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Young Professionals of Watford City (YPWC) is an organization based on the values of community, leadership, contribution, personal growth and involvement. The group was started about 6 months ago by Kenny Leibel and a few friends, who have been living and working in the Watford City area since 2008. The idea came to be when they saw that Watford was a city built by leaders as well as an excellent community, and they wanted to give citizens a chance to advance their professional development and...
Reynolds Market will be holding a beef cutting demonstration as part of Ag Day on Friday, March 4th, at 11:00am at the Richland County Fair Event Center. This is the first year that Reynolds will be taking part in Ag Days, giving people a better understanding of the processing aspect of the beef industry. “Farming and ranching are huge part of Eastern Montana and have been the backbone of our business,” said Department Manager Josh Reynolds. Reynolds, who is the fourth generation to be inv...
Saturday, January 30th 2015, sophomore Iida Lehto of Watford City, ND took 1st at the American Legion's Statewide Oratorical Speech Contest on the United States Constitution. Previous to the state competition, Lehto dominated at both local and regional competitions; now after winning state, she will be on her way to compete at Nationals April 15-16 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Oratorical Speech Contest is where contestants present an 8-10 minute speech on a section of the Constitution of their...
Reynolds Market will be holding a beef cutting demonstration as part of Ag Days on Friday, March 4, at 11 a.m. in the Reynolds meat department. Reynolds will be taking part in Ag Days for the first time, giving people a better understanding of the processing aspect of the beef industry. "Farming and ranching are huge part of Eastern Montana and have been the backbone of our business," said Reynolds meat dept. manager Josh Reynolds. Reynolds, who is the fourth generation to be involved with the...
Superintendent Steve Holen and Governor Jack Dalrymple have the honors of cutting the ribbon for the new "state of the art" Watford City High School. The dedication/open house was held Monday, Feb. 15. Tours of the new school were given by the student council members. Refreshments were served along with music by the WCHS Jazz Band. Participating in the dedication ceremony were School board members, Governor Jack Dalrymple, Senator John Hoeven, State Superintendent of Schools Kirsten Baesler,...
Team scores 1. Hettinger/Scranton 218.5. 2. Beulah-Hazen 181.5. 3. Watford City 162.0. 4. Bowman County/Beach 151.5. 5. New Salem-Almont 106.5. 6. Killdeer 94.5. 7. Standing Rock Community High School 78.0. 8. New Town/Parshall 53.0. Individual Results 106# 2nd place Liam Shannon of Watford City, 113# 4th place Braedon Gumke of Watford City. 120# 4th place CJ Thacker of Watford City. 126# 1st place Dakota Garmann of Watford City. 132# 6th place Antonio Garcia of Watford City. 138# 4th place...
Junior High students from East Fairview, Alexander, Johnson Corners Christian Academy and Watford City competed in MATHCOUNTS, the annual nationwide math program for junior high school students on Feb. 10, according to Carol Kieson, McKenzie County Superintendent of Schools and local program coordinator. The MATHCOUNTS program aims to help improve student interest and ability in mathematics. They have targeted junior high students, who are at a crucial stage in sustaining and developing math...
Cornerstone Bank will break ground on a new location in Watford City this spring with plans 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 the needs of the community, but...
On January 28, 2016 at 10:05 PM a McKenzie County Deputy Sheriff made contact with a suspicious vehicle at Sundheim Park near Fairview,MT. As the deputy was making contact with the vehicle he noticed the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The deputy initiated an investigation and found a large amount of drug paraphernalia, two loaded handguns, one loaded shotgun, and marijuana. A male in the vehicle was identified as Kalin Shaun Benedict of Sidney, MT. Kalin Benedict was arrested for an A felony level possession of Marijuana with...
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a public hearing in Watford City on Thursday, Feb. 11, regarding a proposal for a crude oil pipeline in McKenzie County. Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company, LLC, has submitted an application for a permit for the Targa Antelope Lateral Pipeline Project. The new 1.4-mile long, 12-inch diameter crude oil pipeline would be built in McKenzie County. The project would enable Tesoro to more fully utilize its existing pipeline system, increase the storage and transportation c...
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a public hearing in Watford City on Thursday, Feb. 11, regarding a proposal for a crude oil pipeline in McKenzie County. Tesoro High Plains Pipeline Company, LLC, has submitted an application for a permit for the Targa Antelope Lateral Pipeline Project. The new 1.4-mile long, 12-inch diameter crude oil pipeline would be built in McKenzie County. The project would enable Tesoro to more fully utilize its existing pipeline system, increase the storage and transportation c...
Beth Veeder cuts the ribbon during the grand opening of Door 204, a new coffee shop on main street in Watford City. Pictured are (L-R) Michael Curtis, chamber member; Cameron Horning, Shred the Lead Artist; Beth Veeder, Owner; Josh Skogland, Old Barn Woods Artist and Karen George, chamber member. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
Active Parenting of Teens: Families in Action will be held on 4 evenings in February at CrossPoint Church in Watford City. Classes will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm CT on Mondays—February 8, 22, 29, and Tuesday, February 16. All parents and their children ages 11 to 18 are invited to attend the classes. The curriculum for preteens and teens emphasizes character development as a means to equip them to survive and thrive with special emphasis on the qualities of courage, cooperation, respect, responsibility and self-esteem. The adult classes w...
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold two public hearings in Watford City on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, regarding two separate pipeline proposals in McKenzie County. ONEOK Bakken Pipeline hearing for the Garden Creek Loop NGL Pipeline Project will be Tues., Fe. 29 at 9 a.m. CST at Teddy’s Residential Suites, 113 9th Ave. SE, Watford City, ND, 58854. ONEOK Bakken Pipeline, LLC, has submitted an application for a permit for the Garden Creek natural gas liquids (NGL) Pipeline Loop Project. The new 14.4-mile lon...
JL Beers celebrated their Grand Opening along with a Ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday Jan 26. Pictured (L-R) are Peter Stenehjem, Kira Noll, Aaron Pelton, Angie Pelton, Steve Stenehjem, Gretchen Stenehjem, Erik Stenehjem, Wade Elder, Chamber President, and Chamber Ambassador Brenda Berquist. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
Parents Forever, a research based educational parenting program, will be held from 1 pm to 5 pm CT on Tuesday, February 9 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 205 6th Street NW, in Watford City. This class 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 Parents Forever will learn valuable skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on their children and...
In Watford City, ND, citizens can find a brand new, local coffee shop owned by Beth Veeder, who also owns Meyers Department Store right next door. Door 204 is a comfy, yet contemporary designed coffee shop that is also a private postal service and art gallery. Watford City is a close-knit community, and Beth Veeder wanted to bring something new, different and special to the community. Beth Veeder has managed Meyers Department Store since September of 2011, offering Watford high quality...
Parents Forever, a parenting class for parents experiencing or considering separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together, will be held on Tue., Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. The workshop cost is $55 per person. Skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on children and parents will be introduced and practiced. Topics discussed will be the transition...
Families with preteens (ages 11 and 12) and teens are invited to attend Active Parenting of Teens: Families in Action scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT on Feb. 8, 16, 22 and 29 at CrossPoint Church, 304 2nd Avenue Northeast, in Watford City. Parents will receive: Help in communicating with your teen, tools to provide direction with discipline and insight into today’s teen issues. Topics of sessions include: February 8: Understanding Parents and Teens, School Success, Mutual Respect, Choices, D...
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The NDSU Extension Service in McKenzie County will host a workshop Jan. 15, 2016, for cow-calf producers, particularly those who are new to beef cattle production. This daylong cow-calf management school will cover forage production, cow nutrition, grazing management and the Veterinary Feed Directive through a combination of presentations, activities and problem-solving exercises. The program, held in the McKenzie County Courthouse in Watford City, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. central time. Presenters and their topics are: * John...
With 2016 upon us, so are winter educational opportunities. Fri., Jan. 15 there will be a Cow-Calf Management School focusing on forage, grazing and feeding. This will be in Watford City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at the McKenzie County Courthouse. The cost is $20, preregistration is appreciated, please call 444-3451 for more information. The National Hard Spring Wheat Show will be February 2-4, at the Grand Williston Hotel. This event has speakers from Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota and...
Best Angus & Quarter Horses started as a 4-H and FFA project in 1987 with the purchase of a heifer from the placement pen at McCumber Angus Ranch. Many of the cows in the herd are descendants of the original heifer, Rosetta 622 of McCumber. Best Angus grew slowly focusing on quality. Pete and Vawnita Best worked together in building their business; Vawnita worked as a meat inspector and Pete worked as an Agricultural Lender. The Best's continued to keep top heifers as replacements and invested...
The NDSU Extension Service in McKenzie County will host a workshop Jan. 15, 2016, for cow-calf producers, particularly those who are new to beef cattle production. This daylong cow-calf management school will cover forage production, cow nutrition, grazing management and the Veterinary Feed Directive through a combination of presentations, activities and problem-solving exercises. The program, held in the McKenzie County Courthouse in Watford City, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. central time. Presenters and their topics are: * John...
With oil production slowing down in 2015, many are wondering what's next for Richland County and how the downturn is going to effect a community that has seen so many changes over the last few years. As part of Richland Economic Development's annual report, Leslie Messer, Executive Director, interviewed nine area businesses about how the downturn had affected them. "We try to keep a pulse on how the businesses in our area are coping," said Messer. With much of the country being in recession when...
