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The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) of Montana is a nonprofit organization promoting motorcycle education, safety and awareness. This organization is involved in various community activities. As the holiday season approaches, they are looking forward to their 30th annual toy drive. This community project collects new toys or dollar donations to buy new toys for those who are less fortunate. They have been working with the Christmas Coalition and Gifts From The Heart for the last 25 years. Last...
House District 33 representative Brandon Ler was elected Speaker of the House for the next session at the caucus meetings held Nov. 12. This is Ler's third term as representative. As speaker, Ler will be the presiding officer of the house with authority of administration, decorum, and the interpretation and enforcement of rules in all deliberations. He will also be the key negotiator between the house, senate and governor. Ler said his goals this session include: protecting Montanan's...
Celebration of Life Services were Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Sidney Yellowstone Merc Building, Sidney, MT, with Sr. Regina Murray officiating. Light refreshments followed for a time of fellowship and sharing. Kelly will be laid to rest beside her parents at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT, at a later date. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Kelly Ann Dey, 6...
Plans for the new water tower in Sidney, and the surrounding park are nearing the final stages according to Sidney Public Works Director Jeff Hintz and Jordan Mayer, Interstate Engineering. The 750,000-gallon water tower will sit just east of the existing 300,000-gallon tower. This position was selected to keep the grass area in the northeast quadrant of the park. As a result, the new tower location conflicts with the existing playground area and bathroom building. The old tower will be decommis...
Wolf Point, MT - Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) is excited to announce that it has been awarded $1,383,928.58 from the Montana Department of Commerce’s Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program. This funding will allow GNDC to support tourism-related businesses across northeastern Montana, offering competitive loan options that help businesses start, expand, and thrive in our region. “This funding is a game-changer for tourism development in northeastern Montana,” said Tori, GNDC’s Executive Director. “It em...
Helena, MT – The summer of 2024 presented another active fire season, especially across Southeastern Montana and Northwestern Wyoming. The Remington Fire started in late August 2024 in Sheridan County, WY, and burned thousands of acres, quickly crossing into Montana. In response to this large, fast-moving fire, affecting many cattle producers in the area, the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) reactivated its Wildfire Relief Fund, to raise funds to assist landowners in their recovery and rebuilding. As a 501(c)(3), MSF provided a t...
The MonDak Heritage Center will be celebrating Flurries of Fun Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-3 p.m. at the MonDak. This Christmas at the MonDak Event will be a fun filled afternoon and will include photos with Santa, a snowflake gift giveaway, refreshments, a bake sale, live music, dance entertainment, local history author talk, and a free craft project for kids. Everyone is invited to this FREE event for the entire family! The MonDak Heritage Center is decked out for the holidays and currently has...
BOZEMAN – A large collaborative project exploring a new oilseed crop led by scientists in Montana State University's College of Agriculture was featured last month by the U.S. Department of Energy for its high scientific impact. The DOE featured work spearheaded by Chaofu Lu in MSU's Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology in its Science Highlights series, which features research the DOE identifies as particularly exciting. The series draws special attention to around 200 projects a...
Danica Denowh, daughter of Chad and Jen Denowh, Sidney, and Claire Steinbeisser, daughter of Jim and MayAnn Steinbeisser, Sidney, competed in “Stir Ups” at Montana State 4-H Congress, July 9-13. Despite winning a Richland County cooking workshop, making salsa, and thorough preparation, Danica and Claire were still shocked to hear their names called as the winners of the contest featuring 4-H member contestants from all over Montana! Their victory earned them a trip to National Congress, Atlanta, GA, at the end of this month. They will leave Tha...
Fairview resident Rob Breuer just returned from Billings as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership). For Rob and other members of REAL Montana Class VI, this was the second of ten seminars in their two-year educational program. The seminar, with a focus on media and communications, provided participants with intensive training. They began with personalized coaching on effective media interview techniques from local news anchors and media experts. To apply these skills, they conducted 15 live television and radio...
Montana Farmers Union members connected with women from across the country during National Farmers Union’s Annual Women’s Conference, held earlier this month in San Antonio, TX. “The NFU Women’s Conference allowed me to connect with women in ag from both Montana and all over the country. Both the networking and conference sessions helped fill my cup to continue the hard work that is agriculture in Montana,” said MFU member Shawna McCauley. Attendees enjoyed networking and educational opportunities during the conference. “Attending the 2024 Na...
The Sidney Parade of Lights is promising to be a cold Montana night this year. The parade is held annually the night after Thanksgiving and is always something special to see. It is a time when our town's spirit of holiday cheer shines the brightest. This year, a special thanks goes out to Western Choice Cooperative, who has stepped up to be the primary parade prize sponsor. As the sponsor of the event, Western Choice Cooperative invites families and friends to bundle up, grab a blanket and a...
Sidney, MT - Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music under the Montana sky! The Richland County Fair & Rodeo is proud to present country music star and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan with special guest Ned LeDoux on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. A multi-faceted entertainer, Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, author, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music's best-loved artists, Morgan has amassed nearly...
The Lower Yellowstone Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) of Montana is a nonprofit organization promoting motorcycle education, safety and awareness. This organization is involved in various community activities. As the holiday season approaches, they are looking forward to their 30th annual toy drive. This community project collects new toys or dollar donations to buy new toys for those who are less fortunate. They have been working with the Christmas Coalition and Gifts From The Heart for the last 25 years. Last...
The three winning candidates for the government review board were sworn in Monday, Nov.18 at the Sidney City Council meeting. Wade Whiteman, Jordan Mayer and Janet Sergent are now tasked with reviewing Sidney's form of government and making recommendations for improvement if needed. The first meeting of the board must be held within 10 days of certification of the election. That meeting will be mostly organizational, including choosing a chair person. The members will attend official training...
Sidney, MT) – Sidney Health Center held its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Sidney Country Club. The event highlighted the organization’s achievements and strategic goals, featuring presentations by CliftonLarsonAllen on audited financials, Medical Staff Representative Dr. Lisa Ross, Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Doty, and Board of Directors President Bob Burnison. During the meeting, three members were elected to the Board of Directors: incumbents Eric Beenken and Stephanie Livers, along with newcomer Rob Bre...
Start, or finish up, your Christmas shopping with a visit to the annual Silver Bells Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairview High School. With over 30 vendors and counting, the show offers everything from Norwex and Pampered Chef to art by Daphne Johnson Clark and Made in Montana baked goods and jellies by Tammy Baker. Joy Owens will have her famous lefse, Wayward Quilters will be back along with Lindsay Danielson with Side Effects, Jeremy Dean will be selling the 2025 Ornament, Mrs. Renville will be offering...
The third in the highly collectible ornament collection by Jeremy Dean is now available! Once again, the stunning ornament features an iconic landmark in Fairview. "Bank of Fairview" was located on the Montana side of Interstate Avenue (State Street) and organized in 1907 by Thomas C. Gardner, Ira M. Alling, Walter K. Adams, Charles J. Hardy and F. M. Schaefer. In 1917, Charles J. Hardy was president and that year deposits were $142,660.96. A beautiful two-story brick building on the corner of...
Celebration of Life Services are Friday, November 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Sidney Yellowstone Merc Building in Sidney, Montana with Sr. Regina Murray officiating. Light refreshments will follow for a time of fellowship and sharing. Kelly will be laid to rest beside her parents at the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, Montana at a later date. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Montana is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Events in Watford City, Alexander & Williston, Central Time. Now-Jan. 4, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Onesti Krieger - The 11” X 14” Show - Krieger is a visual artist working in oil & acrylics & paints abstract expressionistic paintings. Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4 1-3 p.m. - Homeschool Hangout - Free play with library materials, LEGOs & giant games provided by the library. Williston Library Community Room, 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston. Wed., Nov. 27 & Dec. 4; Thurs., Dec. 5 11-12 a.m. - P...
Mass of the Christian Burial will be Tuesday December 3, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Sidney, MT with Father Jim O'Neil officiating. Visitation will be Monday December 2, 2024, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. Stewart will be laid to rest in the Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, MT. A luncheon will follow services at Ned Shinnick Hall. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances,...
Merlyn's funeral service is at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT with Pastor John Baseley officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT with a family and friends service to follow at 6:00 pm. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at...
Funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor John Baseley officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. After the luncheon, Ruth will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, ND. Visitation was Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances,...
Having been elected to the Montana Senate, I wanted to give you a few updates. Even though there’s not a super majority this time, I’m encouraged to say we’ll have a conservative coalition this session and my hope is that we will stick together on the contentious bills we face. I anticipate another busy year with bills. The committees aren’t finalized yet, but the possibilities for me at this time appear to be Business & Labor, State Administration, Fish, Wildlife & Parks, or Energy & Technology. We’ll see whether different possibili...
Katherine Bidegaray, Sidney, was elected to Montana's highest court on Nov. 5. She will take her oath of office on Jan. 6 once the election is certified. With 22 years of experience as a district court judge, Bidegaray says she hopes to keep the judiciary fair and impartial and not mingle in politics because political ideology and agendas are not relevant to the issues. "The court should be making decisions based on relevant facts, applicable law and established precedent," she stated. "I am...
