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For the past 34 years, the Montana Association of Chiefs of Police has been hosting the Peace Officer Memorial Day. Every year officers from all across Montana and Canada come to the one in Montana to honor their fallen brothers and sisters. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed into law a joint resolution of Congress making May 15 Peace Officer Memorial Day and May 15, Police Week nationwide. The Association of Chiefs of Police in Montana has been holding the event since 1988. They choose a different city or town every year to host the eve...
After almost 24 years of being Class C, Fairview is moving up to Class B. During a Montana High School Association (MHSA) meeting in November 2021, MHSA changed enrollment classifications for Montana sports to the following measures: Class AA, 801-plus; Class A, 301 to 800; Class B, 101 to 300; Class C, 1-100. According to the MHSA press release, eight schools are expected to move up a classification. Bigfork will change from Class B to Class A, and Fairview, Chinook, Lone Peak, Darby, Ennis,...
Richland County's biggest Arts and Crafts Festival is almost here. Sidney's 31st annual Sunrise Festival of the Arts will be Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The festival was started in 1990 as a way to attempt to bring some tourism to the area and, at the same time, give local artists a chance to sell their wares. It was originally held in Veteran's Memorial Park, near the middle school but was moved to downtown to allow storefront businesses a chance at the influx of people. This year it will...
Please join Divide County and State Historical Society of North Dakota in the grand opening of the Writing Rock playground, Grenora, N.D., that was going to be on Saturday, May 14 is now postponed until June 11 at 12 p.m. Events will include an opening statement from Chris Dorfschmidt, State Historical Society of North Dakota Historic Sites Manager, and Divide County Representative. Activities will include historic games played throughout the history of North Dakota as well as new games and...
The Alexander High School will be having a blood drive at the Alexander High School gym Friday, May 13 from 12-4 p.m. To schedule an appointment call the Alexander Public School, 701-828-3334. All donors will receive a free COVID Antibody test with their donation. For more information call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org....
The Annual Savage Rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Savage fire hall. This year Dawson County Vet Clinic will provide the vet service. Please bring your pets by to have them protected from rabies, fleas and ticks....
MSU Richland County Extension will be hosting an organization meeting for this year’s Richland County Farmer’s Market at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 19 at the MSU Richland County Extension Office, 1499 N Central Ave. If you are a past vendor or are interested in becoming a vendor, you are encouraged to attend this open meeting. Market vendors can sell a variety of products; ranging from handmade items to produce, baked goods, and more. The organization details and safety regulations of food sales at the Richland County Farmer’s Market will be discu...
U.S. Representative Matt Rosendale (MT), stopped in Sidney last Tuesday to update the public on his current agenda for his first full year in Congress. "Right now serving in the minority puts us in a not real productive place in Congress so we have been pushing back against a lot of the overreach of the federal government but what I have been able to do during the first year in Congress is also introduced 21 bills." Unfortunately, you don't hear a lot about that because serving in the minority...
Lyle Knudsen, 81, Bainville, MT, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Billings Clinic, Billings, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston, ND is assisting the family. Friends may sign the register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com Lyle’s funeral service will be held 2 p.m. MST, Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Bainville School, Bainville, MT. Pastor Lane Vannatta will officiate. Lyle will be laid to rest in Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, MT. Visitation will be held 12-4 p.m. CST, Friday, May 13, 2022, at Fulkerson-Stevenson F...
Funeral services for Sophie Panasuk, 101, Sidney, MT are at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022, at First English Lutheran Church, Bainville, MT with Pastor Gretchen Wagner officiating. Interment will be at Bainville Cemetery, Bainville, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with t...
Beverly Ann Hildre, 75, Arnegard, ND passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beverly's funeral service will be Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Living Faith Church, 805 14th St. SW, Watford City, ND. Pastor Roger Olson will be officiating. Beverly will be laid to rest at Spring Creek Cemetery, Watford City, ND. Visitation will be Friday, May 6, 2022 from 12-6 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel, Watford City, ND. The funeral service will be live...
The Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran SonWest Roundup Vacation Bible School will be open to kids ages 3-6th grade. The Vacation Bible School will be 8:30 a.m. to High Noon, June 6-10, 211 East Holly, Sidney. For more information call the church at 406-433-7479. To register online visit svlcsidney.org or stop down to the church or call the office. There is a suggested donation of $30 per child....
My name is Alyssa Kuylen and I'm the new nurse manager at Sunrise Women's Clinic, as of March 28. I'm a Sidney native and married my high school sweetheart, Jeff. My husband is an active member of our local fire department and I've been a registered nurse since 2015. We moved back to Sidney after college in North Dakota as we wanted to start a family. We now have been blessed with our greatest joy, our son, Brooks. Brooks is 10 months old and growing so fast! Since becoming a mom, I looked for...
The Farmers Alliance Companies in McPherson, KS have announced that Seitz Insurance Agency, Sidney has been named a Farmers Alliance Advantage Agent for 2022. Seitz Insurance has received this designation for over 25 consecutive years. To qualify as an Advantage Agent, an agency must exhibit superior professionalism and profitability over five consecutive years. Advantage Agents are recognized by Farmers Alliance as the “best of the best.” To reach this level of distinction is a reflection of Seitz Insurance’s commitment to their customers and...
In this primary election season, critics say we need to stop local government representatives such as the mayor of Sidney and the county commissioners from “running to Helena.” Would this serve the people or neglect our interests? Let’s consider a handful of examples from the last few years. In 2001, several revenues were diverted from local governments to the state. To make up for that, state budgeting has an item for a local government share. This compensation is threatened every session. In the 2019 Legislature, an illegal, secret meeti...
Dickinson, ND - Jace Johnson, Sidney, was nominated to receive Dickinson State University’s 2022 Outstanding Graduate Award. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon graduating seniors by the university. Johnson is the son of Ray and Heather Johnson, Sidney, and grandson of Arnie and Lola Hansen, Sidney. Students are nominated by the faculty in their academic departments for exceptional performance in their fields of study. Nominees submit an application packet that includes a resume, documentation of leadership, letters of reference, a...
The year of 2022 marks the return of American Legion Baseball to Sidney. They had been without a team for four long years while the rest of the nation played on. Richland County had a Legion baseball team years ago but 2018 was the last time they played. According to the American Legion Baseball website, www.legion.org/baseball, as of the beginning of this year Montana had 49 different teams but teams can still join until June 1. Each team must have at least 12 players between the ages of 13...
As home prices continue to climb to record highs in Missoula, community nonprofits are turning modular homes that were once intended for workers in the Bakken oil fields into permanently affordable housing for two lifelong area residents. Homeword and Habitat for Humanity of Missoula are working together to help two East Missoulians attain homeownership using money from Missoula's new Affordable Housing Trust Fund and a long-term lease that ensures permanent affordability. The modular homes...
Fans and alumni of the University of Montana are invited to the Grizzly Scholarship Banquet and Golf Tournament, Wednesday, May 25 at the Sidney Country Club. The Griz are back on their annual Spring Tour after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. The Sidney Chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association is inviting all supporters of the Griz to come out and show their support and enjoy a dinner and silent auction starting at 6 p.m. An 18-hole golf scramble will also be held that day with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and golf at 1 p.m. UM offic...
McKenzie County 4-H Archers took home third Place honors in the Barebow Beginner Division at the 4-H Archery Indoor Championships held at Nishu Bowmen Range in Bismarck on April 9. Team members were: KayDee Ceynar, Boston Foss and Paul Smith. KayDee Ceynar captured 4th place individually. In addition, the Senior Barebow team placed third. Members were: Ryan Pingel and Jake and Clay Ceynar. Ryan Pingel placed 4th individually. Senior Freestyle Masters participant Jake Ceynar was awarded a 3rd...
The Montana Eastern District Democratic US House Candidate Forum has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 19, 6-8 p.m. at VFW, 124 2nd Ave. NE, Sidney. Candidates Penny Ronning and Skylar Williams will be present to introduce themselves and answer questions. No charge, snacks provided....
The Sidney Fire Department will host its annual breakfast Sunday, May 22, at the Fire Hall, 1105 3rd St. NW. Breakfast will be served from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu consists of sausage, French toast, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Breakfast patrons can make a free-will donation. Please come and enjoy breakfast and support our local firemen. There will be rides and fun for the kids....
The Richland County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers that the second payment of 2021 Real Property taxes and first payment of 2022 Mobile Home taxes are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Payments and payment coupons may be mailed or brought to the Richland County Treasurer, 201 West Main, Sidney, MT, 59270. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For your convenience there is a payment drop box located in the alley behind the Courthouse. Any payments postmarked, dropped in the drop boxes or brought to the Treasurer’s o...
Fink Family Chiropractic located at 120 E Main St., Sidney has been serving the MonDak area for nearly 10 years. Fink Family Chiropractor, Dr. Michael Fink, D.C. has several years of experience under his belt, with over 20 years of experience. Originally from Sidney, Fink graduated from Sidney High School and attended Concordia College of Moorhead, MN, where he graduated with a degree in Biology and later obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in...
