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Hundreds of area residents traveled to Great Falls on June 19 for another hearing regarding the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project Fish Bypass that was slated to begin construction in July. Environmental activist groups have once again filed a Motion of Preliminary Injunction to halt construction of the new fish bypass channel and concrete weir designed to enhance the recovery of the endangered pallid sturgeon and other fish species. Judge Brian Morris heard arguments from both sides and will...
Watford City’s annual Homefest offers a jam-packed weekend of events in downtown Watford City that will appeal to all ages. Homefest, a “welcome home” for returning natives and a “welcome” to new residents, will kick off on Friday, June 23rd. This year’s theme is “Born in the USA!” Food vendors will line Main Street in Watford City beginning at 5 pm, followed shortly by music and a street dance. Killdeer native Chloe Fredericks, who has family roots in Watford City, will open for The Cody Charles Band, a country rock band from the Bismarck ar...
Sue Duffey, a Fairview resident, opened up a Children's Exchange Library on the corner of 7th Street and South Central Avenue in Fairview. It is open all day throughout the summer for children of all ages. "After learning that Fairview does not have a library, I wanted to start something that would encourage children to read throughout the summer. So I started up the Children's Exchange Library," said Duffey. Duffey wants to encourage people to also set up a Children's Exchange Library as well....
Bryana Christensen, of Sidney, was named to the McKendree University Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher. McKendree University is a College of Distinction, among “America’s 100 Best College Buys,” and recognized as a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media. Founded in 1828, the historic Lebanon, Ill., campus is 25 miles from downtown St. Louis. McKendree also has campuses in Kentucky, and offers programs at Scott Air Force Base, Ill....
Stacey Collins is the junior and senior counselor at Sidney High School, helping students pursue their post-secondary educational and career goals by assisting them with college and scholarship applications, writing letters of recommendation, and filling out job applications. The goal of that department is to help students to be objective and realistic as they seek self-understanding and self-development and to share in the responsibility of helping young people become contributing citizens....
Funeral services for Shirley Urbatsch, 91, of Williston, ND recently of Sidney, MT were held at 11 a.m., CST, Tuesday, June 20 at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Williston, ND with Deacon Jim Haga officiating. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Williston, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Visitation was held on Sunday, June 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home in Sidney and on Monday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Henry G. Carico, 32, of Fairview, MT are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 21 at the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Fairview, MT with Fr. Jim O’ Neil and Fr. Hilary Tran as presiders. All of Henry’s friends and family were invited to the family services at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 20 at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial chapel in Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Henry died on Thursday, June 15 in Fairview, MT....
There will be a memorial service for Josh Francis Smallwood Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at Heaven To Earth Church UPCI, 110 N. Central Ave. in Sidney. All are invited....
This year’s Sunrise Festival of the Arts will feature three unique art classes available to the public. From 11:30 to 12:30, learn to make colorful fused glass wind chimes with Jessica Newman, Education Coordinator at the MonDak Heritage Center. During the class, participants will choose, place and glue sections of colored glass to form the chime tubes. The tubes will be fired in a kiln and available for pickup in a week. All ages are welcome, and the cost is $35 per person. From 2:30 to 3:30, build tiny garden gnomes out of wet clay. P...
The MonDak Heritage Center welcomes Montana Shakespeare in the Parks to Sidney for its 45th season with a performance of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” This year Macbeth is set in a world where resources are limited and power is vital for survival. The show will take place 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 1 at the pavilion in Veterans Memorial Park, off S Central Ave, in Sidney, Montana and is free to the public. Sponsored by the MonDak Heritage Center, Best Western Prairie Inn & Suites, and Footers. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is an outreach progr...
Watford City's Nick Ybarra has managed to turn his passion for mountain biking into a career as a race director and the director of a local non-profit. Ybarra, a Bismarck native, moved to Watford City with his wife in 2008. The couple shared a passion for mountain biking, and spent many rides together on the Maah Daah Hey Trail, located between Watford City and Medora. Ybarra made it a personal goal to bike all 100 miles of the trail in one day. Unbeknownst to him, this ride would lead him to...
(BPT) - Summer's here and it's the perfect time for the family to hit the road ... off-road, that is. From Connecticut to California, there are scenic off-road trails of all varieties - rock, sand, dirt, water and mud - that are ideal for a family off-road excursion. Call it an off-the-beaten-path vacation. "Leave the electronics at home, grab some supplies, engage the 4x4 system, and see where the adventure takes you. Off-roading is not only an extremely enjoyable way to appreciate the great outdoors, it offers a chance to strengthen family bo...
Before beginning this article, I should mention that a majority of the information contained within comes from MontGuide number MT198915AG titled Yard and Garden Water Management, and can be found by going to http://msuextension.org/publications/YardandGarden/MT198915AG.pdf, or if you prefer, give the Extension Office a call and we would be happy to print and send or fax a copy to you. Our lack of moisture this Spring has raised a great deal of concern in regards to what to plant, and when to water what is already established. There is an...
The sixth Annual $5,100 added Mid-Rivers Communications Bakken Barrel Daze was a great success with intermittent weather. Over $17,000 was paid out over Father's Day weekend at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Sidney, MT. Fantastic ground made for a fast standard pattern, which was WPRA, NWBRA, UBRC, BBR, and OBRA approved. The big weekend winner was Sidney's own, Victoria Netzer for $2971 aboard 4 great horses. Streaka Ta Fame had a 17.256 for the fastest time of the weekend, winning the Sat...
Aquatic invasive species are non-native animals or plants that are usually spread through the water, and from one waterbody to another, by attaching to watercraft, trailers and related aquatic equipment. Aquatic invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels pose a serious threat to lakes and waterways in western Canada. These small but destructive mussels have been discovered in Ontario, Manitoba and 34 states, including Montana and North Dakota. The Adult Invasive Mussel Monitoring (AIMM)...
Pesticide points have been awarded for two local dryland field days coming up on Thursday and Friday, June 22nd and June 23rd. Two private applicator points will be awarded for attendees at each event, along with a mix of commercial points, organizers reported. The field days include the Annual Froid Research Farm Field Day on Thursday, June 22, from 1-5 pm and the Sidney ARS-MSU Eastern Ag Research Center dryland field day set for Friday morning, June 23 from 9 am-12:30 pm. The June 22 Froid Field Day line-up is as follows: FEATURED TALK:...
One of the biggest events in Western North Dakota takes place on Main Street Watford City. The Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show is set for August 11, 2017 and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever with three-time Grammy nominated country act, Little Texas headlining the free concert on Main Street. The event kicks off with a fundraising breakfast for the local Boy Scouts served on Main Street from 8-10 am. The Street Fair opens at 10 am with lunch being served at 11 and rib teams cooking up ribs on the...
Stockman Bank was once again recognized by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) as one of the top 25 industry performers in 2016 of banks with more than $1 billion in assets. Stockman Bank’s recognition is based on the strength of its banking services and operation efficiencies during the year 2016. Stockman Bank has received this distinction numerous times since such recognition began in 1998. “Being named in the top 25 by the ICBA is a reflection of Stockman’s commitment to our customers and our communities,” comments Bill Co...
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – Bids on oil and gas leases in northern and southeastern Montana brought in $720,843 in an online auction held June 13, by the Bureau of Land Management. The sale included 156 parcels encompassing approximately 69,000 acres of federal minerals in Big Horn, Carter, Custer, Fallon, Garfield, Powder River and Rosebud Counties were offered at auction. Bids were received on 49 parcels totaling nearly 15,611 acres. Caribou Land & Livestock Montana, L.L.C., of Boulder, Colo., was the highest bidder, paying $116 an acre for a 320 a...
The Foundation for Community Care, Ranger Lounge, and the family of Josh King have joined forces to celebrate Josh King’s life and life’s mission: providing the highest quality emergency care to those who need it. Josh, known for his good nature and loving personality, was also a strong supporter for Emergency Services. Shortly after he passed, Josh’s family and friends set up a fund for memorial donations at the Foundation for Community Care, and the Ambulance Education Fund was born. In 2015, the King family decided to create a schol...
An Eagle Scout is the highest achievable rank in the Boy Scouts of America program. The designation, Eagle Scout, was made well over 100 years ago. Only 4 percent of boy scouts ever attain this achievement, and it takes much work, effort and time to do so. Shawn Daleske is a Life Scout from Troop 141, sponsored by Pella Lutheran Church, and is on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout with enough help from his community. Daleske, son of Tom and Arlys of Sidney, has completed all the requirements to...
There are 23 dancers attending Celebration Talent National Dance Competition in Wisconsin Dells, July 12-16. Join them at 6 p.m., June 29 at the Event Center, 2118 W Holly St., Sidney, MT to see everything they have been working on. The dancers who will be competing at Nationals are, Abby Schilling, Alena Jasin, Alex Lonski, Ave Norby, Madison Sparks, Brielle Gorder, Cammy Heck, Carlee Strasheim, Cassidy Wadley, Ella Norby, Ellie Burns, Emma Doty, Emma McPherson, Gracie Burns, Gracie Hentges, Hailey Christensen, Katina Meldahl, Kayla Sparks,...
The Sidney Tiger Sharks competed this weekend in Chinook. We brought 30 swimmers, some who had never swam before and some veterans. The team competed hard and many shaved time both Saturday and Sunday. Overall the team brought home the 3rd place trophy. Hadley Garsjo won high points for the 13-14 year old girls with three 1st places. Corben Holler brought home the high point trophy for the 9-10 year old boys with two 2nds and a 1st. Overall great weekend in Chinook, we are looking forward to...
The Sidney Tiger Shark's came home with a third place trophy from the Scobey meet on June 10-11. Torey Dahl brought home high point winner for girls 15-19 taking 1st in all her events. The swimmers had a lot of adversity their first week of swim team with only two pool practices before the pump went out. They spent their week completing dry land training, and driving to neighboring city pools: Williston and Glendive to use their pools for workouts. It's a great way to start our season and we...
June is National Healthy Homes Month and the best way to keep your home healthy is to ensure it’s free of tobacco smoke. During the month of June, state health officials encourage all Montanans to participate in National Healthy Homes Month by making sure homes are free of tobacco smoke. “The Montana Clean Indoor Air Act protects people from being exposed to secondhand smoke in public places such work places, restaurants, and bars,” says Department of Public Health and Human Services Medical Officer Dr. Greg Holzman. “However, people living...
