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On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the McKenzie County Community Connection hosted their first-ever open house event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum, Watford City. There was a free sandwich lunch provided. The purpose of hosting a McKenzie County Community Connection open house is to bring new and old community members together. Calli Thorne, McKenzie County Community Connection Coordinator, explained, "The primary purpose of the event is to bring community members together to inform them of...
Sidney, MT (Feb. 24) – Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of Martha Nugent, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner to the cancer care team. To start, Martha will be training with Dr. Chad Pedersen, medical oncologist, before transitioning into direct patient care later this year. Martha graduated with a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX in 2018. She is board certified as an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and joins t...
The Peterson Farm Brothers have been a strong voice for agriculture while entertaining through videos and in concert over the last seven years. They will share their message at this year’s MonDak Ag Days’ banquet on Friday, March 13. “We will be performing parody music and talk about how we pretty much started promoting farming,” leader of the group Greg Peterson said. He said the group has performed in more than 40 states. Their parody videos have attracted more than 100 million viewers on Face...
Badlands Gymnastics in Watford City will be hosting their annual spring show. This year the show will be called Adventure Awaits and themed based on Disney Pixar movies. It kicks off at 6 p.m., Friday, March 6 at Watford City Rough Rider Center. Children and adult tickets are $5, while preschool and under aged children get in free. Coach Pat Williams is staying busy this time of year because, in addition to the Spring Show, he is also preparing his athletes for the NoDak Northern Lights...
Funeral services for Robert Wicorek, 49, Fairview, MT was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Fairview High School Gymnasium, Fairview, MT, with Pastor T.J. Green, Cornerstone First Baptist Church, Williston, ND officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, E Fairview, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Friday, Feb 21, 2020 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before services at the gymnasium. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at...
No services are planned and cremation has taken place for Wayne Bohm, 79, E. Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Wayne passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at his home in E. Fairview, ND....
Mass of the Christian burial for Elizabeth “Deanie” Evenson, 82, Lambert, MT was at 2 p.m., (MST) Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Lambert, MT with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were at 6 p.m., (MST) Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Lambert, MT. Interment was in St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery, Lambert, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour before mass at the chur...
Memorial services for Jill Carpenter, 50, Sidney, MT was at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jill passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT. Jill LaMae (Leland) Carpenter was born April 10, 1969 to Raymond and...
Montanans have just a few more weeks to report the number of each type of livestock they own in order to pay the per capita fees set yearly by the Montana Board of Livestock. Livestock reports are due March 1. Owners can report online at ReportYourLivestock.mt.gov. Livestock owners must report what they owned as of Feb. 1. If you reported last year, but no longer own livestock, you still need to submit a reporting form to let us know your livestock count is zero. Owners preferring a paper reporting form can request one at 406-444-6900 or at...
On March 12-14, 1,400 volunteers from Watford City and the surrounding areas will make a difference to fight world hunger through a partnership between the Watford City MobilePack and nonprofit Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). They will be packing 272,000 meals with their own two hands in just two days at the Rough Rider Center Field House, 2209 Wolves Den Parkway, Watford City. Community members can support this MobilePack by making a donation to cover meal costs or by volunteering to package food at the event. Donations may be given...
This past weekend was senior weekend for the 19U and Jr Gold hockey. 19U weekend games, Saturday morning, Feb. 22 Richland Rangers 19U Girls vs. Bottineau Girls 19U, won 8-2; Saturday afternoon Richland Rangers 19U Girls vs. Watford City Oilers, won 4-1 on Sunday, Feb. 23 Richland Rangers 19U Girls vs. Bismarck Capital 15U, win 4-2....
Helena, MT – It’s time for businesses to report the equipment they own to the Montana Department of Revenue. Owners can report online using the department’s TransAction Portal (TAP) at https://tap.dor.mt.gov. The reporting deadline is March 1 to avoid a 20% penalty. All businesses must report the equipment they owned as of Jan. 1, if the market value of their business equipment is more than $100,000 statewide. Owners must file the report even if there were no changes to their business equipment or if they closed or sold their business. Those bu...
Join MSU/Richland County Extension for a class on how to make tasty foods that won’t knock you off track! Each class will offer different food demonstrations and samplings as you learn about Type II and Pre-Diabetes, carbohydrate, fats, sodium, vitamins, minerals and fiber. This is a free class, but class size may be limited. Classes are on Tuesday, starting March 10-31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at MSU/Richland County Extension Office Meeting Room, 1499 N Central Ave., Sidney. For more information or to register for classes contact MSU/Richland C...
Representative Joel Krautter, running for re-election to Montana House District 35, is welcoming new candidate Brandon Ler, who has also filed for the seat to the race. “I know Brandon is a good family man and I look forward to discussing the issues that are important to Richland County voters in the coming months. An exchange of ideas is healthy for the electoral process,” said Krautter. Krautter sent a letter to Ler welcoming him to the race and also called for a clean campaign, inviting Ler to sign the Code of Fair Campaign Practices tha...
USDA Richland County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds agricultural producers of the following FSA dates and deadlines. • Feb. 28: Last day of General CRP Signup • March 2: Deadline for the 2019 Livestock Indemnity Program Application for Payment and all supporting documentation for timely filed 2019 LIP notices of livestock losses. • March 16: Last day of 2019 Agricultural Risk Coverage Price Loss Coverage (ARC-PLC) Enrollment and Program Election Period • March 16: 2020 NAP Coverage Application Closing Date for all Spring Crops except...
On Saturday, Feb. 15, at 11:13 p.m. on Hwy 22, mile marker 136 (20 miles north of Killdeer), there was a rollover. A 2015 Ford Fusion driven by Miranda Holm, 20, Williston, sustained serious injury. During the time of the crash the road conditions were good and it was snowing. No seatbelt was used and the airbag deployed. The Fusion was being pursued by TAT (Three Affiliated Tribes Police Department) for exceeding the speed limit at over 115 mph. TAT had been pursuing the vehicle for approximately 3 miles when the vehicle failed to negotiate a...
The Richland County Health Department released a new data-driven website on Friday, Feb. 14. In small town Montana it's quite a feat to obtain, quantify and validate local information and figures. Information that might not only be sought after by those that are pondering a move to the area but also to those that live here already that want to get a greater sense of awareness. Data that is more readily available for larger population centers, or for the entire state as a whole, can paint a...
Jack Siebenaler, 4, recently completed a huge milestone by reading 1,000 books! It's no surprise that this superhero loves to spend his time reading all about Spiderman! It's no surprise that Jack reached his goal so quickly. His favorite part of bedtime is seeing just how many books he can convince his Mom and Dad to read. Jack is the son of K.C. and Erin Siebenaler. To encourage a love of reading in children like Jack, the Sidney-Richland County Library is promoting "1,000 Books before...
Watford City, ND – Expanding its annual tradition, Dakota West Credit Union is accepting scholarship applications from both high school seniors and current college students throughout the communities it serves. The western Dakota Credit Union also welcomes applicants who will be attending trade schools in the fall. Four $500 scholarships will be awarded to members of Dakota West Credit Union through an essay competition focusing on the financial institution’s values: communications, respectfulness, positive attitude, and responsibility. “Our va...
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...
The Class C Basketball District Tournament was held Mon. - Sat., Feb. 17-22. The Fairview boys came out on top, winning the championship game against Froid/Med Lake 60-27....
As the current license year is winding down, hunters and anglers can look for a few immediate changes for the coming year. The new license year starts on March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2020 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Hunters should keep a couple of things in mind as they look to the application process for this year. First, this will be the first year that hunters will be able to apply for all their permits...
Mary Rose George Mary Rose George was born Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 to Krista Jackson and Joseph George, Frazer, MT. She weighed 6 lbs. 2.5 oz. She joins two brothers, Joseph and Samuel. Maternal grandparents are Emerson Jackson and Kim Blackeagle, Riverton, WA. Paternal grandparents are Patrick George and Marlee Pluff, Washington. Gabriel James Morley Gabriel James Morley was born Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 to Avea and John Morley, Sidney, MT. He weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. He joins three brothers, Parker, John Jr. and Caiden and one sister, Victoria....
Richland County Health Department (RCHD) is pleased to welcome Brittney Petersen as their new administrator. Petersen joined RCHD in January 2020 after enjoying the ranching life and raising her young children for a few years prior. Petersen has a great depth of experience serving communities including working for the Colorado Community Health Network, where she was the Covering Kids and Families Project Director. She has also worked for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials...
Montana livestock producers are reminded to keep updated livestock inventory records. These records are necessary in the event of a natural disaster. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), administered by USDA Farm Service Agency, provides assistance to eligible producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather, disease and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. LIP compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in...
