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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Notice to Proceed to Ames Construction last week to allow work on the concrete weir and fish bypass at Intake. The long delay has been due to the bid complaint filed by American Southwest Electrical, which has now been denied by the courts. Ames can begin to resubmit applications for permits, which had expired due to the delay, and mobilize its efforts towards completing the project. Actual river work will probably not start until mid-July since they are not allowed in the river during the spawning...
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have CLOSED Highway 200 near Cartwright (mile point 2) to the Highway 58 Junction until further notice due to water over the road. There is no signed detour. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes. NDDOT encourages motorists to check road conditions before traveling. For updated road information, call 511 from any type of phone or go to the Travel Information Map at ww...
Five businesses will be popping up in the main foyer of the Watford City High School lobby from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. This Market Day event is a part of the Youth Entrepreneurs curriculum. Earnings from the sales will go to the student minus expenses and sales tax. Watford City is the first high school in North Dakota to offer this elective course to their students thanks to generous sponsorship by First International Bank and Trust. This event is open to the...
High-water conditions continue to impact fishing access sites and other recreational areas in Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7. FWP urges people to use caution and check accessibility if they plan to recreate near rivers or streams. Breaking ice jams, spring rains and continuing snowmelt mean that some areas may see flooding and elevated water levels. Road access is partially restricted at some sites, and even foot traffic could be hazardous. FWP Fisheries/Maintenance crews will assess conditions as they visit sites and offer periodic...
It's no joke. Pending final inspections, the Boys & Girls Club of the MonDak - Richland Unit plans to be in their new home on April 1. It has been a very long wait but the new ADA compliant space is well worth it. After receiving the historic Lonsdale United Methodist Church, remodeling began to create a building full of fun and learning opportunities for up to 300 children. An addition to the church houses a welcoming reception area, staff offices, the board room, five spacious program areas, b...
Back by popular demand, Six Appeal will close out the 2018-19 Northeastern Arts Network Concert Series on Thursday, March 28th. Six Appeal is a world class vocal ensemble infused with sharp comedic timing, and the energy and vitality of a rock band. Swearing off instruments, this award winning vocal band takes you on a journey that spans decades of music – performing classic oldies, current chart toppers, and catchy original tunes – completely a cappella. One of the busiest touring a cap...
Funeral services for Harold Lorenz, 96, of Sidney were held Friday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney with Pastor David Meehan officiating. Visitation was held Thursday, March 21 from 12-6 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Inturnment will be in the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT at a later date under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Harold passed away Tuesday, March 19 at...
Funeral service for Kylie Ann Hinds, 2 months, of Sidney, MT was held Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Interment was in Babyland in Richland Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Kylie passed away on March 16 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....
Visitation for Raymond Kent “Maverick” Simonis, 60, of Sidney was held Tuesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. “The Mav” passed away Monday, March 18 at his residence in Sidney....
On Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Fort Buford 6th Infantry Association will be holding a Northern Plains Military Show at the Upper Missouri Valley Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building, Williston, ND. This show is open to the public with a admission charge of $5. This military show will feature militaria from all countries and eras and there will be a showing of Peter Jackson’s epic World War I documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old.” The dealer display setup is Friday, April 12 from noon...
The Sidney Tiger Sharks 2019 registration will be April 1 and 2 from 5-7 p.m. at the Richland Youth Hockey Building, 601 7th Ave. SW, Sidney, MT. For additional information visit their Facebook page at Sidney Tiger Sharks - Sidney MT....
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. For a limited time, this is a free program. Classes are on Tuesdays April 9th-30th, from 5:30-7:30 pm, at the MSU/Richland County Extension Office Meeting Room, 1499 N Central Ave, Sidney. For more information or to register for classes contact the MSU/Richland County E...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will hold its leadership program graduation at noon on Wednesday, April 10, at the Moose Lodge. Tickets are $15 per person and includes lunch, beverage and dessert. You can purchase tickets at the Sidney Chamber office or www.sidneymt.com. Enid Huotari, financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sidney, will serve as the keynote speaker. Her volunteer work has been an inspiration in Sidney including serving with the Sidney Lions Club, the Sunrise...
What began as a hobby turned unexpectedly into a successful business for Cartwright's Erin Roedeske, owner and floral designer for Wild Prairie Floral Designs. Roedeske worked for a high-end florist during her time at Oklahoma State University. "She's the one who taught me the ropes, what it takes to be a florist, and how to do big events," Roedeske said. Her mentor was the official florist for the University. "I got to see a lot of different things that I wouldn't have gotten to otherwise."...
When Lynn and Con Donvan decided they wanted a home all on one level, they searched those available in Sidney, where they knew they wanted to stay. Between the high cost of the houses and the extensive remodeling needed to make it their own, none met their needs. Donvans then researched modular homes and found those to be more expensive than building, so they began to plan their forever home. Finding the lot in the south west part of town was the biggest challenge since there are few vacant...
The first day of spring is behind us and that, coupled with the warmer temperatures these past days can now begin to see many trees starting to think about spring. If you spend some time outside you'll notice that maple, elm, and several others are beginning to think about waking up. Some trees and shrubs are "early risers" like maple, while others like to "sleep in". Don't be surprised if you don't see leaves on many varieties of ash until into May. This time of year brings up a common topic....
North Dakota State University is offering a series of forums to help you care for your yard and garden. Live presentations from NDSU will be delivered to Extension offices across the state, including McKenzie County. NDSU Extension in McKenzie County is located at 205 6th Street NW in Watford City. Sessions will be held on consecutive Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free samples of bulbs and seeds will be provided. The sessions are free. Everyone is welcome! Gardeners have the option of...
R&J Ag Supply held their 3rd Annual Feed Like A Champion informational seminar on March 24 at their location in Sidney. The event is held every spring to educate 4-H members and parents on the proper care, handling and feeding of their 4-H fair project animals. They cover rabbits, poultry, lambs, goats, pigs and steers....
As scheduled, Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m., ARC or the Active Richland County action group held a PACE-EH assessment at the Mainstay Suites in Sidney, Montana. Attendees told the group the environmental health concerns they have in the community and discussed strategies on how to fix the issues. The meeting was held in the common area of the hotel. People from local businesses, the county health department, Richland County employees and Sidney City employees came to participate. Everyone was...
This week, Jessie Veeder was awarded the 2019 Governor's Award for the arts for individual achievement. Jessie has been instrumental in bringing arts and art education to McKenzie County through the Long X Arts Foundation in addition to being a musician and syndicated columnist....
Enjoy stories and songs of the West at Home, Home on the Ranch by Bill Rossiter, Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave SE, Sidney. This musical presentation details the values, experiences, humor and tragedies unique to building a life in the rural West. Carving a home out of the high plains wilderness was tough enough, but these songs and stories-some serious, some funny, some seriously funny-show that staying for the long haul added flint to the soul. Rossiter...
Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project has mailed land owner consent forms to owners of irrigated fields on the west side of the main canal within the Savage and LYIP Irrigation districts in order to get irrigation water rights officially recognized with the State of Montana. Even though irrigators have been using the water for decades, those water rights are not officially recorded with the state, which is currently going through the water adjudication process. Water rights must be recorded now so water cannot be shut off in the future. All...
Jacklyn Damm, Tobacco Prevention Specialist at the Richland County Health Department will be presenting Kick Butts Day hosted by Savage Junior High and High School on April 11. As an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco use, Kick Butts Day rotates around Richland County schools each year. This year Savage will feature five activities to demonstrate important consequences of tobacco use. Posters around the school will inform students that across the nation 1200 people die every day from a tobacco relat...
Sidney – Applications are now available for two scholarship programs offered by the Foundation for Community Care for new and continuing college students in the 2019-2020 academic year. The first program offered by the Foundation Board of Directors is the annual Healthcare Scholarship program. Richland County and surrounding area residents pursuing an education in the healthcare field who intend to live and work in the area are encouraged to apply for funding. Applicants must have completed one year at a post-secondary university or college. T...
The Montana WIC program rolled out eWIC, statewide in 2017. The new system replaces paper benefits with a charge card similar to a credit or debit card. One goal of eWIC is to help reduce any stigma associated with the benefit and, in turn, encourage more people who qualify and benefit from the program to use it. WIC is available to all Montana residents who are pregnant or breastfeeding up to one-year postpartum, non-breastfeeding mothers up to six months postpartum, and children up to age five who meet income guidelines. “WIC is such an i...
