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The 69th annual Old Settler's Day Celebration will be held in Alexander, ND August 28th, 29th and 30th as the community honors Alexander's First Responders and Fire Department. What started as neighbors and friends getting together after the harvest has evolved into three days of food, fun, vendors and entertainment with an extended invitation to surrounding communities. The beef for this year's Barbeque in the Park will be generously donated by Triangle Petroleum. The celebration will kick off...
B&B Sales & Service is excited to announce the purchase of Montana Turf 'n Wheels of Sidney. B&B now offers Yamaha golf carts, with full service provided by Bruce O'Connor and his many years of experience. Full parts and accessories are also available for this very popular golf cart line. Yamaha also offers the 2 + 2s and multiple seat units. Used carts are also in stock. Bear Track aluminum trailers are perfect for getting that new or used cart to the course. Traeger smoker grills are a BBQers...
The 7th Annual MonDak Harvest Fest Tractor & Pickup Pull will take place August 23rd at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, this event continues to grow as we see more competitors wanting to test their “metal”. New this year is the Full Pull sled provided by Full Pull, Inc of Mandan, ND. In the past we have had a percentage pull with the winner being determined by the percentage of their own weight pulled. A Full Pull is determined by footage, making it much easier for fans to see who...
Many of us have digestive disorders. In fact, about 30 to 40% of adults say they experience frequent indigestion and more than 50 million visits are made every year to health care facilities for symptoms related to the digestive system. Suffering from heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and excess gas does not have to be the norm; in fact, these are all signs that our digestive system is not functioning properly. By taking care of your digestive system, you can become a “regular” human being. “Nou...
Dear Lambert and Richland County, I've been gone from Lambert and Richland County since the spring of 1973, but even to this day when people ask me where I'm from, I'll say Lambert, Montana. Nine out ten people will always ask where that is and I'll say Richland County, Montana. I proudly wear these belt buckles, one at a time. I'm proud to say I'm from Lambert and Richland County. I was especially proud of my mother, father, brothers and sisters. I started out with six brothers and eight...
Funeral services for Douglas “Doug” Brunsvold, 53, of Sidney, MT were at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Shepherd of the Valley Church with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Cremation took place following the services and interment of cremains will be at a later date in Sunnyside Cemetery, Squaw Gap, North Dakota. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Doug died early Wednesday morning, August 13, 2014 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility....
The critical rocking process of the Intake diversion dam by Lower Yellowstone Irrigation began August 7 and should be completed in about a week. In 2012, the last year when rocking was permitted, 1500 cubic yards of sandstone boulders were used to bring the height up to 2.5' above the dam. The 2012 rocking was extensive after the flooding of 2011. This year, the ice jams removed all the rock from the top of the dam. However, LYIP manager James Brower said the river seems to be responding faster...
Beginning September 2nd, the Richland County Family Resource Center will offer a 15-week session of the Nurturing Parenting Program. Classes are free and will be held from 5:30 to approximately 7:30 at the Sidney-Richland County Library. Parents are encouraged to bring their children, as a family-style dinner and childcare will be provided at each session. Classes will run every Tuesday until December 16th. The class is a great time for kids and families, and offers a night off from cooking and cleaning! The goal of the Nurturing Parenting...
The Watford City summer softball league ended its season on Sunday when all teams played a double elimination tournament. In the Womens division, The Cheetah Girls defeated the Taylor Ag team in the championship game to claim the first place trophy. In the Mens division, Outlaws defeated Hanson Masonry to claim first place. (Photos by Kathy Taylor)...
This year acknowledges the 38th year that the three independent Farm Credit Services associations in North Dakota have donated FFA Handbooks to agricultural students in area schools. This year, approximately eighty high school agriculture education programs in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota will receive over 2,500 of the student handbooks for the start of the 2014/2015 school year donated by the Farm Credit Services Associations in North Dakota. Over the past three and a half decades more than 68,000 of the books have been presented to...
The Lone Tree Gun Show took place this past weekend at the Richland County Fair Event Center. Helmed by Leanne Pelvit and Brenda Larson, the show, which started out as a fundraiser for the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, has now entered its 24th year. "Last year the event raised money for the 4H rifles for shooting sports. This year the Boys and Girls Club of Sidney and Hunter Safety will be benefiting from the show." Larson says. Lonetree's popularity has grown through the years and demand to...
The number of anglers buying fishing licenses in North Dakota continues to increase, as 2013-14 is the second consecutive year a new record for license sales has been established. Statistics compiled by the Game and Fish Department revealed more than 219,000 fishing licenses were sold last year, an increase of 1,000 from 2012-13. A record total of 160,100 resident and 59,300 nonresident fishing licenses were sold last year. In terms of actual individuals participating in fishing, the past year was again record-setting with more than 203,000...
An analysis recently completed by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana highlights the economic contribution of nonresident travel spending to each of the six travel regions in Montana, as well as 18 of the state’s 56 counties. Estimates of the economic contribution of traveler spending at the statewide level showed that 11.02 million visitors spent approximately $3.62 billion in 2013, which directly supported $2.8 billion of economic activity and over 33,000 Montana jobs. Nonresident travelers i...
Women across the state are preparing to vote in the General Election on November 4. Current law secures their right – and the right for every voter -- to register and cast a ballot through the close of polls on Election Day. It’s a fundamental liberty that should be secured and protected as we celebrate 100 years of victories in the women’s suffrage movement, and the freedom for all Americans to participate in elections. On November 3, 1914, Montana voters granted full voting rights to non-Native women. The 19th Amendment was ratified on Augus...
One of the deadliest crimes committed in Montana may also be the most preventable. In Big Sky Country, the number of fatal crashes involving impaired drivers using alcohol and/or drugs continues to be nearly the highest in the nation. In an effort to eliminate this trend of high-risk behavior, law enforcement agencies across the state are participating in a national crackdown targeting DUI offenders. The Montana Highway Patrol as well as city and county law enforcement agencies throughout the state are always on the lookout for drivers who...
On Wednesday, August 20, at Dawson Community College in Glendive, Lt. Governor Angela McLean will host a Main Street Montana Project meeting to discuss economic development priorities for the region. In April, Governor Steve Bullock released the Main Street Montana Project business plan for Montana. The plan seeks to build on Montana’s strengths to support business and wage growth, while overcoming challenges that have slowed the state’s economy. More information about the Project is available at: www.MainStreetMontanaProjec...
The Montana Petroleum Association would like to invite the public to the Petroleum Industry Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday August 27 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Billings, MT. Alex Epstein will be speaking on his book The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels focusing on the benefits of the oil and gas industry. "Regardless of what we think of oil, what we have to realize is that in our economy and our daily lives it plays an amazingly important role," said Epstein at a previous debate. "If we make...
The thrill is in the air, calendars are out, enrollment is approaching and the school supplies are ready to be purchased! For many, it is a great time of year, but for others it is an anxiety- ridden ride for parents and children. There are many reasons back to school can be hard for a lot people. Homework, busy schedules, teachers, bullies, athletics; it can all be stressful. Am I good enough to play this year? Will I always be in trouble for my homework again? I don’t want to be next to that other kid in my class because he always makes f...
