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XTO Energy donated $50,000 for an urgent care room and $10,000 for a defibrillator at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Watford City, on Aug. 29. "We are thrilled to receive the $50,000 for this urgent care room," stated Patsy Levang, McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Board Chair. The money is enough for the equipment in the room and provides supplies for several months. The urgent care room is of vital importance to the triage area in the emergency wing of the hospital. XTO also donated...
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 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...
For lifelong Alexander residents Jim and Barb Jacobson, Old Settlers Day is a time to celebrate a year's worth of agriculture. The couple will be honored at the 73rd annual Old Settlers Day in Alexander from August 30 through September 1st. The Old Settlers Day tradition began in the 1940s, when a group of ranchers decided that the small Alexander community needed a celebration after harvest. The event centers on a parade and beef barbeque, cooked under coals in a pit. The families of both Jim...
For lifelong Alexander residents Jim and Barb Jacobson, Old Settlers Day is a time to celebrate a year's worth of agriculture. The couple will be honored at the 73rd annual Old Settlers Day in Alexander from August 30 through September 1st. The Old Settlers Day tradition began in the 1940s, when a group of ranchers decided that the small Alexander community needed a celebration after harvest. The event centers on a parade and beef barbeque, cooked under coals in a pit. The families of both Jim...
Watford City Chamber held their Best of the West Ribfest on Friday, August 10....
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, August 17 at the Yellowstone Room in the McKenzie County Courthouse in Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 am CT registration and will conclude by 4 pm CT. Anyone ages 11 to 15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid....
The McKenzie County Department of Emergency Management helped to organize a barbeque event for those adversely affected by the tornado that touched down and destroyed much of the Prairie View RV Park in Watford City, North Dakota. The event was not only meant as a gesture of care and compassion but also helped put emergency management personnel, volunteers and supporters in direct contact with those who need recovery assistance. According to Jappe, there were probably 300 lots on the ground at...
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 10, 2018 and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever. This year's free concert headliner is chart topping country artist Craig Morgan with hits "International Harvester," "What I love about Sunday" and "Redneck Yacht Club." The event kicks off with a fundraising breakfast for the local Boy Scouts served on Main...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Friday, August 17 at the Yellowstone Room in the McKenzie County Courthouse in Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 am CT registration and will conclude by 4 pm CT. Anyone ages 11 to 15 interested in babysitting are encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid....
Community volunteers organized a barbeque and donation giveaway event for the victims of the July 10 EF2 tornado in Watford City on August 1. Over 95 area businesses pitched in to donate much needed beds, clothing, toys, food and money to aid those affected by the disaster....
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 10, 2018 and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever. This year's free concert headliner is chart topping country artist Craig Morgan with hits "International Harvester," "What I love about Sunday" and "Redneck Yacht Club." The event kicks off with a fundraising breakfast for the local Boy Scouts served on Main...
The Bakken Conference and Expo was held July 16-18 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The event was organized by BBI International of Grand Forks and featured energy industry leaders, investment professionals and community leaders and politicians. The overall theme for most of the presentations was a positive outlook for the future of the Bakken and Three Forks formations and the communities above them....
Hess Corporation provided support for the families impacted by the July 10 tornado that hit Watford City. Hess has donated 70 mattresses, frames and associated bedding to help ensure that all those impacted have a comfortable place to sleep. Hess purchased these essential needs from I Keating Furniture World and, with their assistance, provided them to the McKenzie County Office of Emergency Management on Wednesday, July 18. The 50 full size beds and 20 twin size beds were identified by...
This story was updated with more information about relief funds on Wednesday, July 18. More than two-dozen people were injured, and a seven day-old baby was killed, when a tornado tore through Watford City on Tuesday, July 10. The tornado, which reached speeds of 127 miles per hour, according to meteorologist John Paul Martin of the National Weather Service, destroyed more than one hundred structures and damaged vehicles and property throughout the city. Hitting just a few minutes after...
Cool off and tickle your taste buds with a frosty treat from Mr. Frost Snow Crème, now open at 102 N. Central Ave., Sidney, in the Yellowstone Marketplace. Owner Cody Shanks is excited to open his first of many business, on his way to fulfilling a lifelong dream of being an entrepreneurial businessman. He recently moved to the area for an oilfield job, but found his interest lies more in providing tasty concoctions to eager customers. "It's been an exciting and stressful endeavor but, now that...
ConocoPhillips announced it will donate $25,000 to the American Red Cross to assist in disaster relief efforts arising from the recent tornado in Watford City, North Dakota. “Our thoughts are with the Watford City community, which has been impacted by Tuesday’s devastating tornado,” said Alan Bruce, Williston Operations Manager for ConocoPhillips. “Our company has a long-standing commitment to support communities where we live and work, and we hope this contribution will help those affected begin rebuilding their lives.” Through the company’s...
McKenzie Co. Fair held their awards ceremony on July 7 in Watford City....
A free community meal is offered to the public on Monday, July 16th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 CST, at the Bakken Conference & Expo, held at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The community meal is offered as an opportunity for members of the public to experience all things Bakken, at an event tailored to the industry. The exhibit floor will be open for those interested in learning about the Bakken and networking with the exhibitors, speakers and event organizers. Exhibitors range from oil drilling and exploration companies, to news media, to...
Funeral services are for Kari Ann Engstrom, 33, of Watford City, ND are at 2 p.m., (CDT) Wednesday, July 11 at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Watford City, ND with Pastor Mark Honstein of First Lutheran Church of Watford City, ND. Interment will be in Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, 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. Visitation will be from noon till service time at the funeral home in Watford City, ND. Kari...
Mass of the Christian Burial for Lonny Rogness, 57, of Watford City, ND was held at 11 a.m., CDT, Tuesday, July 10 at Epiphany Catholic Church in Watford City with Father Brain Gross as presider. Wake services were held at 6 p.m., CST, Monday, July 9 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Watford City, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures mya be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, July 9 at the funeral home in...
The Bakken Conference and Expo will be held Monday, July 16-Wednesday, July 18 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The event will focus on oil and gas production in the Williston Basin and the various investment strategies and innovations that will be useful in the industry in coming months and years. The conference and expo will feature industry regulators, company CEOs, completion engineers and other petroleum professionals that will lend their expertise and ideas to those with...
