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Free food assistance for you and your family. All income eligible residents in McKenzie County welcome. Open dates and times are as follows: Thursdays from noon to 2 pm, Cashwise donates food giveaway to the Food Pantry, 1st Tuesday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm and the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Food Pantry is located in the lower level of First Lutheran Church, 212 2nd Ave. NW, Watford City. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit the pantry call 701-444-3451 or www.mcfoodpantry.com. Pantry includes...
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. “Part of the mission of the Long X Council on the Arts is to celebrate Western North Dakota artists and provide the community access to the arts,” said chairma...
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. "Part of the mission of the Long X Council on the Arts is to celebrate Western North Dakota artists and...
Kent Pelton Nature Park will be getting a facelift this summer in Watford City, ND. Originally belonging to the city, the land went up for sale and Parks and Recreation of Watford City snatched it up. "The land currently just is not suitable for large, community events and we would like to change that," said Robin Arndt, head of the project. "Currently we just have the pond, baseball diamond and gravel parking lot," said Arndt. "We are getting bids for another gravel lot, which will soon be...
A research based educational parenting program, will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, April 21 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, in Watford City. This class will also be held from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, April 30 at the Law Enforcement Center, 223 East Broadway, in Williston. Parents Forever would be appropriate for parents experiencing or considering a family transition of separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together. Attendees of...
Saturday, April 23 at the Outlaws Ballroom, Watford City, ND, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. marks the Prairie Rose Gala, hosted by the Young Professionals of Watford City. This event is a fundraiser for the new Kent Pelton Nature Park coming soon to Watford City. The park is currently located on park property that is planned space for public gathering and enjoyment of the outdoors. The design offers increased recreation opportunities to the current fishing pond with the addition of a pre-engineered...
A daughter, Sophia Grace Hehn, weighing 5 lbs. 10.5 oz., was born March 1, 2016, to Kristen (Ault) & Ryan Hehn of Monument, Colorado. She joins a sister Payton Olivia (age 2 1/2). Grandparents are Mary Lou Ault of Watford City, N.D., Bill Ault of Sidney, MT and Kim & Mick Hehn of Clearlake, S.D. Great-Grandparents are Tony & Donna (Ault) Sunsted of Sidney & Billings, MT and the late Jim & Lila Elgie of Wolf Point, MT....
Beaver Creek Creations Beaver Creek Creations, located at 228 North Mainstreet, Watford City, ND is a store for all of your baby and baby gifting needs. Owned by Erin Perry, the store features brands such as Melissa & Doug, Earth Momma Angel Baby and even local crafters that bring homemade items such as blankeys, stick horses and clothing. Erin Perry decided to open Beaver Creek Creations when her sister-in-law became pregnant and she realized that there was no place in Watford City to buy...
Saturday, April 23 at the Outlaws Ballroom, Watford City, ND, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. marks the Prairie Rose Gala, hosted by the Young Professionals of Watford City. This event is a fundraiser for the new Kent Pelton Nature Park coming soon to Watford City. The park is currently located on park property that is planned space for public gathering and enjoyment of the outdoors. The design offers increased recreation opportunities to the current fishing pond with the addition of a pre-engineered...
Saturday, April 23 at the Outlaws Ballroom, Watford City, ND, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. marks the Prairie Rose Gala, hosted by the Young Professionals of Watford City. This event is a fundraiser for the new Kent Pelton Nature Park coming soon to Watford City. The park is currently located on park property that is planned space for public gathering and enjoyment of the outdoors. The design offers increased recreation opportunities to the current fishing pond with the addition of a pre-engineered...
Ashley Karst, 8th grader from East Fairview School and Sumaiyah Alyadumi, 7th grader from Watford City Middle School both placed in the top 25 at the ND State Spelling Bee. The top 25 compete in the oral spell down rounds. Sumaiyah competed thru the 2nd round of orals and Ashley competed thru the 6th round....
Gymnasts of all ages gathered in the new Watford City High School Gymnasium to show case their talents during the annual Badlands Gymnastics Night of Stars performance. Over 200 gymnasts along with special guest performers, The Kristef Brothers, entertained the crowd. (Photos by Kathy Taylor)...
You know you are an introvert if you find crowds stressful, have a hard time meeting new people and you just kind of like to sit back with a good book or your phone and TV and do absolutely nothing. You know you are an introvert if you are courteous, a good friend and have an old soul. You know you are an introvert if are balanced; balancing alone time and socializing, an opportunity to have fun without burning out. But, when it comes to Spring Break season, a lot of introverts seem to miss out...
Traditionally the Watford City Lions Club has sponsored the Easter Egg Hunt for young children on the Saturday before Easter Sunday. We are planning to continue that tradition and could use your help! This has been a fun event for children ages 0 - 9 years old, where they have been able to come to the Good Shepherd Home Lawn and pick Easter Eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, do face painting, and each receive a goodie bag as well. It has always been well received by the children, parents and particularly great entertainment to the residents of the Go...
McKenzie County conducted its annual spelling bee under the direction of Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Supt. of Schools. The competition was held Wednesday, February 24 at Alexander Public School, hosted by Superintendent Leslie Bieber and her staff. The 2016 State Spelling Bee will be held in Bismarck March 21 at the Ramkota Inn. The North Dakota Masonic Foundation, the North Dakota Association of County Superintendents, and the North Dakota Newspaper Association co-sponsor the State Spelling...
In order to keep North Dakota beautiful, the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Association (TRE) is partnering with a number of agencies across the state to conduct a clean-up of the US 85 in western North Dakota. The agencies plan to hold a US 85 Clean-up Week from April 25 through April 30. This event is an effort to pick up trash along the corridor and to promote a litter free roadway. In order to get this project done, many volunteers will be needed. Our Corridor partners to date are listed: City of Williston, City of Bowman/Bowman County Co.,...
Richard Braithwaite has recently joined Stockman Bank as vice president, commercial loan officer. His responsibilities include developing financing packages to fit the needs of each business client, as well as managing new and existing commercial loan relationships. Braithwaite brings 22 years of commercial lending experience to the position. He most recently served as a credit manager for Dakota West Credit Union in Watford City, ND. He has also previously worked as a portfolio servicing...
“Watford City has had a farmers market for as long as I can remember.” says Daniel Stenberg one of the Watford Market organizers. “This year we are looking to expand the market by trying a new venue, adding music, demonstrations and hopefully more vendors.” The McKenzie County Heritage Park located on the west side of Watford City will be the new location for the market this summer that runs weekly from late July through September. Regional and local musicians will be sought to share their talents with all who come to the market and will pe...
Watford City-Funding and building a new, state-of-the-art medical campus is no small task. McKenzie County Healthcare Systems' (MCHS) new medical campus is designed to enhance outpatient and inpatient care, meet the community's primary and urgent care needs, provide for surgical procedures and equip the Howard Bonner Memorial Emergency Room with technology necessary for the best, most immediate and effective response in the region. Additionally, private resident rooms for our community's aging...
“Watford City has had a farmers market for as long as I can remember.” says Daniel Stenberg, one of the Watford Market organizers. “This year we are looking to expand the market by trying a new venue, adding music, demonstrations and hopefully more vendors.” The McKenzie County Heritage Park located on the west side of Watford City will be the new location for the market this summer that runs weekly from late July through September. Regional and local musicians will be sought to share their talents with all who come to the market and will pe...
Traditionally the Watford City Lions Club has sponsored the Easter Egg Hunt for young children on the Saturday before Easter Sunday. We are planning to continue that tradition and could use your help! This has been a fun event for children ages 0 - 9 years old, where they have been able to come to the Good Shepherd Home Lawn and pick Easter Eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, do face painting, and each receive a goodie bag as well. It has always been well received by the children, parents and particularly great entertainment to the residents of the Go...
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 was Watford City's Annual Chamber Meeting, where fellow business owners and politicians gathered together for good food, great drinks, and celebrated the highlights of the 2015 year. Caterers at the event were plentiful and included the newest members to Watford City, JL Beers and Door 204. Teddy Residential Suites brought a beautiful dessert bar and a full service bar. Wineries and distilleries at the chamber meeting were Dakota Sun Gardens and Winery, Wolf Creek...
Watford City Lady Wolves defeated the Parshall Braves 63-45 to claim the District 15 Championship on Monday. Not only did the Wolves claim first place but recorded the first game and the first championship in the new gym. Watford City athletes named to the all District team and all tournament team are Mackenzie Sparby, Katie Mogen and Ricki Lindley. Katie Mogen was also named Sr. Athlete of the year for District 15 while their coach, John Zenz was named District 15 Coach of the...
Harvey Senn, LUTCF, FIC, CLTC, Sidney MT & Watford City, ND, a financial associate with Thrivent Financial, has qualified to attend the Peak Performers conference as a Sierra Level qualifier by providing outstanding financial guidance, solutions and service to members of the organization in 2015. Out of more than 2,300 Thrivent Financial representatives nationwide, 466 individuals qualified for this honor. Senn is with Thrivent Financial’s Northland Regional Financial Office, and serves members in Sidney, MT, Watford City, ND and surrounding c...
