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The senior class of Alexander, ND, led by Amber Severson, Alexander Public School social sciences teacher, want their classmates and community to understand not only how important voting is, but every factor in the process. Working in 5 separate teams, they put together slideshows to show their classmates, which varied depending on grade level, and had the Alexander School bus to take them and any interested community members to the Cartwright, ND, voting station Nov. 5. Team Who, consisting of William Richards, Jordan Hernandez, and Paiten Ive...
FAIRVIEW - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction Inc. are wrapping up major operations on the Fairview West project. The Fairview West project reconstructed six miles of Montana Highway 201 (MT 201), including two miles of new alignment north of Fairview. As part of the realignment, a new intersection was constructed at MT 201 and Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) north of town, which is expected to reduce commercial traffic congestion in Fairview and enhance...
Democrat candidate for governor Ryan Busse and democrat candidate for lieutenant governor Raph Graybill held a town hall in Sidney at the Taphouse Bar & Grill on Oct. 29. Busse and Graybill answered questions from voters on a variety of topics including public lands accessibility, the Montana ballot initiatives and property taxes to name a few....
The spirit of patriotism is alive and well in Glendive, where residents have united every Friday night since early June for a weekly Trump Cruise Rally. Participants gather in the K-mart parking lot, proudly displaying American and Trump flags, transforming the streets of Glendive into a vibrant display of unity and purpose as the Trump Train rolls through town. As excitement builds, the community is gearing up for a Trump Victory Party on Saturday, Nov. 9, regardless of the election outcome....
Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Lambert School old gym, Lambert, MT, with Pastor Dennis Gugger officiating. A family receiving friends service was held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. at the Christian and Missionary Church, Lambert, MT. "Pops" will be laid to rest in the Lambert Cemetery, Lambert, MT. A luncheon followed services at the Fox Lake Community Center, Lambert, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances,...
Following Harold's wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no service. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Harold Lloyd Thompson was born on Aug. 16, 1927, to Doc and Amelia (Goman) Thompson in Baraboo, WI. He was the youngest of nine children. On Oct. 4, 1949, he married his forever sweetheart, Clarice Thompson, in Reedpoint, MT. They had 75 years together...
(Updated 11-6-24): Memorial Services will be Thursday November 7, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Bill Buckley officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. 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. Marlo (Piker) Ray Salsbury was born May 5, 1960, in Sidney MT to Loyd & Myrl (Lyon) Salsbury. Piker...
The Richland County Health Department is offering clients a customer satisfaction survey in an effort to improve the delivery of services. The survey is available in hard copy, as a QR code, or a link, and will be offered between Oct. 21 and Nov. 20. If you have received services at the Health Department in the past 12 months, whether that was in-person, on the phone, or via email, you are encouraged to complete the survey. Survey results will be used to develop quality improvement efforts to better meet the needs of the community. To access...
Montana State University Extension is excited to present the Cattle Academy conference in Miles City, MT, Nov. 19-20. Cattle Academy is a regional educational conference that brings together beef cattle producers with the professionals who support them. Cattle Academy aims to educate producers on timely topics, current research from state Extension programs and industry leaders, and innovative technology that relates to beef production and management. The two-day event is packed with great speakers and topics including Calving Challenges with...
MSU Richland County Extension office is hosting a Rancher Roundtable: Nutrition, Toxins, and All of the Above workshop on Wednesday, Nov.13 at 6 p.m. at the Richland County Extension Office, 1499 N Central Ave. MSU Extension Beef Specialist, Megan Van Emon will be present to discuss toxins in feedstuffs, cattle nutrition during gestation, and more. Bring your questions and plan to attend on Nov. 13....
The countdown to Christmas has begun in Sidney, and the community is excited to celebrate with a series of festive events leading up to the Magical Montana Christmas Festival. From free activities to unique dining experiences, there is something for everyone this holiday season. Nov. 29: Kicking Off the Festivities The festivities start with a FREE Open Skating session from 1-3 p.m. at the Richland Ranger Hockey Dome. Families can enjoy a fun afternoon on the ice, perfect for all ages. Later, join Santa for a FREE Movie at the Centre Theatre...
Great Northern Events held a groundbreaking ceremony Williston on Oct. 29. Great Northern Events will be an full service event venue for weddings, anniversaries, meetings and other events located in the former Select Ford location in downtown Williston....
As a longtime rancher and legislator, protecting rural Montanans from legislation that infringes upon economic liberties and promotes government interference is my top priority. This is why I vehemently oppose the Biden administration’s new tailpipe emissions rule. The rule dictates that by 2032, at least 56% of new vehicle sales must be Electric Vehicles (EVs). This will severely hurt Montana ranchers, farmers, and workers by increasing personal expenditures to comply with the EPA mandate. Requiring Montana families to purchase electric c...
The Sidney volleyball team secured a spot at divisionals by defeating Dawson County during a play-in game held at home on Nov. 2. The Eagles will take on Billings Central in Lewistown on Nov. 7....
Sidney High School hosted 16 schools plus140 competitors in the Speech, Drama & Debate season opener. The Speech and Debate team lead by coaches Gail Staffanson and Warren Clark placed 2nd over all in Class A Sweeps. Extemporaneous: 1st Keaton Burke, 2nd Elicia Snodgrass Original Oratory: 1st Tytus Carter, 2nd Robert Knotts Informative: 1st Mason Quick. Lincoln Douglas Debate: 2nd Oliver Slade, 4th Ivy Cross, 8th Kenny Damm. The Drama Team lead by Coach Christy Pierce placed 2nd in over-all...
The Fairview Warriors competed for the first time this season in Sidney lead by Coach Sharisse Slade, with 5 competitors Fairview placed 2nd in Class B Drama Sweeps. Classic Theatre: 1st Klara Karren & Ivy Slade. Humorous Solo: 2nd Evie Karren. Dramatic Theatre: 5th Kyra Buckley & Emmalyn Romero....
The Fairview Warriors took care of business on Saturday, Nov. 2 afternoon in the opening round of the 8-man playoffs at Sheridan. The top-ranked Warriors sprinted to a 28-7 first quarter lead and extended that lead to 57-14 at half-time. The final score ended up at 70-21. The Warriors put up some eye-popping rushing stats in this game. Wyatt McPherson rushed 9 times for 202 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also added 3 2-point conversions and was 2-3 on PAT kicks. Troy Karst rushed 7 times for 194...
Marilyn J. Olson passed away on Nov. 1, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community, Dickinson, ND. She was born to Clarence and Margaret Bourassa on Nov. 29, 1944, in Scobey, MT. She grew up with her older brother (Ron), whom she was close to throughout her life. Marilyn spent her early years in Whitetail, MT, where she attended primary school, later moving to Spokane, WA, for high school. After graduation, she returned to Montana to join her parents in Crane, where she helped run the family business...
8 Real Property Tax Statements have been mailed and notice is hereby given that the first half of all taxes levied and assessed with be due and payable on or before 5 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2024, and that unless paid prior to that time the amount then due will be delinquent and will draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from and after such delinquency until paid, and 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. And that the second half of all taxes levied and assessed with be due and payable on or before 5 p.m. on June 2,...
One of five sisters, Kendel Hofer, Williston, ND, had years of duck hunting under her belt before she could even lift a shotgun. Today, she can say she has bagged bucks by bow in North Dakota, elk hunted in Montana, brought down snow geese, and even watched her dad successfully hunt stag in New Zealand. Her grandfather, Charles Nehring, made hunting a family priority. Both he and his wife, Persis, were excellent shots, competition winning even for his part. Her grandmother encouraged the girls...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2024 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from select units in the northeastern portion of the state. Samples will be tested from deer taken from units 1, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F1, 2K1, 2K2, 2L, 3A4 and 3B2. Outside of this area, hunters can still have their animal tested by taking it to a Game and Fish district office, deer head collection site or by using a self-sampling kit. CWD is a slow-moving brain disease of deer, mo...
Since late August, wildlife biologists have been monitoring scattered reports of white-tailed deer found dead in a portion of southwestern North Dakota. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease was confirmed in a number of these cases. “EHD is a viral disease transmitted by biting gnats,” said Dr. Charlie Bahnson, Game and Fish wildlife veterinarian. “We see a low level of EHD most years. It typically stays fairly localized, but every so often it can intensify into a significant die-off. The combined outbreak in 2020 and 2021 was probably the worst in me...
The state Game and Fish Department is allowing hunters with whitetail or “any” deer gun licenses in several units in western North Dakota the option of turning those licenses in for refunds. Casey Anderson, wildlife chief, said the decision is based on scattered reports of white-tailed deer mortality caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease that began in late August. Hunters with antlered whitetail, antlerless whitetail, any antlered and any antlerless licenses, are eligible for refunds in units 3D1, 3D2, 3E1, 4B, 4C, and 4D. Hunters who ret...
