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Watford City RE/MAX broker and developer Paul Ficara has begun developing the Stepping Stone golf course community to provide new, custom built residential homes to families in the area. The 144 acre Residential Subdivision is located in close proximity to the Roughrider Center, Watford City High School, and the new Watford City Elementary School. The project is on the south side of 17th Ave. NE and include available Fox Hills Golf Course frontage lots. The project began in 2012 with the...
One of the biggest events in Western North Dakota takes place on Main Street Watford City. The Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show is set for August 9 and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever. This year's free concert headliner is chart topping country artist Joe Nichols with hits "Sunny and 75," "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off," "Brokenheartsville," and "Yeah." With three Grammy nominations, this ACM, Billboard, CMA and CMT Award winner is sure to put on...
On July 20, 2019 at approximately 0134 hours, law enforcement responded to a RV Park south of Watford City on 125th Ave. NW for a report of shots fired following an incident involving a vehicle that crashed into a RV. The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Watford City Police Department responded to the scene and located an uncooperative suspect who ignored verbal commands to comply. Law enforcement utilized less lethal impact munitions and Taser to successfully gain compliance a...
Funeral services for Karla K. Stoll-Drovdal, 57, of Watford City, ND were held at 1:11 pm., Tuesday, July 30 at Wilmington Lutheran Church in Arnegard, ND. Interment was held in Wilmington Cemetery in Arnegard, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Karla passed away on Thursday, July 25 at Trinity Health in Minot, ND....
Parents Forever, a research based educational parenting program, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 5 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, Watford City. Parents Forever would be appropriate for parents experiencing or considering a family transition of separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together. Attendees of Parents Forever will learn valuable skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on their children and...
Parents Forever, a research based educational parenting program, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 5 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, Watford City. Parents Forever would be appropriate for parents experiencing or considering a family transition of separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together. Attendees of Parents Forever will learn valuable skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on their children and...
Devan Leo joined McKenzie County as the new Agricultural and Natural Resource Agent in April 2019. So far Leo has enjoyed her time in McKenzie County. She said, "I really enjoyed my job thus far! I am still in the learning curve but am quickly picking up important information. It has been a wonderful experience, and I hope to continue this type of work for many years to come!" Leo is fresh off the press, so to speak, so she has plenty to learn. Leo added, "In the short time I have been here, I...
Funeral services for Karla K. Stoll-Drovdal, 57, of Watford City, ND are at 1:11 pm., Tuesday, July 30 at Wilmington Lutheran Church in Arnegard, ND. Interment will be in Wilmington Cemetery in Arnegard, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Karla passed away on Thursday, July 25 at Trinity Health in Minot, ND....
In October 2018, an organization was born that could change the McKenzie County area disaster response forever. Fifteen courageous men and women banded together to create Badlands Search and Rescue, a volunteer SAR team serving Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana. This new team is hoping to fill a large need in the area. According to former McKenzie County sheriff deputy, Travis Bateman, the nearest full-service SAR team is in Rapid City, South Dakota. Rapid City is almost 300 miles and...
Memorial services for Karen Ann Anderson were held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 12 at Cross Point Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Shaun Brieland officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Karen passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 8 in Kildeer, ND....
The annual Homefest celebration in Watford City, ND was held on Saturday, July 13. There was live music and entertainment, games, demonstrations and great food!...
Recently the Watford City Police Department in partnership with Upper Missouri Health District, North Dakota Department of Health and McKenzie County School District completed their first ever Tobacco Compliance Check at the 16 different tobacco sale locations within the City of Watford City. With the sharp increase of youth tobacco and nicotine use, WCPD has partnered with community stakeholders to prevent tobacco and nicotine access to our younger generation. WCPD would like to thank the following businesses for checking the IDs of our...
If you’re tired of working hard, why not work smarter instead? Smarter work habits lead to better outcomes and greater personal satisfaction. Work Smarter is a comprehensive training opportunity designed to build your career through personal development. This training is offered in a bi-weekly format designed for employees at any career stage. Three sessions will engage participants in interactive experiences designed to improve communication, manage change and conflict, and develop effective writing and messaging strategies. The three s...
Memorial services for Karen Ann Anderson are at 10 a.m., Friday, July 12 at Cross Point Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Shaun Brieland officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Karen passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 8 in Kildeer, ND....
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation are helping to keep the Homefest tradition alive in Watford City July 12-13 as a way to welcome those returning for a visit and those who have made Watford City their new home. Events on Friday kick off with an art exhibit by artist Miles Bendixson at the Pioneer Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by tours of the new McKenzie County Healthcare System facility from 2 to 4 p.m. And in true Homefest Tradit...
Funeral services for Deborah C. Bertinuson, 93, of Sidney, MT formerly of Alexander, ND were held at 11 a.m. CST, on Monday, July 1 at the Wilmington Lutheran Church, Arnegard, ND. Interment was in Timber Creek Cemetery, Arnegard, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT and Watford City, ND are caring for the family. Visitation was held Friday, June 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND. Deborah passed away on Monday, June 24 at Sidney Health Center Extended Care, Sidney,...
Funeral services for Marie E. Leivestad, 93, of Cartwright, ND were held at 3 p.m., Monday, July 1 at Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church in Sidney, MT. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Savage, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marie passed away on Tuesday, June 26 at Good Shepherd Home in Watford City, ND....
Mass of the Christian Burial for Renate “Jackie” Lyon, 78, of Arnegard, ND was at 11 a.m. CST on Saturday, June 29 at the Epiphany Catholic Church in Watford City, ND with Father Brian Gross as presider. Prayer service was at 5 p.m. CST on Friday, June 28 at Epiphany Catholic Church in Watford City, ND. Interment was in the Farland Cemetery, Watford City under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND. Visitation was held Friday, June 28 from 2:30 p.m. until prayer service time at the church and one hour before mass. Rem...
Western North Dakota native Miles Bendixon will present his art at The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County during Homefest 2019 on July 12-14. The Pioneer Museum and the Long X Art Foundation will host the event. On Friday, July 12th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with old-fashioned ice cream for a dime. Saturday, July 13th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a public unveiling of newly commissioned art from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will also be an open house...
Western North Dakota native Miles Bendixon will present his art at The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County during Homefest 2019 on July 12-14. The Pioneer Museum and the Long X Art Foundation will host the event. On Friday, July 12th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with old-fashioned ice cream for a dime. Saturday, July 13th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a public unveiling of newly commissioned art from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will also be an open house...
Funeral services for LaVetta Jean Haugen, 89, of Keene, ND were held Tuesday, June 25 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church north of Keene, ND. Visitation was held on Monday, June 24 from 1-6 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, ND. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. LaVetta passed away June 19 at Good Shepherd nursing home in Watford City, ND....
That iconic doll, Barbie, is turning 60 this year. Coincidentally, so is Debbie Larsen, manager of Larsen's Service Drug. So Larsen's is throwing a Barbie's Birthday Bash, Thursday, June 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., in their back parking lot. Barbie fans of all ages are invited to gather up their vintage or modern Barbies and favorite accessories and join the Larsen's staff for games, trivia, hot dogs and birthday cake, and sharing your favorite Barbie memories. Plus – get your picture taken with y...
The 2019 McKenzie County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest was held on June 10 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County in Watford City. Jessica Goetz of Killdeer was awarded the Grand Champion award in the Senior Division (14 to 18 years old). Gabby Larimer, also of Killdeer, followed with Reserve Champion honors. Jaden Murphy of Williston received a Grand Champion ribbon in the Junior Division (10 to 13 year olds) and Trey Larimer of Killdeer followed with the Reserve. Ephraim Arnold...
The 2019 4-H Clothing Revue was held on Friday, June 14 at First Lutheran Church in Watford City. This event is designed to develop leadership abilities, build character and assume citizenship responsibilities in youth. Participants will also have the opportunity to grow by experiencing the skills they need to plan, select and create clothing representative of their personality. Young 4-Hers can acquire poise, good posture and grooming habits through this event. The Sew and Show category is a...
