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Watford City, ND - The Promiseland Project was launched at this year’s SXSW in Austin, TX with the goal of visiting all 50 states to encourage us all to better get to know one another and “walk a mile in each other’s shoes.” Founder Roy Spence was joined on stage by Matthew McConaughey who threw a dart to determine the first stop on our journey. It landed on Watford City, and we’re excited to bring America’s Front Porch to North Dakota as our inaugural destination. On Sunday, October 14 from 3-6:30 p.m., we’re inviting McKenzie County area neig...
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 Long X Arts Foundation Watford City Area Concert Series is excited to announce the lineup for the 2018/2019 Concert Series, the first series for the newly formed organization that is committed to providing high quality entertainment at an affordable rate for members of the community. The 2018/2019 Watford City Area Concert Series kicks off as support to the third annual Comedy Café event featuring Las Vegas Headliner and TV Personality, Jeff Civillico and nationally acclaimed comedian Bob St...
The USPS (United States Postal Service) will be holding a FREE Bulk Mail Seminar in Watford City, ND on Wednesday, October 17 at 2 p.m. at the Rough Rider Center and on Thursday, October 18 at 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. Anyone who is interested in learning more about bulk mail rates, preparation, qualifications or just information is invited to attend this FREE seminar. For more information contact Tracey Harter, Customer Relations Coordinator at 701-221-6535...
The USPS (United States Postal Service) will be holding a FREE Bulk Mail Seminar in Watford City, ND on Wednesday, October 17 at 2 p.m. at the Rough Rider Center and on Thursday, October 18 at 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. Anyone who is interested in learning more about bulk mail rates, preparation, qualifications or just information is invited to attend this FREE seminar. For more information contact Tracey Harter, Customer Relations Coordinator at 701-221-6535...
This year the Watford City Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter gained a new adviser, Bailey Hawbaker. Hawbaker grew up on a small grains farm outside of Portal, North Dakota and attended school in Stanley, ND. Throughout her life, she has had a passion for agriculture. She started showing livestock at the age of eight and continued to do so throughout her schooling. She was an active member of her local 4-H and FFA chapters. Hawbaker was Stanley High School's FFA President for three years. T...
The Watford City FFA Chapter has a strong tradition of developing leaders and serving the community. Members have been busy this summer and school year. In July, we welcomed Miss Hawbaker, our new advisors, and members helped serve at the Bakken Expo at the Roughrider Center. We also partnered with Tractor Supply and celebrated National Hot Dog Day by selling hot dogs in their parking lot to raise money for families affected by the recent tornado. With help from Hawbaker Farms, who donated the food, we raised $812 that was deposited to the...
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Approximately 75 residents from McKenzie County gathered at the Watford City intermediate school media center to hear from candidates for local office. Hosted by the Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce, various candidates spoke to the crowd, answering questions and providing reasons to vote for them. Matt Gardner emceed the event and explained that the event was designed to be conversational and informative, urging the crowd to hold applause and be respectful to the candidates. Beginning with...
Funeral services for Robin Anderson, 56, of Center, ND are at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 26 at Keene First Lutheran Church, Keene, ND with Pastor Rob Favorite officiating. Interment will be in the Silent City Cemetery under the care of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND. Visitation was held Tuesday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and one hour before service at the church. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Robin died on Wednesday, September 19, at Sanford Health,...
The Watford City FFA Chapter has a strong tradition of developing leaders and serving the community. Members have been busy this summer and school year. In July, we welcomed Miss Hawbaker, our new advisors, and members helped serve at the Bakken Expo at the Roughrider Center. We also partnered with Tractor Supply and celebrated National Hot Dog Day by selling hot dogs in their parking lot to raise money for families affected by the recent tornado. With help from Hawbaker Farms, who donated the...
Watford City area businesses and organizations held a Welcome to Watford Celebration at the Rough Rider Center on Sept. 14. The event, organized by McKenzie County Economic Development, was an opportunity for new residents to see what is available in the community....
Witness top rodeo cowboys and cowgirls vie for North Dakota State Championship Titles at the 65th Annual North Dakota Rodeo Association State Finals in Watford City on September 28 and 29. The rodeo is hosted by the McKenzie County Cowboys Association, and will also feature the top rodeo horses and bulls from each of the stock contractors, so the night is sure to be full of excitement! The two-day event begins on Friday, September 28 at 7 p.m. Central Time at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building indoor arena in Watford City. Sa...
The 20th annual Heritage Day was held Sept. 15 at Heritage Park in Watford City. The McKenzie County Heritage Association held this year's event in conjunction with the American Legion to celebrate the 100th anniversary of WWI....
Funeral services for Dale Crimmins, 58, of Watford City, ND will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 20 at Epiphany Catholic Church in Watford City, ND. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 19 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and the family services will start at 6 p.m. Interment will be held at Johnson’s Corner Cemetery, under the direction of Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Remembrances, pictures and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Dale passed away at S...
In both Sidney and Watford City, families are settling down and companies are settling in, making the real estate market strong in both areas. In Sidney, the housing market appears to be stabilizing following the most recent Bakken oil boom. According to Justin Jones, broker and owner of Nick Jones Real Estate, "we're seeing that people are again moving to the area and setting down roots." In the summer of 2017, there were over 100 homes for sale in the Sidney area, Jones explained. "I would...
Watford City, ND-McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc. is the first hospital in the region to invest in Tru-D SmartUVC to help keep patients and staff safe from germs and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). The grand opening of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc.'s new medical facility took place on June 22, 2018. This state-of-the-art, $76.3 million facility features a brand-new hospital and clinic as well as updates to the connected Good Shepherd Home (long term care facility) and...
Moving to a new place is easier when you get plugged into your community. That’s why the Watford City Economic Development Corporation, McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the first community Welcome to Watford Celebration, September 14, 2018 from 5-7 pm at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. Whether you’ve been in the community for a week or a hundred years, the celebration is designed to help you learn more about the area and how to get involved. “As of today close to forty...
The McKenzie County Heritage Association is joining with the American Legion ND Post 29, Watford City and ND Post 94, Alexander, to celebrate the WWI 100th Anniversary in conjunction with the annual McKenzie County Heritage Day on Sept. 15; 11 am - 5 pm at the McKenzie County Heritage Park. Heritage Park is located at 950 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Enjoy an all around patriotic day beginning at 11 am with a Flag Raising and Flag Folding Ceremony conducted by the American Legion. The ceremony will include recognition of veterans and family...
The Long X Arts Foundation is teaming up with Watford City Parks and Recreation to offer a wide variety of art classes for kids of all ages. Class sessions will be weekly starting September 10 through November 16 at the Rough Rider Center. “This partnership with Parks and Recreation is exciting because it provides us more support as an organization and allows us to provide a wider variety of classes that are more accessible and affordable for our youth,” said Jessie Scofield, McKenzie County Tourism Art and Event Director. All classes will be...
Alexander held their annual Old Settler's Day celebration honoring the Jacobson family on Sept. 1....
What once started out as a dream is slowly turning into reality for Lane Berg, an aspiring bull rider, entrepreneur, and student at Dickinson State University. Berg grew up on a farm 40 miles west of Fargo, North Dakota where he and his family raised beef and longhorn cattle. "I grew up raising cattle and helping neighbors as a ranch hand," said Berg. He attended high school at Central Cass and is now attending college at Dickinson State University (DSU) in Dickinson, ND where he is pursuing a...
The McKenzie County Heritage Association is joining with the American Legion ND Post 29, Watford City and ND Post 94, Alexander, to celebrate the WWI 100th Anniversary in conjunction with the annual McKenzie County Heritage Day on Sept. 15; 11 am - 5 pm at the McKenzie County Heritage Park. Heritage Park is located at 950 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Enjoy an all around patriotic day beginning at 11 am with a Flag Raising and Flag Folding Ceremony conducted by the American Legion. The ceremony...
Moving to a new place is easier when you get plugged into your community. That's why the Watford City Economic Development Corporation, McKenzie County Job Development Authority and Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the first community Welcome to Watford Celebration, September 14, 2018 from 5-7 pm at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. Whether you've been in the community for a week or a hundred years, the celebration is designed to help you learn more about the area and how...
The Long X Arts Foundation is teaming up with Watford City Parks and Recreation to offer a wide variety of art classes for kids of all ages. Class sessions will be weekly starting September 10 through November 16 at the Rough Rider Center. “This partnership with Parks and Recreation is exciting because it provides us more support as an organization and allows us to provide a wider variety of classes that are more accessible and affordable for our youth,” said Jessie Scofield, McKenzie County Tourism Art and Event Director. All classes will be...
