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The McKenzie County Watford City Heritage Park, located west of Watford City at 904 2nd Ave. SW, will be celebrating its 21st Annual Heritage Day with a brand new building and mural. On Saturday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., the Park will be filled with fun family games, food, live music, local artists, and much more. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the historic buildings, look at antique tractors, and participate in old-time school activities. Sandy Rieker, Heritage Park Director...
The Richland County Health Department’s annual Mass Flu Shot Clinic continues as a drive-thru format, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Richland County Fire Hall, Sidney. The Drive-Thru Clinic will serve adults only, and offers both regular and high-dose flu shots. No other shots will be given during the clinic. No appointment is needed. Flu shots cannot be given to those who have animals in their vehicles. Children may be in the vehicle, but may not receive flu shots. Follow traffic signs to enter the Fire Hall from the...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce presented it's first "Above And Beyond For Fairview" award to Harold and Clay Helland, owners of Powder Keg, for their contributions to the community for almost 50 years. But Hellands credit the community of Fairview for their success. "Fairview has been wonderful to me and Dad, and when somebody needs help, you help. It's not above and beyond, it's just what you do," Clay stated. From the very beginning, the community built the Powder Keg and kept it growing...
The newly formed “Running Free” organization is hosting its 2nd Annual Suicide Awareness Walk/Run event in Watford City on Saturday, Sept. 18. The race will start at 9 a.m. CDT at 313 Fox Hills Pkwy N, Watford City, (Stonehome Brewing Co. parking lot). The fee to participate is $30 and the Carl E. Rogen Post 29 will serve lunch following the race. The organization is taking cash donations as well; if you are not interested in participating in the run/walk you can still show your support by making a cash donation online for suicide awa...
The basic techniques of blacksmithing will be taught at Fort Union on Saturday, Sept.18, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. CT. The workshop is presented by Fort Union blacksmiths and will give participants hands-on experience with forging metal. Come out and enjoy this free event at your local park! All who attend the workshop are encouraged to participate, from novices to accomplished ironworkers. Participants are advised to bring their own lunch and wear appropriate clothing: closed-toed leather boots, and long pants and a shirt made of cotton, wool, or...
It’s on! This year’s annual E-rase you E-waste event is set for Sept. 24-25 so clear out those closets and let us help you recycle all your damaged and obsolete electronics for free! “We’ve had a number of questions from people asking about our fall event so we’re happy to let everyone know the dates have been set,” event Coordinator Heather Luinstra said last week. “It’s a little later in September than has typically been the case. Previously our fall e-waste collection events have all been held the weekend after Labor Day, but our e-cycler wa...
Helena - Watercraft inspectors at the Wibaux inspection station intercepted a motorboat entering Montana with mussels attached. The Wibaux inspection station, located on the Montana-North Dakota border on Interstate 94, has intercepted 12 of the 54 mussels boats intercepted so far this year. This boat was unique in how the mussels were attached to the boat. Invasive mussels have byssal threads they use to attach to underwater surfaces. The threads or “hairs” are an adaptation found on invasive zebra and quagga mussels but are not found on North...
Richland County 4-H and Reynolds Market are excited for the 5th Annual Community Hay Bale Contest! Why, you ask? It's fun, entertaining for all, pulls the community together and best of all "IT'S SAFE." Join the community challenge; sign up your club, organization, business or family to decorate a hay bale display. Hay Bale Decorating Schedule Signup Deadline: Monday, Sept. 20 - Any group, church or business that would like to participate in the contest or be willing to have a decorated hay...
Watford City Area Concert Association is kicking off the 2021-22 concert series with one of the most popular forms of musical performance – A Cappella! BALL IN THE HOUSE will visit Watford City on Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at Rough Rider Center Convention Hall. The Concert Association is offering this as a FREE kickoff concert to encourage people to come and learn what the concert series is all about. Based in Boston, MA and having been in existence for over 20 years, Ball In The House is a h...
This year, the McKenzie County Cowboys Association will be hosting the North Dakota Rodeo Association Championship Finals Rodeo at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, Watford City on Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25. The rodeo will start at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday. The NDRA Rodeo will include a rodeo dance, The Mud Butte Band, a ranch rodeo, and vendors. The Finals Rodeo will feature the top contestants in each standard event and pit them against the top stock in the state. Events that will be at the finals rodeo is...
Helena, MT - Governor Greg Gianforte has announced efforts to improve Montana drought and water supply planning. This planning effort was discussed during the Governor’s Drought and Water Supply Committee meeting. Approved in 1995, the existing Montana Drought Management Plan is slated to be updated with support from a new federal grant. “With every region of Montana facing severe to extreme drought conditions, this is the time to plan for the future and increase our preparedness statewide,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Drought is having an impact on...
Two area ranchers and American Angus Association members, Chad Denowh and Dale Vitt have been selected as delegates for the 138th American Angus Association Convention of Delegates, Nov. 8 at Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX. Denowh, Sidney, helps run Gatner~Denowh Angus Ranch, a family-run cattle operation. Denowh has been back on the ranch after graduating from Montana State University with a degree in livestock management in 2001. He started his own Angus operation in 2005, which he runs in conjunction with the GDAR herd. In...
The McKenzie County Community Foundation invites area 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, government agencies (groups without such designation may enlist a fiscal sponsor) to apply for their grant offerings—totaling $9700. Applications are due by Sept. 28. Go to www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty and click on Apply for Grant. The Local Advisory Committee Members (Marcia Hellandsaas, Jan Dodge, Daniel Stenberg, Ty Skarda, Desiree Sorenson, Douglas Rolfson, Gaye Dvirnak) will discuss the applications and determine gr...
Sidney Girls Scores Karly Volk - Front 9: 42; Back 9: 41; Total: 83 (Top 20-4th) Emilee Iversen - Front 9: 49; Back 9: 50; Total: 99 (Top 20-13th) Mercedes Lamb - Front 9: 63; Back 9: 55; Total: 118 Brooklyn Boyer - Front 9: 59; Back 9: 67; Total: 126 Jolene Molloy - Front 9: 68; Back 9: 73; Total: 141 Team Totals: 3rd Place: 426 Sidney Boys Scores Tate Hazen - Front 9: 38; Back 9: 40; Total: 78 (Top 20-2nd) Logan Schumacker - Front 9: 43; Back 9: 42; Total: 85 (Top 20-12th) Tanner Tiesen - Front 9: 49; Back 9: 47; Total 96 Bradyn Page - Front...
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Agricultural Affairs is seeking the public's input on a new strategic plan. The plan will provide vision and direction for the NDSU College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources, the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and NDSU Extension for the next five years. "We value the needs and priorities of our stakeholders," says Greg Lardy, NDSU vice president for agricultural affairs. "Their input will help us to create the strategies and ta...
Bozeman — Montana State University Extension has a new, free, color booklet available about identifying and managing pests and problems in ornamental trees and shrubs in Montana. The 240-page guide is intended to help MSU Extension agents, arborists and those in nursery and landscape trades identify and diagnose tree and shrub issues and to help with decisions for treatment based on integrated pest management concepts. “The first step in an (integrated pest management) approach is to correctly identify pests to determine how best to manage them...
The Sidney-Richland County Library is pleased to welcome acclaimed Celtic guitarist and storyteller Jerry Barlow for a special concert. The program will be held Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 121 3rd Ave. NW, Sidney. The concert is sponsored by the library and is free to the community. As a touring performer, Barlow travels throughout the Midwest, South and Rocky Mountain regions presenting his program of music, history, and humor from the British Isles. Before the closing of...
We have experienced an odd summer. The temperature turned torrid too early and stayed August hot for weeks. Gardens balked at the idea of growing and producing tasty veggies. As I write this, I have had five tomatoes that ripened so we could enjoy them. The plants grew like weeds, but the fruit hung green on the vine for weeks, refusing to turn red and luscious. Other garden plants took the hint from the tomatoes and bolted in the heat, grew slowly or not at all, and in general produced one of...
Watford City has a newly formed running organization called, "Running Free." The organization offers two run/walk events: A Suicide Awareness run in September and a Santa Run in December. Both events are designed to be fun and family friendly and they hope to raise awareness of these two important issues in the McKenzie County community. The organization was created by Heidi Carns treasurer; Ty Skarda president; and Robin Schmidt secretary. All three of them enjoy running and are passionate...
The Sidney Eagles cross country team ran in Glendive last Thursday. The girls placed 1st as a team. Individual results are: Ryleigh Kleinke, 1st; Lilli Wick, 9th; Dylan Edd, 13th; Theresa Wick, 16th; Autumn Edd, 17th and Daisy Snow 18th. The boys placed 1st as a team. Individual results are: Tyler Olson, 8th; Aaron Reitz, 9th; Daniel Stevens, 10th; Aaron See, 14th; Mike Tiutiunyk, 16th, Kash Stiles, 17th; and Jace Hansen 18th....
An important deadline approaches for Montanans fighting to stop the American Prairie Reserve from decimating the agricultural economy of eastern Montana. The Bureau of Land Management will take public comment until Sept. 28 on APR's proposal to "rewild" their federal grazing allotments by removing them from agricultural production. The stakes of this proposal are high due to the precedent it would set. Specifically APR has proposed to change seven federal grazing allotments, totaling 57,000...
Washington - In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its plans to help cover the cost of transporting feed for livestock that rely on grazing. USDA is updating the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to immediately cover feed transportation costs for drought-impacted ranchers. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide more details and tools to help ranchers get ready to apply at their local USDA Service Cente...
Williston, ND - The public is invited to these upcoming events at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston. All events are free and open to the public. All times are Central time. Sept. 16: Confluence History Book Club, 7 p.m. Join history buffs to discuss this month’s book. Free refreshments. Sept. 17-18: Confluence Sewing and Quilting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All experience levels welcome and instruction provided. Bring your own lunch. For more information, contact Debbie Crossland or Joe Garcia, 701-572-9034. The Missouri...
