Sorted by date Results 1 - 24 of 24
On Friday, March 17, Alexander's 4-H club hosted a steak fry at Alexander School's lunchroom. The 4-H members served steak, corn, baked potatoes, dinner rolls, along with salad and coleslaw. The 4-H members have hosted a steak fry every year as a fundraiser for the club. This year the club sold approximately 100 steaks and raised $1,920. The club hopes to raise enough money to provide 4-H jackets for all the members. Andrina Turnquist, president of Alexander's 4-H club, said,"Overall it was a...
With 150 kids registered and 90 receiving nurturing care every day after school, the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County is a very busy place. The annual event this Saturday will help ensure the continuation of this vital service to area youth. In addition to the daily programs taking place at Central School, the Club has initiated new programs to help youth develop the skills they will need to succeed as adults. Right Brain is a pilot program where, as a group, kids develop a story based only on pictures they are shown. It helps improve...
On Saturday, March 18, the Annual Horse Owners Workshop was held at the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Ernie French Center located in Williston, North Dakota. The owners of Williston Saddlery, Bill and Karen Novak hosted the event this year. Attendants who brought a friend with them both received a free gift donated by the Williston Saddlery. There were also door prizes and refreshments provided by them as well. Neil McLeod, Brady Hannah, and Bill Novak were the speakers for the Annual...
School counselors, law enforcement, clergy, public health professionals, teachers and others who work with people will have an opportunity to learn about mental and behavioral health during a workshop the North Dakota State University Extension Service is hosting March 30. The three-hour Behavioral Health IVN for Your Community workshop will be offered through the Interactive Video Network (IVN) on the NDSU campus in Fargo and at the NDSU Extension Service Office, 205 6th Street NW, as well as a...
The hearing to dissolve the injunction stopping the fish bypass and diversion dam at Intake has been set for Wednesday, April 5 in Great Falls. Richland Economic Development is coordinating buses and food for those wishing to attend the hearing. Please call them at 406-482-4679 to reserve your seat, or to let them know that you will be driving on your own. It is critical that RED get a head count since the judge will need to know how many people are there in support of LYIP. Buses will leave promptly at 5:30 am from the MSU – EARC building n...
Music, food and beer…lots of different beers…are all part of the 6th annual Bakken Brew Fest beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 22 at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney. With at least 70 beers from 20 to 30 breweries in Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming, beer enthusiasts are sure to find several that tickle their taste buds. Pair a beer with a brat or other tasty food and enjoy music by Two Bit Franks, a bluegrass band from Bozeman, MT. Don’t miss out on the Tapping of the Firkin shortly after 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $...
Gretchen Marie Capin Luxton passed away after a long fight with diabetes and heart disease on March 19, 2017 at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho. At Gretchen’s request no services will be held....
Funeral services for Daniel “Danny” James Miller, 44, of rural Fairview, MT were held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 24 at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Joel Westby. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Daniel “Danny” died on Saturday evening, March 18 at Sidney Health Center ER, of injuries received in a motorcycle accident....
Graveside services for Twyla S. Petrik, 65, of Lambert were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at Lambert Community Cemetery, Lambert, MT with Pastor Neil Lindorff of First Lutheran Church of Lambert. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Twyla died on Monday morning, March 13 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....
Purchase your tickets now for a delightful evening of food and music as the Sidney High School band presents Pasta with a Purpose Thursday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney. The event includes an Italian meal, music by the jazz band as well as solos and ensembles, plus a silent auction. Advance tickets are on sale at Sidney High School or from band members for $10 per adult and $7 for students. Tickets at the door will be $15 and $10....
The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County is “Off to the Races”! They invite everyone to celebrate Derby Style at their annual fundraising event Saturday, April 1 at the Richland County Event Center. Post time is 6 p.m. Tickets are only $50 per person and available now at www.richlandbgc.org. Proceeds go towards the club after school and summer camp programs. At the starting gate, feast on Kentucky Bourbon cuisine by The Meadowlark followed by desserts by Anita Karst. Assorted beverages will also be available. The Daily Double will have you...
Sidney Middle School students are rehearsing their annual production sponsored by the Eagle Foundation. “Be Careful What You Wish For” is a compilation of stories in which the wishes go awry. Stories of the Nearsighted Gardener, The Stonecutter, The Fisherman and His Wife and the Magic Sausage will provide plenty of thrills and laughs. Students participating in this production include Aiden Berntson as Superintendent Grant, Zariah Gonsalez as Mitsuko, Brianna Brost as Henda, Tristyn Brost as Zelda, Daniel Schneider as The Woodcutter, Emma Cun...
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) recently announced the names of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in America for 2017 and among the list was Sidney Health Center. "It's quite an honor to be named in the Top100 again this year. I believe it says a lot about the staff across our organization who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients and residents," stated Rick Haraldson, Sidney Health Center CEO. Currently, there are more than 1,300 Critical...
The McKenzie County Public Library Board convened on Wednesday, March 15th to vote from which company the library would purchase a new bookmobile. Among those present were Kathleen Trana, head librarian, Rebecca Cook, the librarian who will drive the new bookmobile, Judy Olmid, President of the library board and John Manning, technical advisor. Prepared with a list of companies, recommendations and specifications for each vehicle, a long and involved discussion followed. There are many considerations that must be had in deciding on a...
Weak Calf Syndrome Calving season provides all types of challenges for the rancher. Nothing is more frustrating than when a normally delivered calf is slow to get up and nurse. This could be due an extended labor, a large sized calf, a premature calf, cold weather, wind chill or other factors. Helping the calf nurse or providing colostrum replacement/supplement usually helps the calf eventually show some vigor. However, sometimes the calf dies even with human assistance. While 5 percent death...
Actually Sidney Gymnastics Center (SGC) will have 20 hogs, or one should say 20 hams PLUS door prizes, drinks, popcorn, and baked goods at its “Ham Bingo Night” gymnastics center addition fundraiser scheduled April 8, 2 p.m. at the Central School gym in Sidney. SGC is a parent run 501 3c organization in Sidney, MT, dedicated since 1989 to providing Richland County and the surrounding areas with an opportunity to experience a high quality gymnastics experience. Beginning with its “Tumble Toddler” program for age walking to age 3, continu...
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp met with working women in Watford City to discuss a commonsense federal paid leave policy she helped introduce that would help support local families and economies by enabling working families to have paid flexibility to care for their loved ones, and strengthening small businesses so they can retain employees. During her conversations with working North Dakota women – including teachers, nurses, ranchers, entrepreneurs and others at Wolf Pup Daycare, Heitkamp heard about the challenges working families face in t...
The Williston Area Builders Association (WABA) is excited to announce that the date for 7th Annual Home and Garden Show has been set for April 7-8, 2017 at the Raymond Family Community Center in Williston. The Home and Garden Show is the largest public event WABA hosts each year with over a 100 vendors and thousands of participants. We hope you will join us for this fun filled two-day event! “This show will have something for everyone. From seminars for the DIY enthusiasts to ‘How to pick the right contractor’. We encourage everyone to come...
This week Richland County Crimestopper is a reported theft from a burglary to a garage in the area of the 200 blk of 7th Ave. SE. Upon investigation by the Sidney Police Department it was found that on January 01, 2017 the owner of the residence noticed that the door to a garage that is not attached to the house was open. In checking the garage the owner found that items had been thrown around and cabinets were open. It was also found that the following items were missing from the garage: 2...
On January 16, 2014 a Bench Warrant was issued out of Seventh Judicial District Court in Richland County, Montana for Alayna Faith Fox for violating the conditions of her sentence. Crimestoppers would like to remind everyone that it is a crime to knowingly harbor a person that is wanted by a law enforcement agency. Alayna Faith Fox is 32 years of age, Native American Female, 5'0", 130 lbs with brown eyes and black hair. The subject was originally charged with Theft, a felony and received a...
Melanie Wadley has been promoted to real estate loan officer for Stockman Bank Sidney. Her responsibilities include developing and servicing real estate/construction loans, and assisting clients with their lending and credit needs. Wadley has been with Stockman Bank since 2012. Her experience in assisting with real estate loans will continue to be an asset to Stockman Bank Sidney. A Montana native, Wadley resides in Sidney with her husband Jeff and their two daughters, Cassidy and Mackenzie....
The swift fox is an elusive animal, but in recent years more sightings of these small, gray-red foxes with black-tipped tails have been reported in southeastern Montana. "We are seeing more in the area," said Region 7 Wildlife Manager John Ensign. "We hope to get a study funded. This is the time of year where they're starting to move around and set up territories." In Montana the swift fox is a species of concern, managed through season quotas. But numbers are sparse in Region 7, so there is no...
The Sidney Wrestling Club traveled to Billings this weekend to compete in the Montana Open. SWC had 45 wrestlers that competed against other wrestlers from Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska, Washington, North Dakota and Oregon. The tournament set a record of wrestlers competing at the tournament with 1460 wrestlers. Sidney had 3 champions; Brenner Mullin, Jett Jones and Trey Schepens. Following are the result with age group, weight and place. 6&Under 55 - Brenner Mullin - 1st 8&Under 70...
The Sidney Spurs competed in the 15th Annual Baker Jam Youth basketball tournament in Baker, MT on March 26, 2017. The Sidney Spurs (8th Grade Boys) sponsored by Reynolds Market and Healthy Smiles won all three of their games, including the championship game. (Photo by Dan Peters) Front Row (Left to Right): Boston Peters, Logan Nelson, C.J. Nevins. Back Row (Left to Right): Ian Jurgens, Tate Wieferich, Paul Hardy...
