Articles from the August 11, 2021 edition
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Best Of The West Ribfest This Friday In Watford City
One of the biggest events in Western North Dakota takes place on Main Street Watford City. The Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show is set for Aug. 13, and it just keeps getting...
Richland County Health Department Continues COVID Vaccine Clinics; Adds Pfizer
The Richland County Health Department will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Tuesdays, and will offer a limited stock of Pfizer brand vaccine. The Health Department carries Moderna 2-dose and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) 1-dose COVID-19...
Dakota West Credit Union Raises Money For Area Students & Educators
This summer, the Dakota West Credit Union Marketing Committee, Watford City, started a program designed to generate funds and school supplies for students and teachers. It's called, Apples for...
Richland County Fair Market Grand Champions
The Richland County Fair was held Aug. 4-7 in Sidney....
Candace Cox, 67, San Diego, CA, formerly of Watford City, ND
A memorial service for Candace Andersen-Cox, 67, San Diego, CA, formerly of Watford City, ND will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor John Brady officiating. Interment will be in Schafer...
Knights Of Columbus To Raise Money For Women's Clinic
The Knights of Columbus are asking for your financial support of a new ultrasound machine for the Sunrise Women’s Clinic, Sidney. The Knights of Columbus Supreme has been supporting pregnancy centers all over the world to help stop abortion. Since...
Watford City Barn Dance Set For August 20
The Long X Arts Foundation and The McKenzie County Heritage Park will be hosting a “Good Old Fashioned” Barn Dance at the new Heritage Park Building on Friday, Aug. 20 in Watford City. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. followed by music at 7 p.m....
Reps. Rosendale And Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support U.S. Ranchers
Washington, DC - On Aug. 5 Representative Rosendale along with Representative Khanna (D-CA) introduced the USA Beef Act to support American ranchers. This legislation is a companion bill to Senator Rounds’ (R-SD) legislation introduced today in...
MedStart Program Sparks High School Students Interest In Healthcare
MedStart is a summer program aimed at developing the next generation of health care providers. It is hosted by the Montana AHEC (Area Health Education Center) and the Montana Hospital Association....
15th Annual ND Chokecherry Festival 2021, Aug. 13-14, Williston
Friday, Aug. 13 4 p.m. - Nemont 1000 Burger Feed at Pavilion 4-5 p.m. - Live Music on Stage: Andrew Savoia with DJaden 4:30 p.m. - Free Ice Cream with chokecherry syrup with Keel Boat area 5:30-6:30 p.m.- Live Music on Stage: Ben Johnson & Schmitty M...
Letter To The Editor
In 2018, Medicaid Expansion was on the ballot and Richland County voters against funding the welfare program by 67%, an overwhelming majority. In 2019, former Rep. Joel Krautter crossed party lines to...
2021 State Meet Sidney Tiger Sharks Results Columbia Falls July 31-Aug. 1
The Sidney Tiger Sharks had 2 high point trophies at the State Meet in Columbia Falls, July 31-Aug. 1. Toby Kleinke 8 and under boys; and Morgan Kindopp 11-12 girls which ended up being a 3 way tie....
Oil And Gas Operations Can Fuel Montana's Economic Recovery
Aug. 3 - It is no secret that Montana is full of natural resources. Access to an abundance of fossil fuels and renewable resources makes our state one of the nation’s largest energy suppliers, and our communities have long benefitted from the...
New Area Child Care Substitute Services Seeks Applicant
• Launch of Childcare Connect Montana will connect trained substitute staff with child care programs • Applications are now open to become a substitute child care staff • Substitutes set their own wage and hours while giving back to their...
Red Cross Blood Drive, Sidney, Aug. 17
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, from 12-6 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Advance appointments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at...
MT Dept. Of Agriculture Shares Best Practices For Hay Shipments To Prevent Noxious Weeds & Pests
Helena - As Montana agricultural producers strive to find adequate feed for livestock during severe drought conditions and a damaging wildfire season, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing guidance for out-of-county or state...
Leasing & Tax Policy Proposals Threaten U.S. Energy Independence
By Senator Steve Hinebauch (R-Wibaux); Senator Kenneth Bogner (R-Miles City); Representative Jerry Schillinger (R-Circle); Representative Brandon Ler (R-Sidney); and Representative Bob Phalen (R-Glendive) In Montana, we are far away from the hustle...
Dillon Price: A Truly Inspiring Driver
Dillon Price, Glendive, originally of Plentywood, has been racing circle track for the past eight years with his No. 308 race car; racing at several tracks throughout the area including Mandan,...
Summit Midstream Partners, LP Announces Agreements To Resolve 2015 Discovery Of Produced Water Release
Houston - Aug. 5 - PRNewswire -- Summit Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: SMLP) ("Summit", "SMLP" or the "Partnership") announced that it has entered into criminal and civil agreements to resolve previously disclosed government investigations into the...
Montana Wage Laws & Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate Program
The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for Thursday, August 26 at 10 a.m. Logan Jackson, Compliance Education Specialist with the Department of Labor & Industry Employment Relations Division will provide an overview...
Michael Ward Kummer, 69, Watford City, ND
Memorial services for Michael “Mike” Kummer, 69, Watford City, ND will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Reverend Paul Balabad and Pastor Adrian Timmons officiating. Inurnment will...
