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The kickoff for the holiday season in Watford City is the annual Parade of Lights, hosted by the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade begins on at 6:30 p.m. CST, and will end on Main Street with a fireworks show. The Chamber is asking local business and non-profits to decorate and enter floats, with the theme of “The Magic of Christmas.” For information regarding entering a float, contact the Chamber at 701-570-5084. Plan to support local business by shopping small at area retailers both before and after the parade. For every $10...
With continued student enrollment growth, considerations are being made towards an additional elementary school to Watford City. A bond vote is scheduled for January 8, 2019. There will be three forums to help spread information about it. The first forum has been set for Tuesday, November 27 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City Intermediate School commons area, 100 3rd St NE, Watford City, ND. The new 600 students Watford City Elementary School will be a 2 story, 87,964 square foot facility that...
Funeral services for Grace Phyllis Lee, 93, of Watford City, ND are at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, November 21, at First Lutheran Church in Watford City with Pastor Rob Favorite officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, November 20 from 12-4 p.m. with a Friends and Family service held at 4 p.m. at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND. There was also a viewing one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Schafer Cemetery in Watford City, ND under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson...
This Friday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. the Watford City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Parade of Lights parade in downtown Watford City. Due to the increase of floats and participants in the last few years, and for the safety of the public, the Watford City Police Department is announcing the change of the parade route. This year floats and participants are to stage in the 300 block of 8th St NE (road on the east side of the hospital). The parade will then travel westbound down...
According to owners Ryan Seigfried and Nick Ybarra, their new Watford City restaurant offers "food to fuel your adventures." The new restaurant offers an array of burritos, bowls, salads and nachos made from fresh ingredients. Located at 113 South Main Street in Watford City, Burrito Bros. replaced the Siggy's sandwich shop, and is the third of Seigfried's Watford City area restaurants. Seigfried and Ybarra's partnership was born out of a love for extreme experiences. Ybarra is the founder of th...
Join us at the Roughrider Center in Watford City, ND on Friday, November 16 from 7-10 p.m. for “The Fun Pianos Show.” This show is not a concert. These guys lead a musical party with tons of singing along with classic and current rock and country. Throughout the show get ready for lots of fun and funny surprises. Get set to laugh and sing. The cost of tickets is $50 each, which includes appetizers and two drinks or $375 per table, which includes eight tickets. For any questions call 701-842-3665. To learn more about The Fun Pianos Show vis...
On Saturday, November 10th, the McKenzie County Health Systems will be offering Free Stop the Bleed Classes. The courses will be taking place during Women’s Day Health Expo at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. Starting at 9:00 a.m. the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mary Aaland, a surgeon with over 20 years of experience from Fargo, ND, will be discussing the Stop The Bleed Program. Dr. Aaland will be instructing the Stop The Bleed courses. She is motivated to teach participants that they can save a life if provided with the proper t...
Memorial service for Colette Axtmann, 61, of Watford City, ND was held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 5 at Fulkerson-Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. A family and friends service was held at 7 p.m., Sunday, November 4 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Watford City, ND. Cremation has taken place. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Colette passed away on Thursday, November 1 at McKenzie County...
On Saturday, November 10th, the McKenzie County Health Systems will be offering Free Stop the Bleed Classes. The courses will be taking place during Women’s Day Health Expo at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. Starting at 9:00 a.m. the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mary Aaland, a surgeon with over 20 years of experience from Fargo, ND, will be discussing the Stop The Bleed Program. Dr. Aaland will be instructing the Stop The Bleed courses. She is motivated to teach participants that they can save a life if provided with the proper t...
More than a hundred people gathered at the Rough Rider Center on Monday, October 22, to hear candidates for State Senate and State House of Representatives, McKenzie County Commissioner, and McKenzie County Sheriff. The Watford City event lasted two hours, as each candidate answered a series of questions designed to flesh out their thoughts and opinions about the issues. Beginning with introductory words from Titus Stenberg, who is the sportscaster for Watford City Wolves athletics, the event wa...
On Saturday, November 10th, the McKenzie County Health Systems will be offering Free Stop the Bleed Classes. The courses will be taking place during Women's Day Health Expo at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. Starting at 9:00 a.m. the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mary Aaland, a surgeon with over 20 years of experience from Fargo, ND, will be discussing the Stop The Bleed Program. Dr. Aaland will be instructing the Stop The Bleed courses. She is motivated to teach participants that...
At a special October meeting, the Watford City FFA recently held its annual Greenhand Induction ceremonies. At these ceremonies, forty-two members received their Greenhand degree from the Watford City Chapter. In order to earn the degree of Greenhands, members are required to memorize the FFA Creed, and have extensive knowledge in Parliamentary Procedure and a basic understanding of the history and purposes of the FFA on the local, state & national level. Roast prepared by the Meats classes,...
Watford City—McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc. (MCHS) continues to provide additional healthcare opportunities for the community. As a response to requests from women we serve, MCHS and Great Plains Women’s Health Center have come together to expand access to women’s healthcare services in the region. On October 26, 2018, Great Plains Women’s Health Center began seeing patients as part of an outreach clinic that will occur two times per month in Watford City. Patients can make an appointment directly with the clinic by calling 701-774-76...
The Key Club and Leo Club Trail of Treats for kids through 5th grade kicks off in downtown Sidney, MT, Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reese and Ray’s IGA would be the place to start for a free donut hole and apple cider. Maps will be available there listing the participating businesses. If needed members of the Leo Club and Key Club will be available to lead youngsters to the participating businesses. Starting at noon Reynolds Market will have a treat available for children and at 12:30 p.m. they will hold their annual costume c...
Come to the Pioneer Museum in Watford City, ND for a Halloween Open House from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. There will be hot drinks and samples of the Dakota Pride Products that are for sale in the gift shop. Guitarist Lane Sandstrom will be there providing “easy listening” for the guests. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a “Charles Bannon” panel discussing the stories of their ancestors that were told to them regarding the “Last Lynching” in North Dakota. The guests are encouraged to come dressed in fun costumes. You will also be able to sta...
ONEOK has continued providing support for local health services by donating $50,000 for medical equipment to the new McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) facility in Watford City. In 2016, ONEOK contributed $1 million to help kick-start construction of the new hospital located at 709 4th Ave. NE. ONEOK's initial gift was earmarked toward an emergency room that proved to be invaluable in the aftermath of the July 10 tornado that struck Prairie View RV Park. On Oct. 17, ONEOK officials...
We are inviting moms and their children ages, infant up to four years of age to come and play, learn and grow together. Come ready to sing songs, read stories, play games and do a craft. The following events will be on Fridays, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City, ND. November 9: Thankfulness; November 16: Thanksgiving Party; December 7: Snowman/Winter; December 14: Christmas Party; January 4: New Year’s Resolution and January 18: Winter....
The third annual Comedy Café starring Las Vegas headliner Jeff Civillico and comedian Bob Stromberg, is coming to Watford City on Friday, October 26 at 7 p.m. Central at the Watford City Performing Arts Center at Watford City High School. Featured comedian, TV Host Personality and Philanthropist Jeff Civillico has been a Las Vegas Headliner with Caesars Entertainment for 7 years, having performed 1000+ shows at The LINQ, The Flamingo, and now at The Paris Hotel & Casino. Jeff's Vegas show at...
McKenzie County has two options on the November ballot for County Recorder. Katie Paulson and Dori Sparby are both competing for the office, and The Roundup was able to speak with both candidates about their bid for McKenzie County Recorder. The Recorder's Office is capable of keeping all permanent land records in the county and indexing them so they can be researched by others. It also is responsible for recording marriage licenses, and it also keeps the discharge papers of those who've served...
The Promiseland Project kicked off its nationwide America's Front Porch event in Watford City on October 14. The event held three discussion panels focusing on education, workforce development and small businesses. The event also included performaces by Tigerlily and MamaDear. Above, local business owners on the "Front Porch" stage speak about what it takes to run an successful business in Watford City. Pictured are (L-R) Debbie Larsen, Peggy Hellandsaas, Joe Erickson, Karen George, Angie...
Come to the Pioneer Museum in Watford City, ND for a Halloween Open House from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. There will be hot drinks and samples of the Dakota Pride Products that are for sale in the gift shop. Guitarist Lane Sandstrom will be there providing “easy listening” for the guests. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a “Charles Bannon” panel discussing the stories of their ancestors that were told to them regarding the “Last Lynching” in North Dakota. The guests are encouraged to come dressed in fun costumes. You will also be able to sta...
Annie’s Project – a program developed to empower farm and ranch women to be better business partners, will be held on the first three Fridays in November—2, 9, 16—in Watford City. The purpose of the program is to help agricultural women gain the understanding and knowledge necessary to be active and involved farm and ranch partners. In addition, Annie’s Project will help women find new ways to balance demands of family, community and professionalism within the agricultural community. Sessions...
The third annual Comedy Café starring Las Vegas headliner Jeff Civillico and comedian Bob Stromberg, is coming to Watford City on Friday, October 26 at 7 p.m. Central at the Watford City Performing Arts Center at Watford City High School. Featured comedian, TV Host Personality and Philanthropist Jeff Civillico has been a Las Vegas Headliner with Caesars Entertainment for 7 years, having performed 1000+ shows at The LINQ, The Flamingo, and now at The Paris Hotel & Casino. Jeff’s Vegas show at Paris Las Vegas is highly-acclaimed and was named th...
The Watford City FFA Chapter, along with nine other chapters from northwest North Dakota, recently held its annual District Leadership Conference in Stanley. Watford City was well represented with 33 of its members attending along with advisors, Miss Hawbaker and Mr. Wisness. Watford City placed 4th in Chapter-of-the-day points, behind Ray, Stanley and Tioga. The Parliamentary Procedure team, consisting of our chapter officers received a Gold team award. Members were required to perform opening...
