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June 30, 2015 is a day Vernon Faaborg will never forget. On his homestead south of Sidney, he was standing in the north bedroom of his trailer watching from his window. "It was about 6 o'clock in the evening and I was watching for lighting strikes because I was worried about them starting fires. I saw the funnel cloud; it came through a grove of trees and bent all those trees down to the ground. It just laid them flat as it passed through the grove then they all sprung back up like saplings... f...
Joseph Mrachek of Alexander, ND, was recently recognized by the Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for achieving 30 consecutive years as a Nationally Registered EMT. Mrachek is one of few EMTs in the nation to receive this honor, having completed the most comprehensive recertification program in the nation on a biennial basis and attending a minimum of two hours per month of additional continuing educational courses, furthering his knowledge of...
The Fall Clean Up Williston Campaign will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Harmon Park. The initiative is important to Mayor Howard Klug and the Economic Development as it creates pride in our community and brings people together for a common cause. Any support you can give this project would be greatly appreciated. A number of different organizations come together to spruce up Williston in the spring and fall including Williston Parks & Rec District, Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau, City of Williston, Williston...
The first of three information sessions about the new cottage food program will be held on Friday, October 2nd from noon to 1pm in conference room 101 of the Community Services Building. Beginning October 1st, Montana implemented a Cottage Food Program that allows certain food items to be produced in a home kitchen and sold to the public. The list of products allowable to be sold under this program is limited and specific to foods that have very low risk of causing foodborne illness. The Richland County Environmental Health Office is holding a...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Russell “Russ” Trudell, 83 of Fairview was held on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Fairview with Pastor Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were provided by Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney on Thurs., Sept. 24, and interment was at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Russ died on Sat., Sept. 19, 2015, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, MT....
Funeral services for Charles “John” Meehan, 62, Williston, ND formerly Sidney, MT, are at 2 p.m., Fri., Oct. 2, 2015, at Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney with Pastor David Meehan and Pastor Bob Meehan officiating. Visitation will be Thur. Oct. 1, 2015, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Charles “John...
Hunters who witnessed a drop in mule deer numbers in many areas of Montana a few years ago will see improving populations this year as favorable weather and habitat conditions kicked in in 2014 and 2015. Additionally, in many areas of the state, fawn recruitment has been excellent and populations are doing well. Even if you didn’t draw a special permit this year, remember Montana offers numerous opportunities to hunt for deer with just a general hunting license. Montana’s archery season for deer will close Oct. 18. The general deer season ope...
Richland Youth Hockey invites boys and girls to Ranger Arena on Sat., Oct. 10th for a Try Hockey For Free clinic as part of Come Play Hockey Month. Starting at noon local youth ages 4 to 12, are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic skills in a fun, safe environment. “We look forward to welcoming families to Ranger Arena to try our great sport of ice hockey” said Damon McLaughlin. “Our goal is for these families to enjoy watching their kids learn new skills with big smiles on their faces.” USA Hockey’s Try H...
Sidney Health Center is partnering with the Richland County Health Department on Thursday, October 1 to provide various health screenings for the general public in conjunction with a mass flu shot clinic. The Flu Shot and Wellness Clinic will be held at the MSU Extension Service Building located north of Sidney on the east side of the highway. Doors will open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Flu shots will be provided by the Richland County Health Department for ages 6 months through adults 99+ years. No appointment is needed during the clinic. The...
Montana State Parks announced today that changes to the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) registration and Snowmobile trail use laws will go into effect on October 1, 2015. Last spring, the 2015 Montana Legislature passed HB 167 and HB 300. The new legislation updates snowmobile and OHV permits in order to increase funding for trail maintenance and grooming programs across Montana. HB 167 raises the current Off-Highway Vehicle Nonresident Temporary Use Permit from $5 to $27 per year. Increased revenues will help support OHV trail maintenance, noxious w...
Montana antelope populations are continuing to recover and grow from previous years’ winter kills and low fawn numbers in central and eastern Montana. This year, there are even a few more special licenses available reflecting that improving status. Successful antelope-license applicants may recognize increased fawn production in many areas as populations respond to this year’s favorable weather and habitat conditions. Montana’s antelope archery season will close Oct. 9. The general rifle season for antelope will run Oct.10-Nov. 8. As alway...
"E-rase your E-waste" organizers are pleased to report that more than 14 tons of e-waste was collected at the 2015 fall event on Sept. 11-12 in Sidney. Event e-cycler, Yellowstone E-waste Solutions of Billings reported this week that 28,456 pounds had been recycled at the Sidney event. "Once again we are surprised and pleased at the turnout for this event," organizer Jackie Couture said in announcing the results. "Our thanks to all who participated, helping to keep these items out of our local...
Fall Tree Care With the leaves starting to change colors, which means it will soon be time to start yearly fall clean up, many people will bag or discard the leaves that lay on their lawn. But what does one do to take care of trees. When cleaning up the leaves on your lawn, make sure you remove the leaves that are around the base of the tree to lower the potential of leaf and canker diseases. Preventing those diseases is important to protect the health and to keep the beauty of the tree. A lot...
This year’s conference, “Montana Agriculture: Global Trade to Local Foods,” will run from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Procrastinator Theater in MSU’s Strand Union Building. The conference’s keynote speaker is Colin Carter, professor of agricultural and resource economics at the University of California Davis and director of the Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics. Carter’s research is focused on international trade, futures and commodity markets, and he has published more than 130 research papers and authored more than 15 books. “Dr....
Every other year Missouri River Country designs and prints a new travel guide to promote Northeast Montana tourism to potential travelers. We have recently completed our newest guide and would like to distribute it to anyone that’s interested in coming to Northeast Montana. There is no charge for the guide and shipping is also free. Don’t miss your opportunity to receive the newest copy of Montana’s Missouri River Country Travel Guide or have a copy sent to a friend or relative that plans to come visit our breathtaking part of the state. To si...
OKLAHOMA CITY - Earlier this month, Continental Resources Inc., announced plans to spend approximately $300 to $350 million less than its previously approved capital budget for 2015 to better align spending with cash flow at current commodity prices. The Company plans to defer well completion activity, except for where it has contractual considerations or it accomplishes specific strategic objectives. Continental is also reducing its operated rig count in the Bakken from 10 to eight rigs by the end of the month. “While we do not believe t...
September 14, 2015, Lynn Helms, director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, today published the monthly Director’s Cut stating the current “drilling rig count dropped 5 from June to July, increased 1 from July to August, and dropped 5 this month. Operators are now committed to running fewer rigs than their planned 2015 minimum as drill times and efficiencies continue to improve and oil prices continue to fall. This has resulted in a current active drilling rig count of 10 to...
“Brain: The World inside Your Head,” a popular University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area traveling exhibit, will visit Sidney on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5-6. Featuring hands-on exhibits and activities exploring the wonders of neuroscience, the brain exhibit will transform the gym at Sidney Middle School into an interactive science museum. Highlights of the exhibition include an EEG measurement station, a colossal brain and Mind Flex Duel, an activity that allows visitors to move a ball using just their brain waves. Families and fri...
The FAA has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Environmental assessment that had been prepared for the proposed Williston Basin International Airport. This approval of the Environmental Assessment (EA) fulfills the federal environmental review allowing the City of Williston to move forward with its plans to build a replacement airport for Sloulin Field International Airport. In addition, an FAA grant has been awarded to the City of Williston for the Williston Basin Interna...
