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Families on a budget this summer can still have lots of affordable fun at many of the free camping, fishing and swimming locations available in the MonDak. From Richland and Dawson Counties in Montana, to Williams and McKenzie Counties in North Dakota, there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of public outdoor locations that offer access to water and wildlife for free or little charge. For those in the Richland County area, free camping can be found at Seven Sisters Wildlife...
The McKenzie County Ambulance Service has remained strong through the oil boom, despite a 328% increase in the number of calls. At the height of the oil boom, in 2014, the Service responded to about 1200 calls total. For comparison, ten years ago, the Service responded to 280 calls per year. This year, they have responded to about 70 calls per month, on track to reach about 840 calls in 2018, according to Jim Johnsrud, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Squad Leader for the McKenzie County...
In the last decade, the number of ambulance calls has increased as much as 300% or more in and around McKenzie County, North Dakota. Several of the rural areas in McKenzie County have turned to Quick Response Units, or QRU's, to ensure efficient emergency care. Quick Response Units are intended to respond to emergency calls and provide stabilizing care until an Ambulance Service arrives to transport the patient. QRU's are provided for in North Dakota law, requiring only one emergency responder,...
In 1984, a young lady embarked on a journey to bring gymnastics to the tiny town of Watford City ND. The club started as a parent run organization and was called the twisters back then. The club has grown through the years, is now called the Badlands Gymnastics Club and is still a parent run organization. What started in the basement of a bank building has grown into a bottom portion of the Rough Rider Center, in 2016, the gym is roughly a 120x75 feet location. This move has proven to be an...
The success, dedication and hard work of outstanding agriculturists in 53 counties in North Dakota and nine counties in Minnesota were honored during the 44th annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University, on Nov. 10. Information on the outstanding agriculturists listed by county is available at http://bit.ly/2017HarvestBowlBios, and photos are available at http://bit.ly/2017HarvestBowlPhotos....
McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Choices judger Magnus Trembath placed 25th at the State 4-H Consumer Choices Junior Division contest held on July 25th at the ND State Fair in Minot. Magnus is the son of Andrea and Cameron Trembath of Arnegard. He was among 57 junior judgers competing in this annual contest. 4-H Consumer Choices judging activities are designed to help youth develop decision making skills. Their ability to observe and evaluate written materials as well as reciting oral reasons to...
On Tuesday, July 25th there will be a “Toys for Tikes” fundraiser from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Watford City Tourist Park. There will be a free will donation supper served at the event along with live music performed by local musicians. Attendants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or gift for children from the ages of six months to 17 years old. There will be games, competition for the best “July Christmas Tree”, Christmas goodies, and drinks served by local businesses. Santa will also be at the event dressed in his Hawaiian attire....
If the 4th of July means parades, concerts, barebeques and fireworks, the MonDak region has all of those bases covered this year! From Lambert to Bainville, from Arnegard to Medora, this 4th of July has something for everyone! Many traditional events, like the Pepsi ball drop in Lambert and the parade in Arnegard, take place this year, as well as many new events. Lambert Lambert's annual 4th of July celebration starts, as always, with the street dance from 7PM to 2AM, with music by Vernon DJ...
Jamall Wold, Combination Tech, is the recipient of the RTC Exceptional Employee Award for the first quarter of 2017. Jamall started working at RTC in June of 2013 as a Combination Tech in Watford City. His duties are varied, he installs and maintains RTCs Fiber-to-the-Home network and services along with assisting in Alexander and Arnegard exchanges. Jamall also installs and maintains wireless Internet and wiring, installs cable TV and high speed Internet. RTCs West Outside Plant Manager Cory...
ONEOK, a leader in gathering, processing, storing, and transporting natural gas in the United States, was founded in 1906 under the name Oklahoma Natural Gas Company. The company changed its name to ONEOK in 1980, and became a presence in the Williston Basin in 2004 as Bear Paw Energy. After the company became the majority interest owner of Northern Border Partners in 2006, Bear Paw Energy was renamed ONEOK Partners. "Our presence has continued in the Williston basin as our assets are uniquely p...
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...
Jean Ekern and her siblings were the 2016 Old Settler's Day Honorees in Alexander ND. She joined 15 relatives to lead the parade and eat barbequed beef. She had planned for two years to revisit her childhood home, see the oil wells, and tour Roosevelt National Park. She marveled at the changes brought by the oil boom and the relaxed traffic brought by the oil downturn. Jean Ekern, 91 years old, died Monday, September 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her devoted and beloved family. Interment...
Albert Sanders settled in North Dakota in 1906, and in 1910 his brother Edwin followed suit, buying land just north of Albert's. The brothers were third generation Norwegian-Americans which had been born and raised in Dane County, WI, and moved to North Dakota to farm; although it was hard work to break the prairie sod with their horse-drawn plows, it still proved easier than clearing trees from Wisconsin land. Edwin hired Martin Feiring to build his home in 1916, and in 1929 MDU ran an electric...
The Watford City Chamber held their annual Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show on August 12....
Petals Floral and More owner Erica Douglas and her Watford City florist Alydia Ferrari recently attended an 'Inspired Design' class in Sioux Falls, SD Aug. 4th – 7th. The class was instructed by well-known nationally accredited florists Ace Berry and Patience Pickner and focused on aspects such as focal points, depth, balance, line, customer service and color. The hands-on class consisted of about ten florists in total that were graded according to South Dakota state standards. "I take a...
Arnegard will once again provide plenty of fun for the July 4 holiday weekend. Actitivies begin with Breakfast in the Park at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 3. Dinner, featuring bison burgers, will start at 5 p.m. That meal will also be held in Nelson Park. Highlighting the two-day celebration is a parade starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 4. Entries should come to the old schoolhouse at 10 a.m. The barbecue in the park will take place starting at noon. Homemade pies will be for sale. At 2 p.m., Arnegard’s Lions Club will hold chlldren’s and adu...
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend a North Dakota Game and Fish Department fall advisory board meeting in their area. These public meetings, held each spring and fall, provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district advisors and agency personnel. The governor appoints eight Game and Fish Department advisors, each representing a multi-county section of the state, to serve as a liaison between the department and public. Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service must...
The family of Sherry Whited Arnold would like to invite you to the Arnegard 4th of July celebration. Sherry’s parents are Ron & Sharon (Thompson) Whited. They, along with her sister Rhonda, ranch south of Sidney, MT where Sherry grew up and went to country school and then on to Sidney High School where she graduated valedictorian. After college she taught math in Tioga, ND, Bishop Ryan in Minot and her last 18 years she was blessed to come home to Sidney and teach. She was always willing to help any students that need help, and this was evident...
Tina's Greenhouse located at 316 Richards Ave E in Alexander, ND opened for the 2015 season May 19th. What began as a hobby for owner Tina Moreno, is now in its fourth year as a business. Moreno worked in greenhouses for nine years in Nebraska prior to moving to North Dakota where her personal project became a family operation her husband and grandson help ingher in the greenhouse. She initially started out by planting flowers at the homes of senior citizens or bringing them to the greenhouse so...
The North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) is bringing affordable rental housing to the heart of the state’s energy boom. Big Mountain Development and the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA), administrator of the state program, celebrated the development of Arrowhead Estates in Arnegard, ND, today. “Our focus initially was to sell homes to families as we believed that to be the greatest need, but the mayor and city council opened our eyes to the many people who simply cannot buy and must rent,” said developer Bernie Biegler. “The...
The 69th annual Old Settler’s Day Celebration will be held in Alexander, ND August 28th, 29th and 30th as the community honors Alexander’s First Responders and Fire Department. What started as neighbors and friends getting together after the harvest has evolved into three days of food, fun, vendors and entertainment with an extended invitation to surrounding communities. The beef for this year’s Barbeque in the Park will be generously donated by Triangle Petroleum. The celebration will kick...
The 69th annual Old Settler's Day Celebration will be held in Alexander, ND August 28th, 29th and 30th as the community honors Alexander's First Responders and Fire Department. What started as neighbors and friends getting together after the harvest has evolved into three days of food, fun, vendors and entertainment with an extended invitation to surrounding communities. The beef for this year's Barbeque in the Park will be generously donated by Triangle Petroleum. The celebration will kick off...
In Watford City, we're pretty well-known for the energy industry, but did you know we are still a world class destination? Whether you are hoping to work, stay or play, Watford City area offers everything you need in terms of activities, comfort, and amenities. On your trip, you will learn a lot about the growth of our region. You'll see the expansion of our roads, the busy movements of the energy industry, and an incredible pace of housing and commercial construction. You'll also rediscover...
In Watford City, we're pretty well-known for the energy industry, but did you know we are still a world class destination? Whether you are hoping to work, stay or play, Watford City area offers everything you need in terms of activities, comfort, and amenities. On your trip, you will learn a lot about the growth of our region. You'll see the expansion of our roads, the busy movements of the energy industry, and an incredible pace of housing and commercial construction. You'll also rediscover...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s advisory board meetings scheduled for tonight and tomorrow in Williston, Turtle Lake and Walhalla have been postponed due to inclement weather and travel difficulties. The meeting scheduled for tomorrow in Makoti will take place as planned. The meeting in Turtle Lake is rescheduled for Monday, April 14. Reschedule dates for the Williston and Walhalla meetings are pending. The complete list of spring advisory board meetings is available by visiting the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov District 2 – Co...
