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Produced by BBI International and North American Shale magazine, The Bakken Conference will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the Bakken shale play. BBI International announced the keynote speaker for the 4th annual Bakken Conference & Expo, one of North Dakota's premier shale oil events, taking place July 16-18 in Watford City, North Dakota. This year's agenda headlines Oasis Petroleum, Vice President of Operations as the keynote speaker who will highlight...
Bakken region operators, suppliers, consultants, local officials and many others will convene in Watford City for the three-day Bakken Conference & Expo, beginning on July 16. Among the many exhibits and panels of speakers is "Boomtown 2.0: New Realities for Real Estate, Roads and Community Enhancement," offering an update on the economic status of the region. Local officials Shawn Wenko, Executive Director of Williston Economic Development, and Daniel Stenberg, Economic Development Coordinator...
Message from the Watford City Chamber: Good afternoon! What a great city we live in. So many businesses have stepped up and donated man hours and equipment for the tornado clean up. They will be working for the next 3 days and could use some meals, snacks and drinks. If anyone would like to donate please contact karen at 701-651-6125. Thanks in advance! #Watfordcityproud BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford and Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota N...
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 midnight, the tornado touched down at the Prairie View RV park where it hurt up to 28...
This year, from July 5 through July 8, Watford City is going to "Kick It Up" with the 60th annual McKenzie County Fair at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds in Watford City. The McKenzie County Fair Board has put together an astounding amount of fun events to enjoy this year. Besides the usual events you would see at a fair, such as a rodeo and 4-H show, the McKenzie County Fair will also have the Olaf Leiseth Jr. Memorial Draft Horse Competition, a magician, carnival, and demolition derby. The...
Laney Thorne and Jax Skarda were named Little Miss Homefest and Little Mr. Homefest during the Homefest baby pageant June 23 in Watford City. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 12 noon to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, July 5 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Friday, July 6 in the Homemaker Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm on Friday, July 6. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City and are also on the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County website at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/mckenziecountyextension. Top...
The Long X Arts Foundation of Watford City will host a summer Kids Art Workshop for kids every Thursday from 9:30 am – noon starting July 5 through July 26 at the Rough Rider Center Partcipants can sign up for all or select classes. $25 per class or $80 for all four classes. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Register online at https://www.longxarts.com/summer-art-workshops.html or call Jessie at 701-770-8659...
Watford City held its annual Homefest events on June 22 & 23....
It is for many reasons that officials in both Sidney, Montana, and Watford City, North Dakota, have embarked on significant upgrades to city parks. In Sidney, improving accessibility and ease of maintenance was a focus. In Watford City, honoring a past city official and area veterans was priority. For all three, though, showing local support and pride in the facilities was at the heart of the projects. Sidney-Veteran's Park Sidney City Parks Superintendent Stephanie Ridl began upgrades to Vetera...
Families on a budget this summer can still have lots of affordable fun at many of the free camping, fishing and swimming locations available in the MonDak. From Richland and Dawson Counties in Montana, to Williams and McKenzie Counties in North Dakota, there are plenty of opportunities to take advantage of public outdoor locations that offer access to water and wildlife for free or little charge. For those in the Richland County area, free camping can be found at Seven Sisters Wildlife...
Rock painting, Apron painting and slime making were enjoyed by the children during Art in the Park which was held in conjunction with Watford City's Homefest (photos by Kathy Taylor)....
0ver 60 participants took part in the Relay for Life Homefest 5K run on Saturday morning (photo by Kathy Taylor)....
Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, Watford Chamber of Commerce will be putting on Watford City Homefest. Watford City's main street will be filled with local area food and craft vendors. This year there will be music by Big Skillet, Merrill Peipkorn and the Radio Stars, plus Tim Ritter and Amanda Johnson. There will be so much to do that it will be impossible to be bored. It starts Friday at 5 p.m. with music, food and a street dance with music by Big Skillet on Main St. The street dance will end...
There will be a free will offering pancake and sausage breakfast and silent auction for Andrew Liebel on Saturday, June 23. This event will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Watford City Civic Center, Watford City, ND. Andrew is 28 years old and was recently diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease. The silent auction items reflect Andrew’s personality, interests and hobbies. Many handmade items by family and friends of Andrew will be available at the auction....
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 5 to 7 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards have increased as follows: Grand - $5, Purple Ribbon - $4, Blue Ribbons - $3, Red Ribbon - $2 and White Ribbon - $1. All exhibits entered in The Show will receive a ribbon, with exception being those entered For Show Only. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie County...
The McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation will revive an old Homefest Tradition by hosting Art in the Park, Saturday, June 23rd from 11 am – 6 pm at the Watford City Children’s Park on Main Street. The Art in the Park event is in conjunction with the Watford City Chamber festivities hosted on Main Street that weekend. Over 20 artists, crafters, bakers and makers will showcase and sell their work. Entertainment for the day includes traditional country music by the popular Merrill Piepkorn and the Radio Stars from 12:00 to 2 pm while the Wat...
U16 State Cup Results from Livingston Game 1: Sidney 3 Polson 2 Kolby Hutzenbiler 2 goals Logan Jones 1 goal Keaton Condie 1 assist Game 2: Sidney 1 Lewistown 3 Nathan Romo 1 goal Game 3: Sidney 3 Big Timber 3 Cayman Tamez 2 goals off corner kicks Logan Jones 1 goal...
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...
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of PETER AND WENDY on Monday, June 18 at 11:30 am at the Watford City Intermediate School Media Center in Watford City. There are roles for those students 1st grade through 8th grade. Approximately 50-60 local students will be cast to appear in the show. Those wishing to audition must arrive at 11:30 am rehearsal time and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition at 2 pm No a...
There will be a free will offering pancake and sausage breakfast and silent auction for Andrew Liebel on Saturday, June 23. This event will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Watford City Civic Center, Watford City, ND. Andrew is 28 years old and was recently diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease. The silent auction items reflect Andrew’s personality, interests and hobbies. Many handmade items by family and friends of Andrew will be available at the auction....
The Long X Wagon Train took place June 8 at Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina near Watford City. The wagon train was part of a weekend of events at Tobacco Gardens which also included the 2018 ND Draft Horse Association Field Days on June 9 and an obstacle course competition for all ages June 10....
Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, Watford Chamber of Commerce will be putting on Watford City Homefest. Watford City’s main street will be filled with local area food and craft vendors. This year there will be music by Big Skillet, Merrill Peipkorn and the Radio Stars, plus Tim Ritter and Amanda Johnson. There will be so much to do that it will be impossible to be bored. It starts Friday at 5 p.m. with music, food and a street dance with music by Big Skillet on Main St. The street dance will e...
Three years ago, Sheriff Gary Schwartzenberger had an idea. He noticed McKenzie County's youth needed a better way to spend their free time. He had fond memories of bowling as a kid. He talked with others in the community and found many missed having a bowling alley as well. Earlier this year he teamed up with Layne Bennett, a former Marine recruit of his and the concept of Lois Lanes was born. They teamed up with Kirby Engineering of Williston, Volo Digital of Phoenix Arizona, a few local...
