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On Sept. 24, the Corps released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) laying out future plans as well as expected economic impacts. The EIS describes analyses of predicted benefits and environmental impacts and lays out alternative plans, identifying a preferred alternative, discussing uncertainties, and other considerations for implementation. The original draft of the EIS was released in March 2021, including a 60-day public comment period through May 25, 2021. During that time, the Corps received around 360 comments from members of...
In an effort to see if the endangered pallid sturgeon can successfully spawn in the wild, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Omaha District) will be executing an experiment that involves fluctuating dam releases of Fort Peck Dam between April and July 2023. In the spring when Fort Peck Reservoir's elevation reaches 2,227 feet, flows would be increased by 1,700 cubic feet per second each day until the peak flow at Wolf Point gauge reaches 16,000 CFS. That flow would be held for three days and...
West Fargo, ND -The Economic Development Governor's Choice Awards were presented at the Economic Development Association of North Dakota Fall Conference in West Fargo on Wednesday, Oct. 13. EDND Board President Shawn Wenko and Governor Burgum presented the awards, which honor economic development professionals, organizations and projects making a significant impact on communities and regions in North Dakota. The Governor's Choice Award for Economic Developer of the Year were presented to the...
The Sidney-Richland County Library will be celebrating its newly renovated space with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 2:45 p.m., followed by an open house from 3-6 p.m. The open house gives the public a chance to see the space and visit with library staff about current programs and services. "We love our library, and we are proud of the space we have," said SRCL Director Kelly Reisig The library went through renovations on the outside, downstairs, the main area, and the inside upper le...
Celebration of Life for Dale Erickson, 91, Sidney, MT, was held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Sidney Elks Lodge, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at the funeral home and an hour before services at the Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the animal charity of your choice. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dale...
Funeral services for Richard “RH” Gifford, 88, Billings, MT formerly of Fairview, MT, are at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT, with Pastor Tim O’Shields officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Richard “RH...
Memorial services for David Purkey, 76, Sidney, MT are at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT with Pastor Paul Turek of Faith Alliance Church, Sidney, MT, officiating. Inurnment will be at Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT, under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. David passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at his home in Sidney....
"The biopsy was positive for breast cancer." Dr Bergin gently shared the news with me in the outpatient surgery unit that day. My mammogram and follow up imaging had shown some distortion of uncertain status, and further evaluation had been recommended. I didn't have any family history of breast or other GYN cancers, but was aware that statistically, one in eight women will experience breast cancer in her lifetime. Now, at age 54, I had just "joined" a Sisterhood of women with breast cancer....
The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 28. Jennifer Bertrand, Montana Unemployment Insurance Division Claims processing supervisor will present information on State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES). Developed by U.S. Department of Labor and National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), SIDES provides a nationally standardized format for responding to UI information requests. SIDES is a convenient and secure way for employers (or their agents) to electronically rece...
The Richland County Health Department is pleased with the turnout at the 2nd Annual Drive Thru Flu Clinic. Held on Thursday, Sept. 30, the drive-through clinic vaccinated exactly 400 community members. The clinic was a collaborative effort between the health department, Volunteers in Action, Sidney Volunteer Fire Department, and Communities in Action AmeriCorps members. To make the clinic run smoothly required the work of 45 total volunteers and staff, which included 7 volunteer nurses, 17...
Hilary Lee, a Sidney resident, is fighting for her life in the ICU at Billings Clinic. For over 2 weeks, she has been battling COVID-19 complications and is in critical condition. As of Oct. 16, doctors have been telling Hilary’s family that she remains on “cruise control; telling them that this is a marathon and not a sprint,” according to a GoFundMe page organized for Hilary. “Progress is measured week by week and not daily and there may be setbacks. Hilary remains on a ventilator. For now, the family rejoices in baby steps. Hilary current...
Kelly Sloan has served as pastor of Fairview Alliance Church for 27 years, longer than any other pastor of any denomination in Fairview. Along the way, he has become known as Fairview's pastor with his engaging manner and obvious caring for all God's children, no matter their circumstances. One aspect Kelly enjoys is what he calls his post office ministry. "You have to get the mail and when you do, you talk to people," he explained. "It's one thing I love about a small town. You can walk or...
Kiwanis fruit will be available for pickup on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 24 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 pm. at Johnson Hardware’s warehouse just north of Action Auto at 204 3rd Ave. NE....
Glasgow - Over the last several weeks, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of dead or dying white-tailed deer in the major river drainages in eastern Montana. Early indications showed patterns and symptoms similar to epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), and several dead deer had samples submitted for testing. Early results indicate that at least some of the sampled deer tested positive for EHD. In northeast Montana, the furthest western extent of the disease appears to be along...
Derek and Waylon Schieffer, Sidney, have shared a passion for hunting for several years. Derek began hunting at a young age with his father; he recalls his father, Robert, taking him hunting before he was even old enough to hunt. "When I turned 12, he took me hunting and I shot an antelope and missed my deer and then he passed away, so I had to wait until I got my driver's license to hunt again," added Derek. He has been hunting every year since then and now shares his passion for hunting with...
The first performance of the Northeastern Arts Network 2021-22 Big Sky Concert Series kicks off on Friday, Oct. 29. Men of Worth are an international act, and have earned much respect and success in over 30 years of touring together. Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining traditional and contemporary styles. Together Men of Worth blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of inst...
Sidney, MT - Dr. George Scordalakes, who is a board certified pediatrician at Sidney Health Center, was recently recognized by Montana Medical Association for actively practicing medicine for 50 years. "Dr. "George" is very deserving of this recognition milestone," states Becky Cassidy, Physician Services Senior Executive. "Since 2008, he has been an active member of the medical staff at Sidney Health Center, treating children of all ages and assisting with our physician recruitment efforts....
Gov. Doug Burgum and North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that the North Dakota Development Fund has approved initial support for Cerilon Inc. to develop a major gas-to-liquids (GTL) complex in North Dakota, with the initial phase estimated at $2.8 billion. The Development Fund Board approved $3 million in initial developmental capital to Cerilon GTL Inc., a subsidiary of Calgary, Alberta-based Cerilon Inc., for the GTL complex, with further financial support anticipated. With this...
Sidney cross country was in Hardin last Friday....
Sidney, MT - MSU Extension is offering Active Parenting Classes. Whether you’re a first-time parent or juggling a household, the first five years of your child’s life are extremely important. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. The First Five Years program is a four-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as ages and stages of development, effective discipline that young children can understand, school readiness, and much more. Classes are Tuesday, Nov. 9-3...
Theo Reaches 1,000 Book Milestone Theo really digs reading about dinosaurs. In fact, despite reading everything he could about dinosaurs both at home and at his daycare, Sue's Sunshine, he still needed more books! He was so excited when the library purchased some new dinosaur books. This helped Theo to achieve the goal of reading 1,000 books. Theo Perez, 2 years old, is the son of Savannah Asay and Chris Perez. To encourage a love of reaching in children, the Sidney-Richland County Library is pr...
