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Watford City RE/MAX broker and developer Paul Ficara has begun developing the Stepping Stone golf course community to provide new, custom built residential homes to families in the area. The 144 acre Residential Subdivision is located in close proximity to the Roughrider Center, Watford City High School, and the new Watford City Elementary School. The project is on the south side of 17th Ave. NE and include available Fox Hills Golf Course frontage lots. The project began in 2012 with the...
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 9 and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever. This year's free concert headliner is chart topping country artist Joe Nichols with hits "Sunny and 75," "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off," "Brokenheartsville," and "Yeah." With three Grammy nominations, this ACM, Billboard, CMA and CMT Award winner is sure to put on...
On July 20, 2019 at approximately 0134 hours, law enforcement responded to a RV Park south of Watford City on 125th Ave. NW for a report of shots fired following an incident involving a vehicle that crashed into a RV. The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Watford City Police Department responded to the scene and located an uncooperative suspect who ignored verbal commands to comply. Law enforcement utilized less lethal impact munitions and Taser to successfully gain compliance a...
Three little pigs and a young girl with a red hood all faced the same hazard — a big bad wolf! It turns out we can learn a lot from these children’s stories. The Dare to Prepare at the Fair booth, put together by the Richland County Disaster & Emergency Services and the American Red Cross, will follow this theme, encouraging the community to prepare for potential disasters, just as the clever pig with the brick house did. The booth still will have great prizes, including cool survival gear, Powder Keg pizza gift cards and other local don...
The Richland County Baseball players are looking forward to another successful year of fundraising at the Richland County Fair. Serving food and drinks at the Baseball Food Booth has been one of their major fundraisers for many years. "This booth really helps us get ready for the next season, and it is all made possible because of volunteers and people in the community that buy from our booth," said League President, Travis Bower. The baseball booth's primary purpose is to fundraise as much...
Funeral services for Karla K. Stoll-Drovdal, 57, of Watford City, ND were held at 1:11 pm., Tuesday, July 30 at Wilmington Lutheran Church in Arnegard, ND. Interment was held in Wilmington Cemetery in Arnegard, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Karla passed away on Thursday, July 25 at Trinity Health in Minot, ND....
On July 21, 2019 North Dakota State Radio broadcasted a call in regards to a medical emergency off of 35th St NW in East Fairview, ND. Upon arrival the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office discovered a deceased male inside the residence. At this time the deceased’s name will not be released due to an ongoing investigation. Please contact the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office at 701-842-6010 if you have any information or questions....
On Saturday, August 17 starting at 10 a.m. the 6th Annual Matthew R. Brenner Memorial Scholarship Tournament will take place at Sidney Country Club in Sidney, MT. This tournament will be a four-person scramble, $100 per person with a chance to win $10,000. There will be a chipping contest for a new driver, additional hole prizes and a field goal contest after the tourney. Burgers and brats will be available in addition to Matthew’s favorite birthday meal, mac n’ cheese with hot dogs. To register for this scholarship tournament call 406...
Active Richland County (ARC) is looking for your input on what new equipment you would like to see in the local parks. ARC is an action group under the umbrella of the Richland County Communities in Action Coalition (CIA), which aims to engage the community in addressing healthy communities and lifestyle issues in Richland County. Community members will have the opportunity to peruse vision boards containing ideas for the parks and mark their favorite elements at the upcoming Richland County Fair and Rodeo. The vision boards include examples...
The songfest committee invites you to participate in EMBC’s annual songfest on Sunday, August 4. Song services are at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m, with a potluck at 5 p.m. EMBC will provide the main dish and beverages; others are asked to bring salads or desserts. Our theme verse this year is 1 Chronicles 29:13, “Now, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name.” What makes songfest so special is when churches in the area come together to praise His name. Will you be able to join in lifting Him up with special music for the afternoon and eve...
The Boys & Girls Club has after school registration coming up on Monday, August 5 at 6 p.m. Lonsdale Center Clubhouse. Sign up is for anyone who would like their children registered in the after school program ages kindergarten through 5th grade....
The Lone Tree Archers Club of Sidney will be hosting their annual 3-D archery shoot on Saturday, August 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, August 18, 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. Shooting fees are $15 for adults or $30 for a family. Lots of fun for all ages. Weather permitting. For more information, visit www.lonetreearchers.com or call Nancy at...
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, August 20, from 12 to 6 p.m. at St. Matthew's Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. To make an appointment, call Red Cross at 406-868-0911 or visit redcrossblood.org....
Glendive, MT - The Rotary Club of Glendive and the Dawson College Foundation recently announced that a $750 scholarship has been awarded to Haley Olson of Richey. Haley Olson is the daughter of Harlyn and Jana Olson. Throughout high school, she participated in leadership roles in student council, FFA, and various athletic teams. Olson plans to attend Dawson Community College where she will play basketball and focus her studies towards a future career in Allied Health and Nursing. "I am grateful...
Parents Forever, a research based educational parenting program, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 5 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, Watford City. Parents Forever would be appropriate for parents experiencing or considering a family transition of separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together. Attendees of Parents Forever will learn valuable skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on their children and...
According to www.4Honline.com, over four million youth participate in 4-H projects each year, across the United States. This is the time of year for all 4-H members to put on the finishing touches, a little more practice, and the last bit of grooming in preparation for their local fairs. It’s happening all over the country but, according to Richland County Extension Agent Josie Evenson, Becca Deming is different. Becca is going to show eight different animals in this year’s Richland County Fai...
Sidney, MT - ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) is a motorcycle rights organization that is in almost every state across our nation. Its acronym meaning may vary from state to state, but the long-standing tradition of rider education, motorcycle awareness, and the support of riding freedoms runs deep. The organization regularly participates in charitable and community events, organized rides, and education for motorists an motorcyclists. On July 13, we were grateful to participate...
A ground breaking was held Monday morning for the new Family Dollar Store which will be built in Sunrise Village, at the corner of 4th and Holly in Sidney. According to Susie Cavanaugh, director of sales for Sunrise Village, the 10,000 sg. ft. store will be built by Ryan Forsyth from Utah, and be completed by the end of the year....
WILLISTON, N.D. – The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (MYCIC) near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central Time. August 3: Scrapbooking at the Confluence, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants should bring their own materials and lunch. August 15: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs in a discussion of this month's selected book. Free refreshments. August 16-17: Confluence Quilters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the Confluence Quilters at t...
Jamie Malsam of the financial services firm Edward Jones recently received the firm's coveted Ted Jones Prospecting Award, which recognizes financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers. Malsam was one of only 1,367 of the firm's more than 18,000 financial advisors to receive the award. The award is named after Ted Jones, the son of the firm's founder. He became the firm's 18th financial advisor in 1948 and served as managing partner from 1960 to 1980. Ted Jones sa...
In 1917, the U.S. had entered WWI and the influenza epidemic started. Woodrow Wilson was president, a first class postage stamp cost .02, the famous Uncle Sam "I Want You" posters made their debut, and the first Pulitzer Prizes were awarded. The Chicago White Sox beat the NY Giants in the World Series, Omar Khayyam won the Kentucky Derby and the Seattle Metropolitans won the Stanley Cup. The International Red Cross was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In Leonard, ND Roselyn Lueck was born. She mar...
Helena – The Montana Chamber of Commerce is recognizing 27 legislators with its “Champion of Business” award for their work during the 66th Montana Legislature, including Sidney’s Representative Joel Krautter. Senator Jeff Welborn of Dillon was named the Montana Chamber’s “Most Valuable Policymaker” (MVP) of the 2019 session. The Champion of Business and MVP designations identify policymakers who stood up for job creation, free enterprise and economic development in 2019. “Being an advocate for our business community and for policies that p...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and Richland Economic Development Corp (REDC) will conduct a survey of area consumers to gauge the needs and resources available in Sidney’s retail market. This research will help determine possible areas of growth and opportunity for retailers and consumers alike. As retailers including J.C. Penney and Shopko have closed in Sidney during the past few years, local consumers and businesses have faced challenges. “Some people may decide to shop outside of Sidney for certain things, and we want t...
Bozeman, MT — Buyers for Montana State University’s Culinary Services will begin fanning out across the state this week to purchase pigs at 4-H auctions that will end up on the plates of college students. Last year, MSU purchased 42 pigs from 4-Hers at eight county fairs held across the state from Plentywood to Hamilton, which accounted for 5,000 pounds of pork used in the university’s two dining halls. This year, MSU expects to purchase about 60 pigs at 12 fairs across Montana. “We’re committed to buying as much Montana food as we can, and...
Merchants Bank, Fairview, MT is pleased to introduce its experienced staff to the community, all of whom are excited about offering a full range of banking services to their customers. Branch president Niel McWalter is excited about the experienced, professional staff at Merchants Bank, which also includes vice-president and long-time employee Janet Duda. "Our goal is to provide the best customer service a bank can," McWalter stated. "I am really excited about our new staff who will help us...
