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On Monday, Aug. 16, Tough Enough to Wear Pink sponsors presented checks to members of the local Cancer Coalition. There was 1,275 rodeo attendees wore pink during the annual event held at the Richland County Fair & Rodeo. Thanks to sponsors and all attendees that wore pink, $5,625 was raised for the local Cancer Coalition. TETWP sponsors are Sidney Health Center Cancer Care, Duane & Sherry Mitchell, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Prairie Electric and Action Auto....
Montana health care providers can now offer third doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to certain immunocompromised individuals following new recently announced federal recommendations. “This is great news because we know the impact COVID-19 has with high-risk groups,” DPHHS Director Adam Meier said. “The updated recommendations will ensure those most vulnerable to complications from COVID-19 can get as much protection as possible.” Meier said while authorized vaccines have proven to be more than 90% effective in protecting against...
Funeral services for Jerry Fischer, 92, formerly of Sidney, MT, at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation for Jerry will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. MDT, at Grenora Cemetery, Grenora, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jerry passed away on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at his residence in...
A memorial service for Tony Vallejo, 45, Sidney, MT will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Sidney Nazarene Church with Pastor Richard Evans officiating, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Tony passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....
On Saturday, Sept. 4, the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Bakken Brewfest at Richland County Event Center, Sidney. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 7 p.m. for general admission. The event will have unlimited beer samples, boozy ice-cream, and live music by Mighty Big Jim. “I’m pretty excited about our new “boozy ice cream.” Our VIPs will receive the boozy ice cream free of charge and it’ll be available to the general admission for $5. One of the boozy ice creams is a vanilla, raspberry, and blueb...
The Community Foundation Fund is giving out $9700 in grants to local organizations. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government agencies. Groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor. Apply online only at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty tab apply for Grant. Applications are due Sept. 28. The local advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards in October. The McKenzie County Community Foundation was established to fund priority needs of the...
Mila Schulz, daughter of Crysta and Dustin Schulz, started kindergarten this week after already achieving a milestone. Mila is the latest to finish the goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. Mila's favorite books are PJ Max and The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but her Mom says that true list of favorites is quite long as she just loves to read. To encourage a love of reaching in children, the Sidney-Richland County Library is promoting "1,000 Books before Kindergarten", a nationwide...
Lucas loves to read about trains, and he loves to read about them with his big brother Jack. Their Mom says they both love reading because it's a good reason to stay up late too! Lucas, 2, is the son of KC and Erin Siebenaler. In addition to his love of books, Lucas also likes puzzles and you guessed it...anything is big brother does! To encourage a love of reaching in children, the Sidney-Richland County Library is promoting "1,000 Books before Kindergarten", a nationwide program that...
Drought conditions across North Dakota have created major issues for livestock and crop producers. Many are facing poor grazing conditions, reduced hay production, limited stored forages and anticipated poor grain yields. Producers have begun harvesting corn for forage instead of grain. Drought-stressed corn will vary in forage quality based on grain fill, plant height and maturity across fields. Limited grain fill means the forage will contain less starch, greater crude protein and fiber with...
Physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees and harvested or stored crops and hay. State: Montana Triggering Disaster Event #1: Tornado, excessive rain, hail and high winds that occurred June 10, 2021. Application Deadline: April 11, 2022 Primary...
The Lower Yellowstone River Corridor Advisory Committee (LYRC Committee), a group tasked with exploring additional access and recreation opportunities along the lower stretches of the river, will meet for the first time on Thursday, Aug. 26 in Miles City. The committee will meet at the Sleep Inn, 1006 S. Haynes Ave., from 8-11:30 a.m. In addition to the 13 committee members, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Hank Worsech and FWP staff will attend. While the public is welcome to attend, there will not be any opportunity to participate or...
Bozeman - Montana agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the wildfires and ongoing, severe drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses and damages. “Production agriculture is vital to the Montana economy, and U...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has begun the public scoping period and is seeking public comment regarding the development of the Fort Peck Lake Shoreline Management Plan through Sept. 30, 2021. An SMP establishes policies and guidelines for the protection and preservation of the environmental characteristics of the shoreline while maintaining a balance between public and private shoreline uses. Fort Peck Lake is located in northeastern Montana on the Missouri River near Glasgow. A scoping period is the process of determining...
The North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE) is seeking public input on needs in the state. SBARE provides the state Legislature and governor with recommendations on how the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and North Dakota State University Extension can address critical state needs and ensure that the state's investments on behalf of North Dakota citizens will yield great long-term dividends. The input will help shape SBARE's recommendations for the 20...
Eleven industry groups including the Montana Petroleum Association say the Biden administration broke the law by failing to hold sales for new oil and gas leases eight months after implementing an indefinite moratorium. Eleven industry trade groups including the Montana Petroleum Association and the American Petroleum Institute filed a lawsuit this week challenging the Biden administration’s moratorium on oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands. “Congress has mandated quarterly mineral lease sales, but the Department of Interior has fai...
Boy’s Varsity Scores #1. Tate Hazen, 83 #2. Logan Schumacker, 97 #3. Tanner Tiesen, 121 #4. Bradyn Page – 105 #5. Gunner Kostelecky, 139 JV: Kaleb Kutzler, 135 Sidney Boy’s Team Score: #2, 406 Girl’s Varsity Scores #1. Karly Volk, 90 #2. Emilee Iversen, 98 #3. Mercedes Lamb, 124 #4. Brooklyn Boyer, 137 #5. Hailey Halzworth, 159 Sidney Girl’s Team Scores: #2, 449 Sidney Boy’s Medalist #2. Tate Hazen #6. Logan Schumacker #8. Bradyn Page #10. Tanner Tiesen Sidney Girl’s Medalist #2. Karly Volk #3. Emilee Iversen #8. Mercedes Lamb #10. Brooklyn...
Helena - Schools across Montana are testing their drinking water for lead ahead of the Dec. 31, 2021 deadline outlined in the DPHHS Administrative Rules of Montana regarding matters of public health in schools. Dozens of school districts have already received their results and are in the process of remediating plumbing fixtures after testing in some locations showed elevated levels of lead. To ensure the water in Montana public schools is safe to drink, DPHHS requires all accredited K-12 schools to periodically sample all sinks and drinking...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier announced the agency has completed an overall organizational health assessment that will guide the agency’s restructuring plan. Over the past several months, Meier has worked in partnership with DPHHS leadership, researched other states, and has drawn on his own background to identify areas where improvements can be made and where the agency can better target limited resources. The result is a revised organizational structure. The general focus of the identified c...
The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. Logan Jackson, Department of Labor & Industry Employment Relations Division Compliance Education Specialist will provide an overview of current Montana wage law and the Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate program. The presentation will also address requirements and common misconceptions regarding Montana wage law, employment relationships, and differing applications of employment relationships. Additionally, this presentation will...
A federal duck stamp is required for waterfowl hunters 16 and older beginning Sept. 1. Waterfowl includes ducks, geese, swans, mergansers and coots. This year’s 2021-22 federal duck stamp is available for electronic purchase through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov, or at license vendors registered with the department’s licensing system. Physical stamps are not available at North Dakota license vendors but can still be purchased at many U.S. Postal Service offices. The electronic stamp is a purchase item like...
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is beginning the biennial hunting regulations review process, and this year the department is looking to take a fresh approach. In the past, the biennial hunting regulation process typically had few changes to the existing regulations. This year, FWP will tackle more significant changes such as combining hunting districts and simplifying license structures, while still keeping focused on statewide wildlife population management goals. "Hunters have told u...
Want to take someone new hunting this fall? If so, the upcoming dove season offers a great opportunity to introduce a new hunter to North Dakota’s outdoors. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has a Virtual Dove Hunting Mentor webpage with all the basics, including license requirements, regulations, gear recommendations and tips for finding a place to hunt. The season opens Sept.1 and continues through Nov. 29. All dove hunters regardless of age must possess a general game and habitat license, and hunters 16 and older need a small game l...
