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Tri-County Regional Development Council voted at their October meeting to promote Cyrena Weeks to the executive director position effective Dec. 1, 2024. Weeks, will take over for Everette Enno, who has been at TCRDC for 22 years, 18 years as the executive director. Weeks, born and raised in Williston spent 10 years in Bismarck working for the State of North Dakota in Workforce Development and Economic Development and Finance and a variety of other leadership positions, and even working a 1,000...
All area high school students are invited to attend TRADES Industry Day, Thursday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.at the Bakken Skills Center, 2112 Wolves Den Parkway, Watford City. This event will focus on trade careers that offer on-the-job training and/or apprenticeships. Learn what these in-demand jobs are all about and how you can get started in a profession like this. The businesses and job positions are: McKenzie Electric Coop: lineman, diesel mechanic and substation technician; Trotter Construction: mechanic, diesel mechanic, heavy equipment...
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum congratulates McKenzie County Public Schools along with their many partnerships and donors at the Grand Opening of the Bakken Area Skills Center in Watford City. The Career and Technical Education facility is the first one several facilities to open in North Dakota. The BASC opened in January offering technical education and training for high school Students and citizens throughout the Bakken Region. The mission of the Bakken Area Skills Center is to empower individuals through career and technical education,...
The North Dakota Petroleum Council held their 43rd annual meeting in Watford City Sept. 17-19. Leading the discussion on a new vision for skilled workforce is Dr. Steve Holen, Superintendent of Watford City Public Schools and The Bakken Area Skills Center, Brent Sanford, Bismarck State College and Kenley Never, Executive Director, TrainND Northwest....
BISMARCK, ND – Nathan Anderson, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources director, and Ed Murphy, North Dakota state geologist, announced the completion of a case study evaluating the middle Three Forks reservoir within the Bakken Petroleum System. The study results indicate that significant undeveloped oil resources remain in this reservoir across a portion of western North Dakota. Following the 2006 discovery of the Parshall Field in western North Dakota, oil and gas companies primarily targeted the Middle Bakken with horizontal wells. Th...
Bible Baptist Church, Sidney, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 16. In the spring of 1973, five families met at the home of Bill and Mary Pust with the intent to form a Bible believing, independent, fundamental, separated, soul-winning, and family-oriented Baptist church whose creed was based solely on the Word of God. These five families were: Bill and Mary Pust, Wally and Marlys Binder, Jake and Elsa Wiebe, Frank and Harriet Klempel, and LeRoy and Pat McCarthy, along with their children. During April 1974, Sunday meetings were...
The McKenzie County Community Foundation has been awarding local organizations grant money since 2017. This year's organization's that will receive grant money include: McKenzie County Ambulance Service; McKenzie County Heritage Association; McKenzie County Nonprofit Network; Bakken Area Skills Center-Health Occupations Student Association; Alexander Public School District; Long X Arts Foundation; Bakken Oil Rush Ministry; Watford City Swim Team; McKenzie County Hockey Club; Watford City Park Di...
Williston, ND—The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new way to shop locally this holiday season. Dec. 1-12, the “12 Days of Shopping” Holiday Retail Campaign features more than 44 businesses where you can shop locally for this Holiday Season. Additionally, every participating business will have a raffle box where shoppers can enter to win a raffle prize. There are lots of great prizes to win, so be sure to enter to win at each participating business. The announcement of winners will take place at the Williston Downt...
Williston, ND—The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new way to shop locally this holiday season. Dec. 1-12, the “12 Days of Shopping” Holiday Retail Campaign features more than 44 businesses where you can shop locally for this Holiday Season. Additionally, every participating business will have a raffle box where shoppers can enter to win a raffle prize. There are lots of great prizes to win, so be sure to enter to win at each participating business. The announcement of winne...
Watford City has a full day of holiday excitement planned for its community this Nov. 29. The Parade of Lights will begin at 6:30 p.m., after the Watford City High School Student Council lights the community Christmas tree by Door 204 on Watford’s Main Street at 6:15 pm. The parade’s theme is “Christmas Around the World” and will start at the old Fairgrounds and head west on 4th Avenue, turn south on Main Street, and be followed by fireworks. Bakken Oil Rush Ministries will be accepting donated items for their winter clothing drive during...
Williston, ND—The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new way to shop locally this holiday season. Dec. 1-12, the “12 Days of Shopping” Holiday Retail Campaign features more than 44 businesses where you can shop locally for this Holiday Season. Additionally, every participating business will have a raffle box where shoppers can enter to win a raffle prize. There are lots of great prizes to win, so be sure to enter to win at each participating business. The announcement of winners will take place at the Williston Downt...
Events in Watford City, Alexander & Williston, Central Time. Now-Jan. 4, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Onesti Krieger - The 11” X 14” Show - Krieger is a visual artist working in oil & acrylics & paints abstract expressionistic paintings. Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4 1-3 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Free play with library materials, LEGOs & giant games provided by the library. Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4; Thurs., Dec. 5 11-12 a.m. - P...
Events in Watford City, Williston & Alexander, Central Time Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Oct. 16, 23 12-2 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive. Wed., Oct. 16, 23, Tues., Oct. 22 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - Ages 2 & 3. Read stories, sing songs, dance, play games, & engage in social play. Williston Community Library, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston....
Events in Watford City & Williston, Central Time. Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Oct. 9 & Thurs., Oct. 10 3:30-6 p.m. - North Dakota National Guard Open House - Soldiers & equipment will be available for the public at Williston High School. The soldiers will talk about their mission. Wed., Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Kids Book Club - Listen to some awesome stories through chapter...
This October, the McKenzie County Ag Expo will continue their tradition of providing events for the community to enjoy. Fridays the “Pumpkin Pickin’ Palooza” will be open from 3-6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays from 12-4 p.m. Admission on Friday and Sunday is $5/person, and Saturday is $10 per person. Saturday, Oct. 5, the Ag Expo and Rough Rider Center will team up for Fall-ooza Fest! which will feature food trucks, petting zoo, vendors, bounce houses, a train, corn maze and more! The Rough Rider Center is hosting the Fall Fr...
The North Dakota Petroleum Council held their 43rd annual meeting in Watford City Sept. 17-19....
The committee of the McKenzie County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be giving out $16,000 in grants to local organizations who serve McKenzie County. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization, government agency, or have a fiscal sponsor with one of those designations. Apply today online at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty (“Apply for Grant” tab then “Apply Here” button). Applications are due by Sept. 29, 2024. The Foundation advisory committee will discuss the applications and determine grant awards shortly after the dea...
Events in Sidney, Mountain Time Wed., Sept. 25 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 43rd Annual Quilt & Needlework Show - Through Oct. 5 - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney, MT. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & Oct. 10 4-7 p.m. - Richland County Farmers Market - Reynolds Market Parking Lot, Sidney, MT. Fri., Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 7:30 p.m. - Volleyball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE, S...
The committee of the McKenzie County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be giving out $16,000 in grants to local organizations who serve McKenzie County. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization, government agency, or have a fiscal sponsor with one of those designations. Apply today online at www.NDCF.net/McKenzieCounty ("Apply for Grant" tab then "Apply Here" button). Applications are due by Sept. 29, 2024. The Foundation advisory committee will discuss the applications an...
TIOGA, ND – The 16th Annual Bakken Rocks CookFest is bringing its festivities to Tioga on July 18. Held each summer in the oil patch, the Bakken Rocks CookFest offers residents the opportunity to get out and learn more about the oil and gas industry, meet some of its players, attend an information session where they can listen to and visit with the experts of the industry, and best of all, eat some of the best BBQ available in western North Dakota. The CookFest has been a hallmark event of the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation since 2009. S...
Events in Williston & Tioga, Central Time Thurs., July 18 2-7 p.m. - Bakken Rocks Cookfest, Tioga - Free food, live music, great fun. Learn more about the oil & gas industry from industry experts, meet employees of companies working in the area & get some great BBQ. Information Session: Tioga Community Center, 410 6th St. NE; BBQ, Live Music & Kids Activities: Tioga City Park, 310 4th St. NE. Thurs., July 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 5-9 p.m. - Summer Nights On Main - Come to downtown Williston to experience incredible live music, amazing...
Events in Sidney & Fairview, Mountain Time. Wed., July 10 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Kathleen Frank High Country West Exhibit - through Aug. 3. - “Capturing the Past” Exhibition Leah Olson - through Aug. 31. - “Celebrating the Essence: Exhibition Morgan Wagner - through Aug. 31. MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/. Thur., July 11 11:30 a.m. - Richland Red Hatters Lunch Meeting - Gullivers. To RSVP call Paula, 406-489-2843 or Ma...
In the story, Sidney Will Be “Bakken” With Fun At The Bakken Barrel Daze June 29-30, that ran in the June 19 edition of The Roundup on page 12A, it said that the photos were taken by Trista Mantelli when it should have said that the photos were taken by Kyla Hatch....
Watford City - Over the last 15 years, Watford City has experienced tremendous growth due to Bakken oil and natural gas extraction. Now, with a Rural Facility Planning Grant from the ND Department of Commerce, we’re creating a redevelopment plan for three underutilized areas to attract investment, expand our tax base and improve infrastructure and amenities. Help shape our future by taking a 10-15-minute survey by June 30. Click this link to participate. https://survey.alchemer.com/.../Watford-City-Future.....
July 1-5, the Killdeer Saddle Club will host the 101st annual Killdeer Mountain Roundup PRCA Rodeo. Monday kicks off the week of rodeo with the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association Barrel Racing slack. The Calcutta begins Tuesday at 5 p.m., followed by the PRCA performance at 6 p.m. Dunn Center will have a bouncy house at City Park on Wednesday, starting at 11 a.m. and a parade to follow at 1 p.m., with a potluck at City Park afterwards. The Calcutta for Wednesday’s PRCA performance will again be at 5 p.m. with the evening’s rodeo at 6 p.m....
