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A Hometown Holiday Benefit for Janaye Rayman will be held at the Sidney Elks Lodge, Friday, Dec. 22 from 6-11 p.m. This benefit is for a Sidney High School alumna, by her fellow alumni. The daughter of Ron and Cyndee Brown; Janaye made many friends, was an all-star athlete, and did well in school. After graduating Sidney High School, she went on to Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD, to get a bachelor's degree in radiology. She met her husband, Elliot, there and started a business,...
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte visited Hi-Line Home Programs in Sidney as part of his 12 Days of Giving Campaign, Thursday, Nov. 30. His third visit to Sidney this year was a blessing to the non-profit that services seven counties. During Gianforte's 12 Days of Giving Campaign he travels around Montana, donating his entire salary to non-profits helping the people of Montana. For the third day of his campaign, he came to Sidney and recognized Hi-Line Home Programs, donating a check for $20,425,...
Our community has put together an amazing line-up of events for the month of December that we are officially calling the Reindeer Games. The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has these events listed on their community calendar. The MonDak Heritage Center is offering a Christmas Calligraphy class on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., which provides another fun night to be creative for the holidays. As we get closer to Christmas, Dec. 9 is packed with fun activities. There is a Cookie Crawl at participating area businesses. You will find a cookie to sample while you...
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...
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 need for Christmas dinner; including a $15 meat...
The Richland County Food Bank will be setting up on Wednesday, Dec. 13, for their Christmas for Seniors and Disabled. They are looking for help with delivery, set up and helping the seniors. Distribution will be Thursday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-noon. If you know anyone in Sidney that could use a small hand up during the Christmas season, please encourage them to call the Food Bank at 406-433-8142. Any help or donations with this event would be appreciated. The Food Bank would appreciate any donations by Monday, Dec. 11 for this event. Items the...
Sunday, Dec. 10 from 1:30–3 pm the MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating MonDak Christmas in Whoville. This fun-filled afternoon will include photos with Santa, a Grinch Gift giveaway, possibly a Grinch sighting, refreshments, a bake sale, live music, and a free craft project for kids. Everyone is invited to this free event! The MonDak Heritage Center is decorated for the holidays and currently has several new art and history exhibitions on display. During this Whoville-themed event, purchase one of a kind, locally made Grinch ornaments f...
Each year, the McKenzie County Community Foundation provides grants to organizations doing charitable work in McKenzie County. This year, they are awarding $13,180 towards area projects. 2023 Community Foundation awardees include: Long X Arts Foundation for their Missoula Children's Theater program; Benefit Fund of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems towards an Infant Bereavement Program and Chronic Care Management Program; Watford City Park District for remote control car kits for youth...
Richland Federal Credit Union Senior Loan Officer, Nancy Verschoot is retiring after 20+ years of service to the community and her fellow credit union members. During that time, Verschoot has been a major contributor to the credit union's growth from a $19 million institution to over $100 million today. In addition to serving the borrowing needs of RFCU members, particularly the agricultural community, Verschoot also skillfully navigated many regulatory oversight changes facing financial...
Funeral services for Elizabeth Hatter, 96, Sidney, MT, will be Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Squaw Gap Community Center, Homesteaders Gap, ND, with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and stories. Visitation was Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. A friends and family service was held Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney,...
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Lange, 82, Savage, MT, were at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at the First Lutheran Church, Savage, MT, with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Cremation followed services and Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, assisted the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures were shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robert "Bob" Lee Lange, 82, passed away Nov. 24, 2023. Bob was born on Jan. 10, 1941, to Leo and Gertrude (Kennedy) Lange in Glendive,...
There will be the 8th annual “Santa Fun Run” on Saturday, Dec. 9, starting at 10 a.m., at Fox Run, 414 N. Central Ave. There will be both a 5K course as well as a one-mile route for families. The registration fee is $25 and ends Dec. 8 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Run as Santa, one of his many elves or an ugly sweater. The real Santa will be there to kick off the run. A portion of the proceeds from the run will benefit the local Christmas Coalition “Gifts from the Heart” event that is an annual gift distribution to those in need in the communi...
The Richland Ranger Bantams traveled to Mandan, Jamestown and Dickinson and came home with 3 wins! On Friday, Dec. 1 they defeated Mandan 4-1; Saturday, Dec. 2 they defeated Jamestown 8-0; and Sunday, Dec. 3 they defeated Dickinson 3-2. The Bantams will travel to Minot, ND for a three-day tournament Dec. 15-17....
Eagle Invitational Sidney Results 113 Lbs. Gordan Knapp 2nd Gordan Knapp (S) deceived a bye Gordan Knapp (S) pinned Will Merkel (CC) 2:40 Gordan Knapp (S) pinned Pierce Hurd (RC) 4:32 Gordan Knapp (S) pinned Logan Loaiza (PF) 1:59 Jake Glaser (D) dec. Gordan Knapp (S), 4-2 132 lbs. Brenner Mullin - 6th Brenner Mullin (S) pinned Michael Moorman (L) 2:41 Brenner Mullin (S) pinned Teagan Anderson (HP) 1:46 Brenner Mullin (S) pinned Logan Brown (RC) 4:30 Gage Glaser (D ) tec. fall Brenner Mullin...
Badlands Search & Rescue held a mock exercise in tandem with a search and rescue (SAR) demonstration for the McKenzie County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, Dec. 2, out of the Little Missouri National Grasslands Bennett Campground. In conjunction with the scenario of the mock exercise and demonstration, the command post was set up and operational on the night of Friday, Dec. 1. Ten of the 18 members of Badlands SAR were on hand to showcase their abilities and make-up of the team. From the support...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association held their annual meeting last week at the Elks Lodge. The meeting included industry updates from the North Dakota Stockmen's Association and the Montana Stockgrowers Association. The annual Steer Scholarship recipient was also announced at the meeting. Annually, the MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association offers a Steer Scholarship to a 4-H member who is interested in participating in their first market beef project. This year the recipient was Jodi Albus....
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...
The "33rd Annual Miniature Art Show" will be on display through Saturday, Jan. 13 at the MonDak Heritage Center. One of the best and most anticipated art shows of the year, the "Miniature Art Show" highlights artists from around the world who work in the miniature format! The artists are restricted to creating works no larger than 5" x 7" and many produce work far smaller, sometimes as small as a postage stamp, with amazing detail. This year's show features over 70 entries from 27 different...
Montana State University Extension recently recognized staff, faculty and supporters at a fall conference in Bozeman. “We are fortunate to have accomplished faculty and staff making a positive impact on the people and places of Montana,” said Cody Stone, MSU Extension executive director. “It is an honor to recognize their contributions through our awards program.” The MSU Extension Director’s Office annually recognizes outstanding faculty and staff who attain distinctive success in their chosen field or profession and/or perform outstandi...
The Williston Downtowners Annual Holiday Stroll is Friday, Dec. 8, from 5-8 p.m. The stroll has been going on for over 10 years and is a perfect time to get some Christmas shopping done while enjoying the music, art, and other sights that add to the atmosphere. This annual three-hour event has been a mainstay for downtown Williston. This year it will consist of sales along the two blocks on Main St. from 4th Ave.-2nd Ave. The hot cocoa contest between participating businesses is back. There will be seven different entries for the contest this...
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...
Many Montanans have heard about Energy Share of Montana, but may not realize exactly what it does. Energy Share helps Montanans who are facing loss of heat or lights in their homes and who have no resources to pay the bill themselves. Assistance is situationally-based, not income-based. This means that even if someone has an income that is higher than normal poverty guidelines, if their situation is such that they’re about to lose their heat or lights and they have no money in the bank to pay that bill, there is a good chance Energy Share c...
Each year, the Williston City Commission and STAR Fund Advisory board allocate up to $50,000 for nonprofit groups and organizations to fund activities and projects that improve the quality of life in and around the Williston area. Grant recipients in the past include: Upper Missouri District Health Unit Safe Seats Program, Maah Daah Hey Trail, Williston Sea Lions, Western North Dakota Honor Flight and many others. The Community Enhancement Grant program is made possible through the Williston STAR Fund which was created to help provide...
