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Summer days are drawing near and so are fair time activities! On May 31st and June 1st starting at 9:00 am there will be a Les Vogt horsemanship clinic held at the Mckenzie County Fairgrounds in Watford City. Vogt is a very experienced and highly reputable clinician/horse trainer. Vogt has won 15 World Champion Reining and Working Cow Horse titles, as well as numerous other championships. He has done many lectures in the United States, Canada, Australia, and western Europe. Both professional and amateur students are encouraged to attend his...
The McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation has partnered with Watford City Parks and Recreation to hold a series of arts classes for kids from June 6 to July 27 as part of Parks and Recreation’s Summer programming. Art enthusiast Mary McCullough has prepared two different curriculums for two different age groups that will run once a week. The Tots Art Class is geared toward children 3 to 6 years old and will be held on Tuesdays at 10 am starting June 6th and running until July 25th at the Rough Rider Center. The Tot Class will be centered a...
The Williston Spring 2017 Job Fair attracted more than 1,000 job seekers and 60 employers. North Dakota Job Service is partnering with the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce, McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Williston Regional Economic Development to bring an all industry Job Fair to Watford City June 14. The job fair is open to all employers and all positions. The deadline for businesses to register for the job fair is June 7 (unless the job fair sells out earlier). The Job fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the Rough Rider...
All are invited to stop in for this open house style event where Jessie Veeder will be selling and signing her book, "Coming Home." Complimentary appetizers and refreshments will be served. Veeder is well-known across the state for her music, statewide newspaper column and popular blog, all written about her life on her family's ranch southeast of Watford City. Veeder's book "Coming Home" features select short stories, poetry, recipes and photography that she's created since she and her...
North Dakota Humanities Council and the Friends of Prairie Museum (Rugby, ND) are partnering with the Long X Arts Foundation and the McKenzie County Library to bring a writing workshop to seniors in McKenzie County. Saturday, April 29th from 9am to 12pm at the McKenzie County Library. The workshop is free and designed for seniors (50+) but open to all ages. Seniors Speak is a workshop and storytelling project designed for North Dakota senior citizens who are interested in writing their stories....
One of the events McKenzie County Public Library held for National Library Week was the hosting of 126 first grade students from Watford City Elementary School on April 11th, where the students learned how to research. The school has done this annually, although this is the first year they have held it at the library. Ms. Nicole Brew was the teacher who arranged for it to be held at the library, and participating staff included Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Krogen, Ms....
North Dakota Humanities Council and the Friends of Prairie Museum (Rugby, ND) are partnering with the Long X Arts Foundation and the McKenzie County Library to bring a writing workshop to seniors in McKenzie County. Saturday, April 29th from 9am to 12pm at the McKenzie County Library. The workshop is free and designed for seniors (50+) but open to all ages. Seniors Speak is a workshop and storytelling project designed for North Dakota senior citizens who are interested in writing their stories. Through the workshops, we aim to capture, gather,...
The Williston Spring 2017 Job Fair attracted more than 1,000 job seekers and 60 employers. North Dakota Job Service is partnering with the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce, McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Williston Regional Economic Development to bring an all industry Job Fair to Watford City June 14. The job fair is open to all employers and all positions. The deadline for businesses to register for the job fair is June 7 (unless the job fair sells out earlier). The Job fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the Rough Rider...
North Dakota Humanities Council and the Friends of Prairie Museum (Rugby, ND) are partnering with the Long X Arts Foundation and the McKenzie County Library to bring a writing workshop to seniors in McKenzie County. Saturday, April 29th from 9am to 12pm at the McKenzie County Library. The workshop is free and designed for seniors (50+) but open to all ages. Seniors Speak is a workshop and storytelling project designed for North Dakota senior citizens who are interested in writing their stories. Through the workshops, we aim to capture, gather,...
The ribbon cutting for the new McKenzie County Law Enforcement Center was held March 31 in Watford City. Both state and local officials attended the event including Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Governor Brent Sanford, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and Watford City Mayor Justin Voll. The facility will be the new combined Law Enforcement Center for the McKenzie County Sheriff's Department, the Watford City Police Department and the McKenzie County Correctional Facility. The building will also...
School counselors, law enforcement, clergy, public health professionals, teachers and others who work with people will have an opportunity to learn about mental and behavioral health during a workshop the North Dakota State University Extension Service is hosting March 30. The three-hour Behavioral Health IVN for Your Community workshop will be offered through the Interactive Video Network (IVN) on the NDSU campus in Fargo and at the NDSU Extension Service Office, 205 6th Street NW, as well as a...
The McKenzie County Public Library Board convened on Wednesday, March 15th to vote from which company the library would purchase a new bookmobile. Among those present were Kathleen Trana, head librarian, Rebecca Cook, the librarian who will drive the new bookmobile, Judy Olmid, President of the library board and John Manning, technical advisor. Prepared with a list of companies, recommendations and specifications for each vehicle, a long and involved discussion followed. There are many considerations that must be had in deciding on a...
On March 31, 2017, the public is invited to attend the McKenzie County Law Enforcement Center ribbon cutting at its new facility. Ground was broken June 2, 2015, for this $57 million project and has remained on schedule with inmates expected to arrive this spring. Remarks are scheduled from Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Governor Brent Sanford, and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. The 94,080 square foot facility is a new combined Law Enforcement Center for the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department, the Watford City Police Department and the M...
School counselors, law enforcement, clergy, public health professionals, teachers and others who work with people will have an opportunity to learn about mental and behavioral health during a workshop the North Dakota State University Extension Service is hosting March 30. The three-hour Behavioral Health IVN for Your Community workshop will be offered through the Interactive Video Network (IVN) on the NDSU campus in Fargo and at the NDSU Extension Service Office, 205 6th Street NW, as well as a...
After a distinguished career of more than 33 years in banking, Dale Patten is set to retire on March 31, 2017. Patten began his banking career in 1983, shortly after McKenzie County Bank opened in Watford City. He has served in many leadership roles within the bank over his career starting as an ag lender, becoming a commercial lender, and then Market President. Gary Petersen, Chairman of Cornerstone Bank said, "Dale has helped many farmers, ranchers and small business owners achieve their dream...
Anyone interested in yard and garden topics is encouraged to participate in the NDSU Extension Service’s Spring Fever Garden Forums set for Monday evenings, March 20, 27, April 3 and 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 CT. A live presentation from NDSU will be delivered to the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County or gardeners may participate online at home. Free samples of bulbs, seeds and miscellaneous gardening supplies will be provided at the McKenzie County Extension Service site for those traveling t...
NDSU Extension is offering a series of forums to help you care for your yard and garden. Live presentations from NDSU will be delivered to the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. Free samples of bulbs, seeds and miscellaneous gardening supplies will be provided. Educational materials from each session will be shared. Gardeners may participate online at home. Go to www.ag.ndsu.edu/springfever/ and register for online participation. A link will be sent to participants to click on to...
A training opportunity for leaders serving on boards, councils and committees is coming to Watford City on Thursday, March 23. “So much of what makes our community great is because of the work done by boards, councils, and committees,” says Daniel Stenberg of McKenzie County Economic Development. “They are what bring us events, essential services, recreation, learning and networking opportunities, city and county government, and more.” Stenberg sees a link between effective groups and an enhanced quality of life for our community. “Someti...
Parents of tots to teens are encouraged to attend “Parenting the Love and Logic Way” from 6:30 to 8 pm CT on Thursdays, March 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20 at the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. A supper meal will be served from 6 pm to 6:30 pm each evening. Sessions are free and also include a workbook, courtesy of the ND Department of Human Services. Pre-registration is requested by Tuesday, March 21 at the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701- 444-3451 or e-mail McKenzie Cou...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation held their annual meeting at the Watford City Rough Rider Center on March 1st. The item of the meeting was business and it was clear that Watford City businesses were well represented at the event. The meeting began with a banquet in which guests toured the event center while visiting tables both representing local organizations and offering a variety of refreshments. The local high school band offered a well-received...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watford City Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce that the annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 beginning at 5:00 PM at the new Rough Rider Center, 2209 Wolves Den Pkwy, Watford City, ND 58854. This year’s event will begin with a social at 5:00 PM on the concourse of the Rough Rider Center where regional breweries will be offering up tastings. Local restaurants have been invited to provide samples of featured appetizers, which will be paired with wine. A...
McKenzie County conducted its annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, February 22 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Superintendent Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2017 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 20 at the Ramkota Inn. The North Dakota Masonic Foundation, The North Dakota Association of County Superintendents, and the North Dakota Newspaper Association co-sponsor the State Spelling...
Williston Regional Economic Development (WRED) will be hosting public legislative forums on March 4 in the communities of Districts 1, 2, 4 and 39 to give the legislators the opportunity to provide an update to their constituents. District 1: Williston, Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m., NDSU Williston Research Ext. Center, Ernie French Center, 14120 Hwy 2 West, Williston, ND 58801. Contact, Ann Kvande, Williston Economic Development, [email protected]. District 2: Crosby, Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10 a.m., Crosby Community Center, 1002 2nd St...
Watford City’s Long X Arts Foundation will be hosting a Community Arts Forum on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 6:30 PM at Door 204 on Main Street Watford City. The event is being organized by the foundation in an effort to gather artists, musicians, community members and art enthusiasts together to share ideas about arts programming, events and opportunities they’d like to see in the community. The event is free and open to the public of all ages. Snacks will be served, door prizes will be awarded and coffee and wine will be available for pur...
Has caring for a loved one become stressful for you? Caregiving is rewarding, but let’s face it: caregiving is not easy—physically, emotionally and financially. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a class designed to provide you, the family caregiver, with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Classes will be held on Tuesdays, February 28 to April 4 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm CT at the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County Office Meeting Room (office is located in the County Buildin...
