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On Nov. 16 the Richland County Sportsmen's Club, Inc. held a meeting to discuss plans for a new shooting range in the county. The club has been making attempts to reach out to landowners for property to either purchase or lease for the new facility. The club has been visiting other shooting ranges in surrounding counties to get different ideas on ways to layout and build the outdoor facility. Currently, Richland County doesn't have a designated public place to safely sight in firearms, conduct...
The Alexander Activities Club & FTC #9963 Team are hosting Alexander’s Christmas Stroll on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5-9 p.m. There will be a dinner provided by the senior class of Alexander Public School, various vendors throughout town, a selfie station, photos with Santa, Christmas decorations, Color Guard, hot chocolate/apple cider booth, hayrides, lights on Main Street, and much more. This event helps support the different classes at Alexander Public School and local businesses and vendors....
The Rough Rider Center is holding a Christmas Fest with a variety of activities on Saturday, Dec 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be several vendors, photos with Santa, Christmas wreath silent auction, crafts, food, and more. There is a $5 admission fee per person, which includes a Christmas craft kit for ages 12 and under. “I am excited to bring a fun-filled Christmas event to the community of Watford City and surrounding areas,” Rough Rider Center’s Lead Event Coordinator Asha Kirkland said. For more information on this event, visit the Rough...
The Sunrise Women’s Clinic is hosting its annual Light the Way Christmas Gala at the Richland County Event Center Thursday, Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. MT. There will be a banquet dinner, silent auction, Christmas choir, and guest speaker (Ashton Nielsen-Davis). The silent auction will have handmade or new Christmas items including ornaments, table runners, quilts, etc. The proceeds from the gala will directly benefit the Clinic and expecting families in the area. The event helps pay for all the overhead costs. The Clinic is hoping to raise enough f...
Services for Eugene “Gene” Brost, 81, Sidney, MT are pending at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Interment will be in Sidney 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. Eugene “Gene” passed away on Wednesday morning, Nov. 24, 2021, at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT....
Memorial services for Eldon Moos, 63, Sidney, MT, are at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Mike Hussey officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Eldon passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Billings Clinic, Billings, MT....
Memorial services for Gary L. Schmoll, 70, Sidney, MT are at Carpenters Church, Sidney, MT, 10 a.m., Friday Dec. 3, 2021, with Gloria Buxbaum officiating. Inurnment will be in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Gary Schmoll passed away on Nov. 16, 2021, at Sidney Extended Care after his long battle with cancer. Gary was born in Sidney, MT, to Phillip and Etha Schmoll on July 2, 1951. He graduated from Sidney Hi...
Larry Reidle, 74, Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 in Billings, MT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 at Heights Family Funeral Home, 733 West Wicks Lane, Billings, MT. Larry William Reidle was born on May 21, 1947 in Sidney, MT. He was the middle son to William (Bill) Reidle and Irene (Eckart) Reidle. Larry grew up farming alongside his father north of Fairview in Nohly, MT. He was a natural born farmer; it was in his blood...
The Sidney High School wrestling team will be competing in the Eagle Invitational Tournament Dec. 3 & 4 at Sidney High School. The annual tournament was not held last year due to COVID restrictions. This year seven teams from out of the area will be competing. Teams from Post Falls & Columbia, Idaho; Manhattan & Seymour, Illinois; Oak Harbor, Ohio and Rapid City, South Dakota will be in attendance as well as many other schools from Montana and North Dakota. Montana Class AA schools will not be...
The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, Long X Liquor Store, and Long X Arts Foundation is looking to give back to the community this holiday season with a Giving Gala at the Long X Visitor Center, Watford City, 6:30-10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. “Our main effort is to provide an enjoyable evening for the community, bring everyone together and provide a chance to “give back,” Long X Pioneer Museum Director Jan Dodge said. This semiformal event will have valet parking, tons of dancing, live holiday music by Mick Soiseth and Lane Sandstrom, appet...
Watford City is hopeful that it will be home to a one-of-a-kind facility that would “up-skill” area employers’ current workforce, create more opportunities for students, and provide a variety of services to the area. Since 2016, economic development and industry partners have discussed a technical skills center at various levels. “The Workforce Skills Initiative has met regularly for several years to discuss ways the school district, economic development, and local business and industry can collaborate at a higher level to better prepare...
Gifts from the Heart is set for Saturday Dec. 11, at Masonic Temple across from the Main St. courthouse from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. There are a few things we implemented last year that served us well, so we are going to keep the numbering of the vehicles with one tweak. When you arrive at the Masonic Temple please come to the front door immediately to receive your number, instead of us coming to you. You will then return to your car, placing your number on your windshield, until you see your number on the board our callers will be carrying. Bring your...
Johnson Corners Christian Academy was founded in 1982 and just under 1,100 young people have come and gone through the school where the Bible is taught and young people can take college level classes for college credits, while finishing high school classes in a fully state approved K-12 school. This year’s event will be held in the fieldhouse at the Roughrider Center, Watford City. There will be a free will soup supper starting at 5 p.m., silent auction and the live auction will start at 6:30 p.m. The live auction will consist of many homemade...
Medora, ND - The public is invited to celebrate Medora’s Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas Dec. 4-5 at Chateau de Morès State Historic Site, Medora. Held in conjunction with events in the Medora community, visitors can participate in a gingerbread house competition and enjoy an open house. All event times are Mountain time. The Interpretive Center will host the open house Friday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5, noon-5 p.m. Activities include the Gingerbread House Contest viewing and voting on-site and at facebook.c...
The weather this year has presented many challenges. A drought that started in 2020, a frost in late May and hot, dry weather during the summer had a huge effect on crop production. "Having the ability to irrigate during droughty weather conditions makes a difference in crop production," says Tom Scherer, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural engineer. To help farmers with their irrigation management, NDSU Extension is holding an irrigation workshop in conjunction with the...
A Heart Like Water, a film set in 1887 Dakota Territory, will be premiering next month in Watford City. The film, based on true events, chronicles the experiences of a husband and wife as they struggle to keep their family together as new residents on the Dakota frontier. The film stars Daniel Bielinski & Tiffany Cornwell and is directed by Charlie Griak. The film will show at the WCHS Theater--one night only--on Friday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. It will also be showing in other North Dakota cities such as Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Belfield and...
Williston Community Builders Festival of Trees, Dec. 4 On Saturday, Dec. 4 from 6-11 p.m., the Williston Community Builders will hold their annual Festival of Trees event at Williston Area Recreation Center. The event this year will be bigger and better than ever, with all proceeds from the event pledged to the Williston Outdoor Pool project. The evening will consist of a great meal, tree and wreath auction, music and fun! Formal attire is requested. You can get in touch with the Williston Community Builders via Facebook, ht...
Individuals are encouraged to get creative and make their best ornament to hang on the community Christmas tree for a chance to win a prize pack. The deadline date to place their ornaments is Friday, Dec. 10. The tree was donated by Marilyn McGinley and was moved on Monday, Nov. 22 to its holder on the corner of 26th St. E. and 2nd Ave. W. The contest is open to all ages with the following age groups: • Under 6 • 7-10 • 11-14 • 15+ To successfully enter the contest, individuals must: • Take a picture of their ornament on the Community Christmas...
Enjoy thousands of holiday lights now through Dec. 31, 5:30-9:30 p.m. nightly in over 75 displays every evening from inside your vehicle. Tune to 107.1 for holiday music. Entry fee is $5 per car. For those who plan to come often purchase a book of 10 single use passes for $40 from the Visitors Center at 212 Airport Road or call 701-774-9041. You can also fill up your Holiday Lights Drive punch card and get an additional night free. Punch cards are available at the gatehouse while supplies last. Featured Nights Thursday, Dec. 2 - Polar Express...
In response to COVID-19, Great Northern Development Corporation has partnered with Headwaters RC&D, America's Small Business Development Center of Montana, Big Sky Economic Development, and the MDT Small Business Enterprise Program to present the Rise & Restore Small Business Summit. This event will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 12, 2022, at Richland County Event Center followed by the Minnow Tank Business Competition. Nikki Edmonds, creator, and owner of Canty Boots®, will be featured as...
Bozeman — Registration is now open for the 2022 Montana and Wyoming Sugar Beet and Malt Barley Symposium, which will be held Jan. 12-13 at Billings Hotel and Convention Center, Billings. The event is hosted by the Mountain States Crop Education Association, or MSCEA, which is comprised of industry representatives as well as Montana State University Extension faculty members. The first day of the event will focus on barley production. Presentations will cover topics including precision agriculture and disease, nutrient and weed management. F...
Honorable Senator Jon Tester, Thank you for all your keeping the interests of the citizens of Montana first and foremost in all your decisions while serving as a Senator from Montana. Currently All Montanans are facing a critical situation because of the threatening mandate from our Federal Government. As one of the Richland County Commissioners I am on the Board of Eastern Montana Community Mental Health, which serves seventeen counties in eastern Montana. I also serve on the Board of Foundation for Community Care and know some of the...
Dr. Jeff Mosley, MSU Extension, talked to a packed room in Grazing Management; Decisions After Severe Drought workshop at the Montana Farm Bureau Federation Convention, Billings, last week. In his presentation, Mosely explained that drought is an inevitable part of normal climate fluctuations in the semi-arid rangeland that exists in Montana. “The severe drought in 2021 makes it necessary to adjust grazing management not only for 2022 but into 2023, especially for pastures that will be grazed in spring and early summer of 2022 or 2023,” Mos...
