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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2019 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from units in more than half of the state. Samples from hunter-harvested deer taken in the eastern portion of the state will be tested from units 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F1, 2F2, 2G, 2G1, 2G2 and 2L. In addition, deer will be tested in the northwest from units 3A1, 3A2, 3A3 (that portion of the unit north of U.S. Highway 2) and 3B1, in the west from units 4B and 4C, and in...
Lambert School Honor Roll Lambert School supports two honor roll awards. Students maintaining a 4.0 – 3.5 will earn an “A” honor roll status. Students with a 4.0 are indicated with an “*”. “B” honor roll status is for students earning a 3.0 – 3.49 “A” Honor Roll 3.5-4.0 Jr. High: Nicolas Engesser, Gracie Gonsioroski*, Lauren Prevost*, and ShaeLyn Williams. High School: Casey Cayrer*: Garrett Cayer: Elizabeth Hill*; Seth Prevost*; Tyler Thiessen; Iryna Baliaba; Colter Carda; Gabe Gonsioroski; Courtney Herman; Alyssa Hill*; Aiden Killick*; Lau...
Russel "Russ" E. Wells, 73, Sidney, MT, passed away peacefully from metastatic bladder cancer, surrounded by his family at Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT, September 29, 2019. Russ was born at home near Grygla, MN, to Joseph Milton Wells and Virginia Marilyn (Wagner) Wells. He was a 1963 graduate of Goodrich, MN, High School and attended Dickinson State College, Dickinson, ND. He married Linda Bolken, Alexander, ND, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND, on February 19, 1966. They...
Russ and I met in the fall of 1963, Russ had recently moved from Minnesota to Dickinson with his parents and family. Russ's dad, Joe, and his older brother, John, were drawn to Dickinson with a company that built electrical transmission lines. Russ and I met in the Journalism Department at Dickinson State University. We hit it off right away and became best friends. Besides everyday journalism classes the department put out a newspaper called the Western Concept. Russ and I wrote a column about...
This year marks the 74th Annual Old Settler's Day Celebration in Alexander, North Dakota. The event will take place Aug. 29 through Aug. 31. The event kicks off with a bonfire on Thursday the 29th, at 7 p.m. This year, Dick and Janice Iverson are being honored. "We are mindful that our parents dating back to the early 1900s are the real pioneers in our story," the Iversons said. Dick's parents, Dedrick and Malla, made their first home north of Alexander by renting the Donahue farmhouse near the...
In June 2019, board members of the McKenzie County Job Development Authority (JDA) announced the start of a new program that is designed to help defray infrastructure costs for qualifying housing projects in McKenzie County. The program will prove to be beneficial to the citizens of McKenzie County who are affected by the high cost of living, by providing a development subsidy of up to $50,000 per single-family house in McKenzie County. The program is called the JDA Housing Subsidy Program, and...
The North Dakota International Pageant System is looking for the next Mrs., Miss, Teen, and Pre-Teen contestants in Watford City, Arnegard, and Alexander! Who do you know that you would like to represent your community? Pre-Teen: Age 10-12 Teen: Age 13-18 Miss: Age 19-30 Mrs. (Married): Age 21-56 Ambassador: Age 19+ The North Dakota International Pageant System showcases the accomplishments of today’s married women, young women, and teens across North Dakota. The North Dakota International Pageant System is unique because it is a p...
A significant part of North Dakota's history begins around the time when settlers came across the prairie in wagon trains. These trains reached places that eventually became homesteads, towns, and cities. Although the days of the wagon trains are long gone, you can still experience what it was like long ago on the Long X Wagon Train - a train of covered horse-drawn wagons and riders based out of McKenzie County. This year the Long X Wagon train is celebrating 50 years of keeping the pioneer...
A significant part of North Dakota's history begins around the time when settlers came across the prairie in wagon trains. These trains reached places that eventually became homesteads, towns, and cities. Although the days of the wagon trains are long gone, you can still experience what it was like long ago on the Long X Wagon Train - a train of covered horse-drawn wagons and riders based out of McKenzie County. This year the Long X Wagon train is celebrating 50 years of keeping the pioneer...
There will be a Fort Buford Encampment, Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14. The Fort Buford 6th Infantry Encampment will be featuring demonstrations of soldier life on the frontier at Fort Buford during the 1870s. Demonstrations throughout the day include, rifle drills, cannon drill and firing demonstration at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, telegraphy and early communications, recruitment of new members and learn about the role of the laundresses. This event is free and open to the...
Funeral services for Deborah C. Bertinuson, 93, of Sidney, MT formerly of Alexander, ND were held at 11 a.m. CST, on Monday, July 1 at the Wilmington Lutheran Church, Arnegard, ND. Interment was in Timber Creek Cemetery, Arnegard, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT and Watford City, ND are caring for the family. Visitation was held Friday, June 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND. Deborah passed away on Monday, June 24 at Sidney Health Center Extended Care, Sidney,...
The Lewis and Clark Trail Museum in Alexander held thier 50th Anniversary Celebration on June 29. The event included music, food and a free tour of the museum. Clay Jenkinson was the guest speaker....
The 50th anniversary celebration for the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum in Alexander on Saturday, June 29 will be a stellar event befitting the legacy of Lewis and Clark and the president, Thomas Jefferson who sent them. It will be a testament to the character, ambition, ingenuity and perseverance of the pioneers and settlers who followed them. There will be something for everyone at this great event. The program will start at 4 p.m.. It will open with the Williston Drum and Bugle Corps playing...
A memorial service for Roland Meidinger, 63, of Arnegard was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alexander, ND with Pastor Kevin Beard officiating. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Roland passed away June 19 at his home in Arnegard....
Funeral services for Deborah C. Bertinuson, 93, of Sidney, MT formerly of Alexander, ND are at 11 a.m. CST, on Monday, July 1 at the Wilmington Lutheran Church, Arnegard, ND. Interment will be in Timber Creek Cemetery, Arnegard, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT and Watford City, ND are caring for the family. Visitation will be Friday, June 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND. Deborah passed away on Monday, June 24 at Sidney Health Center Extended Care, Sidney, MT....
The 50th anniversary celebration for the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum in Alexander on Saturday, June 29 will be a stellar event befitting the legacy of Lewis and Clark and the president, Thomas Jefferson who sent them. It will be a testament to the character, ambition, ingenuity and perseverance of the pioneers and settlers who followed them. There will be something for everyone at this great event. Lewis and Clark were sent west in 1804 by President Thomas Jefferson to explore and map the...
The Sunrise Festival of the Arts, presented by XTO Energy, is always one of the highlights of the summer season as residents enjoy viewing homemade items from vendors throughout the area, a variety of entertainment and great food from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during a traditionally beautiful day in the city’s downtown park. Cost for vendors is $45 for a 10 by 10 booth. The fee increases to $55 after May 31. In addition, there’s a special low $25 charge for authors taking part in the festival. Food vendors representing non-profit groups are also wan...
On Saturday, June 8 the Alexander Comets Robotics Team will be hosting a Community Spring Cleaning and Vendor show. The show will begin at 8 a.m. and continue through 4 p.m. and will be held at the school parking lot in Alexander, ND. Concessions will be available for purchase. If you would like a space to sell your items contact one of the FTC Robotics Teams Members or coaches by calling 701-828-3334 or email [email protected] or visit Facebook: Alexander Comets FTC Team#0063. The parking space for sale items would be $10 and vendors...
On Saturday, May 18 the Alexander Comets will be having a Dodgeball Tournament starting at 11 a.m. at the Alexander Public School Gymnasium. There will be two age groups of 4th-8th grade and 9th grade-adult community members. Registration for this tournament will be accepted up to 10:30 a.m. the day of the event. Cost for a team is $50. Concessions will be available for purchase. Each team will consist of five team members with the option of three substitutes. One of the team members will be the team captain. The tournament will be bracket...
Sandra LaRoque, an artist from Alexander, has been selected as this year's featured artist for the Sunrise Festival of the Arts to be held Saturday, July 13, at Veterans Memorial Park in Sidney. LaRoque said she started creating art from Montana moss agates about 10 years ago. She noted that her grandfather produced belt buckles and bolo ties from moss agates many years earlier. Her creations out of the agates from the Yellowstone River include beautiful lampshades and suncatchers. She noted...
From 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 the preschool pre-registration will be held in the old gym at the Alexander, ND school. Please call the school, 701-828-3334, to schedule an appointment for your student. Your child must be four years old by July 31, 2019 to be eligible....
From 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 the preschool pre-registration will be held in the old gym at the Alexander, ND school. Please call the school, 701-828-3334, to schedule an appointment for your student. Your child must be four years old by July 31, 2019 to be eligible....
The McKenzie County Sheriff's Office utilizes the latest in technology to investigate, deter, and apprehend criminals adequately. They work with other city, state, and federal agencies that operate in the confines of the county to ensure the safety and security of McKenzie county citizens. They provide law enforcement and public safety services to 2,800 square miles including the cities of Alexander, Arnegard, Cartwright, Fairview, Grassy Butte, Keene, Watford City, and a portion of the Fort...
