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Richland Economic Development is very pleased to have brought back coal tax dollars which will help Savage Public Schools with badly needed repairs. The school's loss of tax dollars from the Savage Mine has had a devastating effect on their budget and their long-term plans for facility upkeep. The award of $281,000 from the Montana Coal Board will allow them to continue necessary repairs to the building, including windows, insulation to cinder block walls, siding, soffit and some roof repairs....
In a spirited evening filled with generosity, laughter, and community, the Emmaus House will be hosting their Annual Fall Festival Hoedown on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 5-9 p.m. at the Sidney Elks Lodge. The Elks building is located at 123 3rd St. SW. There will be food, dancing, and live and silent auctions, all for the great cause of supporting the educational dreams of local students through the Vision of Hope Scholarship. The Vision of Hope Scholarship is open to young adults in the Richland County area who have been diagnosed with autism...
It's time to get dressed up and have a ball at the second annual Fireman's Ball Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Richland County Event Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a social followed by a fantastic dinner prepared by the firemen, who are great cooks! Then rock the night away to the country and rock sounds of "Plowed Under Band". The silent auction closes and the live auction begins at 8:30 p.m. Other activities include the floating polaroid cameras for on-the-spot photos, and prizes for such...
I was elected seven times and served more than 30 years as a Justice of the Peace in Richland County before my retirement in 2016. During my long career on the bench, I worked with both of the district court judges who are now running for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court. They are Judge Katherine Bidegaray of Sidney and Judge Dan Wilson of Kalispell. I got to know Judge Bidegaray very well in the nearly 15 years we spent working in the same judicial district. I also got to know Judge Dan Wilson very well over the six years that he served as...
Each fall, just a few weeks after the Richland County Fair & Rodeo wraps, the Richland County Rodeo Club starts knocking on doors, asking for the community’s support for the Montana High School Rodeo in Sidney; and boy, does Richland County show up. The tremendous support for both the Pro and High School/Youth Rodeo in Sidney is unique and well-appreciated by the rodeo community. Sidney’s event ran Aug. 30-31, with Kraken Oil & Gas, Tri-County Implement, the Cattle-Ac, Clark & Associates-Denver Gilbert, Dawson County Rodeo Club, Glendive Liv...
Destination: Northeast Montana (Region 6) A couple years of drought and the long winter in 2022-23 have reduced deer and elk populations. FWP adjusted license quotas in many districts as needed. The winter of 2023-24 was fairly mild, however, and habitat conditions in much of northeast Montana have improved considerably. Abundant spring and early summer rainfall earlier this year resulted in good recovery of range plants. Elk Surveys in the Missouri River Breaks showed elk numbers about 56 percent below long-term averages and population at 41...
Each fall, just a few weeks after the Richland County Fair & Rodeo wraps, the Richland County Rodeo Club starts knocking on doors, asking for the community's support for the Montana High School Rodeo in Sidney; and boy, does Richland County show up. The tremendous support for both the Pro and High School/Youth Rodeo in Sidney is unique and well-appreciated by the rodeo community. Sidney's event ran Aug. 30-31, with Kraken Oil & Gas, Tri-County Implement, the Cattle-Ac, Clark & Associates-Denver...
This fall, 2024, the agricultural weed management group at Montana State University is conducting a survey of Kochia herbicide resistance in the northeastern corner of Montana. The objective of this study is to collect kochia seeds this fall and test them for herbicide resistance this winter. The study is seeking producers willing to participate in this screening. Do you have some fields with kochia populations? Would you like those kochia seeds tested for resistance? If so, you can get your name on the list by calling the Richland County...
A question we commonly get here in the Extension Office is, “What is hay worth?” The answer to this question usually is, it depends. The price of hay depends on multiple factors including cost of production and quality. Hay quality varies based on management, storage, and type of hay. Different forage types will be higher in protein or energy, and this greater quality is worth more than other forage that is low in protein or energy. Hay high in nitrates would be worth less than hay that is not. These quality factors can only be determined by...
11 dispatchers provide the critical connection between people in need and the agencies best suited to assist them, including the Richland County Sheriff's office, Sidney and Fairview Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services, all the fire departments in Richland County, and the Montana Highway Patrol. The job is a rewarding one, knowing that you have helped someone in trouble, and assisted the various agencies in their mission of keeping the community safe. Richland County is currently...
The Richland County Farmers Market is nearing the end of the season. The markets run from the second week in July through the second week in October. The Thursday Markets, held on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. at the Reynolds Market parking lot, have three markets remaining: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, and Oct. 10. The Saturday Markets have three remaining, as well. The market on Sept. 28 will be moving to the Tractor Supply Company (TSC) sponsored-market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the TSC parking lot. The Oct. 5 market will be the last regular market at the...
In a spirited evening filled with generosity, laughter, and community, the Emmaus House will be hosting their Annual Fall Festival Hoedown on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 5-9 p.m. at the Sidney Elks Lodge. The Elks building is located at 123 3rd St. SW. There will be food, dancing, and live and silent auctions, all for the great cause of supporting the educational dreams of local students through the Vision of Hope Scholarship. The Vision of Hope Scholarship is open to young adults in the Richland...
Anyone that may frequent the Yellowstone River in Dawson and Richland County, Montana, or the Missouri River to Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota are being reminded to be on the lookout for a missing woman or anything that may be related to the case. Missing since June 28, 2023, Renee Arcand, 34, of Wisconsin, was last known to be camping at the Fish Intake Campground in Dawson County, MT, along the Yellowstone River, 18 miles north of Glendive. The river at the time was at a high flow stage and wa...
Events in Sidney, Mountain Time Wed., Sept. 25 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 43rd Annual Quilt & Needlework Show - Through Oct. 5 - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney, MT. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & Oct. 10 4-7 p.m. - Richland County Farmers Market - Reynolds Market Parking Lot, Sidney, MT. Fri., Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 7:30 p.m. - Volleyball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE, S...
Funeral Services were Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Maxine was laid to rest in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Trotters, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Maxine Marie Brunsvold was born on June 22, 1932 at the family farm near Brockton, in NE Richland County. She was...
Montanans hold their history close. They take pride in the stories of how their families came to this land. The hardships that they endured and the accomplishments made. J.K Ralston was an artist committed to painting these stories. With painstaking detail, he captured the struggle, the joy, the determination, the sadness of that time and told the stories of what it was like for the pioneers and the native peoples and land. Born in Choteau, MT, in 1896, he knew the stories first hand. Ranching...
A question we commonly get here in the Extension Office is, “What is hay worth?” The answer to this question usually is, it depends. The price of hay depends on multiple factors including cost of production and quality. Hay quality varies based on management, storage, and type of hay. Different forage types will be higher in protein or energy, and this greater quality is worth more than other forage that is low in protein or energy. Hay high in nitrates would be worth less than hay that is not. These quality factors can only be determined by...
This fall, 2024, the agricultural weed management group at Montana State University is conducting a survey of Kochia herbicide resistance in the northeastern corner of Montana. The objective of this study is to collect kochia seeds this fall and test them for herbicide resistance this winter. The study is seeking producers willing to participate in this screening. Do you have some fields with kochia populations? Would you like those kochia seeds tested for resistance? If so, you can get your...
The Richland County Farm Bureau will host its annual meeting and member appreciation dinner on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Elks Lodge in Sidney. The event will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and the official meeting at 6 p.m. This year’s guest speaker is Brendan Beatty, Montana Department of Revenue director, who will discuss important tax topics affecting local farmers and ranchers. The meeting will provide an opportunity for members to network, learn about key issues, and develop policy that will shape the future of a...
On September 18th, Sidney Livestock Market Center will host the Randy Searer Benefit auction, which will feature a calf roll-over auction after lunch. All are invited to enjoy lunch at Sidney Livestock's newly opened restaurant, Cattleman's, and then attend the auction. A calf roll-over auction is when a calf is auctioned off, "sold", and then auctioned off again and again until everyone present who would like to donate has gotten a "winning" bid. When it's clear all who would like to have been...
A growing body of evidence shows that getting your annual flu shot, the vaccine meant to protect you against the seasonal influenza virus and serious complications related to influenza infection, can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2018 found that the inflammation that occurs during a case of the flu can trigger a heart attack. More recent evidence suggests that the widespread inflammation can rupture the buildup of cholesterol in the vessel walls, which can causes the form...
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Consent Agenda a. Disposition of Minutes b. Claims & Payroll Warrants c. Staff Leave d. Voided Checks e. Stockman Bank of MT – Bank Statement IV. Guest (s) V. Personnel VI. Correspondence (2) VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report a. Supervisor Pay – July & August b. Approval & Bus Transportation to Homecoming Parade c. Volleyball Scrimmage d. Schedule IX. Richland County Superintendent of Schools Report a. Policies to consider for Review/Adoption i. Policy 1705 & 1705F – Possession o...
An Audit of the affairs of Rau School District No. 21, Richland County, Sidney, Montana 59270, has been conducted by Strom & Associates, PC. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The audit also covered the Extracurricular Fund for pupil functions which is included in the financial statements of the District. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires that this publication concerning the audit report include a statement that such report is on file in its entirety and open to the public inspection at the School Clerk’s office, and that t...
The 2nd annual Touch-A-Truck will be hosted by the Sidney Mamas Helping Mamas group on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Richland County Fairgrounds. This friendly and interactive event will take place from 2-5 p.m. There will be fire trucks, police cars, and construction equipment for families with younger children to gather and get hand on with the vehicles of our town that make it a safe and a functioning community. Vendors and food trucks will also be available. Those signed up to participate so fa...
From the Montana High School Rodeo State Finals in Baker, to the Richland County Fair in Sidney, to the sale barns of South Dakota, the voice of Randy Searer has made its way into the hearts and minds of youth, many of which he could name on sight, and adults for over 20 years. Whether he was announcing a rodeo, introducing 4-H members with their livestock animal, or auctioneering, Randy made his impact in the community both in word and deed. This spring Randy began experiencing water retention...
