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Sidney High School held their Homecoming events last week....
Dear Editor, In 2019 State Senator Steven Hinebaugh voted NO on Hanna’s Act HB 21, which provided for a specialist with the Department of Justice to coordinate efforts between local, state, Federal, and tribal authorities in missing persons cases, as well as oversee information entered into the national data bases for missing persons. He also cast the ONLY NO vote on SB 147, which would revise laws concerning human trafficking and sex crimes in order to better protect victims. Despite our supposed isolation here in eastern Montana we are not i...
A funeral service for James “Jim” Stoner, 75, Sidney, MT will be 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Sidney Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Burial of cremated remains will take place in Dawson County Cemetery, Glendive, MT under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Jim passed away Tue...
A memorial service for Wallace Johnson, 90, Watford City, ND was held 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor Nichole Martin officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 from 1-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Wally passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Eastern Montana Veterans Home, Glendive,...
Montana - Governor Steve Bullock and the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) have announced that over $7.5 million in grant funding has been awarded through the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant (MMPIG) programs. The grants are designed to aid small and medium-sized meat processors in responding to the COVID-19 crisis through the adaptation and advancement of meat processing infrastructure and capacity in Montana. “The impacts of COVID-19 have highlighted how fragile the nation’s supply chain can be, especially when it comes to...
A memorial service for Wallace Johnson, 90, Watford City, ND will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at First Lutheran Church, Watford City, ND with Pastor Nichole Martin officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 from 1-5 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Wally passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Eastern Montana Veterans Home, Glendive,...
Displaying her great ability of playing the violin and her intelligence in answering questions, Sidney's Annika Bennion was crowned Miss Montana Outstanding Teen in Glendive on Friday night. The oldest daughter of Dr. Brett and Daniela Bennion also captured top honors for both talent and overall interview skills during the program. "I also won people's choice," Annika said. "We had a lot of great contestants. I had a lot of people on Facebook congratulate me and being very encouraging to me."...
IMCA Hobby Stock A Feature 1 1st Place: Andrew Bertsch, Minot, ND, 146 2nd Place: Riese Dignan, Kenmare, ND, 144 3rd Place: Brock Beeter, Minot, ND, 48 4th Place: Justin Striefel, Minot, ND, 4 5th Place: John Flory Jr, Williston, ND, 18 6th Place: Troy Bertsch, Minot, ND, 148 7th Place: Dennis Breivik II, Williston, ND, 11B IMCA Modified A Feature 1 1st Place: Justin Medler, Minot, ND, 75M 2nd Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 3rd Place: Jeremiah LaDue, Trenton, ND, 1 4th Place: John Flory, Williston, ND, 19 5th Place: Eric Sinness,...
Funeral services for Dennis F. Albrecht, 71, Sidney, MT were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Lonsdale United Methodist Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Sione Fungalei officiating. Interment with Military Honors was in Newlon Cemetery, Newlon, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations may be made to: Shriners; V.F.W. Post #4099, Sidney; Wounded Warriors; NRA or the charity of one’s choice. Visitation was at 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at the f...
The Tiger Sharks had another fantastic meet swimming in the 3rd and final East of the East swim meet. They took first at the meet and brought home many top point spots. In the 8 and under girls division Addison Steffan took home high point; 9-10 Girls Madycen Sanders; 9-10 Boys Jade Steffan and Evan Erickson tied for high point; 11-12 Girls Ryleigh Kleinke and Ave Norby tied; 13-14 Girls Ella Norby; 15-19 Boys Seth Dodds. There were many personal bests set, which will help swimmers to qualify in...
Funeral services for Dennis F. Albrecht, 71, Sidney, MT are at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020, at The Lonsdale United Methodist Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Sione Fungalei officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be in Newlon Cemetery, Newlon, MT under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations may be made to: Shriners; V.F.W. Post #4099, Sidney; Wounded Warriors; NRA or the charity of one’s choice. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at t...
Who will be the next Miss Montana? She will be taking over for Miss Montana 2019, Mo Shea, Helena, who won $14,875 in scholarships for medical school through the Miss America Organization. The 71st annual Miss Montana Scholarship Competition was rescheduled to July 23-25 with adjustments in the event to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. The event is held in conjunction with Miss Montana's Outstanding Teen competition for 13-17 year olds at the DCHS 1000-seat auditorium at 7 p.m. nightly....
The Sidney Girls Basketball team participated in the 13th Annual Dawson Community College High School Basketball Tourney from June 19-21 in Glendive. The Eagles had the opportunity to play a Bismarck travel team, Forsyth, Scobey, & eastern Montana travel team. This tournament allowed the girls to play some competitive games and grow as a team. Many of the summer high school basketball tournaments and camps have been cancelled this year, due to the COVID-19 virus. The tournament allowed the...
The Bennion Family will share their musical talents as part of the 30th annual Sunrise Festival of the Arts, presented by Dasinger Oil Properties, on Saturday, July 11. The day at Veterans Memorial Park will feature a great variety of talent including Sunrise Brass, a short play by Sidney students and Cutting Edge Dance Studio performers. Children of Dr. Brett and Daniela Bennion: Annika, 17, Bronte, 15, and Tarquin, 13, are looking forward to entertaining the crowd starting at about 11:40 a.m....
The TigerSharks had an incredible weekend in Plentywood at the 2nd East of the East swim meet. Many swimmers had their best times this weekend and we had a lot of highpoint winners. Addison Steffan took top girl for 8 and under, 11-12 top girl was Ryleigh Kleinke, 13-14 top girl was shared by two TigerSharks Marett Schieber and Ella Norby, 13-14 top boy was Ethan Erickson and in the 15-19 age groups Hadley Garsjo was top girl and Seth Dodds was top boy. We have one more meet left before...
Sidney competed in their first east of the east swim meet on June 13-14. There was a total of 42 swimmers from Sidney that competed against, Scobey, Glendive, and Plentywood. It was a great first meet with many swimmers cutting their own times by very large margins. Sidney brought home 2nd place and many high point trophies in age divisions, 11-12 girls Ave' Norby and Ryleigh Kleinke tied for first place. In the 13-14 girls Ella Norby took home the high point trophy, in 13-14 boys Ethan...
On Friday, June 12, the Williston Basin Speedway held their season-opening race featuring 4 different classes. Williston Basin Speedway Racing Results: IMCA A Modifieds 1st Place: Chris Schroeder, Williston, ND, 6 2nd Place: Kyler Jeffrey, Williston, ND, 72X 3rd Place: Eric Sinness, Williston, ND, 88 4th Place: Justin Bieber, Fairview, MT, 12 5th Place, Wayne Johnson, Minot, ND, 4J 6th Place, Jeremy Sorensen, Williston, ND, 1H 7th Place: Aden Clark, Surrey, ND, 94 8th Place: Jake Schroeder,...
Rain Bertricia Williams Rain Bertricia Williams was born Tuesday, April 14, 2020, to Holly Johnson-Williams and Nathaniel Williams, Savage. She weighed 7 lbs. and 10.8 oz. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Corrine Johnson and paternal grandparent is Stephen Apuzzo. She joins a sister Evangelain and brother Deanon. Tristan Thomas Toavs Tristan Thomas Toavs was born Friday, April 17, 2020, to Justiss Firemoon and Talor Toavs, Wolf Point. He weighed 7 lbs. and 13.8 oz. Maternal grandparents are Thomas and Marva Firemoon and paternal...
Dear Editor: Let Environment Council Hear From You On Radioactive Waste For six years citizens have worked with the Department of Environmental Quality to write rules setting safeguards for disposal of oilfield radioactive waste called TENORM. Richland County Commissioner Duane Mitchell served on the stakeholder working group. He promoted standards consistent with surrounding states to prevent Montana from becoming a dumping ground for out-of-state radioactive waste. Richland County Commissioner Shane Gorder and Civil Attorney Tom Halvorson...
The Department of Public Heath and Human Services has sent letters to all registered medical marijuana registered cardholders within the state of Montana. The letter, issued April 29, 2020, explains to cardholders that effective June 2 they will no longer be tethered to their current medical providers. This means that all registered cardholders will be able to purchase medical marijuana from ANY licensed provider within the state of Montana. On May 3, 2019 Senate Bill 265 was signed requiring all untethering to be completed prior to July 1,...
The Richland County Republican Central Committee (RCRCC) gathered for a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, May 7. The event was originally supposed to be scheduled as a debate between HD35 candidate Brandon Ler and HD35 incumbent, Joel Krautter, but when the committee learned that Krautter declined to attend the event they opened it to other area candidates including, Jerry Schillinger, Rhonda Knudsen, Austin Knudsen, Steve Hinebauch, Alan Doane, Bob Phalen, and Loren Young. Richland County Commissioner, Duane Mitchell, moderated the...
Dear Editor, I am saddened to see politics in Richland County more vicious than I have ever seen it. Based on recent letters to the editor, petty personal attacks cast a cloud on real issues that need to be addressed. We need discussion on how adequate funding for our public schools and rural healthcare can be sustained in the current economic climate. On a positive note, I met a gentleman the other day from Glendive who is running for Senate District 18, which encompasses Wibaux, Dawson and Richland counties. His name is Pat Mischel and I...
Dennis Buxbaum, 73, Sidney, MT passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Billings, Montana. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2020 at Peoples Congregational UCC Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor Neil Lindorff officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home, Glendive, Montana has been entrusted with the arrangements....
Helena, MT - Members of an interim legislative committee, the Environmental Quality Council, has voted to “object” to a nearly final draft of rules that would guide the disposal of radioactive oil waste in Montana. The committee is composed of 12 legislators and 4 public members. The current rule draft is the product of nearly eight years of work by members of the public, a stakeholders group, and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The protections were expected to go into effect this spring. The rules were crafted to match rul...
