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The Rough Rider Center, a cornerstone of the Watford City community and a hub for recreation, events, and athletics in the region, has entered into a significant naming rights partnership with Northern States Fishing Tools. This long-term agreement marks an exciting new chapter for the Rough Rider Center, which has played a vital role in providing a space for residents and visitors to enjoy a wide range of activities, from sports tournaments and concerts, to conferences and community...
The Northeastern Arts Network presents "The Lucky Valentines" as part of their 2024-25 Big Sky Concert Series on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the MonDak Heritage Center. This Montana duo have written upward of 80 songs, and use a mix of folk melodic sensibilities, tight harmonies, and a whole lotta love to make sad things beautiful. Their sound could be bottled up as "Bruce Springsteen and Patty Griffin meet Shovels and Rope in a Gypsy Junkshop". He sometimes uses a third-hand suitcase as a kick drum, a...
After 13 successful years running Hair Safari in Williston, Leticia Ortiz Kirkwood recognized a vital need in our local workforce: the shortage of trained professionals in the beauty industry. "I faced a real challenge in finding employable talent," she said. Determined to make a difference, Kirkwood launched the Hair Society Institute of Cosmetology (HSI) on March 1, 2021. Since opening its doors, HSI has proudly graduated 70 enthusiastic students from across the MonDak region, including Willis...
State, local, federal and tribal firefighters and emergency responders spent the weekend battling large wildfires in western North Dakota, with the fire response expected to continue for days. The fires prompted evacuations and caused at least one death and one critical injury in northwest North Dakota. Johannes Nicolaas Van Eeden, 26, South Africa, died from injuries attributed to a fire in the Ray area in northwest North Dakota, the Williams County Sheriff's Office said. Another person with a...
Funeral Services are Monday, October 21, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Montana with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Merna will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, Montana. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Merna Arlene (Jenson) Brown was born in Westby, Montana on February 22, 1934, to Carla and Jens Jenson....
Grace Louise Albert Ellwein was born to parents George and Anna (Ensign) Albert in Sidney, MT, on March 1, 1929. She was the youngest of the Albert family. She was a daddy's girl. Grace was baptized on July 7, 1929, at the Scandia Lutheran Church Skaar, ND. Her parents George and Anna homesteaded on the Maud Palmer Albert Homestead south of Sidney. Grace and her siblings attended the Gossett School which was 1 1/2 miles from the homestead. She told many stories of the long walk walks to school a...
It is my honor and pleasure to write this unsolicited endorsement of Susie Hedalen to be elected as the next State Superintendent of Public Instruction. I have known Susie her entire administrative career having worked with her going all the way back to her first administrative position in Grass Range. Since that time, we have worked together on a wide range of activities. Specifically, we served together in leadership at the Office of Public Instruction and now serve as chair and vice-chair of the Montana Board of Public Education. I...
Stop by Awakened Wellness, 310 S. Central, Sidney, every Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Flea Market Friday. Owner Tanya Candee wants to provide space for vendors to sell their wares each week, and offer the public a chance to acquire home grown things such as eggs and milk, quality crafts and rummage sale items. Vendors are wanted at just $5 per table. You must supply your own table and chairs and stay until 2 p.m. Vendors who commit to weekly sales would be able to leave their items in the...
The Sidney High School Close-Up Program will be hosting their annual Powder Puff flag football game fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 13. The kickoff is at 5:45 p.m. at the Swanson football field. Admission fee is $5. There will also be concessions and a bake sale. “This game is a fundraiser for the Close-Up Organization. We use the funds to take a trip to Washington, DC, to use our nation’s capital as our classroom. We can’t wait for the game. We hope to see you there to support all the hard work these participants have put into it.” said Close-U...
The Sidney Eagle Cross Country team competed in the Miles City Stampede on Saturday, Oct. 5. The varsity girls team took 5th, led by Riley Kleinke who placed sixth in the individual race. The varsity boys took eighth led by Carter Heggem who placed third individually. The middle school girls took first and were led by Camryn Franck who took first, Kenzie Koch, took third, and Paisley Obergfell, took fifth place. The middle school boys took 13th and we’re led by Garrick Halvorson who placed 44th. Complete results were: Varsity girls- 5th place 6...
Dear Editor, District Court Judge Katherine Bidegaray is the right choice to be the next justice on the Montana Supreme Court. Having appeared in front of her in court and gotten to know her over the years, I have seen her be impartial, fair, and respectful to each party in all cases she has. She was born and raised on a Richland County farm and ranch, and she knows the importance of preparation, hard work, and self-discipline. Judge Bidegaray cares deeply about the state of Montana, the rule of law and fundamental fairness, and the...
CI-126 Will Put More Power In The Hands Of “We the People.” When something is no longer working for the benefit of our state and country, “we the people” have a duty to lawfully and peacefully work to reform our government. Not long ago, Montana had a proud tradition of being a purple state. We valued the character and competence of a person running for office, over their party label. A person may be a Republican or Democrat because that’s the political philosophy they generally agreed with, but both the candidate and voters cared more abou...
The top-ranked Warriors traveled to Circle to face the third-ranked Wildcats on Friday. It was a beautiful evening highlighted with great plays and an outstanding game. Circle scored on their first possession and completed it with the two-point conversion making the score 8-0. The Wildcats defense then recovered a Fairview fumble to stop their first drive. After a couple defensive stops by both sides, Tyler Loan took the ball 50 yards for the Warriors first touchdown. He followed it up with the...
For Christians, forgiveness and letting go of resentment and anger toward someone who has wronged is central to the Lord’s Prayer. In the Islamic tradition, the Prophet Muhammad said, “Whoever forgives a Muslim, Allah will forgive him.” The holiest day in Judaism, the Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur, is a time for seeking forgiveness. Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Oct. 11 and will end with the night of Oct. 12. This year in Montana, Oct. 11 is the day by which all ballots will be mailed to voters on the absentee list, and the bulk of votin...
Sidney has welcomed a new addition to its business community with the opening of Amy Bieber CPA, PC, a CPA firm founded by Amy Bieber, a Sidney local. After over seven years with Wheeler, Bieber & Associates, PC (previously Smith, Lange & Halley, PC), Bieber decided to establish her own firm to provide a more personalized approach to financial services. The new firm officially opened its doors Aug. 1, 2024, offering a range of financial services tailored to meet the needs of the community....
The Market in Sidney is celebrating National 4-H Week Friday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Former 4-Her and Miss North Dakota Codi Miller will be in-store to talk to kids about 4-h, sign autographs and take pictures. She participated in 4-H for 10 years and will relate how 4-H, pageants and rodeo have given her the skills to achieve career goals and build relationships. There will be pumpkin face painting. Kristen Larson, Sidney Livestock, will be speaking on beef and its nutritional values. The local 4-H office will be providing information...
Sidney Country Club is excited to announce the installation of golf simulators in the club house with both league and open play available. Tentative hours of operation are 7-11 a.m. and 2-7 p.m. seven days a week. Leagues will start at 5:30 p.m. with men's on Mondays and Thursdays and ladies' on Tuesdays. Wednesday is mixed night with players calling in to reserve a tee time. Leagues are filling up fast, with Thursday night men's already full so call now to reserve your spot! Open play is...
The JR ad AJ Gallagher family moved to Sidney in 2021 to be closer to AJ's family. They love this community and knew they wanted to settle down and raise their family here. They feel so blessed to have been able to purchase land that her grandparents, Louie and Charlotte Anvik, originally owned over 30 years ago and has been passed down through the family. They are nestled among the Anvik and Johnson families---right where they want to be! After purchasing the land, they got to work building...
WILLISTON, ND – Halloween is fast approaching, which means it's almost time for the annual "Ghost Walk" at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston. The family friendly event is free and open to the public. The "Ghost Walk" will begin at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 19, with the last tour beginning at 8:15 p.m. After listening to the historical spirits, enjoy refreshments at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. Please come dressed for the weather, and bring a f...
WILLISTON, ND- The Williston Downtowners Association has made the hard decision to postpone their First Annual Hotdish Festival due to unforeseen circumstances. This event was to happen at the Old Armory on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1-4 p.m. This event will now be postponed until February 2025. All vendors who signed up will be contacted, and all who purchased tickets in advance will receive refunds. For more information, follow the Williston Downtowners Association on Facebook & on Instagram @willistondt, or go to www.willisto...
Fairview students from 4th-8th grade, (96 in all), had the amazing opportunity to attend the Cultural Fair and Youth Symposium on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Poplar, hosted by the Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Resources Department as part of Native American Week. The invitation stated that they wanted to share the many areas of significance throughout their aboriginal homelands and educate how they are connected to shared lands beyond their reservation lands. 'The tribal people are living cultures that are...
The Hi Line Home Programs, Inc. presents the first annual Boo Bash on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m. at the Richland County Event Center. This trick-or treating event will be a safe space for all children and their families, including children with special needs. “Please come out and help make our first Boo Bash successful. We hope to make this an annual event. We would love to share all the ways that the Hi Line Home Programs, Inc. can support your family,” said early childhood interventionist and event organizer Sherrie (Sher) Moon. The...
