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Brent Sanford's six-year term as Watford City mayor ended Dec. 9. A celebratory send-off at Door 204 followed an open house event for him that evening. Sanford will take the reigns as North Dakota's lieutenant governor on Thursday alongside governor-elect Doug Burgum. Burgum will present his inaugural address on Jan. 3, 2017. Sanford said he looks forward to what comes next. "It's going to be exciting taking what we learned in Watford City and applying it statewide," he said. "Doug has a lot of...
Daniel Stenberg has recently been hired by McKenzie County as its Economic Development Coordinator. A native of Watford City, he previous worked as a labor market information research analyst for Job Service North Dakota; staff assistant at the Federal Reserve Board and as manager of regional initiatives for the Midwestern Governors Association. "I am really excited by the prospect of being a part of our county's economic development efforts. Obviously Watford City and McKenzie County have...
To prevent further drug and alcohol abuse in the community, Sidney's Foundation for Community Care has purchased four prescription drug drop boxes and six alcohol testing devices with leftover funds from its Red Ribbon Week account. Bob Burnison, Richland County undersheriff, said it is all about keeping people safe. "We really want people to utilize these [prescription drop boxes] if they have prescriptions that they quit using," he said. "If they've had a loved one that they've lost and have...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s district 1 advisory board meeting in Watford City that was originally scheduled for Dec. 5 is now set for Monday, Dec. 19. District 1 – Counties: Divide, McKenzie and Williams Date: Dec. 19 – 7 p.m. Location: Rough Rider Center, 2209 Wolves Den Parkway, Watford City Host: Mule Deer Foundation Advisory board member: Jason Leiseth, Arnegard, 586-3714...
The US Fish and Wildlife has just released their biological opinion supporting the fish bypass at Intake. According to the report all the latest science, including that of fish biologist Patrick Braaten, who has been studying Pallid sturgeon migration and has observed Pallid sturgeon using existing natural bypass channels, supports the building of a bypass designed to mimic those natural conditions. By December 20, a progress report from the Army Corps of Engineers and the US Bureau of Reclamation referencing both the Environmental Impact...
February will be here before we know it. Mark the second weekend in February (February 10 & 11th) on your calendars for the Glendive Agri-Trade Expo (GATE) as we celebrate the 39th year of this exceptional agricultural tradeshow at the Eastern Plains Event Center (EPEC) in Glendive. Every year, vendors from surrounding states and Canada convene in Glendive to showcase their products and get up close and personal with area residents. Northern AgNetwork and KXGN will again be on hand for interviews and live broadcasts during the show. This is a...
The CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Foundation has been awarded a $46,200 grant from Farm Credit Services. Farm Credit Services of North Dakota, Farm Credit Services of Mandan and AgriBank, established the Rural Community Grant Fund to assist in the implementation and development of projects and programs in communities and rural areas in western North Dakota which have been impacted by mineral exploration. “Farm Credit is pleased to provide grant funds to CHI St. Alexius Health Williston,” says Claude Sem, CEO of Farm Credit Services of Nor...
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an innovative workforce development partnership with Train ND Northwest. Through this collaboration the Chamber intends to support their members’ business, professional, and personal development by providing training courses at a discounted cost to Chamber members. “Chamber Business Academy is an exciting partnership and an added benefit we can offer to our members which will only boost our businesses and help our employers “said Janna Lutz, Chamber President. “A highly skilled workf...
Esprit Health Clinic held their 2nd Anniversary Open House and Central MediSpa Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, Dec. 7th. Pictured from left to right is Cynthia Vitt, Rhonda Wheeler, Lana Schumacker, McKen-Z Ramus, Family Nurse Practitioner Michelle Frank, Srining Tyastuti, Interim Chamber Director Laura Schieber, and Chamber Ambassadors Enid Huotari and Stacey Tuttle. (Photo by Meagan Dotson)...
Devin Lear welcomes anyone who likes a clean vehicle to his new business, Innovative Automotive Appearance located at 621 E. Main St., Sidney. The business offers everything from basic detailing to paint corrections for cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and RVs. Special requests are welcome. "Just ask. If I can do it, I will," Lear said. The heated shop, with both wet and dry bays, guarantees the customer a clean, dry vehicle, even in the dead of winter. Discounts are offered to veterans,...
(BPT) - Some people are incredibly easy to shop for. You can go into any store and find something they would like. For others, you can spend months looking and still not discover the right gift. So what do you get the person who has everything? Furthermore, how can you get a unique gift at an affordable price? Forget candy, ties and slippers. These 10 gifts for under $100 are sure to be special, memorable and brighten your loved one's day. Vintage toys Nostalgia is alive and well during times...
As a child, Christmas enthralled me. Every December we made so many happy memories preparing for and savoring the holiday season to the fullest. We baked cookies, some of which we hung on the tree until the year a mouse discovered the cookies and helped himself, which in itself makes me smile even now as I recall that long ago and far away Christmas. Each year I helped my dad hang the large five pointed star on the chimney, covered with strands of multicolored lights that the entire neighborhood could view and enjoy. My dad and my brother...
If you are a caregiver to a parent, spouse or other older adult you may want to consider attending a new course offered in Watford City, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week educational program to provide family caregivers with tools to increase their self-care and confidence. This series of classes will be held on Thursdays, January 5 to February 9, 2017 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm CT at the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County (located in the County Bui...
The Richland County Food Bank is in need of community support. As fall has turned into winter we have seen a larger need within the community for food assistance. If you would consider sharing a can of tuna, ramen noodles, soups, dish soap, these are just a few of the items that we distribute every Monday and Thursday. All items need to be non-expired, and unopened. The Food Bank is available by appointment by calling 433-8142. Thank you for your continued support of the Food Bank....
The Richland County DUI Task Force is continuing our effort to confront and reduce buzzed and impaired driving in our county. The Holiday Token Project runs from December 23, 2016 to January 2, 2017. The free ride tokens are provided to local establishments. In turn the establishments disseminate the tokens to anyone who may be impaired, thus providing a free option to get home safe. The Task Force would like to continue with the Holiday Token Program, but we need your help. Last year the Holiday Token Program cost the Task Force $1425.86. We...
Annie’s Project Some women in the agriculture world have heard of Annie’s Project. So what is it? A program for empowering women in agriculture to be better business partners through networks and by managing and organizing critical information. Farm and ranch women are decision makers, so why Annie’s Project? This is a six-week course that is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing and the legal...
The Sidney boys basketball team traveled to Havre this past weekend to play in the Tip Off Tournament.. Pictured is Michael McGinnis fighting for a basket. Sidney beat the Havre Blue Ponies 58-53 and the Miles City Cowboys 54-40. (Photo by Kathy Johnson.)...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced today that in the last three months there have been 12 norovirus outbreaks in Montana that have sickened more than 250 people. This is three times the number of outbreaks usually reported during this time of year. Norovirus, a very contagious virus that can affect anyone, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis in Montana and the US. Outbreaks have occurred in the counties of Cascade, Flathead, Rosebud, Sanders, Valley and Yellowstone. “Most of these outbreaks occurred i...
Greytak Calendars are again available at Sidney financial institutions and at the Richland County extension office. At just $10 each, these make great gifts, or purchase some for yourself. All proceeds go towards 4-H projects....
Across the United States, there are fewer than 200 one-room school houses in operation. Montana is home to approximately 75 of them - more than any other state. Neil Chaput de Saintonge and Keith Graham travelled to one-third of the Montana schools in 2013/2014 to meet the teachers and students and to document their experiences. This exhibition comprises 25 photographs that were curated from more than 200 images shot by Chaput and Graham. The resulting photo essay depicts the story of the...
Thanks to the Robert E Herman Family Foundation the Williston Salvation Army was able to have an even greater impact this Thanksgiving. Funds from the family foundation were used to purchase food and gift cards for turkeys to be distributed through The Salvation Army’s food pantry. The generous gift allowed individuals and families to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in the comfort of their own home with their loved ones. A total of 212 individuals and families received assistance for Thanksgiving this year from The Salvation Army. Throughout the e...
