Week of June 26, 2024
Week of June 26, 2024
HELENA – Anglers planning to fish the Eastern Fishing District need to be aware of endangered pallid sturgeon. Anglers are encountering these fish more and more each year due, in part, to successful conservation and recovery efforts. "It is vital that anglers understand how to identify pallid sturgeon from shovelnose sturgeon," said Zach Shattuck, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks native species coordinator. "We like to remind anglers: 'if you don't know, let it go.'" Pallid sturgeon are a...
Watford City, ND - This July, join Watford City Parks & Recreation for Park & Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Watford City is a stronger, more vibrant community because of parks and recreation. Watford City Parks & Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experiences and tell us how Parks and Recreation has positively impacted their life. Krystal Picklesimer, Watford City Parks & Recreation recreation manager,...
The next guide and outfitter written examination is Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. Preregistration is required no later than Aug. 9 by calling the Department’s enforcement office at 701-328-6604. In addition to passing a written exam, qualifications for becoming a guide include a background check for criminal and game and fish violations, certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and standard first aid, and employment by or contact with a licensed hunting outfitter. Hunting outfitter,...
There will be an in-person Montana Hunter Education and Bowhunter Education course held in Sidney in July. This is a combination class for both courses. Registration is currently open online at FWP.mt.gov. Orientation is on July 8 from 6-9 p.m. at the Richland County Extension Office, 1500 N. Central Ave., Sidney. Classes will be held on July 16-19 from 6-9 p.m., and field day will be on Saturday, July 20 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Attendance is required on all days. The field day is also open to a limited number of online students. Please register...
Launching, Loading Boats The North Dakota Game and Fish Department encourages boaters to plan accordingly when launching and loading a boat. Here are a few simple reminders to ensure a fluent transition at the ramp. Launching Don’t pull onto the ramp until your boat is ready to launch. Prepare for launching in the parking area. Remove covers, load equipment, remove tie downs, attach lines and put in drain plug before backing onto the ramp When ready pull in line to launch. Wait your turn. Be courteous. Loading Don’t block the loading area...
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Sidney's district had players in all the boys' groups and in the 14- and 15 year-old girls group. The players had to finish in the top 6 to advance to play in the 3rd round, which McKenna Tiesen did and finished in 5th place. State Jr. Golf Participants 13-Under Boys Aiden Collins 14-15 Boys Jared Anderson 16-18 Boys Tanner Tiesen Brady Collins Kalen Price 14-15 girls Izzy Baisch McKenna Tiesen Brynn Dyga Keegan...
Naldy Hans, Sidney, is a hardworking man dedicated to helping bring people together that share a passion for tennis, and also wanting to involve his community is discovering a hidden passion for tennis they did not know they had. Offering free practice lessons open to the community for those who would love to find more people to play with, or to even learn how to play for the first time. Naldy will be providing open practices on Friday 6-8 a.m. Saturday 8-10 a.m. at Four painted courts. He is...
The 7th Annual Sidney Lions Club Family Fun Trap Shoot will be held Sunday, June 30, shooting begins at 11 a.m. Money raised will assist the Sidney Lions Club with community projects such as sight and hearing support, student scholarships and youth programs. The Sidney Trap Club is located at 12598, Hwy. 16 N. a quarter mile north of Sidney on the road to Culbertson. Registration is $35 and will take place from 8-10:30 a.m. A practice round costs $10 each and will be from 9-10:40 a.m. There will be free beginner instruction sponsored by...
Stripe rust has been observed in winter wheat at the Eastern Agricultural Research Center here in Sidney. The cooler weather and moisture recently have been ideal conditions for the disease. This article will review some information on stripe rust disease and management options at this point in the growing season. Stripe rust is a fungal disease that is appropriately named, as the disease forms in a linear pattern of yellow-orange powdery pustules along the leaf blade. This disease is...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers held their spring meeting on June 13. The night included updates from both the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) and the North Dakota Stockmen's Association (NDSA), scholarship presentations, and the goat roping. Currently, MSGA is working on protecting livestock grazing on federal lands. MSGA is actively opposing proposed solar developments and carbon storage facilities on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, as these developments would adversely impact...
Blister beetles are here once again, and it is a good idea to scout for them in your fields, particularly alfalfa, prior to cutting. Blister beetle larvae feed on grasshopper eggs, which is why we've seen such large populations the last few years. Adult blister beetles contain a cantharidin toxin in their body fluids which is released when the beetle is crushed. This can blister people's skin and can also be deadly to livestock and horses. There are a few species of blister beetles that are...
The Montana State University Eastern Agricultural Research Center (MSU EARC) is preparing to host their annual Field Day on Thursday, June 27 at the center, located north of Sidney, 1501 N Central Ave. The day will include information on variety selection, cropping systems, fertility, disease management, weed management, and more, all of which will be beneficial for producers in the region. Plan to come from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for coffee and donuts before the field day begins at 8:30 a.m. During the field tours, Dr. Chengci Chen, EARC...
BOZEMAN – Eastern Montana may be typecast for its sparse population and rolling landscape, but its vast expanses make it an optimal region for the state’s largest industry. Along the Yellowstone River near the North Dakota border, Montana State University’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center serves 13 counties that produce nearly three quarters of Montana’s pulse crop acreage, which leads the nation, and almost half its wheat. Serving such a wide area can be a tall order for a facility with less than 200 acres for both dryland and...
Project Description: Located in Richland County, Montana, west of the Town of Fairview, Stellar Renewable Power (Stellar) is advancing a 74.5-MW solar project, complemented by a 25-MW, 4-hour battery storage initiative. Noteworthy for being among the few solar projects in Montana, this endeavor is strategically situated for interconnection at the MDU/WAPA’s Fairview West 115 kV substation, offering the flexibility for Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) interconnections. The point of interconnection is just across MT Highway 201 from...
The Sidney Kiwanis Club will be serving up its delicious pies along with a full meal or burgers and brats with all the trimmings on Friday, July 12 at the Sidney Middle School. Serving times are 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All proceeds go to serving children in a myriad of ways. Anyone with a large order is asked to pre-order by calling or texting...
Events In Williston, Tioga, & Williams County, Central Time Wed., June 26-Sun., June 30 2024 Upper Missouri Valley Fair- Enjoy your favorite food vendors, classic fair rides, live entertainment, & more! For more info visit https://umvf.com/fair-week/. UMV Fairgrounds, 519 53rd St. E., Williston. Fri., June 28, July 26; Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25 & Nov. 22 6 p.m. - Spotlight At the James Open Mic - All ages event designed to celebrate & challenge young performers. James Memorial Art Center, 621 1st Ave. W., Williston. Sat., June 29 7-9 p.m. -...
A Cruise Night to celebrate the “Summer of Freedom” kicked off in June, with the final cruise scheduled for June 28 from 7-8 p.m. The event will start at the K-Mart parking lot, where participants will receive tickets for a complimentary treat at the Re-Treat parking lot. Patriots will drive from K-Mart down Merrill Ave., proudly displaying their flags and demonstrating their patriotism. This Cruise Night serves as a prelude to the Trump Rally, which will be held at the Eastern Plains Event Center on July 4, following the...
Memorial Services will be Thursday June 27, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Shepherd of the Valley Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Garry will be laid to rest at the Richland Memorial Park in Sidney, MT. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship. Military Honors will be presented by the VFW Post 4099 of Sidney, MT and representatives from the US Army Funeral Guard. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances,...
Teresa Ann Hedegaard, 60, Kent, WA, died May 25, 2024, of natural causes. Teresa was born Dec. 30, 1963, in Sidney, MT, the fourth child and only daughter of Jim and Irene (Schwenke) Hedegaard. She grew up in Savage, MT, and graduated from Savage High School in 1982. She attended Eastern Montana College, graduating in 1989. Teresa spent most of her adult life in Billings, MT, until she moved to Kent, WA, in 2017. Teresa had an avid interest in history, and enjoyed true crime dramas. In her...
Mildred “Billie” Simonson, 93, Portland, OR formerly of Watford City, ND, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Portland, OR, with family by her side. Graveside services are Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Cherry Cemetery, Watford City, ND, with Pastor Matt Rolfson officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
