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The Roosevelt Medical Center Governing Board is potentially looking to fill three Governing Board member positions that expire in May of 2015. Newly appointed members would take office in May. Deadline for filing with the Roosevelt County Courthouse, in Wolf Point, is 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 19, for the May 5 election. The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except in August and December. Meetings typically are about two hours long. All participation is voluntary and unpaid. The three Board members with upcoming terms are Paula...
Richland County Conservation District has been recognizing individuals who co-operate with the district to implement conservation practices on the land for many years. In 1977 Jean Bidegaray received the distinction of conservation district co-operator of the year. Building on the conservation practices that their father began, Remi and Claude Bidegaray have been named Richland County Conservation District Co-operators of the Year for 2014. Remi and Claude operate their diversified farm and ranch entity under Bidegaray Brothers, together they a...
Richland County Conservation District has been recognizing individuals who co-operate with the district to implement conservation practices on the land for many years. In 1977 Jean Bidegaray received the distinction of conservation district co-operator of the year. Building on the conservation practices that their father began, Remi and Claude Bidegaray have been named Richland County Conservation District Co-operators of the Year for 2014. Remi and Claude operate their diversified farm and ranc...
The City of Williston is calling for residents to show support for the so-called “surge” bill at the 64th North Dakota Legislative Session this Friday. “Attendance speaks volumes and we want to show legislators that the approval of the surge bill is extremely important to the growth needs of western North Dakota,” said Shawn Wenko, Williston Economic Development executive director. Wenko spoke about the bill during a Williston Stakeholders meeting recently. The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing for Senate Bills 2103 and 212...
Roosevelt County, Froid - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to overlay about 7.5 miles of Highway 16, north and south of Froid, MT., in Roosevelt County. The project begins south of Froid and just north of county road 2044, at reference post (RP) 81.4 and extends north for 7.5 miles ending near county road 2051, reference post 73.8. Proposed work includes applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal & cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement marking, and signage. The...
Charley Jenkins will perform at the Roosevelt County Fair Friday, Aug. 8 at 8 pm. Out of 45,000 contestants Charley was a top 12 finalists on NBC’s hit show, Nashville Star. However, Charley’s career didn’t start there and it dang sure didn’t end there. Early on, folks could tell that this Eastern Utah farm boy had country music running through his blood. If you want to hear a true story on how he was raised just listen to his song titled “Country Music Made A Man Out Of Me”. You can also get a deeper look into his upbringing and his passion...
Charley Jenkins will perform at the Roosevelt County Fair Friday, Aug. 8 at 8 pm. Out of 45,000 contestants Charley was a top 12 finalists on NBC's hit show, Nashville Star. However, Charley's career didn't start there and it dang sure didn't end there. Early on, folks could tell that this Eastern Utah farm boy had country music running through his blood. If you want to hear a true story on how he was raised just listen to his song titled "Country Music Made A Man Out Of Me". You can also get a...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to reconstruct about 1.3 miles of U.S. Highway 2, in Culbertson, MT., Roosevelt County. The project begins at the RV park on the west end of town near Centennial Drive, at reference post 644.3 and extends east for approximately 1.3 miles ending just west of the Clover Creek Bridge at reference post 645.5. Proposed work includes a wider concrete surfacing, curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drain, signing, and pavement markings. The...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association, along with the Rockin’ Your Heart Out/Cattlemen’s Ball committee is honored to announce the recipients of the 2014 MonDak Area Stockgrowers Scholarships. Rachael Oliver, a 2014 graduate of Savage High School received a $1,000 scholarship. Ms. Oliver plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the fall, majoring in Animal Science. Layton Hrubes, a 2013 graduate of Dawson County High school and current student at Montana State University, Bozeman also received a $1,000 scholarship. Ms. Hrubes is maj...
A slate of speakers on topics as varied as orange wheat blossom midge, cover crop mixes, and oilseed plant breeding for jet fuel highlight this year’s annual Froid Research Farm Field Day on Thursday afternoon, June 26th, beginning at 1 pm. This year the event begins in Culbertson with a tour of the new United Grain Corporation’s (UGC) recently completed 1.4 million bushel capacity elevator. Field Day participants are asked to meet at the elevator located at 111 1st Ave SW in Culbertson at 1 pm. Following the UGC tour, activities will move to...
The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association, along with the Rockin' Your Heart Out/Cattlemen's Ball committee is honored to announce the recipients of the 2014 MonDak Area Stockgrowers Scholarships. Rachael Oliver, a 2014 graduate of Savage High School received a $1,000 scholarship. Ms. Oliver plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the fall, majoring in Animal Science. Layton Hrubes, a 2013 graduate of Dawson County High school and current student at Montana State University, Bozeman also...
A slate of speakers on topics as varied as orange wheat blossom midge, cover crop mixes, and oilseed plant breeding for jet fuel highlight this year’s annual Froid Research Farm Field Day on Thursday afternoon, June 26th, beginning at 1 pm. This year the event begins in Culbertson with a tour of the new United Grain Corporation’s (UGC) recently completed 1.4 million bushel capacity elevator. Field Day participants are asked to meet at the elevator located at 111 1st Ave SW in Culbertson at 1 pm. Following the UGC tour, activities will move to...
The 2014 Froid Research Farm Field Day is set for Thursday afternoon, June 26th, and kicks off with a tour of United Grain Corporation's (UGC) recently completed 1.4 million bushel capacity elevator in Culbertson. The tour begins at 1 pm and Field Day participants are asked to meet at the elevator located at 111 1st Ave SW in Culbertson. Following the UGC tour, activities will move to the Froid Research Farm for the remainder of the day. The farmsite is located 8 miles north of Culbertson on MT...
In Watford City, we're pretty well-known for the energy industry, but did you know we are still a world class destination? Whether you are hoping to work, stay or play, Watford City area offers everything you need in terms of activities, comfort, and amenities. On your trip, you will learn a lot about the growth of our region. You'll see the expansion of our roads, the busy movements of the energy industry, and an incredible pace of housing and commercial construction. You'll also rediscover...
In Watford City, we're pretty well-known for the energy industry, but did you know we are still a world class destination? Whether you are hoping to work, stay or play, Watford City area offers everything you need in terms of activities, comfort, and amenities. On your trip, you will learn a lot about the growth of our region. You'll see the expansion of our roads, the busy movements of the energy industry, and an incredible pace of housing and commercial construction. You'll also rediscover...
Public meetings will be held Wednesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the Dawson County High School in Glendive and Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Sidney High School in Sidney to discuss the fate of irrigation in the Yellowstone Valley. The Endangered Species Act requires measures to protect the pallid sturgeon and other at risk fish in the Yellowstone River, however a strong support of irrigation must be shown. LaVanchie Starkey, interim executive director of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce and...
Graduation for the 15th Sidney Area Leadership Class will be held at noon Wednesday, April 23 at the Sidney Elks Lodge. Businesses, former graduates and the public are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $12 per person and must be purchased by April 18. Call 433-1916 or visit the Sidney Chamber of Commerce office at 909 S. Central Ave. The 2013-14 Leadership class members are: Billie Taylor, 1st Bank; Jan Getchell, Sidney Sugars; Janet Cohenour, Blue Rock Products; Jordan Mayer, Interstate Engineering; Joy Barsotti, USDA/ARS/NPARL; Kelly Reisig,...
Graduation for the 15th Sidney Area Leadership Class will be held at noon Wednesday, April 23 at the Sidney Elks Lodge. Businesses, former graduates and the public are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $12 per person and must be purchased by April 18. Call 433-1916 or visit the Sidney Chamber of Commerce office at 909 S. Central Ave. The 2013-14 Leadership class members are: Billie Taylor, 1st Bank; Jan Getchell, Sidney Sugars; Janet Cohenour, Blue Rock Products; Jordan Mayer, Interstate Engineering; Joy Barsotti, USDA/ARS/NPARL; Kelly Reisig,...
In an effort to enhance the working relationship that the Department of Revenue has with local government officials, Revenue Department Director Mike Kadas has convened the Local Government Advisory Council. The group’s initial meeting will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mitchell Building, 125 North Roberts, in Helena. The Advisory Council will provide recommendations to Director Kadas and the Department of Revenue for how the department can better serve Montana’s communities. Issues the council may tackle inc...
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson announced a major policy change affecting crop eligibility for the 2014 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) in some Montana counties. Today, the national FSA office approved Montana FSA’s request for an exemption in specific counties to allow the use of NAP coverage for nonirrigated corn intended for grain and silage (NAP practice of forage) beginning the 2014 crop year. Prior to January 2014, if catastrophic (CAT) risk protection level of crop insurance was a...
Teddy Roosevelt (Joe Wiegand) presents McKenzie County Economic Development Director Gene Veeder (left) with a get well Teddy bear at the Watford City Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Annual Meeting on Jan. 22. Abraham Lincoln (Randy Duncan) spoke and Mark Haggerty presented "Windfall or Missed Opportunity? How North Dakota Returns Oil Revenue Compared to Other States." (Photo by Kristi Kuylen)...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is conducting an informational meeting to discuss a proposal to reconstruct and pave about 14 miles of Highway 327 near Bainville, MT., in Roosevelt County. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the Bainville School, Multi-purpose Room, 409 Tubman Street, Bainville. An Open House will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a presentation of potential alignment options at 7:00 p.m. Community participation is a very important part of the process, and the public is encouraged to attend....
The Eastern Montana Impact Coalition (EMIC) is a unique collaboration of three economic development districts and 1 local development organization formed with the concept that 4 entities working together toward a common goal can accomplish much more than those 4 entities working separately. The coalition leverages resources and coordinates services for its counties and communities to encourage planning, housing development, and obtaining financing for critical infrastructure. The organizations involved are Great Northern Development...
Cover crops have been around for a long time. Until recent years, no one gave them much thought. That is changing. According to Ann Ronning, Roosevelt County Extension Agent, the concept of cover crops dates back hundreds of years. “It really went by the wayside after WWII with the development of synthetic fertilizers and chemicals. Prior to the War, cover crops were used to help prevent soil erosion and to add fertility to the soil,” she said. Today, researchers are looking at the pot...
Montana Governor Steve Bullock announced a $450,000 grant to be awarded to the Town of Bainville to provide necessary upgrades to their wastewater treatment facilities. Given the rapid growth of natural resource extraction in the area, these upgrades have become necessary. “Folks in Bainville and Roosevelt County can use these funds to ensure their water is clean,” Governor Bullock commented. “We want to support these communities, and updating wastewater infrastructure is a huge step in the right direction.” The money comes from Communi...
