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The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23 at 10 a.m. Beth Epley from Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation will provide information on “What is Economic Development” and how it can assist Montana Employers. During the webinar, employers will learn about the many services provided by Economic Development including Revolving Loan Funding, Business Planning and Technical Assistance and Grant Writing and Administration. Employers will also learn more about Eastern Plains Economic Dev...
On Monday, June 7, the City of Sidney Council members will have the opportunity to give Sidney residents back some of their freedoms. In the first city council meeting of the summer, Jaymi Mozeak will be going before the council to request the current ordinances concerning livestock be eased to allow city residents to own and keep chickens on their property. She will also be presenting them with a petition signed by Sidney residents wanting chickens in town. Jaymi grew up on a small hobby farm i...
Funeral services for Neil Williams, 90, Sidney, MT are 2 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2021, at Peoples Congregational Church, Sidney, MT with Nathan Williams officiating. Interment with Military Honors provided by Montana Honor Guard and V.F.W. Post #4099, Sidney, MT in Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sidney Seniors, 813 3rd St NE, Sidney, MT 59270 if...
IMCA Hobby Stock A Feature 1 1st Place: Andrew Bertsch, Minot, ND, 148 2nd Place: Riese Dignan, Kenmare, ND, 144 3rd Place: John Flory Jr, Williston, ND, 18 4th Place: Dennis Breivik II, Williston, ND, 11B 5th Place: Vance Tomlinson, Max, ND, 3T 6th Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND, 22 7th Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E IMCA Modified A Feature 1 1st Place: Chris Schroeder, Williston, ND, 6 2nd Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 3rd Place: Wayne Johnson, Minot, ND, 4J 4th Place: Donavon...
Glendive - Applications are due June 1 for the Miss Montana Volunteer and Miss Montana Teen Volunteer pageant, a statewide service oriented scholarship program seeking to empower young women through education and opportunity to be held July 22-24 in Glendive. In the inaugural year with a new program that reflects Montana values, the former Miss Montana Scholarship Program board is pleased to affiliate with the Miss Volunteer America Pageant where our Montana titleholder will compete in Tennessee, May 4-7, 2022. The contestants for Miss Montana...
The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for Wednesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. Cheri Reed-Anderson and Jeanne Stone-Shedden from Montana Vocational Rehabilitation will be presenting “Windmills: Reasonable Accommodation”. Windmills is an attitudinal training that assists those with and without disabilities to better understand the culture of disability in the workplace. It is best described as an employer-employee training tool designed to change attitudinal barriers and create a new perspective on the unique abi...
Mid-Rivers Communications is proud to announce the award of 31 scholarships to students from the Cooperative’s service area. Six $1,500 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend Dawson Community College or Miles Community College, and 25 $1,000 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend a four-year college or university, community college or tech school in the fall of 2021. Preference was given in the scholarship award selection process to students who plan to live and work in Eastern and Central Montana after c...
Glendive - May 10 - The 2021 Paddlefish season will begin 6 a.m., May 15 at Intake Fishing access point, Glendive. Fisherman prepare for the absence of our boat shuttle to opposite shore and the fish shuttle from the Sidney location. Cutting and other services will remain in place as previous years. Beware of marked construction areas around the fishing access area. Maps will be posted at multiple locations at Intake to demonstrate the areas open and closed to paddlefish anglers during the...
The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Jessi Westerhold, Program Manager for the Department of Labor & Industry will be providing information on the Workforce Development Grant. Ms. Westerhold recognizes that Montana businesses need skilled workers and has designed a Workforce Development Grant program to assist employers in locating, hiring and/or training applicants to fill job vacancies within self-sustaining careers. She is a strong believer that workforce development...
The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 at 10 a.m. Claudia Stephens from Montana Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Council, Inc. will be providing an educational presentation on their organizational work and the needs of migrant and seasonal agricultural farmworkers. During the webinar, employers will learn about the many services provided by the Montana Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Council and the Ag Worker Health & Services. Ag Worker Health & Services is a primary and preventive...
Brooke Reuter, a freshman at Savage High School, broke two new records and tied an additional record for her school. At the Wibaux Invitational track meet in Glendive, she placed 1st in the 100M, setting a new school record of 12.99 and qualifying for state (the old record was Jessica Swisse 13.13 in 2003). She also placed 1st in the 400M, setting a new school record at 60.15. (the old record was Karen Etzel 62.23 in 1981). Reuter placed 1st in the 200M tying the school record at 27.00 (held by...
I.M.A.G.E. Production, Inc. board of directors, Glendive, has made the decision to no longer be part of the Miss America Organization and will now be part of the brand-new Miss Volunteer America Pageant. This decision was not made on a whim, but with much thought and consideration for what is best for young women from across the state of Montana. This exciting new organization is dedicated to advancing young women through education and promoting service to their community, their state and the nation. It will promote each contestant’s own u...
Glendive - The tipi at Makoshika State Park near Glendive is a popular place for visitors to camp, and soon the park may add a yurt to its lodging options. A yurt is a round, tent-like structure once used as a portable home by ancient nomadic tribes in Central Asia, particularly Mongolia. Nowadays, yurts have evolved into a popular, upscale camping option, boasting furnishings and other amenities. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to build a 20-foot diameter yurt at Makoshika. If approved, the yurt will be built in an existing campsit...
Jordan – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is launching the first of five phases on a 37-mile reconstruction of Highway 200 between Jordan and Brockway. The first phase, known as Little Dry Creek-East, will improve seven miles of highway between the Little Dry Creek Bridge and the Flowing Wells Rest Area. Wickens Construction will begin work on this section of the project this month and continue through the summer. “Highway 200 experiences significant year-round traffic and was not built to accommodate the large vehicles that fre...
The Sidney/Fairview wrestling team had six state champions during the Montana Class A State Tournament held in Miles City last weekend. MHSA A State Championships Results For Sidney/Fairview 103: Gordon Knapp (35-6) placed 3rd and scored 18.0 team points. 3rd Place Match - Gordon Knapp (S/F) 35-6 won by injury default over Caleb Smith (CC (MC)) 22-7 (1:24) 113: Owen Lonski (40-0) placed 1st and scored 26.0 team points. 1st Place Match - Owen Lonski (S/F) 40-0 won by decision over Austin Berry...
House Bill 314 would make Montana's utility regulation commission consider the community consequences of coal-fired closures. The Legislature is considering a measure that would direct the Public Service Commission to weigh the economic impacts of coal-fired plant closures in its regulatory decision-making. Proponents say it can help coal-dependent communities remain viable, while opponents say it has the potential to hurt businesses and ratepayers by bucking regulatory norms. House Bill 314 is...
Bird will provide information on Job Order Process through The US National Labor Exchange (USNLx). Job Service offices across the state have been working with businesses to transition to the job posting platform, USNLx. We invite employers to attend this webinar presentation to gain a better understanding of USNLx, learn how to create an account in USNLx and learn how USNLx can assist businesses with: • Posting job openings/career announcements • Exporting job posting to State Job Banks, Google Jobs, CareerOneStop and other career sites. • E...
Remi Marie Peyatt was born Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to Haley Carpenter and Harley Peyatt, Glendive. She weighed 6 lbs., 8.2 oz. Maternal grandparents are Jon and Crystal Batchelor and paternal grandparent is Wanda Wiseman. William Gregorio Rees was born Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, to Maricel and Thomas Rees, Williston, ND. He weighed 5 lbs., 9.6 oz. Maternal grandparents are Felix and Nentta Calicoy and paternal grandparents Joe and Julie Rees. He joins brother Robert. Aubrey Irene Sorenson was born Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, to Heather and Brent...
The SHS wrestling team leads by 40 points after the first day of the Eastern A Divisional Tournament held ad the Sidney High School. Sidney currently has 151 points followed by Laurel with 111 points, Custer Co. (Miles City) and Fergus (Lewistown) tied in third with 110 points each. Sidney has 13 wrestlers in the semifinals and 2 wrestlers in the consolations. Day two wrestling begins at 9 am Saturday. MHSA A Eastern Divisional Results for Sidney/Fairview 103 Gordon Knapp (30-5) placed 6th and...
The Job Service offices in Glendive, Miles City, Sidney and Wolf Point have put together a series of free educational sessions for employers – Eastern Montana Business Webinars. They take place via ZOOM the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. The next presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. Christy Robbins, program manager, will be providing information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program is designed to assist individuals who are facing barriers transitioning into g...
The next presentation of Eastern Montana Business Webinars is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24 at 10 a.m. Christy Robbins, Program Manager, will be providing information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program is designed to assist individuals who are facing barriers transitioning into gainful employment. The tax credit can save Montana employers up to $9,600 per qualifying new hire during their first year of employment. The number of qualifying new hires is unlimited and is available to...
The Job Service offices in Glendive, Miles City, Sidney and Wolf Point have put together a series of educational sessions for employers – Eastern Montana Business Webinars. They take place via ZOOM the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. The next presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10 at 10 a.m. Michelle Robinson, IWT Program & Federal Bonding Manager for State of Montana, will be providing information on the Federal Bonding Program. Federal Bonding is provided to employers at no-cost, as an incentive to hire i...
Greetings from Helena! The bill that received the most interest that my committees dealt with this week was in Senate Fish and Game, SB111. This bill is aimed at giving people with physical disabilities the opportunity to use crossbows during archery season. Some of the people who testified would have great difficulty with a regular bow. The people using a crossbow would need a card from a doctor. I attended the Governor’s State of the State. The Governor promised to make the state of Montana more business friendly. One area he talked about c...
The Job Service offices in Glendive, Miles City, Sidney and Wolf Point have put together a series of educational sessions for employers – Eastern Montana Business Webinars. They take place via ZOOM the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. The next presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10 at 10 a.m. Michelle Robinson, IWT Program & Federal Bonding Manager for State of Montana, will be providing information on the Federal Bonding Program. Federal Bonding is provided to employers at no-cost, as an incentive to hire i...
Wade Riden, representing the Montana Masonic Foundation, was in Glendive on Jan. 23, to present local grant recipients with their grant award from the Montana Masonic Foundations Educational Grant Program. This program provides opportunity for Montana's Public Schools to apply for assistance in under-funded programs in the areas of: music, drama, science, libraries, or areas of student enhancement or learning that have experienced cut-backs or are experiencing start-up funding concerns. Proudly...
