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The Canadian Snowbirds thrilled a huge audience with their precision aerial performance Wednesday evening at the Sidney-Richland airport. The previous day, the team based out of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan was sanctioned by the FAA, allowing the Snowbirds to fly in the US, and treating anyone watching to a great show. The pilots also visited West Side School. Tuesday evening, a reception was held for the Snowbirds and the sponsors, during which the presentations were made....
Pick up the Patch is a community-wide effort to clean up debris left behind once the winter snow melts in the Watford City and surrounding areas. It’s a great opportunity for people and businesses to come together and show their community support and a great opportunity to meet your neighbors. This year’s ‘Pick up the Patch’ will begin on Saturday, June 1st and continue throughout the week to enable those people or businesses that are unable to help on a weekend but are willing to help, do so. The Civic Center in Watford City will be the che...
The Fairview Community Garage Sale will be held Saturday, June 15. Anyone who wishes to be included on the list of sales is asked to call Joan Eldridge at 701-744-5346. It promises to be a busy day in Fairview with the unveiling of the 2013 Old Timers Reunion button taking place that day as well....
You are invited to a “wedding reception” at the MonDak Heritage Center, June 22 at 2 p.m., with a presentation by Martha Kohl, historian from the Montana Historical Society, sponsored by Humanities Montana. Cost is $25/members and $30/non-members....
Not everyone in the State of Montana is as fortunate as we are in this area. Not only is our economy good, but we have companies like Continental Resources that donate a new backpack to every child in Richland County who wants one. There are schools in the western part of the state that are having to provide backpacks to many of their students who can’t afford one, and some schools can’t even do that. As a way to share our good fortune with those students who have less, Diane Sorenson, her daugh...
Reynolds Market of Sidney hosted the ground breaking ceremony at the location of their new 47,500 square foot, state of the art supermarket and shopping center on May 23, 2013. The shopping center, The Shops at Fox Run, will be located just beyond the US Post Office on the northwest corner of the intersection of Central Avenue (Hwy. 200) and Holly Street. Other businesses committed to the location are ElectricLand Radio Shack, Sidney Liquor Agency #50 and, new to Sidney, ALCO. "We are thrilled...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said today that aquatic invasive species inspection stations and roving inspection crews are in operation at key border crossing sites, along major highways and on heavily used water bodies. By law boaters must stop at AIS watercraft inspection stations for a brief interview and inspection. Already this month, two boats stopped at inspection stations were found to be fouled by zebra mussels, and another contaminated boat was found by an alert private citizen. Boaters are urged to inspect, clean and dry...
North Dakota Anglers are reminded they can fish for free June 1-2. That is the weekend North Dakota residents may fish without a license. All other fishing regulations apply. Refer to the 2012-2014 North Dakota Fishing Guide for season information....
Fairview Kindergarten celebrated their graduation on Wednesday with a delightful program and the awarding of diplomas....
The Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Association Inc., 75th Annual Meeting will be held at the Richland County Fair Event Center in Sidney, Montana, with registration beginning at 5:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Due to paving work that is in progress at the Event Center, parking will be different from previous years. There will be handicapped parking available by entering the West gate of the Event Center. If you need to drop someone off close to the entrance of the Event Center, you may also enter through the West gate. The parking lot...
The Richland County Farm Service Agency would like to remind producers to stop by the office to pick up their 2013 farm certification maps. Maps will not be mailed out for 2013. For more information, contact Tammy Lake at 406-433-2103 or stop by 2745 W. Holly Street, Sidney, MT....
The State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND) will be offering free workshops for county, local and tribal organizations this summer. “Good, Better, Best: Museum Standards and Best Practices” workshops will allow museum staff, board members and volunteers to better understand the best practices and standards being used by small museums. Presenter, Danielle Stuckle, Outreach Coordinator with SHSND, will also discuss the StEPs program and how it can be used to evaluate policies and procedures and help museums better achieve their mis...
Sidney Youth Soccer is holding a soccer camp at the Richland County Fairgrounds, June 3-7, 2013. British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a daily tournament. Equally important, the Challenger coaching staff provides your child with lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and...
Funeral services for Ervin L. Johnson, age 84, of Sidney, MT, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT. Burial was in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Ervin died early Thursday morning, May 23, at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive, MT....
Following a sewer line break, Healthworks fitness center in Sidney will be closed until further notice. Although there was not much damage to many machines or equipment, repairs to the sewer line will need to be made before they can reopen. As far as the fitness center goes, most of the big equipment is all steel and just needs to be sanitized. The main damage is the track and flooring, which will need to be replaced. Most of the work that will need to be done is in the office upstairs with dry...
In 2012, Farm Credit Services of ND sponsored a wide variety of activities in the local communities we serve. As part of our ongoing commitment to these communities we contributed over $120,000 in sponsorships to various organizations, programs and events in our business territory. “We take pride in participating in local community events and working closely with the people whose efforts make their communities so successful,” says Claude Sem, CEO. “Our Pat-NOW program keeps interest rates low for our customers which in turn provides them with...
The 9th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Watford City Fishing Pond and Nature Park; 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All children ages 12 & under and their families are welcome to attend. The derby is free of charge and includes lunch to be served around 11 a.m. Each child will also receive a participation prize. For more information, call Sharon Prestangen at 701-842-2393....
As I write this column (May 21) the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network reports there have been approximately 200 accumulated insect degree days in the Williston and Stanley area. This data has some implications as to when we can expect adult alfalfa weevil emergence which is around 250-300 degree days. Degree days are calculated by averaging the high and low temperatures of each day and subtracting the base of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on day time temperatures, it is possible...
The Savage Senior Citizen organization began the spring of 1973. In the beginning the group met at various churches with 10 to 14 members. In 1976, the new firehall was completed with room to accomodate the senior citizens. In 1979, the organization purchased the Madsen Hardware building. The purchase was realized by a grant, their savings and generous donations. The center is still open at this location today. The center serves congregate meals every Thursday at noon, with coffee and goodies...
First grade art students in Fairview took advantage of beautiful weather on Wednesday to create some terrific chalk art in front of the school....
After teaching Kindergarten in Sidney for 3 years, Michelle Sletvold realized that a good majority of the students were not quite ready to begin school. Although it took her about a year to find a location, Sletvold has started her own preschool to properly prepare children for Kindergarten. Many individuals have aided financially to this dream becoming a reality for Sletvold. Her dream, which she calls The Jitterbugs Christian Preschool, operates in the lower level of the Church of the...
Rau Elementary held their year end program May 23....
BEK Sports Network is proud to announce live coverage of the Semifinals and 3rd place/Championship Rounds of the State Class B Baseball Tournament May 31st and June 1st, from Memorial Ballpark in Mandan, ND. State baseball coverage begins on Friday, May 31st with Semifinal action starting at 4:15 p.m. CST., and then Saturday, June 1st, coverage continues with the 3rd Place game followed by the Championship game with the round beginning at 4:15 p.m. CST. BEK Sports has partnered with thirteen TV service providers across the state of North Dakota...
The Wolves lost 2-3 in a tight battle against Lewis and Clark but came back to defeat MLS 9-0. Watford City, Lewis and Clark and Trinity Christian will battle for the title and a trip to the State tournament in Mandan May 30, 31 and June 1....
Sidney Kiwanis Club president Leif Anderson presented $500 checks to each of the four Kiwanis scholarship winners last Thursday....
