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Watford City residents will enjoy one of its busiest weekends of the year and host many class reunions when Homefest is celebrated on Friday and Saturday. Activities start with a food fest and fun on Main Street from 5 p.m. to midnight central time on Friday, June 24. The street dance will feature live music by Minnesota based band Contention The food fest will include such favorites as hamburgers, fried treats, ribs and pulled pork. On Saturday, a street fair with food and craft vendors starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street. The McKenzie County...
State championships were earned by both Sidney's U19 and U15 soccer squads during the state cup June 11-12. The U19 squad opened action with a 6-0 shutout over Red Lodge. Jared Gustafson was the goalie for the Strikers. Jace Johnson led the offensive attack with three goals. Kelvin Hill, Waylon VanBuren and Luke Beenken each accounted for one goal and one assist. Casey Christian added an assist. The Strikers, despite losing three starters due to injuries in the last two weeks, then knocked off...
Eight seconds doesn’t seem like that long… unless you’re on the back of a 2,000-pound bull that’s intent on making you fly! Saddle up for Eastern Montana’s Bull Blowout Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Feel the thrill as you watch what PBR refers to as “America’s original extreme sport.” Up-and-coming riders are paired with some of the toughest bulls around for a chance to qualify in the Built Ford Tough World Finals in Las Vegas, Nev., and a chance to...
The Associated Press reports that one worker died and three were injured in a fire at a McKenzie County oil well site on Saturday afternoon. The Associated Press reported that, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, crews were working on a workout rig about eight miles east of Watford City. The well, owned by XTO Energy, ignited at about 8:30 a.m. Johnny Stassinos, 52, Rock Springs, Wyo., died from his injuries Saturday afternoon at Trinity Hospital in Minot, the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office reported. Daniel M...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair on July 7 to 9 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 Extension Office, if you cannot bring them to the...
The top three vote getters in the McKenzie County commissioners race for the primary election on June 14 were Gene Veeder with 1,121 votes, Richard Cayko with 913 and Douglas Nordby with 875 votes. Thomas McCabe finished fourth with 733 votes. In Alexander’s mayor race, Jeff Whitehurst received 39 votes compared to Jerry Hatter’s 27 and Kenneth Willcox with 17. Top council candidates Richard Modine and Terrille Jacobson each received 59 votes. The top three candidates for Watford City council were Kenny Liebel with 368, Matthew Beard with 243...
Watford City residents will enjoy one of its busiest weekends of the year and host many class reunions when Homefest is celebrated on June 24-25. Activities start with a food fest and fun on Main Street from 5 p.m. to midnight central time on Friday, June 24. The street dance will feature live music by Minnesota based band Contention On Saturday, June 25, a street fair with food and craft vendors starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street. The McKenzie County Farmers Union’s Kids Zone will offer inflatables. At noon, the 2016 Homefest Baby Pageant w...
Through a public-private partnership, the Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership (REAL) Montana program has been providing leaders from around the Treasure State with an in-depth look at natural resource development industries. This year, the second class of participants makes its way through a two year course, wherein seminars are scheduled throughout the state as well as in Washington D.C. At the end of the course, participants also take an international trip. The inaugural class...
Thanks to the work of the North Dakota Geological Survey, a new exhibit is available for viewing at the Pioneer Museum located in Watford City. The exhibit features rocks and fossils from the area more than 60 million years ago. Clint Boyd, senior paleontologist, and Jeff Person, paleontologist, explain the exhibit was located at the Forest Service, but there wasn't room for it in the Forest Service's new building. "The exhibit has a crocodile skull and all types of other fossils as well," Boyd...
Cancer Survivors lead the Relay For Life held in Watford City. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
The Young Professionals of Watford City, which was formed last November, is excited to invite the public to its summer kickoff barbecue scheduled from 5-7:30 p.m. June 15 at the Cornerstone Bank’s parking lot. Kylee Roff, the club’s president, and Kelsey Linseth, vice president, explain the barbecue is being held in partnership with Cornerstone Bank so residents can check out the bank’s new location and plans. The meal will feature hot dogs with two sides for $5. There will be yard games and b...
The first senior class to have classes in Watford City's beautiful new high school graduated in the facility's gym on May 29.The class featured 67 graduates. Ricki Lindley and Asha Smith provided the student address. Lindley instructed the upcoming senior class, "Don't follow our footsteps," noting that some teachers and parents couldn't go through those challenges again. Smith thanked friends, parents and school staff members for their support. "The class of 2016 didn't only have an impact in...
Watford City residents will enjoy one of its busiest weekends of the year and host many class reunions when Homefest is celebrated on June 24-25. “It’s a big weekend for people to come home. There’s a lot going on,” Mary Gumke, director of the Watford City Chamber of Commerce, said. “It will be a wonderful kickoff to the summer.” Activities start with a food fest and fun on Main Street from 5 p.m. to midnight central time on Friday, June 24. The street dance will feature live music by Minnesot...
Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford is campaigning as the lieutenant governor candidate on the ticket with gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum. “I view this as a positive for western North Dakota to have a voice from our area as part of the ticket,” Sanford, a Republican, said. “It’s a great opportunity for the western part of the state that I will be just a phone call away.” Sanford has been on Watford City’s city council for 10 years including the past six as mayor. Election day is June 14 in...
Williston civic and business leaders will host an appreciation BBQ for its Watford City neighbors on Wednesday, June 8, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Heritage Park. The Connecting Communities BBQ will feature hot dogs, brats, chips and dessert; giveaways; and live interviews with Cherry Creek Radio. Organizers hope to see you at Connecting Communities (formerly known as the Good Neighbor Day breakfast). Connecting Communities is brought to you by these sponsors: Williston Regional Economic Development Corporation, CHI St. Alexius Health...
G.A. Haan Development showcased 100 new apartments for McKenzie County seniors and the workforce recently. The properties received support from local, state and federal government programs to guarantee affordability. “The alliances forged through the development of McKenzie Village and McKenzie Park are great examples of the public-private partnerships we need for enhancing our healthy, prosperous communities,” Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley said. The North Dakota Industrial Commission, consisting of Governor Jack Dalrymple as chairman, Agriculture Com...
The schedules have been released for the Richland County Patriots’ A and B baseball teams. A Team May 30-at Miles City, 5 p.m. May 31-at Glendive, 4 p.m. June 7-Williston, 5 p.m. June 9-at Williston, 5:30 p.m. June 12-Miles City, 5 p.m. June 14-at Billings Blue Jays, 5 p.m. June 15-at Laurel, 5 p.m. June 16-at Colstrip, 3 p.m. June 17-at Billings Cardinals, 11 a.m. June 21-Glendive, 5 p.m. June 22-Billings Blue Jays, 3 p.m. June 23-26, Tournament in Bozeman June 30-Laurel, 5 p.m. July 1-Watford City, 5 p.m. July 6-at Glasgow, 5:30 p.m. July 7...
Watford City’s Long X Council on the Arts is pleased to present the Badlands Arts Showcase and Fundraising Gala on Thursday, May 26. Guests will enjoy an evening of original western North Dakota dance and music performances, art, coffee, dessert and hors d’oeuvres for purchase as part of one of the first events held in the beautiful new theater space in the new Watford City High School. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. when the doors open to the art show and silent auction featuring photography, painting, pottery, jewelry and more from loc...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Wednesday, June 1, at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 a.m. CT registration and will conclude by 4 p.m. CT. Anyone ages 11 to 15 interested in babysitting is 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. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, May 27 at the McKenzie County Extension...
The Watford City girls golf team had a full week of competitions this past week. Six girls traveled to Mohall on Tuesday for a tournament. With three regular varsity players out of the line-up due to other extra-curricular activities that prevented them from attending, the Wolves were a little short-handed, but handled the situation very well. The Wolves had their three girls who have consistently been their top three golfers in the line-up in Abby McCauley, Kendra Foreman and Jayden Uhlich....
Wednesay, May 11th, 2016 marked Watford City's Candidate Forum for City Council. There are 3 spots open on the City Council board, and running from left to right are Lindsay Wingerter, Charles "Chas" Neff Jr., Bethany Devlin, Matt Beard, Gregg Schuetze and Kenny Liebel. The event was held in Watford City's high school theatre and was sponsored by the Watford City Chamber of Commerce. Guest Moderator (in the middle) was Andy Peterson; President and CEO of Greater North Dakota Chamber of...
A Senior at Watford City High School, Shelby Foreman, has been involved with Leann Erikson's art class since Junior High, spending a minimum of 2 hours a day enhancing her talent. "Her level of skill is even higher than my own, she has quite the talent and is very passionate in her work," said Erikson. Foreman's art has won an honorable mention in the Badlands Association Art Show in Dickinson, ND and was a Silver Key winner at the North Dakota Regionals for the Scholastic Art & Writing in...
A ground-breaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 3 for the new Cornerstone Bank in Watford City. The new bank is scheduled to open to customers in the summer of 2017. Watford City Market President Dale Patten says the move is necessary because of the bank's growth. Patten adds, "We have enjoyed participating in McKenzie County and Watford City's tremendous growth. We are very excited to bring new banking facilities to town that will allow us to not only continue serving customers and meeting...
North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel recently stocked more than 40 local fisheries with catchable trout, catfish and pike. Approximately 23,000 11-inch rainbow trout, 800 adult catfish, 750 5-pound pike and 600 1- to 5-pound cutthroat trout were recently stocked in rural and city ponds and lakes. Fisheries production and development section leader Jerry Weigel said while the state’s fisheries are at historic highs, many are not as easily accessible to youngsters, older adults and disabled anglers. “These stockings put cat...
