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The Richland County Fair and Rodeo is fast here, August 3rd – 6th in Sidney, MT. Take in the entertainment and attractions including North Star Amusements' carnival, the Freckle Farm Petting Zoo, Turkey Races, Pippi the Clown, and free-stage acts such as Double Vision: Twin Magic & Comedy, and John Dunnigan in the old Commercial Building. A variety of food and merchant vendors will be available and open class, school, and 4-H exhibits will be on display for public viewing throughout the fair. On...
The Sidney/Richland County Library, in partnership with Foundation for Community Care will host eastern Montana’s first PokéWalk on August 13th. Registration will begin at the library at 8am and the PokéWalk will take place from 9am to Noon. There is no cost to participate. Participants can enter up to 4 times by checking at the designated stop along the route. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. A full schedule is listed below: 8am to 9am: Register & Check-in at Sidney/Richland County Library 9:30am-9:45am: Check-in at the W...
The team sign-up for the Sidney 5th and 6th grade tackle football is Aug. 15, 16 and 17, 5:30-7 p.m., at Lyndale Park. For new players you must bring a copy of your birth certificate. The cost is $65 per player. The equipment handout and parent meeting is Monday, Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m. at Lyndale Park. The first day of practice is Tuesday, Aug. 23, 5:30-7 p.m. at Lyndale Park. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the sign-up days scheduled contact Ryan or Monica Waters, 406-488-3788 or email at [email protected]...
The Lone Tree Archers Club of Sidney will be hosting their annual “Henry Schwenke 3-D Archery Shoot” on Saturday, August 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, August 14th, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The archery range is located about 8 miles east of Sidney (cross Yellowstone River Bridge on Highway 23, then turn left onto County Road 122). Lunch will be available both days. Shooting fees are: Adult $15/day or $25 for both days, student $10/day or $15 for both days, children under 12 free with a paid adult, and a family package is available for $30/day or $45 for...
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 12, 2016 and this year it will be bigger and better than ever! 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. Teams will be cooking up ribs on the street all day and ribs will be sold and served to the public at 5 pm. This year, for the first time,...
Funeral services for Shirley Cruz, 88 of Sidney, MT were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 2 at First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Burial was at the Sidney cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Sidney, MT. Pictures, remembrances and condolences can be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Shirley died June 29 at Sidney Health Care in Sidney, MT....
Memorial service for Helga Haugen will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, August 6 at the Faith Alliance Church in Sidney, MT. Burial of cremains will be in the Four Mile Cemetery later in the afternoon. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Helga died on October 8, 2015 at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care facility....
Mass of the Christian burial for Patricia “Patsy” Stevenson, 86 of Sidney are at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Jim O’Neil as presider. Wake services were at 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow services under the direction of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Her casket will be closed at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com Patricia “Patsy” died early Frida...
Take a walk in Veteran’s Memorial Park on Thursday, August 11th, for Light the Park, a new and fun way to raise funds for the Cancer Center. The enchanting evening will start at 6:00pm, where community members can show off their ingenuity with team fundraising until 8:30pm. For example, the Foundation for Community Care will be selling memorial lanterns that evening; the names of loved ones can be written on the lanterns and they will then be hung from one of the many lights that will be d...
The Williston Trinity Christian School Annual Banquet & Auction will be Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Our theme is “Pursuit of Excellence”, and will include dinner, speaker and a silent and live auction. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. We are honored to announce our guest, Mr. Dave Dravecky. He is a former MLB pitcher for the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres. He is the player that threw the pitch heard round the world. This man has overcome great adversity with an attitude of excellence. Check out his story at dav...
Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry includes...
September 23rd the skies will come alive as pilots fly into town for the 2016 Wings of Freedom Airshow. The Canadian Snowbirds, who are part of the Royal Canadian Forces, will be headlining this amazing show September 24th and 25th. This is the fourth airshow the city has hosted. It was put into action after Bryan Prevost was contacted by the Canadian Snowbirds who were interested in coming back to perform in Sidney. They will be performing only eight of their 39 scheduled shows in the United...
Garth Kallevig, president of Stockman Bank, presents Audreu Herman with the grand prize Traeger Grill given away during the Sidney Stockman Bank's grand opening celebration....
Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the successful recruit of Malua Tambi, M.D. Dr.Tambi joined the medical staff in July as an OB/GYN. Dr. Tambi provides a wide range of obstetrical and gynecological services. She welcomes the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to the women of the MonDak region. Her scope of practice includes obstetrics, low to high risk, office and surgical gynecology, well woman care, preventive care, and management of gynecological issues including menopause...
Demolition began Monday morning on the old scout cabin next to the MonDak Heritage Center in Sidney. The cabin was built in 1934 with an addition in 1942 and was used for various purposes until 15 years ago. According to board chairman Joe Bradley, The MonDak has no plans for the property yet, but couldn't do anything with a derelict building on the site. "We have some thoughts but nothing definite yet," Bradley said. "We could even use it for outside events, something we've never been able to...
On Friday, July 29th, Sidney residents gathered at the Heritage Center for the presentation of the latest book in the Arcadia Publishing series Images of America that features Sidney, MT. The book features over 200 vintage photos from the archives of the MonDak Heritage Center and was collaborated by Kim Simmonds, Leann Pelvit and the MonDak Heritage Center....
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson reminds Montana wheat producers that FSA Marketing Assistance Loans can help meet cash flow needs without selling commodities when market prices are at harvest-time lows. “In the current marketing environment for wheat, producers are encouraged to contact our office to learn more about marketing loans so that they can make the best choice for their farming operations,” Nelson said. Wheat producers who are eligible to obtain marketing loans may also be eligible for loan def...
Chances are, if you are in the business of livestock production, whether it’s on the nutrition side, livestock care side, or as a producer, you have heard of the changes that will be coming as a result of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD). I know that this may be somewhat difficult to read but below I have copied and pasted a factsheet from Rachel Endecott, our MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist based in Bozeman. If you want to learn more about the VFD and what potential changes may come your way because of it, you are welcome to join R...
Officials with the Department of Public Health and Human Services said this week the rate at which Montana mothers initiate breastfeeding in the early stages of their child’s life is one of the best in the nation. According to a recent report, 91.2 % of Montana moms report initiating breastfeeding, which is fourth highest in the U.S. The national average is 79.2 %. “Montana mothers recognize the important health benefits to breastfeeding, the challenge is to provide them the needed support and resources to enable them to meet their goals bey...
Statoil is pleased to announce its partnership with Northwest North Dakota (NWND) Community Foundation and to be the first oil and gas company to support the newly established nonprofit organization with a $50,000 contribution inaugurating the Statoil North Dakota Charitable Fund. The Statoil North Dakota Charitable Fund will be managed by the Foundation and will initially support investments in K12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)related education. Investments supporting first responders, community safety and emergency prepare...
If you love gardening and sharing your knowledge with others, consider becoming a North Dakota Master Gardener volunteer in collaboration with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. This year’s Master Gardener training program will run for 10 weeks beginning September 9 and ending December 2, with breaks for holidays. The course will be offered online and in a traditional classroom setting. Classroom training will be held every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will n...
Watford City based singer/songwriter and Nashville recording artist Jessie Veeder will be performing in concert Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck. The free and family friendly concert will be held in the outdoor Prairie Amphitheater. Seating is not provided, and those attending are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Veeder will be signing albums after the concert and merchandise will be available for purchase. Veeder has been a symbol of folk music in...
To show their continuing support for first responders and fire fighters, XTO Energy donated $8000 to the Richland County Fire Department last Friday. "They are crucial in everything we do, and to the community," stated Lynn Welker, XTO public relations. The fire department will use the donation to purchase new turnout gear, a purchase which is long overdue according to fire chief Larry Christensen and fire marshall/deputy fire chief Rob Gilbert. Pictured are, l to r, Gilbert, Christensen,...
The Williston City Commission has received signed purchase agreements for the land necessary to build the Williston Basin International Airport and will begin the bidding process to start on the first phase of construction. The first phase of the project will be the construction of the terminal building foundation surcharge, including the preliminary construction of roads and staging areas and this is expected to be completed by year’s end. Additional work being bid this year is the rough site grading project and 59th Street re-route. E...
Colgate University Class of 2019 member Mark LaPan, a Physics major from Sidney, MT, has earned the spring Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. The Dean’s Award at Colgate is awarded to students with a 3.30 or higher term averag Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by commitment to global engagement, student-faculty research, off-campus study, sustainable practices, and utilizing technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Colgate offers 54 majors to a diverse student bod...
