Articles from the November 29, 2023 edition


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  • "Gifts From The Heart" Annual Event To Be Held At Masonic Temple In Sidney Sat., Dec. 9

    Jaymi Mozeak|Nov 29, 2023

    Area volunteers will be holding the annual "Gifts from the Heart" event at the Masonic Temple, Sidney, on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 7 a.m.-noon. "Gifts from the Heart", formally Christmas Coalition, is a program set up for people who feel they can't afford Christmas for their children. The community donated all brand-new and unopened items for attendees to come Christmas shop at no cost. Each child shopped for will receive a hat and mittens. Reusable bags are filled with everything a family would...

  • Foundation For Community Care's Bridge Fund To Help Residents With Travel Expenses For Out Of Area Medical Appointments

    Jaymi Mozeak|Nov 29, 2023

    It is that time again and people across Richland County are receiving mailings asking for donations to the Foundation For Community Care's Bridge Fund. Those who donate have a chance to help ease one of the results of living in Eastern Montana. There are times when Sidney Health Center patients need a specialist at a larger facility for further treatment. This can be a stressful time for the family because often the specialist is hundreds if not thousands of miles away. The Bridge Fund was...

  • Eagle Wrestling Tournament This Week

    Nov 29, 2023

    The Sidney/Fairview wrestling team is holding their annual Eagle Wrestling Tournament Dec. 1-2. Wrestling action will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. For the boys, Friday will begin with all duals. There will be 10 mats running simultaneously. There will be six mats at the Sidney High School with top 16 seated teams and four mats at Central Elementary with the 15 lower seated teams. Championship duals will begin at 2:45 p.m. Friday with the first round of individual tournament...

  • Alexander Christmas Stroll Dec. 7

    Robyn Heck|Nov 29, 2023

    You won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual small-town Christmas stroll celebration on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. CT in Alexander, ND. There will be vendors on Main St., pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Hi-Way Lounge & Grill. Be sure to take in the hay rides, ornament decorating, dance numbers from our local little dancers, and musicians that will be sharing their talents. Along with food for sale at the Lion’s booth (tacos, baked potatoes, soup, caramel apple nachos), and local organizations will be fundraising by selling cider, hot...

  • Dennis Scheetz, 74, Savage, MT

    Nov 29, 2023

    Funeral services for Dennis Scheetz, 74, are Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Dustin Morgan officiating. Visitation is Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Dennis will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.co...

  • Gene E. Emly, 60, Wibaux, MT, formerly of Sidney, MT

    Nov 29, 2023

    Funeral services for Gene Emly were at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. The viewing was one hour before services at the church. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures were shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Gene Edsel Emly was born to Gladys (Enger) and M.P. (Pete) Emly on Jan. 19, 1963 in Sidney, MT. He started...

  • Peggy Jean Zadow, 94, Sidney, MT

    Nov 29, 2023

    Funeral services will be Thursday Nov. 30, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the People’s Congregational Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Peggy will be laid to rest at Newlon Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Peggy Jean Zadow, 94 peacefully passed away on Sunday, N...

  • Watford City Parade of Lights

    Nov 29, 2023

  • Perfect Gift For Fairview Bridge Fans

    Dianne Swanson|Nov 29, 2023

    To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the iconic Fairview Bridge, the Fairview Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Fairview Bridge are offering the second in the highly collectible Jeremy Dean ornament, which features the bridge. Add a copy of “The Fairview Lift Bridge, 110 Years of History”, as the perfect compliment. Filled with historical photos and stories, the booklet details the history of the bridge from construction to present day. The booklets and ornaments are only $15 each or purchase both for just $25. They are available now at...

  • New In-House Children's Counselor At Sidney's Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center

    Jaymi Mozeak|Nov 29, 2023

    The Sidney branch of the Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center is proud to announce they have a new kids counselor. Marissa Amato specializes in kids and families and can meet in person at the Sidney clinic. Like many things in Eastern Montana, Sidney has been a little short on in-person child therapists. In fact, EMCMHC in Sidney has not had an in-person therapist since COVID-19 and has not had a children's therapist for even longer. Children needing services from EMCMHC needed to go t...

  • Gerald "Jerry" Redlin, 99, Sidney, MT

    Nov 29, 2023

    Memorial services for Jerry Redlin, Sidney, MT, are Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Barb Haugerud officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Gerald will be laid to rest in Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran World Relief, the Foundation for Community Care, the MonDak Heritage Center, or a charity of your choice. Fulkerson Stevenson...

  • Rosa Anderson, 72, Sidney, MT

    Nov 29, 2023

    Rosa Linda (Abraham) Anderson, 72, Sidney MT, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Superior, MT, at the home of her daughter, Tasha (Anderson) Dent. Rosa was born Sept. 14, 1951, to Raymond and Phyliss Abraham near Wolf Point, MT. She was the third of 12 siblings. Rosa loved her church, Bible Baptist, Sidney, MT, her family, and her best friends, Pauly McElhenny and Linda Posivio. Rosa had a beautiful smile and loved to tell jokes and...

  • Art In Business Shopping Event Nov. 24–Dec. 24

    Jessie Veeder Scofield|Nov 29, 2023

    The Long X Arts Foundation is combining the arts with small business this holiday season as it hosts the Art in Business Shopping Event Nov. 24–Dec. 24. The foundation has partnered with area Watford City Main Street businesses as well as local artists to make shopping local, unique gifts, and art easy and fun. Nine local artists will have their work on display and for sale in seven different retail locations in Watford City. “With the holiday shopping season in full swing this is a great way to offer a unique experience for shoppers as wel...

  • Montana Supreme Court Says Counties Wrong On 95-Mill Tax Issue

    Eric Dietrich|Nov 29, 2023

    The Montana Supreme Court Wednesday ruled against Montana county governments in a dispute over the Montana Department of Revenue’s authority to order the full collection of the 95-mill state-level school equalization levy, a formerly obscure piece of tax bills that became a flashpoint this fall as state and local officials contended with frustration over rising property taxes. The ruling means that the 49 of 56 Montana counties that chose to collect a lower, 77.9-mill rate on tax bills sent to property owners this fall will likely have to m...

  • Sidney Health Center Holds Annual Membership Meeting

    Nov 29, 2023

    Sidney – The Annual Membership Meeting of Sidney Health Center was held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Sidney Country Club. Highlights of the meeting included presentations from Clifton Larson Allen on the audited financials as well as reports from the Dr. Malua Tambi, Chief of Medical Staff; Jennifer Doty, Chief Executive Officer; and Bob Burnison, Board of Directors President. Two board members were elected to the board including incumbent, Burnison, and Mike Weber. Lance Averett, outgoing b...

  • Sidney Parade of Lights

    Nov 29, 2023

  • Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive Williston

    Nov 29, 2023

    • Enjoy thousands of holiday lights Nov. 25-Dec. 31, in over 75 displays every evening, 5:30-9:30 p.m. from inside your vehicle. • Tune to 107.1 for holiday music! Entry fee is $5 per car. • Check out the lighted photo op spots throughout the park. If in use, be courteous! Wait for the other party to finish before approaching. • Plan to come often? Buy a book of 10 single use passes for $40 (a $10 savings) from the Visitors Center, 212 34th St W. or call us at 701-774-9041. • You can also fill up your Holiday Lights Drive punch card and get a...

  • Watford City's Rough Rider Center To Host Inaugural "Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase"

    Brock White|Nov 29, 2023

    Continuing on in the tradition of dynamic, exciting programming for the community and region, Watford City’s Rough Rider Center will host the inaugural “Border Battle: High School Basketball Showcase” Dec. 8-9. Featuring boys and girls varsity teams from North Dakota and Montana, The “Border Battle” will boast unique and never before seen matchups, as the region’s best up and coming basketball standouts show their skills under the bright lights of The Rough Rider Center. “The Rough Rider Center already has such a great reputation as being the...

  • Holiday Gala

    Nov 29, 2023

    The Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held their first ever Holiday Gala in the newly remodeled Yellowstone building in Sidney. Dueling Pianos entertained the crowd throughout the night....

  • Cerilon Holds Open House Nov. 8

    Jaymi Mozeak|Nov 29, 2023

    Cerilon, a company based out of Alberta, Canada held an open house at Trenton High School on Wednesday, Nov. 8. At the meeting, members of Cerilon’s leadership and technical teams were available to provide an update on the project and answer questions about the 24,000 barrel-per-day gas-to-liquids facility they are planning near Trenton. The facility will use natural gas which is abundant in the region to create premium quality synthetic energy products including lubricant base oils, ultra-low sulfur diesel, and naphtha. They explained some o...

  • 2023 Richland County Taxes Due Reminder, Nov. 30

    Richland County Treasurer Office|Nov 29, 2023

    The Richland County Treasurer would like to remind taxpayers that the first payment of the 2023 real property taxes and second payment of the 2023 mobile home taxes are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. Payments and payment coupons may be mailed or brought to the Richland County Treasurer, 201 W. 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 old courthouse and credit card payments are accepted online at richland.org. Any payments p...

  • Online Auction Supporting Montana 4-H

    Nov 29, 2023

    BOZEMAN — An online auction to support Montana 4-H will be available through Dec. 4, according to the Montana 4-H Foundation. More than 50 lots are up for bid in the Montana 4-H Emerald Auction. Items donated by supporters and county councils include a collection of 4-H clover emblems, woodworking, jewelry, leatherwork and vacation getaways, according to Montana 4-H Foundation Executive Director Jane Wolery. Profits will benefit Montana 4-H youth educational programs. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of MSU Extension and serves n...

  • NDHP And Other First Responders To Host Food And Toy Drive

    Nov 29, 2023

    The North Dakota Highway Patrol, other First Responders, and area businesses are hosting a holiday food and toy drive Saturday, December 2. The multi-location event will take place in Bismarck, Mandan, Williston, and Grand Forks with First Responders on hand at each location accepting donations of new toys and clothing, non-perishable food, and financial donations to purchase toys for children. All collected items will be distributed to local shelters, food pantries, families in need, and non-profit service agencies. Donations will be accepted...