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Watford City - McKenzie County Tourism announces the launch of Yondar, a web-based product that allows visitors to virtually explore area attractions while planning their trip. In addition, once guests arrive, this revolutionary tool, built by InnovatAR, a North Dakota-based tech firm, helps visitors navigate outdoor attractions and unlock prizes for visiting points of interest right from their smart phones. Yondar virtual tours are available in downtown Watford City, Tobacco Gardens Marina &...
On Saturday, July 24 from 1-4 p.m., there will be a book signing of Sandy Rieker's book "The Most Unlikely Pair" at Books on Broadway, Williston. After over a year of hard work and creativity, Sandy Rieker and Cheryl Brown, Watford City, had their book, "The Most Unlikely Pair," published. For the last 10 years, Rieker has wanted to write a book and she found inspiration for her story in her own backyard. Rieker explained, "What inspired this book was at one of my feeding troughs, I have both...
All veterans and their families are invited to attend “Service to Service”, honoring the ones who continue to give at the Sidney Elks Lodge July 30 at 5:30 p.m. Events include: 5:30 p.m.- Registration, hors’ oeuvres and dessert; 6 p.m. - Posting of the colors, welcome & prayer; 6:30 p.m. - Guest speaker; 8:15 p.m. - Honor ceremony; 10 p.m. - Retiring of the colors and prayer. The event is sponsored by the Sidney Elks Lodge 1782, Volunteers in Action MT, VFW, Northeast Montana Veterans’ Coalition, ABATE of Montana and Richland County Health...
The Lewis and Clark Trail Museum has been gifted with the honor of housing one of five obelisks in North Dakota and a plaque commemorating the journey of millions of cattle and horses traveling from just south of Texas all the way to Canada during the 1870s-90s. The unavailing took place July 18. The other North Dakota obelisks can be found at the Grassy Butte Post Office Museum, Medora, Long X Trail Museum and Fort Buford....
Mass of the Christian burial for Angela Rose Vaira, 32, Lambert, MT was held 2 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Sidney, MT. Memorials may be made to the Emmaus House or a charity of one’s choice. Interment was in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family...
A graveside memorial service for Donald Mort, 93, Sidney, MT will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 24 at Pioneer Cemetery (located 1 mile south of Sidney on County Road 350). Don passed away on Dec. 25, 2020, at Sidney Health Center....
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, Aug.6 at NDSU Extension Office, 205 6th St. NW, Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11-15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid. Pre-registration is requested...
This year President Biden issued an executive order to tackle the “climate crisis” - this initiative is known as 30x30. The Biden administration created a report that outlines how 30x30 will support the efforts of people across the country to achieve habitat conservation goals. The 30x30 initiative plans to permanently reserve up to 30% of US Ocean areas and 30% of U.S. land and freshwater by 2030. It also includes the “Half Earth” program, which is an initiative set to permanently lock up half of the earth’s land and water against human-use...
The Lone Tree Archers Club of Sidney will be hosting their annual 3-D archery shoot on Saturday, July 31, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug.1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will feature 24 3-D animal targets set up on the archery range, which is located about 8 miles southeast of Sidney. You do not have to be a member of the club to participate in this 3-D shoot. Weather permitting. Lunch will be available both days. Lots of fun for all ages. For more information, call or text Tom at 406-489-1946....
Sidney, Montana's Young Professionals chapter put on a conference to showcase their town. Here's what we learned from showing up. Editor's note: As part of MTFP's Long Streets Project, reporter Eric Dietrich spent a few days in early June on the road in eastern Montana. This is his dispatch. It's a Thursday afternoon in Sidney, the 6,400-resident city on the plains along Montana's border with North Dakota. I'm sheltering from a passing tornado inside a boutique cookware shop, staring at a wall...
I detest using a weed whacker. I call these monstrosities instruments of the devil, and have always waged a losing battle with them when trying to encourage them to perform, as they ought to perform. I resent the way they do not run properly for me, the frustration they cause, and the job they often do not do very well. I think these evil creations feel the same way about me; they seem to work efficiently when others handle them, but I place my hands on them and they rebel. These contrivances behave erratically, they quit for no reason...
Members of the Watford City High School Student Ambassadors Leadership team have joined Vision West as student advisors to share their voice and ideas in support of Vision West ND and their mission. Vision West is a consortium that represents 19 energy producing counties in Western ND. The goal for this group as they lead, educate and collaborate, is to mobilize western North Dakota towards a resilient and prosperous quality of life for all residents promoting long-term sustainability for our...
The Richland County Democrats held their first meeting July 13 at Veterans Memorial Park. Members were treated to a barbecue. Shown are back row (L to R): Fred Lake, Dale Spracklin, Greg Miller, Brenda Mischel, Pat Mischel, Jerry Redlin, Sigurd Rudie and Beth Redlin. Middle row (L to R): Janet Spracklin, Dan Eakin, Sheelah Prevost, Peggy Hart and Nicole Davidson. Front row (L to R): Arlene Riggs, Janet Martineau and Kathleen Waller....
As the heat of summer continues and harvest is just around the corner; canning, pickling, and preserving season is here too. The number one priority when preserving your harvest is the safety of the finished product by destroying any bacteria, and molds that might cause foodborne illnesses. One of them being botulism, caused by a toxin in bacteria. The bacteria can grow, especially in improperly processed home-canned foods. Have no fear home-canning foods is still a great way to preserve your harvest. It is recommended to use recipes that have...
The Montana Catfish Association held the 17th Annual Monster Catfish Roundup at the Sidney Bridge on July 17....
Don’t Drink and Drive. It’s a message you hear all the time. But what about Don’t Drink and Boat? Boating under the influence, or BUI, is dangerous and illegal. In Montana it is unlawful to operate or be in actual physical control of a motorboat, personal watercarft, sailboat, water skis, surfboard or similar watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to the United States Coast Guard, the use of alcohol is involved in about a third of all recreational boating fatalities. Boating, fishing and other water sports are f...
The Watford City and the Rough Rider Center will be hosting the 2021 North Dakota West Region Legion A Baseball Tournament July 21 – 24. Teams participating in the tournament include Bismarck Reps, Bismarck Caps, Mandan A’s, Minot Metros, Bismarck Scarlets, Bismarck Senators, Williston Oilers, Dickinson Volunteers, Jamestown Eagles, and Watford City Walleye. Two games will be on Wednesday with four games occurring each of the next three days. The top four teams will advance to the state tournament in Jamestown. Brackets will be finalized aft...
Roosevelt Medical Center will host its’ first annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 1-4 p.m. during the Roosevelt County Fair. The “clinic” will be set up on the lawn under a brown canopy. The event is free to the public and recommended for youth between the ages of three and nine. During the three-hour event, youth can bring their favorite stuffed animal and it will receive a free health check and annual vaccinations by a medical provider. No appointments are necessary, and e...
Watford City held their annual Homefest celebration July 15-17....
Fairview celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Fairview Festival and Old Timers Reunion on July 17....
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held their annual Ag Appreciation Golf Tournament at the Sidney Country Club on July 12....
What is a perennial? Remember, a perennial is identified as a plant that comes back year after year bringing growth to the landscape for many seasons. Trees and shrubs are examples of "perennial" plants. However, there are many plants, such as daylilies, hostas, peonies, and tulips that are also perennials and yet are not what we consider a tree or shrub. These "non-woody" plants are known to the gardener as "herbaceous perennials". These plants do not grow on existing growth from last season....
Unseasonably warm weather is occurring early in Montana, and many boaters and anglers have been going to the local reservoirs and other waterways to get some relief from the heat. However, along with having fun, folks need to follow all the laws while out and about. Wardens have been checking a slew of boaters and anglers recently, and some common issues are recurring as summer is getting underway: • License possession while fishing: Many anglers contacted this spring and summer have not had the...
IMCA Modified A Feature 1 1st Place: Tanner Black, Otis, KS, 44T 2nd Place: Tim Ward, Harcourt, IA, 4TW 3rd Place: Dominic Ursetta, Arvada, CO , 6 4th Place: Cody Laney, Torrance, 5L 5th Place: Tom Berry Jr., Des Moines, IA, 11X 6th Place: Steven Pfeifer, Minot, ND, 11 7th Place: Dakota Sproul, Hays, KS, 08 8th Place: Jake McBirnie, Boone, IA, 82 9th Place: Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, AZ, 5M 10th Place: Justin O'Brien, West Union, IA, 12J 11th Place: Kelsie Foley, Tucson, AZ, 44K 12th Place: Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, IA, 72C 13th Place: Chris...
This weekend Was the Sidney Tiger Sharks home Meet. There was over 300 swimmers in the Shark Tank! It was the biggest meet we have competed in this year. Sidney was victorious and had a great showing in the water. The swimmers cut a lot of time and are priming for Divisionals next weekend. We had 3 high point winners Braya Rake, Toby Kleinke and Corben Holler. The swim board and families did a fantastic job of organizing, putting together, and cleaning up after the meet. We are grateful to the city and the Suavve Pool for supporting the Sidney...
