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The weekend was all about beef, cattle, ranchers, education and fun. The "Rockin' Your Heart Weekend" took place June 4-5 and was sponsored by the MonDak Stockgrowers Association. A team roping event kick started the festivities on Friday at Richland County Fair and Rodeo. Participants were able to demonstrate their roping skills. With a chance to watch roping skills, live music, food and concession stands and the beer gardens, attendees from young to old had something they could enjoy. Alyson...
Today’s youth are facing more stress and anxiety than ever before, which has led to an increase in youth mental health and substance abuse issues in Richland County over the years. Since Sidney Public Schools switched to a four-day week back in the fall of 2020 we, as a community, have been searching for a way to keep students engaged in healthy activities during their extra day off each week. Sidney Public Schools, along with the Drug Free Communities Coalition and Faith Alliance Church, have teamed up to bring you the Sidney Youth Center. O...
After a few months of training and certifications, Rachel Leininger was officially appointed as a Farmers Insurance agent in Sidney, Feb. 1. Through her position, Leininger is helping customers identify the insurance coverage that will best fit their needs - whether that is auto, home, renters, business, life, or recreational insurance. Farmer's Insurance is located at 323 E Main St. Call them at 406-433-1377...
This year the 2021 Montana Young Professionals Summit was held in Sidney June 9-11. This is a statewide event that helps Young Professionals in Montana expand their professional networks and personal development. It provides them with the opportunity to explore the different aspects that make up the United States. This year the theme was “Where Energy Meets Sustainability; the Land of Oil and Ag”. This was the first time that the event was held in eastern Montana. Past host cities include Great Falls, Billings, Butte, and Kalispell. “Our commi...
Sidney Hosts Big Sky State Games 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament March 19-21 The Richland Rangers Arena will hosted the Big Sky State Games 3 on 3 tournament March 19-21 in Sidney. The Big Sky State Games is open to amateur athletes in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Idaho. The ice hockey portion includes all age groups. Mites, termites, bantam, peewee squirts and jr. gold divisions will participate. There is a limit of eight teams per age group. The games will consist of two teams of...
The Allcheck Medical Clinic held its grand opening July 14 at 223 N. Central Ave., Sidney (located at the east end of the Checkers building). The Allcheck Medical Clinic offers patient health care for every stage of life. Its goal is to provide a medical facility where patients can be comfortable, listened to, and understood. They focus on prevention and staying well - they will be available when something comes up, whether that means caring for you in the clinic or helping coordinate the care y...
Since 1921 Niehenke Welding has been providing quality service to the community - with its top priority being area farmers and ranchers. The company specializes in general welding, agricultural repairs, heavy equipment welding, fabrication and machining. Joseph John Niehenke started the company in 1921. After serving in World War I, he bought a shop in Sidney, and started providing blacksmith services to the area. The shop was originally located near 120 2nd St NW. In 1936, J.B. Dawe Jr....
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the community and Stockman Bank, Garth Kallevig retired March 31. Kallevig began working for Stockman Bank in 1981. His early years at the bank included capacities in customer service, real estate, and commercial lending. Kallevig then began his role as Sidney Market President in 2006. A native of Sidney and long-time resident, Kallevig studied at the University of North Dakota-Williston and Montana State University. He has been active in many community organizations over the years including the...
The Richland County Fair & Rodeo will feature some new construction for this year's event. The new 4-H complex and buildings were built with B&B Builders as the general contractors for the project. The new complex consists of a horse barn and stalls; a sheep, swine and goat barn and a cattle barn. Along with these three separate barns, there is also a new show area with expanded grandstands. B&B is also constructing a new fence around the north parameter of the fairgrounds. The buildings are rep...
Sidney's new Butler Ag Equipment shop has been up and running as of Nov. 1. The facility is located at the former B&B Rentals location, 34940 MT-23, near the intersection of MT-16 and MT-23. It is the company's first store in Montana and 20th location throughout the Midwest. The company offers a full line of AGCO equipment brands, select CLAAS equipment and other smaller ag-focused lines, as well as ag technology, parts and service. They represent many manufacturers including Caterpillar, AGCO,...
Sidney, MT - Richland Federal Credit Union (Richland FCU) is pleased to announce the hiring of Tim Fine as an Agricultural Loan Officer, effective Nov. 1, 2021. Tim is joining the credit union’s experienced agricultural team alongside fellow loan officers Nancy Verschoot and Chris Gartner. As an agricultural loan officer, Fine will work on developing and analyzing the financial needs of the credit union’s agriculture members including operating loans, term loans for equipment and livestock, and real estate loans. “We are excited to add Tim t...
Sidney, MT - In 2021, Sidney Health Center accomplished great things as it adjusted to a "new" normal with record-high patient volumes in the clinic, ER and hospital. Despite many challenges, there were several reasons to celebrate throughout the year. The organization kicked off 2021 celebrating the 10th year anniversary of the Cancer Care radiation therapy services. In 2011, Sidney Health Center expanded its outpatient cancer services to include radiation therapy when it opened Phase I of the...
A brand new garden center opened up on S. Central Ave., next to The Depot, Sidney, called Lucy's Bloomers. They will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. MST during the summer months. The garden center carries a large variety of items such as Black Gold and Miracle Gro Soils, fertilizers, peat moss, stone décor, yard spinners and more. The garden center also offers a wide variety of succulents, annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. Their garden store will be filled with yard décor, a v...
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. MedStart provides opportunities for students to explore a variety of health care careers through simulation activities, which includes dissections, nursing simulation lab, dental assisting, health information technology demonstrations, mock disaster training/EMS, Cadaver lab and X-Ray activities. The...
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After a devastating fire in October 2019 that burnt down most of Mimi's Kitchen, Sidney, the business has made a full recovery. Mimi's Kitchen is a family-owned business that makes customers their number one priority. They specialize in quality cutlery, cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, gourmet foods, coffee and other special gifts. They also offer cooking classes, shopping and lunches. Mimi's Kitchen is excited to have bounced back from the fire and is happy to have their business up and...
Cape Air presented their new Tecnam P2012 Traveller planes to the public at the Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport on April 7. The new planes will replace the airline's current fleet of Cessna 402s. The first commercial flight from the Sidney Airport took place April 9. The company currently has three of the new planes in service in Montana with two more entering service. Eventually all eight planes in the Montana fleet will be replaced with the new Tecnam P2012 Traveller. The older Cessna 402s...
Sidney's first original soup and sandwich shop, Gulliver's Restaurant continues to provide delicious meals to the community, despite change in ownership. The restaurant has been in business for 40 years, with 27 of those years being under the ownership of Joan Nelson. She has been looking to sell the business and retire but continued to operate it because she did not want to see it close its doors. As of Nov. 1, Katie Tringali, a Gulliver's employee, took ownership of the restaurant. Tringali...
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On December 31, 2021, at about 6:40 am the Richland County Sheriff's Office received a report of a missing 26 year old female by the name of Katelynn Berry. Reporting party stated that she was last seen on December 21, 2021, at her residence south of Sidney near County Roads 122 and 349R. They have been unable to contact her on her cell phone and she does not have a vehicle. She is known to walk to TownPump that is close to her residence. After receiving the missing person report, law...
