opposition shown at the meeting in Glendive and political leaders including...
The City of Watford City will be celebrating its 100th year the last weekend in June and we need Art, Craft & Commercial Vendors to help in the celebration. Our Centennial festivities begin on Thursday, June 26 with a dedication of our new Centennial Park and end on Sunday, June 29th with a non-denominational church service. The highlight of this event is our two day Centennial Festival which is set among the trees and along the creek of the City Park and McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Vendors will be able to display their product throughout the...
April 22 marks the 44th anniversary of Earth Day, begun in 1970 and thought of as the day the modern environmental movement started. Even though the general public thinks about Earth Day as a time for rallies in the park, trash pickup and an uptick in recycling efforts, farmers and ranchers spend more time out in the natural environment than most people. “The success of ranchers and farmers centers around extensive resource management,” notes Bob Hanson, president of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation and a White Sulphur Springs rancher. “Wh...
The Sunrise Child Care Association will be holding a carnival on Sunday, April 27 from 2-4 pm at the Richland Co. Fair Event Center. Lots of carnival games, face painting, bouncy house, cupcake walk, fireman and firetruck, ambulance, obstacle course, popcorn. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras as well have a photo booth set up. This is a family event for families with children ages 1-7 years old. 3 prize drawings will be held. A free will offering will be accepted but not required for attendance....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Doris Norby, of Sidney is at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2014, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney. Wake services are 6 pm, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Doris entered the heavenly gates to the Lord’s open arms on Thursday morning, April 17, 2014, in Sidney....
Memorial services for Louise Tyree, 97, of Sidney, MT were at 10 am, Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Interment of cremains was in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Louise died on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility, Sidney, MT....
The Big Sky State Games is holding an online competition to find a National Anthem singer for the Opening Ceremonies on July 18, 2014 in Billings. The deadline to enter the contest is April 25 *Contestants must... • sing the National Anthem without accompaniment • be available to sing in Billings on July 18, 2014 • be a Montana resident The Big Sky State Games will provide Friday evening hotel accommodations if the winner resides out of town. How do I enter? Post a video of yourself singing the National Anthem to the Big Sky State Games Faceb...
North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries biologists are asking anglers for help in documenting lakes that may have experienced winter fish mortality. Fisheries management section leader Scott Gangl said some winterkill is expected every year, with the severity depending on winter weather conditions. “We had a colder than average winter, but we had normal to below-normal snow cover,” Gangl said. “Therefore, we don’t anticipate major widespread winterkill, which is good news given the record number of fishing waters in the state. However...
It's Earth Day on Saturday April 26th! Let's have some fun! From 1-4pm come enjoy an exciting and FREE family fun day at the museum. We will have crafts, indoor projects, outside activities and stories in the Center Gallery, but this is only a sneak peek! Come see for yourself everything in store this Saturday for children of all ages. Contact Jenny at the MonDak Heritage Center for more information at 406-433-3500 or [email protected]....
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce held its annual Easter Egg Hunt last Thursday at Sharbono Park. (Submitted photo)...
Montana businesses now have a convenient, efficient and secure method for obtaining and renewing one or more licenses they may need from various state agencies to operate in Montana. eStop Business Licenses, formerly known as One-Stop Business Licensing, allows businesses to take care of most, if not all, of their licensing in one online location. “eStop is part of the effort, spearheaded by the Main Street Montana Project, to foster a friendlier and more prosperous business climate in Montana by making government more effective and e...
It’s spring cleaning time again, which means the Richland County “E-rase your E-waste” committee is gearing up for its 2014 annual spring and fall collection events. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this community-wide service program, which has recycled more than 154 Tons of outdated and waste electronics during that time. According to organizers, dates for this year’s spring weekend collection are Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, and again will include a joint mini collection in Fairview on Saturday morning, May 10, as part of that co...
The Richland County DUI Task Force would like to remind you April is Alcohol Awareness Month. During the month the task force is challenging the community to raise their awareness regarding issues pertaining to alcohol. Educate yourself on Safe/Healthy Limits -0- drinks for those under 21, pregnant or nursing, taking over the counter or prescription drugs, operating heavy equipment-vehicles,-boats, ATVs-motorcycles, those told by a physician to refrain from drinking, recovering alcoholics and those mandated by the court to refrain from drinking...
The Montana High School Activities Association announced Tuesday that Sidney High School and the Sidney Country Club have been awarded the Montana State Class A Championship Golf Tournament which will be contested on October 2nd and 3rd in 2015. This would not have been possible without the support and efforts of the School Board and Administration of the Sidney Public Schools, the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, the Sidney Hotels and Motels who support the TBID Board and it’s members, and Jay Frank, SHS Coach and manager of the Sidney Country C...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue to implement camping restrictions on some wildlife management areas in western North Dakota and along Lake Sakakawea. Overnight camping is prohibited on the following WMAs: Antelope Creek, Lewis and Clark, Big Oxbow, Ochs Point, Neu’s Point (except campers accessing by boat, and only at the point area), Overlook, Sullivan and Tobacco Garden in McKenzie County; Van Hook in Mountrail County; and Hofflund and Trenton in Williams County. Lewis and Clark WMA is closed from one hour after s...
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is expressing strong opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grossly expanding government control of the Clean Water Act. The rules, which were released today, say normal farming, ranching and conservation activities, such as building fence, pruning shrubs and managing brush, could now all be under the jurisdiction of the EPA. “The Congress, as well as two decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, stated that agriculture did not need a permit for normal farming practices. That’s going to cha...
The University of Montana awarded the top oral, poster and art exhibition presenters from the UM Conference on Undergraduate Research and the Graduate Student Research Conference during a ceremony Monday, April 21. The conferences were held earlier this month, and winners were decided by judges’ ratings and comments. UM President Engstrom congratulated winners and presented individual awards at the ceremony. Each award winner received a $100 gift certificate to The Bookstore at UM. The undergraduate research award winners for oral p...
As Montana slowly transitions into spring, state health officials remind Montanans to take steps to avoid Hantavirus. In a typical year, about 1-2 cases of Hantavirus are reported to the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). However, DPHHS officials say there are several studies showing the deer mice populations in Montana are consistently infected with the virus. In fact, Montana has reported 37 cases since 1993, when the virus was first recognized, making the state second only to New Mexico in the rate of reported cases....
The purpose of this project is to prevent and control obesity in Montana through healthful eating and physical activity. Heidi Moran is also a certified technician for safe installation of infant, convertible and booster car seats to promote safety. Call for an appointment Tuesday through Thursday at 406-433-2207. Public Health in action at the community health fair!...
Ever wonder, after the fact: “How could this have happened? Why didn’t we know about this issue?” Richland Economic Development Corp has been asking this question a lot lately. The safe passage of the endangered species, the pallid sturgeon, around the Intake Diversion structure has been front and center for us. I personally thought that once the modifications to the headworks by adding the fish screens to prevent the small “fingerlings” from entering into the canal system was accomplished, that an alternative for fish passage would be remedi...
The Annual Cleanup Day in Fairview will take place Saturday, May 10. Everyone is encouraged to clean up after the long cold winter and take advantage of the dumpsters, which will be placed at the Fire Hall, from 8 am to noon. Due to the positive response last year, the Fairview Chamber will again host an erase your ewaste event from 8 am until noon in conjunction with the cleanup. Bring your electronic items for recycling, and save the landfill from unnecessary contamination. Anyone needing help with trash or electronics is asked to call...
Bakken Petroleum Services Hub near Trenton, ND expands to meet market demands. Salt Lake City, UT – April 10, 2014 Savage announced today the expansion of its crude oil transloading and transportation terminal located near Trenton, ND, with direct connection to BNSF Railway's main line track. The terminal is strategically located to gather crude oil from the Williston Basin and Bakken Shale and facilitate the transport of crude to key refinery markets. The terminal provides the oil industry w...
Tiger Cubs of Pack 143 visited High Plains Veterinary Clinic and learned all about pet care and what veterinarians do....
The Sidney 6th Grade Girls Basketball team participated in the Scobey Lion's Lil' Roar Basketball Tournament on 4/12/14 in Scobey. Front Row (L-R) Liza Reynolds and Maysen Mindt. Back Row (L-R) Maddie Peters, Rae Hintz, Kilee Free, Logan Schipmann, Jenna Baxter and Cassidy Larson. (Submitted by Dan Peters)...
