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The Richland County Commissioners requested a meeting with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to discuss the proposed closure of the Lewis & Clark substation of MDU located in Sidney, MT. The PSC favorably awarded the Commissioners an open meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 29, after 11:00 a.m., and the conclusion of the regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 1701 Prospect Avenue in Helena. The Richland County Commissioners asked Richland Economic Development Corp. to make the arrangements to and from Helena for anyone who would like...
The Trail of Treats, organized by the Sidney High School Key Club, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 26. Trail of Treats features children accompanied by adults going to local businesses for treats. The event will begin at Reese and Ray’s IGA with doughnut items prior to 10 a.m. There will be maps available at IGA as well at some other participating businesses. Highlights of the Trail of Treats will include the Roundup having a carnival on West Main Street between Central and Second Avenue SW from 10 a.m. to noon, and t...
This year there are many ways families can have Halloween fun during the month of October in Watford City. There will be a Haunted House, Fall Fest, and Trail of Treats on Main Street for everyone to enjoy. The Rough Rider Center in Watford City will be hosting two Halloween events, a Fall Festival, and the Haunted House. The Haunted House will take place in the hockey arena of the Rough Rider Center on Thursday, October 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, October 25, from 8 to 10 p.m. There is an $8 admission fee per person - a portion of the...
When Richland Opportunities Inc. Director, Dan Peters, approached Boy Scout Troop 190 about an opportunity to update ROI recycling units in Sidney, scout Daniel Stevens was interested. This local 8th grader gladly took it on for his Eagle Scout Service Badge project. "This project took a lot of hours," Daniel says. His father and troop leader Bart Stevens agreed. This project included the cleanup and repainting of seven ROI recycling bins around Sidney: two bins at central school, two in the...
Two mule deer taken in September have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, including one taken during the archery season from deer gun unit 4B in McKenzie County, where CWD had not previously been found. The other deer was harvested during the youth season in unit 3A1 in Divide County where CWD was first detected last fall. North Dakota Game and Fish Department wildlife veterinarian Dr. Charlie Bahnson said the finding in 4B marks the first detection of CWD in the badlands. “This is an iconic place to hunt big game where people t...
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Sunday School will be having a Harvest Hayride Food Drive Sunday, October 27. The students will be going door-to-door collecting food items for the Richland County Food Bank from noon to 1:30 p.m. To guarantee pickup of food, please call the church office at 433-7479. This is a Thrivent Action team project....
The Savage Community Hall and the Savage Sunrise Manor are hosting a post harvest community dinner to be held on Sunday, November 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Savage Community Hall. The free will offering meal will feature roast beef and ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables and desserts. Redneck Country and the Sunrise Brass Band will provide musical entertainment. Please come and join us for some great food and music!...
Please come and join us for the always-delicious celebration of fall at St. Catherine’s Fall Dinner on Sunday, November 3 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 317 W 7th St, Fairview. Enjoy turkey and dressing, roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, salads and homemade pies for dessert. There will be live entertainment by Judd Burman, Alyson (Cayko) Schriver and Amy (Karst) Balcer. Carry out boxes will be available by calling 406-742-5293. There will be a free will offering for the meal. For more information contact AnnDee Taylor at 406-48...
Funeral services for Braxton Hunts Along, 4 months, of Mandaree, ND are pending at this time. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Braxton passed away Saturday, October 19 in Mandaree, ND....
Services for Michael Martin, 57, of Sidney, MT are pending at this time. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Mike passed away Sunday, October 20 at Sidney Health Center in Sidney, MT....
Funeral services for Sally Transtrom, 95, of Watford City, ND were held Friday, October 18 at 10 a.m. at Watford City Assembly of God with Pastor John Brady officiating. There was a visitation on Thursday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Sally passed away on Tuesday, October 8 at Good Shepherd Home in Watford City, ND....
A funeral service for Larry Ernster, 68, of Fairview, MT was held Wednesday, October 16 at 2 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Larry passed away, October 11 at his home in Fairview. Larry Dean Ernster was born April 14, 1951 to William and Sarah Vanderhoof Miller and then adopted by Lester and Eva Vanderhoof Ernster. He grew up in Savage, MT graduating from Savage High School in...
Russel "Russ" E. Wells, 73, Sidney, MT, passed away peacefully from metastatic bladder cancer, surrounded by his family at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT, September 29, 2019. Russ was born at home near Grygla, MN, to Joseph Milton Wells and Virginia Marilyn (Wagner) Wells. He was a 1963 graduate of Goodrich, MN, High School and attended Dickinson State College, Dickinson, ND. He married Linda Bolken, Alexander, ND, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND, on February 19, 1966. They...
Out of 168 applications to the fund, 43 were accepted, and 30 were recipients of $5,000 each with your Badlands Search & Rescue being one of them! This is the largest donation to date for BSAR. We began taking donations in May of 2019 and after receiving our 501c3 status in June of 2019, which opened up the ability to apply to statewide and national funding programs like the NDCF. BSAR will be sure to share what equipment and training these funds provide us as we add it to our inventory. (Photo...
Aspiring, elected and appointed leaders serving on boards, councils and committees are encouraged to attend “Lead Local” training workshop to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12 at the Yellowstone Room in the Courthouse, 201 5th Street NW, in Watford City. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact NDSU Extension/McKenzie County at 701-444-3451 by November 5 if you are interested in participating in the Workshop. This one-day workshop will help leaders: • Feel better prepared to serve in their leadership...
Williston, ND - The Board of Directors of American State Bank & Trust Company of Williston recently approved an anchor donation of $500,000 to the Williston Public School District #1 Innovation Academy. The anchor donation from ASB, combined with many other community, business and energy industry sponsors and a major grant from Williams County, has made it possible to begin remodeling the former indoor pool facility into a dedicated learning space for approximately 400 fifth through eighth...
Sidney, MT — The recent unusually rainy weather has adversely affected the East Holly Street construction project, as well as some nearby residents. High volumes of rain have left the ground saturated and the water with nowhere to go, leading to drainage issues. Both the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River Construction are taking the matter seriously. Knife River is currently contacting affected landowners and will be assessing all damage claims related to the drainage issue. The construction hotline is open 24 hours a d...
SIDNEY, MT - What’s scarier than all the ghosts and goblins roaming the countryside on Halloween? Palmer Amaranth lurking in your fields! Palmer Amaranth, a pigweed relative, is one of the most serious weeds facing American agriculture today and it’s coming this way! After traveling across the southern U.S. and moving northward through the Midwestern states into North Dakota, it now sits on our doorstep ready to pounce. Be prepared. Join us for a free half-day workshop, “Palmer Amaranth: It’s Coming! What You Need to Know” on Tuesday,...
Aspiring adults are encouraged to attend #Adulting on Wednesday evenings, October 30 and November 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at NDSU Extension/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW in Watford City. This program will help upcoming “responsible adults” accomplish (with more success) the more mundane, but necessary tasks in life. Both classes include hands-on activities and a light group meal. Sessions on Wednesday, October 30 will be as follows: • #SmellySocks: Gives you the knowledge and skills to successfully do a load of laundry. • #BudgetBoss: Per...
The Teal Pumpkin Project® is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. Putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep means you have non-food treats available, such as glow sticks or small toys. This simple act promotes inclusion for trick-or-treaters with food allergies or other conditions. There are a few considerations when choosing which non-food items to hand out. First, some non-food items still contain food allergens, such as some brands of moldable clay, may contain wheat. Additionally, try to choose latex-free...
The much anticipated Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Fair and the Lighting of the Fairview Bridge will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Find the perfect gift, or something special for yourself at the Bazaar in the Fairview High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn something new by taking in one of the demonstrations, and enjoy lunch at the concession stand. The spectacular Lighting of the Bridge takes place in Sundheim Park from 5 to 8 p.m., with the fireworks starting at 7 p.m. Take the kids on a hayride, warm up with a hot dog and some...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials have identified the state’s first death associated with the national outbreak of e-cigarette use, or vaping. DPHHS officials say the case involves an individual in their late teens with a history of vaping. State and local health officials have been investigating and officially identified this as a case on October 15. No further information about the individual is being released at this time due to confidentiality. “My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family who has lost a loved...
Sidney, MT – During the Montana Hospital Association Fall Convention and Trade Show, Sidney Health Center received three quality awards for its commitment to cardiac and stroke standards of care. Sidney Health Center received a Quality Improvement Award from the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network (PIN) for its work with cardiac patients. Specifically, hospital staff worked together to reduce door-to-EKG test time in the Emergency Department for patients who present with che...
Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Creole will be performing at the MonDak Heritage Center's HarvestFest event on November 8. Along with Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit's music, attendees will also enjoy seasonal beer and brats (wine and punch for non-beer drinkers) as part of the HarvestFest fundraiser. Tickets are available through the MonDak Heritage Center, $50 per person, $40 for MDHC & NAN members. Attendees for this event must be 21 or older to attend. Originally from southeastern Illinois,...
