Articles from the May 15, 2013 edition
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Snowbirds to Fly May 22
The Canadian Snowbirds will fly over Sidney again Wednesday, May 22. The aircraft demonstration team will arrive at the Sidney/Richland County Airport at approximately noon. There will be a “meet...
2013 Town & Country June 22
Plans are being finalized for the annual Town & Country Festival which will take place in Sidney Saturday, June 22. The full day of events starts off at 7 a.m. with registration for the Sidney Healthworks Fun Run. The run begins at 8:00 a.m. at...
Fugitive Captured
From the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, acting on information developed during the investigation of Lawrence Speldrich Jr.’s escape. Officers of the Sidney Police Department were able to...
Arnegard Centennial Celebration Planned
Along with their traditional 4th of July events the City of Arnegard will celebrate its Centennial this year with special events planned through the 7th. Starting out the celebration on the 4th of...
Ribfest 2013 Set For Aug. 9 in Watford City
The Ribfest 2013 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 9th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will...
Wolves Secure First Seed at Regionals
The Wolves secured a first place seed for the Region Tournament on their home field begining Monday, May 20 at noon. (Photos by Kathy Taylor)...
McKenzie County To Take Part in Vision West ND Planning Session
McKenzie County leaders and residents will get a chance to take part in strategic planning sessions as part of the Vision West ND project on May 20-21. The Vision West ND project, which covers the nineteen oil and gas producing counties in western...
District II Drug & Alcohol Program to Hold Reward and Reminder Educational Program
Reward and Reminder is an educational program of merchant surveys conducted to remind tobacco merchants and their employees of the state laws regarding the sale of tobacco products to minors. In this program, clerks are either rewarded with the...
General CRP Signup Starts Soon
Producers interested in submitting bids to enroll land in Conservation Reserve Program acres have from May 20 through June 14. Applications received during the CRP signup period will be ranked against others according to the Environmental Benefit...
Fairview Community Garage Sale to be Held June 15
The Fairview Community Garage Sale will be held Saturday, June 15. Anyone who wishes to be included on the list of sales is asked to call Joan Eldridge at 701-744-5346. It promises to be a busy day in Fairview with the unveiling of the 2013 Old...
McKenzie Co. Town Hall May 20
McKenzie County is holding a Town Hall Public Meeting, May 20, 7 p.m. (CDT) at the McKenzie County Courthouse Meeting Room, 201 5th St. N.W., Watford City, to review and discuss local strategies for economic and community development. This public...
"I Do" A Cultural History of Montana Weddings at MHC
You are invited to a “wedding reception” at the MonDak Heritage Center, June 22 at 2 p.m., with a presentation by Martha Kohl, historian from the Montana Historical Society, sponsored by Humanities Montana. Tickets go on sale May 15. Cost is...
Sons of Norway Events Correction
Sons of Norway will hold their May general meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the Lodge home, 714 East Main Street. Sons of Norway invites you to celebrate Syttende Mai, Norwegian Independence Day, Friday, May 17. Our guest chef Brenda Dahl...
7th Annual Early Bird Golf Scramble Set to Tee Off This Weekend
The 7th Annual Early Bird Golf Scramble is off and running even before the date of the event. This year it is set for May 18th at the Sidney Country Club. Already many area businesses and individuals have committed to making a difference in our...
MDT Proposes a Resurfacing Project for Montana Route 16 in Sidney-Richland Co.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to resurface about 1.4 miles of Holly Street, Highway 16 in Sidney. The project begins at the intersection with Central Avenue N., at...
New Irrigation District Law Passes/Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project Supported Legislation
As a sign of large bi-partisan support between Democrats and Republicans, the Montana legislature has endorsed Senate Bill 252, sponsored by Senator Matt Rosendale, R-Glendive. Montana Governor Steve Bullock has now added his support for the bill by...
Family Fun at the MonDak Heritage Center
The MonDak Heritage Center is hosting its second Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Jenny Baker, outreach coordinator, is excited about the event. ”We had over 160 people last time and had such a great time that we wanted to do it...
9th Annual Children's Fishing Derby
The 9th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Watford City Fishing Pond and Nature Park; 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All children ages 12 & under and their families are welcome to attend. The derby is free of charge...
Sidney's Town Clean Up Week Scheduled for May 19-25
The City of Sidney and Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture are partnering to host Clean Sweep, a week dedicated to cleaning up and beautifying the Sunrise City. Businesses, families, individuals, groups and organizations are encouraged...
Watford City Chamber of Commerce Presents: Lunch & Learn, North Dakota Lodging Sales & Use Tax
Update: 5-15-13, 3pm --THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE-- This luncheon for lodging providers and purchasers will be held Tuesday, May 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Outlaws Bar & Grill Banquet Room in Watford City, North Dakota. Topics...
Fill the Truck May 21
Four local agencies have teamed up to conduct a “Fill the Truck” event Tuesday, May 21 in the Reese & Ray’s IGA parking lot and Wednesday, May 22 at the Reynolds/Shopko parking lot from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The Richland County Food...
Sidney Public Schools Activities Program
The Sidney Public Schools would like to invite all interested community members, parents and guardians of all current and future Sidney Public Schools athletes to an open forum meeting at the Sidney High School Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 21st. Topics...
Welcome Home Party for the 818th EN CO SAPPER
Please join the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee in welcoming our soldiers of the 818 EN CO SAPPER home on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Raymond Family Community Center. Cost is $10 for Adults & Teens (13+); Children...
Thrivent Financial Moves Up Seven Spots to 325 on FORTUNE 500 List
For the 19th consecutive year, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans was again named to FORTUNE magazine’s FORTUNE 500 list. The organization now occupies the 325 spot on the annual ranking. The organization climbed seven spots from last year’s...
Camping Restrictions on Some WMAs
The North Dakota Game & Fish Department will continue to implement camping restrictions established last year on some wildlife management areas in western North Dakota along Lake Sakakawea. Effective immediately, overnight camping is prohibited on...