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The McKenzie County Courthouse located in Watford City, ND, has recently undergone a 14,000 square foot addition as well as several renovations. The recent population growth of the county has increased the needed employees from 135 in 2008 to 238 in 2015 calling for an expansion of all departments including the addition of three State's Attorneys Offices. The complete renovation of the courthouse includes a more open design with new flooring, remodeled offices and bathrooms. One of the biggest...
The MonDak Energy Alliance held their February meeting Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Williston Grand Hotel and Conference Center. The overall topic of the evening was current and future energy development. The meeting was called to order by Williston Mayor Howard Klug who is a co-chair of the board followed by Sidney Mayor Rick Norby, also a co-chair of the board, who gave an update on the MonDak Energy Alliance. Recognition Awards were presented to four founding members: Bret Smelser,...
The Sidney Eagles collect their second place trophy at the Montana State High School Wrestling tournament this weekend. The Eagles scored 268 points behind Havre's 297. (Photo by Erin Graves)...
Funeral services for Duane Steen, 87, of Wolf Point, MT were at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Jim O’Neil officiating. Interment was in Richland Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Duane Steen, 87, of Wolf Point, MT died on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point, MT....
Funeral services for May Rose Yadon, 70, of Fairview, MT were held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Fairview Alliance Church in Fairview, MT with Pastor Kelly Sloan officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Veteran’s Association of one’s choice. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family www.fulkersons.com. Rose Miller Yadon, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and fri...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Aaron Krauter today reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres is Feb. 27, 2015, and the final day for farm owners and producers to choose coverage is March 31, 2015. “These programs provide financial protection against unexpected changes...
The Sidney Job Service Employer Committee would like to recognize businesses that create great workplaces in our community by presenting them with the Employer of Choice Award. The Sidney JSEC will recognize two employers; an employer with 25 or more employees and an employer with 24 or less employees. Are you an Employer of Choice? Do you have enthusiastic employees who are fully engaged and want to work for you? Do you provide innovative workforce solutions for training, increasing employee participation and motivation? Or, do you know a...
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation will present two $1,000.00 scholarships made available through special efforts of the MFB Women’s Leadership Committee and the county Farm Bureaus. The scholarships are available to both males and females. The winner will be selected on the following criteria: 1) Must be an incoming college freshman. 2) Scholarship must be used the year it is awarded. 3)Must be a current paid Montana Farm Bureau member, or an immediate member of a current paid Montana Farm Bureau family. 4) Will be judged in order of importanc...
Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District held its annual meeting Friday, February 13 at the Moose Lodge in Sidney with board of control chairman Richard Cayko as emcee. It was announced that Tony Barone is a new member of the board of control, replacing Bud Groskinsky who retired. Jamie Selting gave a report on the AWEP program which has provided funding for sprinkler irrigation. He stated that 2.5 million has been spent so far in Montana under the program. The benefits of the pivot system include...
HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about several important deadlines approaching soon. March 1 is the deadline for reporting class eight business equipment. Business and industrial equipment owners that own equipment with a total statewide aggregate market value of more than $100,000 are required to report their business equipment to the department either electronically through Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) at https://tap.dor.mt.gov/ or by paper form. If you have not reported b...
Integrated Solutions Consulting, of Fargo, N.D., has been awarded the contract to review and update Roosevelt County’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan in collaboration with Valley, Daniels and Sheridan County’s joint PDM Grant. The four counties are working together through the shared grant, with each county receiving its own personalized plan to fit its hazards-needs for mitigating natural and manmade disasters. On Feb. 10, ISC met with the County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee to prese...
If you’d like to make some changes in your diet or lifestyle to improve your heart health, the North Dakota State University Extension Service can help. The Extension Office in McKenzie County is holding a class on Wednesday, February 25 at 11 am at the Watford City Senior Center called “Nourish Your Heart for Good Health.” This session will help you learn how to make your diet more heart healthy. Label reading will be included. Lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of heart disease will be disc...
Child Find/Developmental Screening Central School (200 3rd Ave. SE) March 9 (Monday) and March 10 (Tuesday) from 2:30–7:30 PM March 16 (Monday) and March 17 (Tuesday) from 2:30-7:30 PM To have your child included in the screening, appointments are necessary and will be taken by calling the Administration Office at 433-4080 during school hours. You are encouraged to bring your child even if they attended last year. The screening is provided at no cost as a public service of the Sidney Public Schools. For further information, call Mich...
Conventional horizontal drilling and production methods in Montana's Bakken Oil Field extract 9 to 15 percent of available oil. The remainder – which is to say the great majority – is never touched. The Montana DNRC, through the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC), is funding research that could alter the recovery equation and take oil production to a new level. In 2011, three members of the Montana Tech Petroleum Engineering Department approached the Montana Board of Oil and Gas...
With funding provided by the Partners for Success Grant, the Richland County Sheriff's Office has purchased 3 in-car High Definition video cameras from Watch Guard Video. Partnering with District II Alcohol and Drug Program and the Richland County DUI Task Force, the Sheriff's Office is using the cameras to assist in their efforts to prevent underage drinking and driving. The cameras have been installed in three of the Sheriff's patrol vehicles and are already being put to use. The use of these...
The opinions and feedback of community members recently collected through a mailed Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted by Roosevelt Medical Center is being compiled to help RMC continue to improve its services in the community, while identifying healthcare strengths and gaps. “This survey is the perfect opportunity for the community to have their voices heard,” said Sharon Schmitz, Better Health Improvement Specialist for RMC as part of the Frontier Medicine Better Health Partnership. The brief, random survey was designed to assist RMC...
Ciara Sinks blocks a Laurel girl at the game last Saturday. The lady Eagles were defeated by Billings Central and Laurel. The lady Eagles will head to Glendive on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Photo by Kathy Johnson....
In 2014 a New York Times investigation reported that 18.4 million gallons of oil and chemical substances had leaked into the North Dakotn air, water and soil between 2006 and October 2014. Since this investigation, two more major occurrences have taken place in the area, leaving some residents wondering how safe the air is they're breathing. More than 4 million gallons of a mixture of fresh water, brine and oil have been pumped from the area affected by the largest saltwater spill of North...
Child Find/Developmental Screening Central School (200 3rd Ave. SE) March 9 (Monday) and March 10 (Tuesday) from 2:30-7:30 PM March 16 (Monday) and March 17 (Tuesday) from 2:30-7:30 PM To have your child included in the screening, appointments are necessary and will be taken by calling the Administration Office at 433-4080 during school hours. You are encouraged to bring your child even if they attended last year. The screening is provided at no cost as a public service of the Sidney Public Schools. For further information, call Michelle...
E. FAIRVIEW, N.D. — Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a home fire on North Dakota 200 in E. Fairview, ND over the weekend to provide assistance with immediate needs to an individual displaced. The Red Cross is providing assistance with food, clothing, shoes, seasonal garments and emergency lodging in a Sidney, MT hotel for the person affected. The Dakotas Region responded to over 350 home fires last year. The Red Cross urges people to know what steps they can take to help prevent fires. MAKE A PLAN You may only have two minute...
Results From Sidney Gymnastics Club Duel Meet With Glendive Devil Dogs Top 5 Finishes for SGC: Vault – Allison Thiel, 1st • Taylor McPherson, 1st • Makyya Beyer, 3rd • Kambre Kloker, 4th Bars – Allison Axtman, 1st • Taylor McPherson, 2nd • Kambre Kloker, 3rd • Zoe Thom, 5th Beam – Allison Axtman, 1st • Taylor McPherson, 1st • Ella Jordan, 1st • Zoe Thom, 4th • Macy Tjelde, 5th Floor – Allison Axtman, 1st • Kambre Kloker, 2nd • Taylor McPherson, 3rd • Riley Jimison, 4th • Zoe Thom, 5th. SGC...
Top 4 place-winners qualify for the State Tournament in Fargo starting Thursday at the Fargodome at 10:00AM 106- Liam Shannon- 5th Place • 113- CJ Thacker- 3rd Place • 120- Dakota Garmann- 3rd Place • 126- Jade Hepper- 2nd Place • 132- Logan Gumke- 3rd Place • 145- Coleton Jore- 2nd place • 152- Clay Jorgenson- 2nd Place • 160- Carlton Turnquist- 5th Place • 170- Justin Schwartzenberger- 7th Place • 182- Connor Dennis- 3rd Place • 220- Jake Belland- 3rd • Place 285- Jackson Faller- 5th Place First Round State Matches: 113- CJ Thacker, WC v...
