Articles from the July 27, 2022 edition


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  • Community Celebrates Watford City Municipal Airport's New Extended Runway

    Anna Garcia|Jul 27, 2022

    On Saturday, July 16, community members gathered to see and use the Watford City Municipal Airport's new extended runway. The event celebrated the two-year project with a ribbon cutting, free airplane rides, BBQ, and aircrafts. The new extended runway measures 6,550-feet long by 75-feet wide and allows the airport the ability to welcome bigger airplanes to the area. The old runway, measuring 4,400-feet long by 60 feet wide, has long awaited renovations. The area has been wanting to extend the...

  • Indian Arts Festival Scheduled For Aug. 6-7, Fort Union

    Lisa Sanden|Jul 27, 2022

    Experience American Indian history and culture through music, singing, dancing, traditional crafts, and presentations by artists and craftspeople from tribes of the Upper Missouri. Williston, ND - Saturday Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7, come join Fort Union as we celebrate our affiliated tribes through traditional American Indian music, dancing, and culture. This free event will showcase presentations and demonstrations each day from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. CDT. Daily programs (subject to change): Saturday...

  • Williams County Fatality Crash, July 19

    Jul 27, 2022

    On July 19 at approximately 5:05 p.m. a 2020 Ford F-350, driven by Randall Moe, Tioga, ND, was traveling east on 60th St. NW. A 2004 Peterbilt, driven by Donnie Wurtz, Choteau, MT, was traveling south on 129th Ave. NW, approximately 4 miles west of Epping, ND. The Peterbilt failed to yield at the intersection and struck the Ford on the driver side area of the vehicle. The Peterbilt came to rest in the east ditch partially blocking 129th Ave. NW. The Ford came to rest in the east field. The driver of the Ford was pronounced deceased at the...

  • American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course Offered Watford City

    Marcia Hellandsaas|Jul 27, 2022

    A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4 at the NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid. Pre-registration is...

  • Local Ambulance & Emergency Services Making Upgrades To Equipment & Building

    Rita Steinbeisser|Jul 27, 2022

    Sidney, MT - In March 2022, Sidney Health Center broke ground on a $4.8 million renovation to its emergency department with the expansion of a new ambulance garage. The entire project includes four phases with an anticipated completion between Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. The Emergency Department (ED) renovation is designed to enhance the patient experience for those requiring emergent medical treatment with privacy, safety and quality of care at the forefront. As mentioned, the first phase...

  • Richland County Health Department To End COVID Test Distribution

    Stephanie Ler|Jul 27, 2022

    The Richland County Health Department expects to run out of free home COVID-19 test kits by early September. The department received 2300 home test kits in January and has distributed them to the community in the last several months. The remaining home COVID-19 tests have an extended expiration date of Sept. 30. The tests are located in the lobby of the Community Services Building, 1201 W. Holly, Sidney. They are free to the public, and available until gone. The Health Department will update our Facebook page when all tests have been...

  • Three Sidney Girls Win at the Miss Montana Volunteer Pageant

    Jaymi Mozeak|Jul 27, 2022

    July 10-16 young women and girls from across the state of Montana gathered at the Dawson County High School auditorium in Glendive. It was the 2022 Miss Montana Volunteer Program. Among the many contestants, three Sidney residents came out on top. Liliana Johnson, who graduated from Sidney High School and now attends MSU, Bozeman, won Miss Montana Volunteer. Her platform is "Be Smart, Don't Start" and concentrates on teaching kids to stay drug-free. Liliana had learned about the competition from...

  • RMHF Plans Night At The Museum, Jewel Heist Gala

    Jaimee Green|Jul 27, 2022

    The Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Priceless artifacts. Ancient antiquities. The unveiling of a rare, precious diamond. A room full of strangers. What could possibly go wrong? A lot! At this year's 8th annual Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation's "Now You See It, Now You Don't" Fundraiser, guests will witness the quintessential crime while attending a museum gala and get thrown into a heist mystery they won't soon forget. Orchestrated by Murder Mystery Inc, Denver, this year's professional...

  • U Of M Range Student Interns At Culbertson Ranch

    Jul 27, 2022

    University of Montana student Bridger Line is spending his summer as a Montana Working Lands intern. A graduate of Missoula Sentinel he is experiencing eastern Montana's farming and ranching lifestyles. The program is headquartered out of the University of Montana. in accordance with the Montana DNRC. Line is interning at the Iverson Ranch, Dick and Connie, on Timber Creek, 30 miles south of Culbertson. The program consists of four interns spending two weeks each experimenting.on five different...

  • The Golden Celebration For SSHS Class Of 1972

    Jul 27, 2022

    On Friday, Aug. 6 and Sat., Aug. 7 the SSHC Class of 1972 will be holding their 50th Class Reunion. The Reunion will kick off on Aug. 6 with drinks at the Sidney Country Club Ice Breaker. There will be light hors d’ oeuvres and a cash bar. On Aug. 6 at 8:30 a.m. golf at the Sidney Country Club. Starting at 9 a.m. a tour of the Sidney High School and at 10 a.m. a tour of the Junior High School. Then to end out the day a dinner at the Sidney Country Club at 5:30 p.m., consisting of a buffet with roast beef, chicken, baked potatoes, veggies, d...

  • Inn at Hunters Run Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

    Jul 27, 2022

  • Sidney Tiger Sharks Compete At Scobey Invitational, July 22-23

    Marie Holler|Jul 27, 2022

    What a weekend for the Sharks. We had our last regular season meet in Scobey and the Sharks did great. We took about 60 swimmers and they put up some very impressive times. Taking top points for their age group was Kamden Johnson 8 under, Morgan Kindopp and Avé Norby tied for top points in 13-14 girls, Ethan Erickson took home top points for 15-19 boys and Ella Norby took high points in 15-19 girls division. We had 2 relays break the pool record and Morgan Kindopp broke the pool record in the...

  • Watford Market Offers Fresh Produce & Fun Throughout The Summer

    Anna Garcia|Jul 27, 2022

    The Watford Market is back in town with a variety of goods on display. The market is held every Thursday night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Kent Pelton Park. This is the seventh season that the market has brought fresh produce, homemade goodies, canned goods, and handmade crafts to the public. In addition to this, vendors have also signed up to sell their pottery, glasswork, and other handmade items. Every week the Watford City Lions Club will be grilling food for sale, demonstrations will be...

  • Financial Skills For Young Adults

    Carrie Krug|Jul 27, 2022

    Beginning an independent financial journey may be challenging and mistakes can be costly. Financial skills are learned over time, and it’s okay if you make mistakes along the way. However, not every financial lesson we learn needs to be the hard way. The article written by Take Charge America Team titled 7 Essential Financial Skills for Young Adults have provided seven skills to know as a young adult starting out on your financial journey. 1. Basic Budgeting: knowing how to plan and stick to your budget is a key foundational skill to help y...

  • Prevent Heat Exhaustion And Heat Stroke

    Jul 27, 2022

    Excessive heat can make you feel tired and irritable and, if you aren't careful, very sick. Sidney Health Center reminds you to keep your cool when temperatures are rising to avoid these heat-related illnesses: Heat cramps: Sweating a lot during strenuous activity can deplete the salt level in muscles, which can lead to painful muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion: Heat exhaustion can develop after exposure to high temperatures for several days without adequate hydration. Warning signs include: • H...

  • Williston Basin Speedway Racing Results Regular Points Night July 23

    Jul 27, 2022

    Modified A Feature 1 1st Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 2nd Place: Wayne Johnson, Minot, ND, 4J 3rd Place: John Flory, Williston, ND, 19 4th Place: Jeremy Sorensen, Williston, ND, 1HZ 5th Place: Donavon Sorenson, Williston, ND, 307 6th Place: Kyler Jeffrey, Williston, ND, 72X 7th Place: Tommy Lee, Grenora, ND, 17X 8th Place: Bland Bohannon, Williston, ND, 87X 9th Place: LaDue, Trenton, ND, 11 10th Place: Ed Conlin, Williston, ND, 47 11th Place: Tim Dignan, Kenmare, ND, 5D Stock Car A Feature 1 1st Place: Mike Hagen, Williston, ND, 27X...

  • Richland County Fair & Rodeo is Almost Here

    Jaymi Mozeak|Jul 27, 2022

    The Richland County Fair and Rodeo is not too far away. All the rip-roaring fun that Richland County has been waiting for all year long will be Aug. 3–6 and it is right around the bend. Chase Rice is doing the Saturday night concert with special guest, Casey Donahew. According to www.iheart.com, Chase Rice grew up in North Carolina listening to Garth Brooks and other singers who reshuffled and updated country music into something more in line with pop in the 1990s. Rice first came into the p...

  • Richland County Fair Culinary Department, Where Bakers & Preservers Can Show Their Goods

    Jaymi Mozeak|Jul 27, 2022

    Amid the rodeo, performances, booths, displays, and 4-H animals it can be easy to miss the other exhibits. In the commercial building on the far east side of the fairgrounds is Department G, Culinary. The Culinary department includes 20 different classes within two different divisions of all kinds of creations. Division A is for baked goods. Class 1 is for bread. Class 2 is for cake. Class 3 is for decorated cakes. Class 4 is for cookies. Class 5 is for fried pastries. Class 6 is for pastries. Class 7 is for pastries from other nations. Class 8...

  • Richland County Fair & Rodeo Free Entertainment

    Jaymi Mozeak|Jul 27, 2022

    It is that time of the year again and competitors, entertainers, and spectators alike are getting ready for the Richland County Fair. Shelling out money for gas, lodging, buttons, tickets, souvenirs, and food can get a little pricy but, there will be lots of quality free entertainment to be had at the fair this year. There will be lots of free music performances. Huckleberry Road will be playing a free concert at the grandstands Wednesday at 7 p.m. According to their website,...

  • Fine Arts & Crafts Department Is The Show At The Fair For Artists

    Jaymi Mozeak|Jul 27, 2022

    Amid the rodeo, performances, booths, displays, and 4-H animals it can be easy to miss the other exhibits. In the middle of the commercial building on the far east side of the fairgrounds is Department E, Fine Arts and Crafts. The Fine Arts and Crafts department includes five different classes within five different divisions of all kinds of creations. Division AA is for professional artists, BB is for artists ages 17 and older, and CC is for artists ages 13-16. First place for these divisions...

  • Nortana Grain Co. To Take Part in Co-op Day At The Fair

    Jaymi Mozeak|Jul 27, 2022

    Thursday, Aug. 4, is Co-op Day at the Richland County Fair and Rodeo. A single day dedicated to the co-ops in the area. Not only will banners be hanging across the promenade, but there will also be treats and fellowship. Seven co-ops will participate this year. They are Mid-Rivers, Horizon Resources, LYREC, Northwest Farm Credit Services, Richland Federal Credit Union, Western Choice Cooperative, and Nortana Grain Co. There will be a tent between the Boy Scouts and the Rangers Hockey booth with...

  • Richland County Baseball Is Getting Ready For The Fair

    Jaymi Mozeak|Jul 27, 2022

    Aug. 3-6 from 11 a.m.-midnight, Richland County Baseball, a fair staple, will faithfully serve up burgers, hot dogs, and pop just west of the fair office. Aug. 3-6 from 11 a.m.-midnight. The baseball fair booth is the biggest and most important fundraiser for the Richland County Baseball Club. Travis Bower and his wife, Kelly, manage the fair booth while the parents of players, players, and anyone who wishes to volunteer man the booth. They were able to start taking volunteers to man the booth...

  • Binder Makes Her Fair Amateur Photography Department Fun

    Jul 27, 2022

    Marlys Binder, Richland County's Fair and Rodeo amateur photography department superintendent takes her job very serious for fair week. Binder began her fair adventure in the arts and crafts department in 1993. After spending two years in that department she moved to the amateur photography department. Until 2019, the department was in the ag building but has now moved to the old commercial building. "I have six good helpers." They have to be 14 years old or older but I prefer the younger ones...

  • Sparks Looks Forward To Showing Her Animals At Richland County Fair

    Anna Garcia|Jul 27, 2022

    Madison Sparks, Sidney, started her 4-H journey as a Yellowstone Valley Trailblazer Cloverbud in 2012 and is now on her last year with the Forever Buds 4-H club. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be in 4-H because of the animals. "The animals definitely were a big part of why I wanted to join 4-H. I love to be around them," said Sparks. Throughout her time as a 4-H member, she has shown steers, goats, pigs, alpacas, and rabbits. She has also participated in several indoor projects includi...

  • Larson Continues To Pursue His Passion For Cattle Industry

    Anna Garcia|Jul 27, 2022

    Grady Larson, Sidney, has been an active member of the Richland Aces 4-H Club for 10 years. Throughout his time as a 4-H member, he has shown market and breeding beef, participated in several indoor projects, and competed on the livestock judging team. This year, Larson will be working on a leathercraft and welding indoor project along with his Red Angus market steer, named August McCrae. He hopes to secure a grand champion win this year but is mainly focusing on producing a high-quality market...

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