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Watford City will be looking festive this year with tons of Christmas events happening throughout November and December. McKenzie County 4-H Junior Leaders are having their Annual Spudfest Friday, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m., at the Watford City Civic Center kitchen. Orders for spuds can be made after 4:30 p.m. by calling 701-570-4472. They are moving it to Main Street near Door 204 at 6 p.m. Watford City Chamber of Commerce's Annual Parade of Lights will be lighting up the city Friday, Nov. 25 at...
It’s about time for a traditional Sidney Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights. Friday, Nov. 25, is the date for the 23rd annual kick-off to the holiday season. The Sidney Chamber of Commerce in partnership with sponsors including ONEOK, Kraken Resources, Dasinger Oil Properties, Cape Air, Thrivent, Johnson Hardware & Furniture and Reynolds Market invite the community to stay in town, shop local and enjoy the festivities. The “early bird” shoppers will benefit from getting to the local stores between 6-11 a.m. to find the Sidney Chamber “elve...
The Alexander Activities Club will be hosting their 2nd Annual Christmas Stroll from-5-9 p.m. Dec. 1 on their Main Street. Christmas shopping, Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, food, hay rides and Comet clothing for sale on Main Street and in the fire hall. All funds go back to the junior high and high school classes for activities for the year. Vendors are welcome to use the QR code or call 701-770-7207....
According to various news outlets such as CBS, NBC, ABC, and even the Wall Street Journal, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise nationwide. Recently, it has been hitting Richland County. According to Richland County’s Undersheriff, Bob Burnison, a few oil field work trucks have lost their catalytic converters to theft just outside of Sidney. There have been a few reports of vehicles inside city limits having the part stolen as well. While converter thefts have been a problem in the area off and on for a while, these latest thefts have b...
A delight for the senses awaits visitors to the Silver Bells Craft and Vendor Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fairview High School with lots to see and do for adults and kids. It’s a perfect time to get that family photo taken and the Art Club can get that taken care of for you! Learn the art of cookie decorating from a pro. Allison’s Cookie Jar will be conducting two adult classes. You must pre-register for a class. Let the kids create a treasure while you shop! The Children’s Crafting Corner hosted by the Honor Society will keep them busy. En...
David passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Village Heath Care, Missoula, MT. Graveside Services for David will be planned for spring of 2023 at Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. More information will be available at a later date. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com....
The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) of Montana is a nonprofit organization promoting motorcycle education, safety and awareness. This organization is involved in various community activities. As the holiday season approaches, they are looking forward to their 28th annual toy drive. This community project collects new toys or dollar donations to buy new toys for those who are less fortunate. They have been working with the Christmas Coalition and Gifts From The Heart for the last 23 years. Last...
The Richland County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers that the first payment of 2022 Real Property taxes and the second payment of 2022 mobile home taxes are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Payments and payment coupons may be mailed or brought to the Richland County Treasurer, 201 West Main, Sidney, MT 59270. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For your convenience there is a payment drop box located in the alley behind the Courthouse. Any payments postmarked, dropped in the drop boxes or brought to the...
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans about ways to stay healthy when preparing and consuming food during the upcoming holiday season. So far in 2022, there have been 25 gastrointestinal illness outbreaks reported in Montana in numerous counties. Twenty-three of these outbreaks were caused or suspected to be caused by norovirus. Norovirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks in Montana and the United States, and people with norovirus infection experience symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and...
July 10-16 young women and girls from across the state of Montana gathered at the Dawson County High School auditorium in Glendive. It was the 2022 Miss Montana Volunteer Program. Grace McPherson, a junior at Fairview High School went to the pageant this summer with Liliana Johnson, Lily Jones, and Brynlee McNally. Grace did not win at the Miss Montana Volunteer Pageant but, contestants who do not win a state title may take a regional one so that they may stay in the program. She came home with...
Now that the snow and cold temperatures have arrived, it is time to consider how you are managing your bulls for the winter and if the current management is meeting their requirements. If you haven’t already, examine bulls and determining if they need to maintain their current condition or gain some weight back that they might have lost during the breeding season. Mature bulls can get by on an all-forage diet, however, young bulls that are still growing need to be fed to reach 75% of their mature body weight by the time they are two years o...
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce continues to host Community Power Hours on the third Tuesday of each month. November featured a special Shop Small message from local business owners Marci Cundiff, Montana Bare Cave; Megan Garza, The Rush; and Marissa Eberling, Badlands Clothing Company. Forty-five community members showed up at the Richland County Extension Office to hear the stories of the presenters, find out about the current challenges and new opportunities and to support these local...
The Fairview Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present a new, limited edition Christmas ornament designed by Fairview native Jeremy D. Krieger who is also a chamber member. The inaugural ornament from the Jeremy Dean Collection features the Lighting of the Bridge, an annual event organized by the Fairview Chamber. “With it being a Chamber event and me having ties to the fireworks and the first show, it was just fitting to be the first one,” Krieger explained. The golden collectible ornaments will go on sale for $15 each at the Silver Bel...
It’s a day full of fun, shopping, and awe-inspiring fireworks! And it’s all in Fairview on Saturday, Nov. 26. The huge lighted ornaments are back at Sundheim Park! See live reindeer, visit with Santa and enjoy some hot chocolate and a hot dog served up by Explore America all beginning at 5 p.m. The incredible fireworks show starts at 7 p.m. For safety reasons, the Fairview Chamber requests that no one be on the bridge after 6 p.m. Saturday night. The first Lighting of the Bridge and fireworks show took place the evening of Nov. 20, 2009 whe...
Each year the McKenzie County Community Foundation provides grants to organizations doing charitable work in McKenzie County. This year they are awarding $12,517 towards area projects. 2022 Community Foundation awardees include: Long X Arts Foundation for their Missoula Children's Theater program; Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems towards the purchase of a NuStep exercise machine in the Horizon Assisted Living Facility; Watford City Park District for a 3-day remote control car...
Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m., the Arnegard Park Board will be having their annual Christmas tree lighting. On that night, the people of Arnegard are welcome to come to Nelson Park with their ornaments for the 23-year-old Blue Spruce that is decorated every year. There will be chili, cookies, hot cocoa, and other desserts for the decorators. They will get to sing carols and decorate the tree. This has been a tradition for six years. It was started to bring a little of the Christmas spirit so prevalent in surrounding towns to Arnegard. It has...
On Friday, Dec. 9, Saturday, Dec.10, and Sunday, Dec. 11, the Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association will be having their gun show at the McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club. Come to buy, sell, trade, or just look! This will be the first year that the gun show will be held at the Sportsman’s Club range. In 2021 it was held at the Rough Rider Center. Friday will be 4-8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is $10 per day. There will be free parking. Concessions will be available. Help will be provided for unloading...
Fairview is indeed the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 26 as the Fairview Community Foundation hosts its annual Festival of Wreaths and Trees at the Double Barrel Saloon. Support the community and take home a beautiful tree or wreath starting with the silent auction from 1-5 p.m., followed by the live auction at 5:30 p.m. Bring the family for a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, or the Grinch, from 3-5 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. The Fairview Community Foundation has hosted this fundraiser since 2016 with all proceeds going to local worth...
The Sidney High School Speech, Drama & Debate Team competed in Circle this pass Saturday. Bringing home 1st place trophies in both Drama and Speech/Debate. The Drama Team: Dramatic Solo: 4th Emma Cundiff, 7th Cayla Hanson; Humorous Solo: 5th Cedar Hovde; Pantomime: 2nd Kylee Burnison; Dramatic Theatre: Amber Brown and Emma Pust. The Speech & Debate Team: Lincoln Douglas Debate: 1st Colten Dahl; Public Forum Debate: 1st Thaylan Fisher and Audrey Oprica, 2nd Kenny Damm and Ivy Cross, Impromptu...
Jerry Bergman, Sidney, started his long time ag career 48 years ago with the Montana State University’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center, Sidney, as a research agronomist/safflower breeder in 1973. He served in this position until 1980 when he was named Superintendent of the MSU Eastern Agricultural Research Center, Sidney. In 1994, he became the co-director of both the Williston Research Extension Center and EARC, Sidney. He continued in this position until December 31, 2011 when he retired from the MSU university system and became the d...
Watford City - Dr. Yolanda Newton, OBGYN, has joined our team and will spearhead women's health and obstetric services. MCHS has not had an obstetrics department in over 25 years, so it is with great excitement that this service line is deployed! Dr. Newton is no stranger to North Dakota having served with Great Plains Women's Health Center in Williston from 2013 to 2017. Returning to North Dakota from North Carolina, Dr. Newton served as both an OBGYN Nocturnist and Assistant Professor of Obste...
Mid-Rivers Communications is offering $93,000 in scholarship funds for Eastern and Central Montana students. The Mid-Rivers Fund for Education, funded by unclaimed capital credits from members, has awarded over $560,000 in scholarships to area students. In 2023, Mid-Rivers will award 36 competitive and 18 drawing scholarships. Scholarship categories reflect the mission and values of the Cooperative and its members. This year’s scholarship program has three categories: • Dawson Community College/Miles Community College Scholarship – In suppo...
Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are urging Montanans to be aware of the importance of appropriate antibiotic use during U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week Nov. 18-24. This is an annual observance that provides participating organizations in the state’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program an opportunity to raise awareness about antibiotic use to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance. DPHHS officials state that while antibiotics are a common treatment for numerous bacterial infections, they are not always the a...
The Sidney Jaycees held their annual Guns and Hoses Dodgeball game Saturday as a fundraiser for the Sidney Police Department and Richland County Fire Department. The fire department lost and chose Mario Winski (shown) to be put in a bite suit to participate in a demonstration with K-9 Ringo.who is owned by Officer Gomke, Sidney Police Department. The fundraiser raised $500 which the fire department and police department chose to donate to the Richland County Food Bank....
Sidney, MT (Nov. 17) - Sidney Health Center is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of Dr. Christine Hoglund. Dr. Hoglund joins the medical staff as an Interventional Pain Management Physician with 20 plus years of experience and recently started seeing and treating patients with acute and chronic pain in Sidney. As an interventional pain management physician, Dr. Hoglund treats acute and chronic pain through a well-rounded, multidisciplinary approach to improve daily functionality and...
