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The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and McKenzie County Economic Development held their annual meeting on April 14. In addition to the meeting there were speeches by McKenzie County Economic Development Coordinator Daniel Stenberg, Watford City Mayor Justin Voll and ND Lieutenant Governor and former Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford. Following the social, dueling pianos with Jeff & Rhiannon from Noteworthy Productions performed, followed by karaoke with Rich and Kathy....
The Long X Arts Foundation and Good Shepherd home have received a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) to develop arts programming for area elders. The NDCA’s nationally-recognized Art for Life Program brings together local arts agencies, elder care facilities, schools, and folk and contemporary artists to improve the health and wellness of elders through intensive art and artist interactions. All community members are welcome and encouraged to take both classes alongside Horizon and Good Shepherd Home residents. Classes b...
The Long X Arts Foundation and Good Shepherd home have received a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) to develop arts programming for area elders. The NDCA's nationally-recognized Art for Life Program brings together local arts agencies, elder care facilities, schools, and folk and contemporary artists to improve the health and wellness of elders through intensive art and artist interactions. "We are so excited to be able to incorporate this program into the list of art and...
The Watford City Chamber of Commerce & McKenzie County Economic Development Corporation will be holding their Annual Meeting on Friday, April 13 starting at 5:30 p.m. at 360 Main St., 4th floor, Watford City, ND. After the meeting the social will start at 6 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Then starting at 8 p.m. there will be dueling pianos with Jeff & Rhiannon from Noteworthy Productions, and after that karaoke with Rich and Kathy. Tickets are $55 in person before April 9 at watfordcitychamber.com and $65 at the day of the event if still...
Seniors (60 years of age and older) who are homebound, lonely, isolated or disabled but able to live independently in their own homes with the support of one-on-one companionship can now receive help from McKenzie County Volunteer Companions. McKenzie County Volunteer Companions are area pre-screened (background and reference checks) and trained volunteers with a variety of interests and experiences committed to enriching the lives of older area adults. Volunteer Companions are available to...
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,...
The McKenzie County Ambulance Service employs 8 licensed paramedics, and has a volunteer staff of 18 Emergency Medical Technicians and 10 drivers that provide emergency health care and advanced life support for the people of Watford City and some of the surrounding area. In recent years, the Service has been operating on a budget deficit, with only 51% of billed services being paid by consumers or insurance. To balance the budget, Jim Johnsrud, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Squad leader, is seeking to establish a tax district....
Seniors (60 years of age and older) who are homebound, lonely, isolated or disabled but able to live independently in their own homes with the support of one-on-one companionship can now receive help from McKenzie County Volunteer Companions. McKenzie County Volunteer Companions are area pre-screened (background and reference checks) and trained volunteers with a variety of interests and experiences committed to enriching the lives of older area adults. Volunteer Companions are available to...
McKenzie County Ag Extension Agent Morgan Wisness is ready to close out winter and start a busy spring. First on the agenda is pesticide recertification training for private pesticide applicators. The private pesticide applicator license allows farmers and ranchers to spray restricted-use pesticides, such as Husky Complete and Tordon, on their own land. There are currently 59 license holders in the area who need their certificates renewed, and Wisness is providing several opportunities for recer...
Behavioral Health for Your Family and Community workshop will be held from 9 am to noon CT on Thursday, March 29 in the Commission room at the McKenzie County Courthouse in Watford City. School counselors, law enforcement, clergy, public health professionals, teachers and others are encouraged to attend this session to learn about mental and behavioral health. The program will be presented over the IVN network by behavioral health specialists in Fargo. Participants will learn typical behavioral...
Learn the art of silk painting, the application of paints or dyes directly onto silk fabric using an exciting array of watercolor techniques. The colors are brilliant, vibrant and translucent and merge on the fabric, which remains soft to touch. The classes take place Thursday, March 15 and Thursday, March 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at McKenzie County Public Library-Sandford Room. The cost is $20 per class, which includes supplies and is open to teens and adults. Each class will feature a different lesson, so participants are encouraged to sign...
Would you like to control weeds without using toxic chemicals? If yes, you will want to attend the NDSU Spring Fever Garden Forums. The Forums will be held on Monday nights beginning on March 19 and going to April 9, 2018. Besides discussing the control of weeds, the first forum will address how to start seeds indoors and how to grow black currants. “This is a great opportunity for gardeners to learn about trends and see the latest research from NDSU,” states Tom Kalb, Extension Hor...
Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed 12 members to the North Dakota Rural Development Council, which he reconvened in December to support the development of rural communities across the state through collaboration between government and the nonprofit and private sectors. The appointed members are: - Daniel Stenberg of Watford City, McKenzie County economic development coordinator - Shawn Wenko of Williston, director of the Williston Economic Development Corp. - Megan Laudenschlager of Minot, executive director of Strengthen ND - Joyce “Jt” Shi...
A draft supplemental environmental assessment for proposed construction changes at the cultural interpretive center located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in McKenzie County, North Dakota is currently available for public review. The draft supplemental EA evaluates the environmental impacts of increasing the project footprint by approximately four acres. The purpose of the proposed project is to increase the size of the cultural interpretive center by approximately 15,000 square feet, construct a 500-seat amphitheater adjacent to the...
Jeff Gronos has been promoted to Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Bank in Watford City. Jeff joined Lakeside State Bank/Lakeside Insurance Agency in New Town, March of 1986. He transferred full time to Lakeside State Bank as an Assistant Vice President in 2000. Jeff joined the McKenzie County Bank in July 2009 as a Credit Analyst and in May 2013 transitioned to Vice President/Business Banker. Stacey Arndt has been promoted to Retail Manager at Cornerstone Bank in Watford City. She joined Cor...
If you are interested in learning the latest information on timely topics in horticulture, you won’t want to miss the 2018 Spring Fever Garden Forums offered on four consecutive Monday nights from March 19 to April 9. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm and conclude by 8:30 pm CT. Live presentations will be delivered the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County, where educators will provide participants with samples of vegetable and flower seeds, flower bulbs and miscellaneous gardening supplies. You can also join presenters online at home. You wo...
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) today announced plans to invest approximately $2.3 billion between now and 2020 to construct: • A new 400,000-barrel per day (bpd) natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline – the Arbuckle II Pipeline – that will create additional NGL transportation capacity between ONEOK's extensive Mid-Continent infrastructure in Oklahoma and the company's existing NGL facilities in Mont Belvieu, Texas; • A new 125,000 bpd NGL fractionator – MB-4 – in Mont Belvieu, Texas, and related infrastruct...
McKenzie County conducted it's annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, February 21 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Superintendent Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2018 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 26 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...
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 29. The three-hour Behavioral Health for Your Family and Community workshop will be offered through the Interactive Video Network on the NDSU campus in Fargo and at several sites across the state, including McKenzie County. The...
North Dakota State University is offering a series of forums to help you care for your yard and garden. A team of experts will share the latest information on timely topics in horticulture, including new trees, organic gardening, and invading pests. Live presentations from NDSU will be delivered to Extension offices across the state. Forums will be held over four consecutive Monday nights, from March 19 to April 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 CDT. Free educational materials and samples of bulbs and seeds...
Cornerstone Bank is proud to announce Vicki Monsen as the Watford City Market President. Originally from Watford City, Monsen not only brings local expertise to her new position, but she also brings a wealth of banking experience. She is committed to supporting the continued growth and success of the Watford City area. When asked about her new role, Monsen said, "I look forward to continuing to provide our tradition of community banking to our customers and community along with our great team."...
The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County will hold this season’s second Hygge event on Friday, February 23rd. Hygge is a Scandinavian term, pronounced “HOO-gah”, which celebrates coziness, shared meals, and companionable interactions with friends and loved ones. Hygge is Danish perspective on life that emphasizes warmth, kinship and an appreciation for the little things, and is said to contribute to Denmark’s consistently high rate of happiness. The event features a candle-lit environment where adults can visit, enjoy a warm meal, and partake...
The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County will hold this season's second Hygge event on Friday, February 23rd. Hygge is a Scandinavian term, pronounced "HOO-gah", which celebrates coziness, shared meals, and companionable interactions with friends and loved ones. Hygge is Danish perspective on life that emphasizes warmth, kinship and an appreciation for the little things, and is said to contribute to Denmark's consistently high rate of happiness. The event features a candle-lit environment where...
Parents of tots to teens are encouraged to attend “Parenting the Love & Logic Way” from 6 pm to 7:30 pm CT on Wednesdays: February 21, 28, March 7, 14 and 21 at the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. Sessions are free of charge and also include a workbook. Pre-registration is requested by Tuesday, February 20 at the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 or email [email protected]. Love and Logic will introduce strategies to: • Reduce whining, arguing and c...
