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The McKenzie County Cowboy Association is hosting the 2023 North Dakota Rodeo Association Finals on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 indoors at the new McKenzie County Ag Expo, Watford City, ND. With three rounds of rodeo, a western art and vendor show, a Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Kids Cowboy Bootcamp, mechanical bull riding and two nights of rodeo dancing, there will be fun for the entire family to enjoy! The Western Art and Vendor show kicks off the weekend on Friday, Sept. 22 from 6-8 p.m. in the Ag Expo Exhibit Hall. Shop over 20...
Johnson Hardware and Furniture will be having a Customer Appreciation event on Saturday, Sept. 23rd. Kyle and Emily Medearis have owned the stores for 1 ½ years and have put a lot of effort into updating the exterior and interiors. With the updates mostly done, they are holding this event for all to come in and see the changes. They would like to thank the community of Sidney for their support, patience, and patronage. Doors open at 8 a.m., Saturday morning. There will be cake and coffee...
Celebration of life services will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at MonDak Heritage Center 1:30-4 p.m. Light refreshment and appetizers will be served. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the MonDak Heritage Center....
Funeral Services for Sasha Rae Melissa Hugg, 35, Sutton, ND formerly of Keene, ND, were held Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, Keene, ND with Pastor Peder Stenslie officiating. A luncheon followed the service at the family farm for a time of fellowship and sharing. The visitation was held Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, Keene, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, assisted the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures were shared with the family at...
Memorial services for Carrie V. Fischer, 90, Fairview, MT, are at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept, 16, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT, with Pastor Tim O'Shields officiating. Inurnment will be in the Cherry Creek Cemetery, Richland County, MT. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Carrie Virginia Fischer was born Dec. 22,1932 in Fairview, MT, the daughter of John and...
With the Dobbs opinion from the US Supreme Court the abortion debate has been returned to the individual states. While there are many different viewpoints on abortion, one view is held by a supermajority of the public, that abortion should not be wide-open up until or after birth. (news.gallup.com July 7,2023) Throughout the 2023 Legislative session, your Montana House Republicans used common sense and biologically sound principles to protect the lives of the most vulnerable among us, unborn babies. Building on the historic progress from the 20...
Watford City-Dr. Gillian Lavik, general surgeon, will be joining our surgical team on Oct. 2! A native of Rugby, ND, Lavik has a deep appreciation for rural healthcare. She graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2010, completing pre-medical education at Macalester College in Minnesota. Her internship and residency were completed at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY, an affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons....
The Long X Arts Foundation, Watford Market and Watford City Parks & Recreation held Hispanic Night on Sept. 14 at the Kent Pelton Nature Park in Watford City....
Butler Corporate Office Fargo, ND | September 5, 2023 Butler Machinery hired Travis Solberg as their new chief financial officer. Solberg most recently worked at Wanzek Construction, Inc., a subsidiary of MasTec. Solberg is a graduate of North Dakota State University and holds a CPA license in North Dakota. Solberg is also the Landon's Light Foundation President. The foundation was started to carry on the legacy of Solberg's son Landon who lost his battle to cancer. "We are excited to welcome...
The Fairview Warrior football team played the Poplar Indians in a conference game Thursday, Sept. 14. Fairview started the scoring early and often getting four touchdown passes from Jeff Tjelde in the first half, one to Deacon Gackle, 14 yards; Tyler Loan, 2 yards; and two to Brock Schlothauer, 22 yards and 14 yards. Loan scored on an interception return of 14 yards and added another passing touchdown before halftime to Gackle, 14 yards. Wyatt McPherson scored from 2 yards out bringing the...
The Sidney football team traveled to Hardin Sept. 15. The Eagles fell to the Bulldogs 34-33 in overtime....
Kick off your holiday shopping at the Silver Bells Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fairview High School. Kids will be entertained by the Crafting Corner while you shop and enjoy some music. The show always features the best in the area with a variety of crafters and vendors. A highlight will be the sale of the second ornament in the Jeremy Dean collection. Spaces are available now with an Early Bird Discount of just $35 through Sept. 30. Spaces will be $40 after that date. Contact Faith Oakland by texting 406-480-1476...
R&L held their homecoming in Lambert Sept. 15....
Savage held their homecoming Sept. 15....
Jackie Pfeiffer-McGregor and Janine Pfeiffer-Knop, authors of “While the Windmill Watched” will be at Books on Broadway, Williston to sign their book on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Pfeiffer sisters wrote and published their book in 2021. According to their website, www.whilethewindmillwatched.com in “While the Windmill Watched”, a windmill takes on the unique role of narrator as it chronicles the 1950s through the lives of the Pfeiffer Sisters, Jackie and Janine, as they grow up on a farm near Menoken, ND. Written in four voices—each sister, t...
There will be a chili cook-off fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 7, noon-4 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 218 6th St. SE. The tasting will be free for the public as long as they bring one hygiene product or an article of warm clothing. The proceeds will go to the aging community who struggles during the winter months and holidays to properly provide for themselves. For more information on this event contact Jess, 406-478-0951 or [email protected]....
The Fairview Warriors added three wins to their overall record this week. When asked about their early season success, senior Savannah Manuel said, "Our drive has led us to our successes this season. Coming from Class C and not having a very good season last year made us determined to make a name for ourselves. I think that our grit is going to help us to continue to have a successful season." Fairview Vs. MonDak In a non-conference match-up against the MonDak Thunder on Sept. 12, the Fairview...
The Sidney Country Club is proud to host both the Class A Divisional and State Golf Tournaments this year! The Class A Divisional Golf Tournament will take place Friday, Sept. 22. There will be a practice round on Thursday Sept. 21. Participating schools will be, Billings Central, Lockwood, Laurel, Fergus, East Helena, Park, Havre, Glendive, Miles City, Hardin, and Sidney. Each school is allowed to bring five boys and five girls to compete, with one alternate. Head coach Ben Berg stated, "The...
Watford City's Amelia Wisness, #7, spikes the ball over two Minot blockers for a kill in Tuesday's game at the Rough Rider Center. The Lady Wolves fought hard but the Magicians came out with win, 19-25, 23-15, 21-25. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
Many residents participated in the Out Of The Darkness Eastern Montana Walk for suicide prevention on Saturday, Seot. 16. Over $24,000 was raised this year for the American Federation for Suicide Prevention....
The McKenzie County Heritage Park held their annual Heritage Day on Sept. 16....
The 2nd annual Battle of the Bands is set to hit Sidney Sept. 30, at the Richland County Event Center. Tickets can be purchased for $30 online or through the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture. The Battle of the Bands is hosted by the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce’s event committee including: Abbe Baisch, Jamie Larson, Lindsey Lawrence and Lynn Cole. The committee selected five bands from Montana and North Dakota to compete at this year’s event – all with a different genre specialty. The bands include: Reaction Jacket, Pan Blanc...
Members of the Watford City Area Concert Association can look forward to the season opener of the 2023-2024 concert series Sept. 28, with a high energy concert for all ages. “Phat Cat Swinger” is a west coast 11-piece “little big band,” that specializes in toe-tapping music with that classic Hollywood touch. They have been featured on the stages of The Disneyland Resort presenting re-imagined Disney songs and originals in their iconic sound. This will be a fun group for the whole family and will launch the new season with a special 5 p.m. fa...
The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Sidney Fall Festival scheduled for Oct. 14. This event is a big community shindig with multiple community organizations hosting the fun. The festivities include: The Main Street Car and Bike Show presented by the Richland County Sportsmen’s Club features Judged categories and Non-Judged Showing Only categories. Your first judged entry is at a cost of $35 and all following judged entries get in for $15. Non-judged entries are displayed at a cost of $10/vehicle. Local businesses will...
As we age, our immune system wanes, reducing our ability to fight infection and increasing our likelihood of being hospitalized for the respiratory flu. High dose flu vaccine helps folks 65 and older fight the flu, but what does “high dose” mean, and how do I know if I should get it? The high dose flu vaccine contains a higher dose of the component that stimulates the immune system, called the antigen, than the standard or “regular” flu vaccine. According to the Mayo Clinic, high dose flu vaccines help prevent flu-related hospitalizations and c...
