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NEW TOWN, N.D., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Chairman Fox of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation) filed a sworn declaration in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, outlining the multiple ways that the nearly 17,000 members of the MHA Nation will be adversely impacted and economically devastated with any shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The filing comes as the pipeline's future remains uncertain. The MHA Nation's energy resources, including oil and gas, are trust assets held by...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Little Knife and Murphy Creek acreage interests in the Bakken in North Dakota to Enerplus Corporation for a total consideration of $312 million, effective March 1, 2021. “The Bakken is a core asset in our company’s portfolio,” CEO John Hess said. “Sale of the Little Knife and Murphy Creek acreage – the majority of which we were not planning to drill before 2026 – brings material value forward and further strengthens...
For a number of years, the Long X Liquor Store, Watford City, has supported community groups. Since its inception, it has provided a total of approximately ¾ of $1,000,000 to nonprofits. In 1950, a group of local businessmen had the goal of raising funds to pay off the local hospital. To do this, the men purchased a store and a liquor license, which turned into the Long X Liquor Store. Ever since the establishment of the business, the company has taken the profits and rolled those into...
Tioga - Senator John Hoeven, of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee member, held a roundtable discussion with local energy producers in western North Dakota to review ongoing developments in the region’s energy industry and outline his efforts to maintain America’s leadership in energy production. To this end, Hoeven is working to: • Secure approval for WBI Energy’s North Bakken Expansion Project from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). • Push back on Biden administration’s executive actions targeting US domestic en...
Recently elected US House Reprehensive Matt Rosendale visited the Sidney area last week. Rosendale was in town from Feb. 15-17 and visited with area Republicans, toured local businesses and held a Q & A session at the Richland County Commissioners office. Rosendale's Q & A session was with community leaders and local citizens. He began the meeting with an overview of his first 45 days since taking office. Rosendale described the stark differences between the atmosphere in Washington compared to...
The McKenzie County Community Foundation gave out $8,400 in grants this month. Recipients were: Bio Girls Project, Long X Arts Foundation, Badlands Gymnastics Club, Lifeguard Training Equipment, Roughrider Center; Children’s Corner/Tator Tots and Bakken Oil Rush Ministries. These grants were made possible with key gifts from area donors. Grant requests totaled $19,930 on $82,215 of county-wide projects. “We wish we could have done more for the many wonderful projects that were submitted,” says...
Frontier Tires & Glass, Sidney, is now open for business. The new owners are Bryce Dinkelman, Brandon Batty and Joseph Knapp. The shop is located south of Sidney on HWY 16, 2650 South Central Ave. Their hours of business are Monday-Friday, 7 am-6 pm, Saturday from 7 am-2 pm. The three men began life each individually in the rural communities of America. They were raised on the principles that all men and women were endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights including the God given...
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whiting Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: WLL) ("Whiting" or the "Company") announced the expected appointment of Lynn Peterson, a 40-year oil and gas industry veteran, as chief executive officer, effective as of the company's anticipated emergence from chapter 11, which is projected to occur on Sept. 1, 2020. Peterson succeeds Bradley J. Holly, who will resign effective at that time to pursue other interests following the company's restructuring. Peterson will also join the...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 05:55pm BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette to North Dakota today, highlighting the importance of Minot Air Force Base’s nuclear mission and the state’s coal, oil and natural gas industries to the United States’ economic and national security. Burgum joined Brouillette and U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer for a look at the operations of Minot Air Force Base, which is a critical center of the nation’s nuclear defense system. Leaders o...
COVID-19 has put a damper on many activities, but there are still plenty of family fun events to take in. Watford City Thursdays - Sept. 3 – Watford Market, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 501 7th St SE. Visit local vendor booths while listening to live music from local artists. The Lions Club will be selling $5 burger plates. Thurs., Aug. 6 – Sip N' Paint Rooster at the Rough Rider Center. Did you know that having a rooster in your kitchen brings good luck? Cost is $35. BYOB. Register at www...
Williston, ND - The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NWNDCF) has awarded $14,000 from the Relief Fund to organizations supporting human services in Williams, Divide, McKenzie, and Mountrail counties as a result of COVID-19 and energy industry pressures. This grant allocation brings the total committed from the Relief Fund to $85,000. The following three grants were recently allocated: • $6,500 to Bakken Oil Rush (Watford City): Funds will be utilized to install laundry facilities in the thrift store to wash and sanitize donated clot...
Fun summer rides to explore a few of the best tourist stops in Western North Dakota. Explore a few of the best tourist stops in Western North Dakota on three special Bakken rides this summer. Take part in the North-Central and Southwest rides by motorcycle, classic car or your daily commuter and get your boat on the water for the Lake Sakakawea float! The ride is hosted by the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation and proceeds from the ride will benefit Oilfield Helping Hands. The Bakken Summer Rides: July 25: North-Central North Dakota - Start in...
Williston, ND - The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation (NWNDCF) has awarded grants from the Relief Fund to organizations supporting human services and access to food in Williams, Divide, McKenzie, and Mountrail counties as a result of COVID-19 and energy industry pressures. This grant allocation brings the total committed from the Relief Fund to $71,000 through 26 individual grant applications. The most recent grant awards total $5,000 and reflects the priorities of food security and access to personal care products: • $1,000 to the Y...
The TBID (Sidney Tourism Improvement District), may not be a common name that you hear. However, regardless of the size of the group, they are a powerful entity that works closely with event coordinators all over Sidney, providing financial contributions to community functions. The local TBID board is contrived of the general managers of hotels located in Richland County. Brandon Taylor leads the way as the groups' president, operating the Lone Tree Inn, Richland Inn and Suites, and the Best...
The Bakken Brew Fest, originally scheduled for April 11, has been postponed because of concerns regarding the Coronavirus. The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture plans to reschedule the event for sometime during this summer. Chamber officials are in the process of contacting brewers to determine which date is the best option for everybody. Attracting crowds from throughout the region, the Bakken Brew Fest is a fun tasting experience that is looked forward to by many area residents...
CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cold Bore Technology Inc. (“Cold Bore”), a leader in fracking completion optimization technology, announced recently that one of the largest oil producers in North Dakota’s Bakken Formation has integrated the company’s proprietary SmartPAD technology. The SmartPAD platform allows for ultra high-resolution operations data to be captured, analyzed and acted on in real-time. This results in higher levels of efficiency, increased transparency and a safer onsite environment for workers. Although it is current...
Williston, ND - Equinor, an energy company operating in the Williston Basin, has donated over $34,000 to educators promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education in McKenzie and Williams counties in North Dakota. Three educators were selected as fellows through a competitive application process in participation with the Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation. The recipients of the 2020 fellowship are: • Lesley Allan, Lewis and Clark Elementary; recognized for S...
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2019-- Abraxas Petroleum Corporation ("Abraxas" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:AXAS) today announced Petrie Partners has been engaged to assist Abraxas with exploration of opportunities related to its interests in the Williston Basin of North Dakota. The Company has sold certain non-operated interests in the Bakken and continues to explore alternatives with regard to its remaining Williston Basin assets. The Board of Directors determined to broaden the...
The Long X Arts Foundation's Watford City Area Concert Series is excited to announce the lineup for the 2019/2020 Concert Series, the second series for the newly formed organization that is committed to providing high quality entertainment at an affordable rate for members of the community. All concerts take place at 7 p.m. CT in the Watford City High School Theater Auditorium. Kicking off the Concert Series on Tuesday, October 8 is The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. Popovich Comedy...
The Long X Arts Foundation’s Watford City Area Concert Series is excited to announce the lineup for the 2019/2020 Concert Series, the second series for the newly formed organization that is committed to providing high quality entertainment at an affordable rate for members of the community. All concerts take place at 7 p.m. CT in the Watford City High School Theater Auditorium. Kicking off the Concert Series on Tuesday, October 8 is The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the u...
The Long X Arts Foundation's Watford City Area Concert Series is excited to announce the lineup for the 2019/2020 Concert Series, the second series for the newly formed organization that is committed to providing high quality entertainment at an affordable rate for members of the community. All concerts take place at 7 p.m. CT in the Watford City High School Theater Auditorium. Kicking off the Concert Series on Tuesday, October 8 is The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. Popovich Comedy...
There's an exciting new place for everyone to enjoy fantastic smoked meats and BBQ, right here in Sidney. Eric and Keri Brown have teamed up with Cheryl Olson to offer the best smoked brisket and pulled pork sandwiches in the area. Try some ribs, a buffalo burger or maybe a taco or loaded baked potato. Waffle fry nachos tickle anyone's taste buds, and there are lots of side dishes to go with any entrée. All the meats are prime and they will accommodate requests if possible. Beginning Friday,...
The Long X Arts Foundation and the Watford City Chamber of Commerce will host their second summer Outdoor Family Movie Night on Friday, August 23, featuring the movie SING in Main Street Watford City. The event will start at 7 p.m. and will feature a sing along and dance party, free art activities, face painting, games, sidewalk chalk, treats, popcorn and more. The movie will start at dark (around 8:45 p.m.). Bring your blankets and lawn chairs or, for extra fun, have your child decorate a cardboard box to look like a car to sit in to pretend...
Watford City RE/MAX broker and developer Paul Ficara has begun developing the Stepping Stone golf course community to provide new, custom built residential homes to families in the area. The 144 acre Residential Subdivision is located in close proximity to the Roughrider Center, Watford City High School, and the new Watford City Elementary School. The project is on the south side of 17th Ave. NE and include available Fox Hills Golf Course frontage lots. The project began in 2012 with the...
Watford City—In a rural population that only continues to grow, reaching close to 10,000 now, we know that in order to properly care for our growing and evolving community expanding the continuum of healthcare is crucial, that includes a long term plan to implement labor & delivery services. Making a strong community footprint, Whiting is donating $200,000 to name and help offset expenses for the Labor & Delivery Wing. This wing is special because once deployed, it will be a service that hasn’t been provided in the county for decades. In 201...
