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HELENA, MT – Montana Stockgrowers Foundation’s (MSF) Cattle Drive Program continues to grow and is quickly becoming the premier feed out contest in the state of Montana. The Cattle Drive Program allows producers and supporters to donate a steer, or the value of a steer, and watch that donation grow. Donors also receive data on the growth and performance of that steer. MSF is proud to announce that the 2023 Cattle Drive program raised over $220,000. The funds raised will be invested in educational programs, scholarships, leadership dev...
Julie Ziegler Memorial 2024, Dec 14-15, Bismarck, ND Bronze Team 4th Place Aveline Roth: Vault 8.8, Bars 8.8, Beam 9.1, Floor 8.9, AA 35.6 7th Harlee Vance: Vault 9.55 1st, Bars 9.0, Beam 9.15 4th, Floor 8.9, AA 36.6 2nd Ivy Winter: Vault 8.05, Bars 7.4, Beam 9.15 4th, Floor 9.15 1st, AA 33.75 Mallory Harling: Vault 8.35, Bars 8.75, Beam 8.75, Floor 8.95, AA 34.8 Molly Hartsock: Vault 9.35 3rd, Bars 8.3, Beam 8.6, Floor 3T, AA 35.25 Sophia Ogbonna: Vault 9.3 4th, Bars 9.2 4th, Beam 7.9, Floor...
Come to the Sidney Richland County Library on Thurs., Jan. 9, 5:30 p.m., to meet your Richland County MSU Extension Agents and learn about all they do to build up our communities! Marley Voll, Agriculture Extension Agent, Josie Evenson 4-H and Youth Development Extension Agent and Stephanie Reynolds, Family & Consumer Sciences and Community Vitality Extension Agent....
Pleasant Valley Angus is owned and operated by Cory and Sarah Foss, along with their kids, Addison and Hazen, and Cory's parents, Jerry and Judy. Cory is the third generation to run cattle on the ranch, which headquarters six miles west of Sidney, MT. Foss' started AI-ing extensively in the 90's on their commercial cattle, as well as doing custom AI-ing for friends and neighbors. Cory and Sarah added registered females in 2008 and that portion of the herd has steadily grown since then....
It’s a whole lot of fun, with a mission. The annual Cattlemen’s Ball promotes beef and all of agriculture in Richland County, while providing scrumptious food, great music and more. The premiere event of the winter, the Ball takes place on Feb. 8 at the Richland County Event Center with the social at 5 p.m. and a delicious beef dinner at 6 p.m. Kick up your heels until midnight with Kyle Shobe & the Walk ‘em Boys. Proceeds go towards scholarships and providing local beef to area schools. Tickets will be available for just $50 beginning Monda...
9 marks 50 years of breeding quality Angus genetics at Bar JV. Bar JV Angus was started in 1975 when Loretta Denowh married Jim Vitt and brought her 4-H breeding project with her. That cow and calf were the foundation that our ranch was built on. In the 50 years since, our operation has grown exponentially, now consisting of 400 registered cows and 200 commercial cows. Our vision remains the same as it was in 1975: to provide cattle that add value to your operation. "Northeastern Montana has...
Andrew and McKenzie Johnson have been raising registered Red Angus in Northeastern Montana since 2006. Andrew's father, Floyd, had a registered Angus herd and when Andrew was able to attain some red cows from his father, they were able to begin raising Registered Red Angus near Froid, MT. The Johnsons focus on producing strong maternal females and believe that's what makes them successful. Every year, they look to buy customers' heifer calves back to breed them. They breed around 1000 heifers...
Howard Rambur started his herd as a youngster with two crossbred Charolais heifers and a purebred Charolais bull. “I got a small loan from the local bank and was on my way to having my purebred business. Of course, I’ve been borrowing money ever since,” said Rambur, who raises purebred Charolais cattle near Sidney, MT. Even though his father was primarily a sugar beet farmer, young Rambur’s interest in livestock was piqued when he began working with cattle as 4-H projects. He wanted to own something different than Angus, and the powerful, white...
Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch (GDAR) is located just on the outskirts of Sidney, a close-knit family run ranch that focuses on raising efficient and functional cattle bred for the commercial cattle operation. GDAR began in 1957 when Joe Gartner and Russell Denowh bought 20 head of registered Angus cows from a dispersion sale in Montana. In 1974, Russ and his son, Micky, bought out Joe Gartner but kept the corporate name. At this time, they were calving about 150 cows and selling around 60 bulls per year. Russell’s other son, Paul, joined the o...
Leland Red Angus will be hosting their 42nd annual production sale on Friday, March 14 at the ranch located in SW McKenzie County, 35 miles SE of Sidney in the Homesteaders Gap Community. The ranch, which has raised registered Red Angus for over 50 years, is operated by Melvin and Luella Leland and their son and daughter-in-law Todd and Carla Leland. Homesteaded in 1911 by Melvin's father, Leland Red Angus breeds over 450 registered Red Angus females per year and will market 180 bulls and 60 yea...
A devastating fire at the Sidney-Richland Airport on March 7, 2024 destroyed the largest hangar and all its contents including the specialized snow removal equipment used for ramps and runways. A Bobcat, 2019 Ram pickup, tools, welders, and office space were also among the casualties. Fortunately, no flights were affected. Moving quickly, the airport board contacted KLJ Engineering which created the design for a new building. Corland Construction was able to take on the project which is...
Watford City, ND - McKenzie Health is thrilled to welcome Dr. Chad Pedersen, an experienced medical oncologist with a deep commitment to providing cancer care to our rural region. Dr. Pedersen, a Sidney native, brings over a decade of internal medicine, and specialized oncology and hematology expertise, bolstered by his leadership as Montana State Oncology Society president. "Dr. Pedersen is welcome addition to McKenzie Health," said Pete Edis, CEO of McKenzie Health. "Dr. Pedersen's arrival ena...
Almost 200 Richland County residents have participated in the Richland County Economic Development Survey offered by REDC, in an effort to identify their most important priorities. This undertaking was launched in December by REDC to create an economic diversification and a comprehensive economic development strategy. REDC hired KLJ Engineering to begin the work of gathering community and county wide input. KLJ stated that in a county with a population like Richland County, roughly 11,000 people, if we were to get between 300-500 respondents,...
The City of Sidney held a public hearing on the construction of a pedestrian bike path on 22nd Ave. N.W. on Monday, Dec. 16. Multiple people spoke in favor of the project, citing safety concerns for the diverse users of the busy roadway. Runners, bikers and walkers, most of whom live in the area voiced their experiences dealing with the narrow street and busy traffic. With the softball fields and dog park drawing traffic to the area, children and adults need a safe avenue to navigate. Parents would like to be able to let their kids safely ride...
(Updated 12-26-24): Jonathan "Jon" Andrew Rudie, 65 of Sidney, Montana passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Sidney Health Center Emergency Room in Sidney, Montana. Funeral services are on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Bill Buckley officiating. Visitation is Saturday, December 28, 2024, from noon to 5:00 pm at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel and one hour before services at the church. Interment will be in the Fairview...
A private family service for Carol Tjelde, 95. Garrison, ND, (formerly of Cartwright, ND) will be held Dec. 26, 2024, with burial to follow at Tjelde Family Cemetery, Cartwright, ND. Carol Tjelde, 95, Garrison, ND, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at the CHI St. Alexius Garrison Medical Center, Garrison, ND, while surrounded by her loving family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Great Plains Food Bank: www.greatplainsfoodbank.org/ Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family....
Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 at 3 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Richard Evans officiating. Light refreshments will be served after the service for a time of fellowship. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Hank will be laid to rest in the Poker Jim Cemetery in McKenzie County, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the...
Fairview traveled to Sidney to play the Sidney Eagles on Dec. 17....
The Sidney wrestling team traveled to Gillette last weekend to compete in the Pat Weede Memorial Wrestling Tournament. Sidney won six duals and lost two during the tournament. Sidney wrestlers Brenner Mullin, Aaron Schmitz and Reece Graves were undefeated. Pat Weede Wrestling Tournament Dec. 20-21 – Gillette, WY Friday, Dec. 20 Round 1 Sidney/Fairview, 43 Sheridan, 34 Round 3 Sidney/Fairview 52 Moorcroft 28 Round 4 Thunder Basin 49, Sidney/Fairview 26 Round 5 Sidney/Fairview 39, Scottsbluff 3...
It would be completely understandable if you haven't noticed any changes as you drive by City Hall on 2nd St. S.E., Sidney. The exterior remains the same other than new treatment covering the doors of the old fire hall. Step inside, and the change brought about by B&B Builders and mostly local sub-contractors in just a few months, is remarkable. Over $1.6 million in ARPA (federal American Rescue Plan Act) funds allowed the City of Sidney to expand City Hall and bring it into the 21st Century....
“Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.” From its start in Detroit on Jan. 21, 1915, it has grown to include 445,167 members in clubs all over the world. The Sidney Kiwanis Club was organized on Dec. 22, 1924 and was presented its charter on April 15, 1925 by its sponsoring club, Glendive. Officers were: president Carl Brattin, vice president Ira Bendon, treasurer J.A. Loken, district trustee R.P. Imes and secretary J.H. Clark. Directors were F. George Johnson, J.I...
Gary Schoepp, Action Auto and Eagle Country Ford car dealer, Sidney, said he was totally amazed when pictures of he and his wife, Karen, started to appear on the screen at the Montana Auto Dealers Association (MADA) meeting in Helena Saturday, Aug. 17. That segment of the banquet involved the presentation of the Eagle Award. As more and more photos appeared, it gradually dawned on him that he was this year’s recipient of the prestigious award. “It really took me aback,” Schoepp said. “It was a complete surprise. It is an awesome honor to rece...
They’ve talked about it for years and now Ira and Amy Lake are taking the plunge into the restaurant business. “We’ve talked about it over the years, ever since the M&M closed. We wanted to get back into the restaurant business but with a smaller venue. Then we started wondering who was going to take over the sale yard. And here we are. This is ideal,” Ira explained. They hope to have the Cattlemen’s Cafe at Sidney Livestock Market Center open by Aug. 27. It’s a natural fit for Ira whose grandparents Martin and Myrtle Lake, then his parents...
Sidney has welcomed a new addition to its business community with the opening of Amy Bieber CPA, PC, a CPA firm founded by Amy Bieber, a Sidney local. After over seven years with Wheeler, Bieber & Associates, PC (previously Smith, Lange & Halley, PC), Bieber decided to establish her own firm to provide a more personalized approach to financial services. The new firm officially opened its doors Aug. 1, 2024, offering a range of financial services tailored to meet the needs of the community. “I’ve had the privilege of working with a lot of gre...
Under The Big Sky Western Boutique, 141 7th St. SW, Sidney, held their ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Nov. 16. Joining in the event were: Sidney Mayor Rick Norby, Tegan Cole, Shelby Reese, Owner Jaynie Douglas, Jaelee Strangeford, Jacqee Huseby, Lacey Huseby, Kelsey Van Horn, Alice Johnston, and Lindsay Lawrence, Sidney Chamber representative....
