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Is your organization working on sustainability issues, and does it need help reaching out to clients and other community members? Energy Corps may be part of the solution. It is a national program developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) that uses AmeriCorps members to provide hands-on energy assistance, energy education, and community recycling and other sustainability planning, to help communities. Host site opportunities are available in Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Pennsylv...
The Montana Department of Transportation is searching for wetlands that have been drained and/or partially drained that could be restored as mitigation for transportation projects. Former wetlands in the Watershed #12 – Lower Missouri River basin associated with the Big Muddy, Little Muddy, Redwater and Poplar River drainages in Northeastern Montana that could potentially be restored to wetlands are being sought by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). If you own drained or partially drained wetlands and would be willing to sell or p...
DRWA is a rural water project being created to service an 11,000+ square mile project area in Eastern Montana. The project area includes the towns of Circle, Richey, Jordan and Fairview; the unincorporated towns of Lambert, Savage, Bloomfield, Brockway, Brusett, Cohagen, Lindsay, Sand Springs and Vida; the water districts of Highland Park, Forrest Park, Spring Grove and Whispering Trees; and the rural users in the service area. Where not defined by county boundaries, the service area is bound on the North by the Missouri River, on the West by...
The Montana Department of Transportation is searching for wetlands that have been drained and/or partially drained that could be restored as mitigation for transportation projects. Former wetlands in the Watershed #12 – Lower Missouri River basin associated with the Big Muddy, Little Muddy, Redwater and Poplar River drainages in Northeastern Montana that could potentially be restored to wetlands are being sought by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). If you own drained or partially drained wetlands and would be willing to sell or p...
Funeral services for Helen Gierke, 86, of Bismarck, ND, formerly of Sidney, MT were at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT with Pastors George Karres and Charlane Lines officiating. Internment was in the Richland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Helen died on Monday evening, February 11, 2013, at the Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck,...
Jason Mitchell of the outdoor program, Jason Mitchell Outdoors recently filmed an ice fishing segment on Fort Peck Reservoir. Mitchell along with three additional outdoor writers targeted trophy pike near Rock Creek in the Dry Arm. “We caught several big pike, the size and girth of these fish is impressive and Fort Peck might be one of the Nation’s best kept secrets for huge pike,” explains Mitchell. The anglers used tip ups and Northland Tackle Predator Rigs baited with either frozen herri...
Growing up on a farm in the Columbian Basin Irrigation Project, Jon McCreary, owner of JMAC Resources, is no stranger to hard work and Midwestern values. “As a young man, I witnessed my father working extremely long hours on construction jobs during the day and doing farm work late in to most evenings. As an early teen, I spent my summer days driving tractor, stacking hay and changing siphon tubes. I enjoyed many afternoons of swimming in irrigation ditches and playing sports with the n...
DRWA is a rural water project being created to service an 11,000+ square mile project area in Eastern Montana. The project area includes the towns of Circle, Richey, Jordan and Fairview; the unincorporated towns of Lambert, Savage, Bloomfield, Brockway, Brusett, Cohagen, Lindsay, Sand Springs and Vida; the water districts of Highland Park, Forrest Park, Spring Grove and Whispering Trees; and the rural users in the service area. Where not defined by county boundaries, the service area is bound on the North by the Missouri River, on the West by...
DRWA is a rural water project being created to service an 11,000+ square mile project area in Eastern Montana. The project area includes the towns of Circle, Richey, Jordan and Fairview; the unincorporated towns of Lambert, Savage, Bloomfield, Brockway, Brusett, Cohagen, Lindsay, Sand Springs and Vida; the water districts of Highland Park, Forrest Park, Spring Grove and Whispering Trees; and the rural users in the service area. Where not defined by county boundaries, the service area is bound on the North by the Missouri River, on the West by...
Mr. Ignacio Mendez-Ortiz, is a Sex Offender in the State of Nebraska. Mr. Ignacio Mendez-Ortiz resides at 103 Ball Diamond Road, Arnegard, ND. Mr. Ignacio Mendez-Ortiz has a 2009 conviction in the State of Nebraska for Attempted 1st Degree Sexual Assault F3. NE-Status: Registered, NE-Risk level: Non Exp. ND-Status: Registered, ND-Risk level: Undetermined Mr. Kenneth D. Hamilton, is a Sex Offender in the State of Missouri. Mr. Hamilton resides at 304 16th Ave SW., Watford City, ND. Mr. Hamilton...
DRWA is a rural water project being created to service an 11,000+ square mile project area in Eastern Montana. The project area includes the towns of Circle, Richey, Jordan and Fairview; the unincorporated towns of Lambert, Savage, Bloomfield, Brockway, Brusett, Cohagen, Lindsay, Sand Springs and Vida; the water districts of Highland Park, Forrest Park, Spring Grove and Whispering Trees; and the rural users in the service area. Where not defined by county boundaries, the service area is bound on the North by the Missouri River, on the West by...
Since its beginning over 100 years ago, 4-H has grown to become the nation’s largest youth development organization. 4-H revolutionized how youth connected to practical, hands-on learning experiences outside of the classroom. Back in 1914, Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act and created the Cooperative Extension System at USDA, which included boys’ and girls’ clubs. The first 4-H camp was held in Blaine County followed by Prairie County camp in 1919. Shortly after, National 4-H week became a nat...
Since its beginning over 100 years ago, 4-H has grown to become the nation’s largest youth development organization. 4-H revolutionized how youth connected to practical, hands-on learning experiences outside of the classroom. Back in 1914, Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act and created the Cooperative Extension System at USDA, which included boys’ and girls’ clubs. The first 4-H camp was held in Blaine County followed by Prairie County camp in 1919. Shortly after, National 4-H week became a nat...
Come and celebrate Christmas at the Confluence Sunday, December 16 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. CST. Area students will be providing entertainment at 2 p.m.; ‘Cameron’ will be performing oldies western Christmas music at 3 p.m.; and the Liberty Christian School Bell choir will perform at 4 p.m. Throughout the afternoon, Arch Ellwein will read Christmas stories and children can make a craft item to take home. Everyone will enjoy refreshments and a visit with Santa. The Confluence Quilters, who are working on a Civil War sampler quilt, will meet fro...
For FY 12/13 Missouri River Country budgeted $7,000 in Cooperative Marketing, which is designed to allow Missouri River Country to promote an area or event on a cooperative basis with a nonprofit tourism-related organization. The intent of this program is to encourage the development of new or expanded marketing projects outside the local community, thereby increasing the tourism travel to the region and extending the traveler’s stay in Missouri River Country. The cooperative marketing funds are a 50/50 split between Missouri River Country a...
North Dakota waterfowl hunters are reminded the statewide duck and white-fronted goose seasons close Dec. 2. However, duck hunting in the high plains unit reopens Dec. 8 and continues through Dec. 30. In addition, the season for Canada geese closes Dec. 20, except for the Missouri River Zone, which closes Dec. 28. Light goose hunting closes statewide Dec. 30. Archery deer, sharp-tailed and ruffed grouse, partridge, pheasant and tree squirrel hunting seasons continue through Jan. 6, 2013. The fall turkey season closes Jan. 13,...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual fall survey shows low numbers of young-of-the-year fish in the Missouri River System, while Devils Lake once again showed exceptional numbers of young-of-the-year walleye. Scott Gangl, fisheries management section leader, said the catch at Lake Sakakawea was poor for most species including walleye, especially considering 4 million were stocked this year. “We actually captured some 1-year-old fish that were only slightly bigger than this year’s young-of-the-year,” Gangl said. “The reservoir...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials ask hunters, outfitters, landowners, and others in portions of northeastern Montana to help with a continuing yet scaled back survey for a wildlife disease found in nearby states. Montana’s chronic wasting disease detection program tests sick and road-killed deer, elk and moose, and has relied heavily on testing samples from hunter-harvested animals collected in “high risk” areas. CWD is an always fatal brain disease in deer, elk and moose. Over the past 14 years FWP has tested more than 17,300 wild...
Congratulations to Horse Creek School leadership for caring about the health of their students, staff and visitors. During a time of rapid change within our communities, Horse Creek School adopted a comprehensive tobacco-free policy. Upper Missouri District Health Unit commends the school’s outstanding accomplishment. A comprehensive tobacco-free policy uses combined interventions, which provide positive role modeling, a safe environment and increase the possibility of youth choosing a tobacco-free lifestyle. During this time of economic growth...
The Brorson Farmhands 4-H club was named club of the year at the Richland County 4-H Achievement Day. The annual event was held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Richland County Event Center and was hosted by the Brorson Farmhands 4-H Club. This event is a time for 4-H members, leaders and parents to celebrate all the accomplishments throughout the past 4-H year. Long time 4-H supporter Doug Hall received the Friend of 4-H award. This annual award is presented to an individual or business in...
Anyone who has taken the time to make the 15 mile journey just southwest of Wolf Point to meet the members of the Prairie Elk Hutterite Colony knows their hospitality is second to none. Upon your arrival everyone greets you like an old friend, offering up slices of watermelon and sacks of freshly picked corn to take home to the family. And of course you’ll be offered a seat at one of a number of long, white cafeteria styled tables for lunch. While seated and waiting for your opportunity to l...
The State Historical Society of North Dakota will host the ghosts of Fort Buford, on Saturday October 20th, as they share why they came to rest in their current location, this historic cemetery. The 8th Annual Fort Buford Cemetery Walk will begin at 7:00 pm and run until 9:00 pm (Central Time) at the Fort Buford State Historic Site (located 21 miles NE of Sidney). Tours will be every 15 minutes, followed by refreshments and Halloween activities at The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence...
Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is located 22 miles southwest of Williston at Fort Buford. Beginning on Sept. 16, 2012, the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center’s winter visitation hours will be Wednesdays-Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. (CT) The Center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. At the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site, the chateau home in Medora will close for the 2012 season on Sept. 15, but the site’s interpretive center is open year-round. Interpretive Center winter hou...
As back-to-school time arrives again, record enrollment numbers are expected in schools across the oil patch in North Dakota as the population in the western part of the state soars. With these increased numbers, the North Dakota Department of Health is reminding parents of school-aged children in this area how important it is that kids are fully immunized for the new school year. To meet this pressing need, a coalition of health-care partners will be teaming up to offer easy, affordable immunizations to any school-aged children or teenagers...
Living History weekend September 1-3, and the story of Missionaries coming to Fort Union are this years’ Last Bell Tour for the Saturday night. The setting for this year’s Last Bell Tour is based on events that occurred over July 1 & 2, 1858 when two German Lutheran missionaries briefly visited at Fort Union. On June 22, 1858 the steamboat Twilight, an opposition boat leased to Frost, Todd & Co. off loaded Indian annuities for the Crow & Assiniboine. Also aboard were the two Missionaries, western artist Carl Wimar, Indian Agents Alexander Red...
