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The Foundation for Community Care is excited to partner with a variety of other non-profits in our area to celebrate the fall season. Every weekend in October, a different non-profit organization will host a fun-filled weekend of activities, food, and fun. The 2017 season at the Non-Profit Pumpkin Patch starts on Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, Oct. 8th. We haul pumpkins and other produce like squash, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks and decorative corn into the yards each week in October so you get the best blast of autumn color. Pumpkins are...
In August, 2016, JE Dunn Construction began construction on the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCSH) replacement medical facility. Boasting over 125,100 square feet, the new facility will offer a wide variety of services; Urgent care, clinic, emergency, labor & delivery and surgical-outpatient surgery. Physical therapy, occupational services and Long-term care will be offered in the Connie Wold Wellness Center (CWCC) adjacent to the new facility. The assisted living facility, Horizon, is...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces that Humanities Montana has chosen Sidney as the next site for Hometown Humanities, an initiative that brings a year’s worth of humanities-based programming to a single community. These programs are scheduled over the course of 12 months, so that every few weeks there is a new event. All Hometown Humanities programs will be free and open to the public. A local steering committee with representatives from the MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Sidney-Richland County L...
The MonDak Heritage Center announces that Humanities Montana has chosen Sidney as the next site for Hometown Humanities, an initiative that brings a year’s worth of humanities-based programming to a single community. These programs are scheduled over the course of 12 months, so that every few weeks there is a new event. All Hometown Humanities programs will be free and open to the public. A local steering committee with representatives from the MonDak Heritage Center, Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Sidney-Richland County L...
OneOK engineer Daniel Chargois came to the school today to drop off a check of $750.00 for a 3D printer that will be used in our STEM and Robotic programs. This is our 2nd year of receiving the education grant from OneOK in support of our STEM programs. Last year, we received $5,000 which was applied to our Project Lead the Way Stem curriculum for grades K-8. OneOK has been supportive of Alexander Public School over the last few years. They have come into the classrooms as students and...
The Boys & Girls Club of Richland County piloted a back pack food program at the end of the 2015-2016 school year that identified students K-5th grade that may need food assistance over the weekends. The pilot had 29 participants and was such a success that in January of this year, the Club started an anti-hunger initiative that intends for the Back Pack Program to become permanent for Richland County. Through partnership with Montana Food Bank Network and many other local donors, the Club is...
ONEOK, a leader in gathering, processing, storing, and transporting natural gas in the United States, was founded in 1906 under the name Oklahoma Natural Gas Company. The company changed its name to ONEOK in 1980, and became a presence in the Williston Basin in 2004 as Bear Paw Energy. After the company became the majority interest owner of Northern Border Partners in 2006, Bear Paw Energy was renamed ONEOK Partners. "Our presence has continued in the Williston basin as our assets are uniquely p...
Lunnen Real Estate Services, an industrial real estate development and brokerage company, along with their partners have acquired 83 acres adjoining the Dakota Access (Energy Transfer Partner's) crude oil gathering Trenton Terminal West of Williston in Williams County to add to their 1804 Industrial Park. This acquisition will expand the park to over 200 acres of heavy industrial land intended for crude oil storage and ancillary oil companies around the terminal. Matrix construction is nearing completion of the Trenton Terminal, which is a 30...
Sidney will be hosting the Eastern C Divisional Volleyball Tournament Nov. 3, 4, and 5 at the Sidney High School Gymnasium. One unique aspect of this year’s Divisional is that there will be three districts attending, instead of the usual two districts; 1C and 2C will have three teams, and 3C will have two teams attending. The city routinely hosts either Class C Divisional or District Tournaments, which brings in teams, families, and fans from all over Eastern Montana, and provides a great o...
The Chair-ity Auction held on Sept. 16th raised $3,500 towards purchasing new dining room chairs for Crestwood Inn. There were a total of 20 chairs that were decorated and auctioned off, all either donated by local artists or sponsored by friends of Crestwood. "Everyone that came was very generous and we want to thank the community for making this possible," said Kelly Wilkinson, Support Service Coordinator at Crestwood Inn. Special thanks goes to sponsors including the Dayton Foundation,...
ONEOK presented a $4,000 check to four Close Up school groups on Tuesday, Sept. 27th at ONEOK offices south of Sidney. The donation was made to support Close Up participants from Sidney, Williston, Watford City, and Killdeer high schools. Close Up was founded in 1971, and is a non-profit, non-partisan citizenship education organization whose mission is to inform, inspire, and engage young people for a lifetime of civic participation in a democratic government. Students are taken on a week long...
A recent donation made by an energy services company is helping Roosevelt Medical Center reach its goal of purchasing a new medications dispensing cart as part of their efforts to continue providing patients with the safe, secure and efficient administration of drugs. ONEOK, of Sidney, donated $2,000 to the Roosevelt Memorial Healthcare Foundation which will enable RMC to buy a mobile medications cart. "ONEOK strives to be an active member of the community by giving back financially and through...
Junior high math teacher Cara Lokken-Frandsen accepted a $4,500 grant from ONEOK on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The grant will be used to purchase ten iPads along with math related apps that will be used to engage students in more interactive learning in the classroom. Up to four iPads at a time can be viewed on one smart board, and Frandsen plans to have her students work in pairs and teams, creating an opportunity for more engaged learning and problem solving. "These iPads will give kids a chance to...
The Richland County Fair and Rodeo is fast here, August 3rd – 6th in Sidney, MT. Take in the entertainment and attractions including North Star Amusements' carnival, the Freckle Farm Petting Zoo, Turkey Races, Pippi the Clown, and free-stage acts such as Double Vision: Twin Magic & Comedy, and John Dunnigan in the old Commercial Building. A variety of food and merchant vendors will be available and open class, school, and 4-H exhibits will be on display for public viewing throughout the fair. On...
The Richland County Health Department is urging individuals and groups to take an active part in cleaning up their communities in order to give the area a fresh appearance for upcoming summer events. Stephanie Ler, the county's environmental health director, said the clean-up project was created because of a wide variety of events in the area this summer including the Sunrise Festival of the Arts weekend in Sidney, Savage's catfish tournament, Lambert's Fourth of July celebration and the...
Through a public-private partnership, the Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership (REAL) Montana program has been providing leaders from around the Treasure State with an in-depth look at natural resource development industries. This year, the second class of participants makes its way through a two year course, wherein seminars are scheduled throughout the state as well as in Washington D.C. At the end of the course, participants also take an international trip. The inaugural class...
ONEOK Partners won the Employers Choice Award 2016 with over 25 employees. The Employer of Choice Award Program was started in 2013 to recognize employers and employees who show leadership, initiative and creativity to accomplish needs and goals for the business and community. This year's Sidney JSEC (Job Service Employers Committee) winners were Gem City Motors for less than 25 employees and ONEOK for over 25 employees. JSEC members Kristin Kennedy from the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, Kelly...
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold two public hearings in Watford City on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, regarding two separate pipeline proposals in McKenzie County. ONEOK Bakken Pipeline hearing for the Garden Creek Loop NGL Pipeline Project will be Tues., Fe. 29 at 9 a.m. CST at Teddy’s Residential Suites, 113 9th Ave. SE, Watford City, ND, 58854. ONEOK Bakken Pipeline, LLC, has submitted an application for a permit for the Garden Creek natural gas liquids (NGL) Pipeline Loop Project. The new 14.4-mile lon...
Richland County Boys & Girls Club is helping to promote healthy eating and physical activity with the selection of nutritious and appropriate snacks for its members when Club is open. Janelle Buxbaum, Operational Program Manager for the local club, works hand in hand with individuals and businesses in Richland County to bring the Healthy Snack Program to Club members. Healthy food options that are donated include milk, yogurt, fresh fruit and vegetables. Summer of 2015 was the start of a first garden program with Club members to understand...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is excited to say that the 2nd Annual Zombie Run was a hit! We had a total of 101 participates this year, with a 20% increase in attendance from the first year. We had support from our three sponsors that were Oneok Rocky Mid-Stream, Trisha Klempel Designs and Kim & Andrew Simmonds. Not only did we have support from our sponsors but we also had a great group of committee members that put together a great community event. We did have prizes that were donated by local businesses for our top...
The 2015 Zombie Run will be held Saturday, October 31st at the Richland County Fairgrounds with registration beginning at 9:00 am and the run beginning at 10:00 am. This is a Fun Run Obstacle Course and a family friendly event where strollers are welcome. This is the second year that the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has held the event and this year’s sponsors are Oneok, Trisha Klempel Designs, and Kim and Andrew Simmonds. Participants are invited to dress up in their Halloween...
The 2015 Zombie Run will be held Saturday, October 31st at the Richland County Fairgrounds with registration beginning at 9:00 am and the run beginning at 10:00 am. This is a Fun Run Obstacle Course and a family friendly event where strollers are welcome. This is the second year that the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has held the event and this year’s sponsors are Oneok, Trisha Klempel Designs, and Kim and Andrew Simmonds. Participants are invited to dress up in their Halloween...
The 2015 Zombie Run will be held Saturday, October 31st at the Richland County Fairgrounds with registration beginning at 9:00 am and the run beginning at 10:00 am. This is a Fun Run Obstacle Course and a family friendly event where strollers are welcome. This is the second year that the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has held the event and this year's sponsors are Oneok, Trisha Klempel Designs, and Kim and Andrew Simmonds. Participants are invited to dress up in their...
Michael and Bambi Stump Life was a little chaotic almost two years ago for Michael and Bambi Stump when they picked up and moved their family to Sidney all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The family was transferred here by Mike's employer, OneOk. He also had to transfer into the National Guard unit out of Great Falls. Moving from Tulsa to Sidney was quite the change for this family of five! Bambi, a veteran of 19 years in the Air Force National Guard, knew she could reside where ever her...
Gary Schoepp sponsored the newest member of the Sidney Kiwanis Club last Thursday as Mike Uthe was welcomed to the club. Uthe, who recently moved to Sidney, is a field manager for ONEOK....
