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The Sidney Lady Rangers took 1st at the state hockey tournament in Devils Lake, ND last weekend. Shown is back (L-R) Ashley Bjork, Jade Brunsvold, Maci Holst, Abby Balcer. 4th row (L-R) Danielle Steinley, Chelsey Metcalf, Malorie Cvancara, Erin Harris, Mary Voll, Aubrey Kessel. 2nd row (L-R) Bryana Christensen, Eliska Cvrkalova, Shawnee Tyler, Jordan Baxter, Jordan Tyler. Front Goalies Nicole Monsen & Micala Morehouse. Coaches Damon McLaughlin & Dustin McLaughlin. Photo by Picture...
The MonDak Energy Alliance, which is made up of individuals and businesses interested in developing energy within the MonDak region, met Feb. 28th in Sidney. The alliance meets quarterly, switching between Sidney and Williston, and hosts speakers covering topics concerning the area. During the Feb. 28th meeting, the alliance heard speakers concerning topics including: highway concerns, rail depot development, oil lease advisement, the oil well drilling in Sidney, and a look into the...
On March 3 Junior Catholic Daughters Court Mother Cabrini #1766 Sidney were honored by St. Matthew’s as they celebrated their 87th anniversary as a National Program . A letter of congratulations was read from National Regent Anne Nelson and the parish joined the youth enjoying a cake and punch reception. (Submitted by Janet Martineau)...
In the summer of 2011, a massive storm destroyed the beautiful, mature trees in the Savage cemetery so the SAVAGE Inc & Cemetery boards are in the process of raising money to buy and plant new trees. The goal needed to fund this project is $30,000, so Stockman Bank is presenting the local community/area with a “challenge” to help get this project funded. The SAVAGE Inc, Cemetery board and Stockman Bank remain committed to making our community a better place for all the families who hold or who have held Savage a dear place in their hearts. Sto...
Doug and Debbie Opland, of Des Lacs, ND, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jessica Lynne Opland, to Brady Joe Carpenter, son of Rocky and Nancy Carpenter, Sidney, MT. Jessica graduated from Des Lacs-Burlington High School in 2005 and is studying Mortuary Science online through Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO. She is employed at Thomas Family Funeral Home in Minot. Brady graduated from Sidney High School in 2004. He is a Staff Sergeant in the United...
Local legislators Matt Rosendale and David Halvorson provided updates to the public March 1st, during the Town Hall meeting hosted by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. They gave a look into what bills are being discussed and what they feel the outcomes will be with them. Sen. Matt Rosendale, SD19, emphasized his push for infrastructure funding with the understanding that many cities and towns need updates. Representing Dawson and Wibaux Counties, Rosendale can see the...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to install traffic signals at two intersections in Sidney, MT, Richland County. New traffic signals will be installed at the following intersections: West Holly Street (MT 16) and 22nd Avenue and West Holly Street (MT 16) and Lincoln Avenue. Proposed work includes the installation of the traffic signals at both intersections, as well as, new curb, gutter and sidewalk and ADA ramps at the intersections. The purpose of the project is to...
Funeral Services for Josh King, 35 of Sidney are at 2 p.m., Thurs., March 7, 2013, at the Richland County Fair Event Center with Pastor Vicki Waddington of the Lonsdale United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT, Under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Richland County Ambulance Service or a charity of one’s choice. King died Sunday morning, March 3...
State law requires permanent fish houses to be removed from North Dakota waters by midnight March 15. Nancy Boldt, water safety coordinator for the State Game and Fish Department, said anglers should exercise caution because mild weather conditions can quickly result in unstable ice conditions. “It is always important to check ice thickness, as warm temperatures with a high sun will rapidly deteriorate ice conditions this time of the year,” Boldt said. In addition, Boldt said anglers should be aware of the amount of snow on the ice. “The press...
The state Game and Fish Department’s annual Earth Day awareness campaign is accepting entries for design of a 2013 Earth Day patch. North Dakota students ages 6-18 are eligible to participate. The deadline to submit entries is March 15. The Game and Fish Department will announce a winner in three age categories – 6-9, 10-13, and 14-18. Each winner will receive a pair of Nikon 8x40 binoculars. The final patch design will be chosen from the three winners. The winning design will be used on a patch given to members of Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H...
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson reminds Montana farmers and ranchers that the sales closing deadline of March 15 for most non-insurable 2013 spring planted and forage crops, including grass for hay and grazing, is fast approaching. Application deadline for the 2013 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for all non-insurable crops except for honey and value loss crops is March 15, 2013. The 2013 sales closing dates have already ended for honey (Dec. 1, 2012) and value-loss crops (Sept. 1, 2012)....
March 18th & 19th, A Free Event Held at the Richland County Event Center. Monday, March 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Open House with meal at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Open House at 8:30 a.m. with light breakfast and lunch. We are asking Richland County community members, community service groups, businesses, policy makers and those vested in our community to all come together to ensure Quality of Life in Richland County. To register or for more information go to www.richland.org or contact Mary or...
Students and teachers took a “Reading Road Trip” at West Side for “I Love to Read” month during February. Our theme this year was “Read the Most from Coast to Coast”. As we visited famous landmarks along the way, we tracked students’ reading progress by the number of AR points they earned this month. Our students won prizes through weekly drawings by submitting tickets for each AR point earned. Each classroom also awarded prizes at the end of the month for the most AR points earned and most impr...
North Dakota youth will have a chance to demonstrate their creativity and knowledge of heart health in this spring’s “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” poster contest. The contest is open to North Dakota youth ages 8 to 19 as of Sept. 1, 2012. Posters will be judged in two age divisions: preteen (ages 8 to 12) and teen (ages 13 to 19). The North Dakota State University Extension Service, NDSU Extension’s Center for 4-H Youth Development and the North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are sponsoring the contest. The posters should educate and pro...
Recently a cattle producer asked about the term “drop credit” as it related to beef value. Drop credit (or drop charge) is the value of nonmeat items such as blood, meat, hides, fat, bones, hair, etc. The term is also applied to pork values. Today’s drop credit for a steer or heifer is approximately $14 per cwt. live weight. Much of this value is influenced by energy prices and those parts of the animal carcass which provide energy by-products such as tallow. The weighted average price of choic...
Mercy Medical Center announces the 23rd recipient of the 2012 Mercy Community Sale. This year’s Community Sale recipient is . . . the Basin United Way! The Williston Basin United Way is working to raise funds for their “Stick Together, Live United” campaign which will be used to provide financial support to twenty-seven local agencies to enhance activities and support services that directly impact community youth. “We are thankful that Mercy’s Community Sale will be the major kick-off to our “Stick Together, Live United” campaign. We look forwa...
Watford City High School Hockey Team finished their season with a third place finish at their state tournement held in Sidney over the weekend. After defeating Fargo 7-4 in the first round, the Oilers came up short against Mayport in the semifinal game. Battling back for 3rd place, the Oilers defeated Crosby in double overtime 4-3. Above: Oilers Celebrate after a goal during the 3rd Place Game against Crosby. The Oilers battled the Comets to bring home the 3rd place Trophy in a double overtime...
Spring/summer open burning season begins Friday, March 1, and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reminds people that only clean, untreated wood and plant material can be burned legally. It is illegal to burn, among other things, food waste, plastics, wood that has been coated, painted stained or treated, dead animals or animal droppings, rubber materials, chemicals, asphalt shingles, tar paper, pathogenic or hazardous wastes, and standing or demolished structures containing prohibited materials. DEQ strongly recommends that p...
Watford City's Reid Brown lays up 2 of his 21 points in the Region 8 semifinal game against Trenton. The Wolves were defeated by Trenton 69-43 but came back to claim third place by defeating Northshore 71-47. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
A group of 35 wrestlers traveled to Glasgow to compete in the Glasgow Invitational on Saturday. There were 275 kids at this competition. Weights were not available and here are the places in each age division: Tots Asle Everett 3rd, Carter Grimmet 5th, Jaiden Gustafson 3rd, Cayden Hambro 5th, Talena Hambro 3rd, Aiden Rudie 5th, Gavin Skoy 1st, Kaleb Kutzler 1st Bantam Tanner Becker 4th, Tyler Brost 4th, Zander Dean 1st, Quin Grantham 5th, Reece Graves 1st, Zeke Grimmet 4th, Kevin Hutzenbiler...
The team traveled to Mandan over the weekend for the Pee Wee State B1 NDAHA Hockey Tournament. Friday they played a great game against Rugby and came out on top with a score of 4-1. Saturday they were placed against a tough Fargo Force team and were defeated 2-1. The loss put them up against Whapeton on Sunday playing for 3rd. These boys pulled out a great game on Sunday with a 6-3 victory over Whapeton, earning them the third place State trophy. Congratulations Richland Rangers on a job well...
The Sidney Gymnastics Club competed March 1st & 2nd in Billings, MT. The Level 4 Competition Team took 2nd Place. Individual scores are as followed; Level 4 Bethany Wells, Vault 8.8, Bars 9.4, Beam 9.25, Floor 8.8, All Around 36.25 Bailee Vitt, Vault 8.9, Bars 8.75, Beam 9.15, Floor 8.9, All Around 35.7 Becca Deming, Vault 9.3, Bars 8.8, Beam 9.0, Floor 8.6, All Around 35.7 Taylor Stewart, Vault 9.25, Bars 8.7, Beam 8.55, Floor 8.25, All Around 34.75 Lorraine Coronato, Vault 8.7, Bars 7.65, Beam...
Uncle Sam, played by Wyatt Reid, during the HATS program put on by the West Side Elementary Third Graders Feb. 23rd in Sidney....
The annual Bra Auction began as a community component to increase needed breast and cervical screening access through the Women’s Health grant obtained by Richland County Public Health, in 2002. The grant is now part of the Montana Comprehensive Cancer Programs (MTCCP) and includes money for breast, cervical and colorectal screenings for a six county region (Dawson, Fallon, McCone, Prairie, Richland and Wibaux) compromising Site 13 in the state of Montana. The Site 13 Cancer Coalition has emerged from the early efforts of the Women’s Hea...
Sidney Health Center and the Richland County Health Department are co-sponsoring and coordinating the ninth annual Community Health Fair in March. The two entities are once again joining forces with local organizations to promote various health-related topics and feature screenings to the general public. This year’s Community Health Fair is slated for March 12 and 13 at the Richland County Fair Event Center located at the Fairgrounds in Sidney. The event will kick-off Tuesday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and continue on Wednesday from 8:00 AM...
